Find a Kentucky Medical Marijuana Doctor

We make getting your Kentucky medical marijuana certification quick and easy.

Kentucky’s medical marijuana program is in its infancy, and it is difficult to find a qualified medical marijuana doctor who is willing to help. That’s why we started our practice: we want to make getting your medical marijuana certification quick, simple and easy. We have experienced firsthand the discrimination medical marijuana patients face in traditional health care.

No one should be denied the medicine they need.

Our caring staff is waiting to help you access cannabis as a medical marijuana patient, pursuant to Governor Beshear’s executive order. We will help you through the entire process from start to finish, ending with you receiving your Kentucky medical marijuana certification! With this document, you will be allowed to use cannabis in private and possess up to eight ounces of lawfully purchased marijuana on your person.

How to get your Kentucky medical marijuana certification

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    Schedule your appointment

    Choose a time to video chat with one of our online medical marijuana doctors to discuss your medical conditions and how cannabis may help.

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    Get evaluated

    Get approved by one of our Kentucky medical marijuana doctors from the comfort of your own home! This evaluation makes you eligible to participate in Governor Beshear’s cannabis program.

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    Receive your medical marijuana card

    Once approved, you’ll be able to possess up to 8 ounces of lawfully purchased cannabis. If you were charged with possession in Kentucky, Governor Beshear would extend a full pardon.

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Is Medical Marijuana Legalized in Kentucky?

Governor Beshear issued an executive order titled “Executive Action Relating to Medical Cannabis,” which went into effect January 1st, 2023. This executive order outlines the framework for Kentucky’s medical marijuana program. It provides a pathway for Kentuckians to use medical marijuana without fear of being a criminal. With your Kentucky medical marijuana certificate, you will be allowed to possess up to eight ounces of marijuana so long as it was purchased lawfully. If you were charged with possession in Kentucky, Governor Beshear would extend a full pardon.

Governor Beshear’s executive order does NOT allow for the sale of medical marijuana within the state; qualifying medical marijuana patients must purchase their medication at a licensed dispensary. Many of our patients purchase from weed stores in Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan. If a patient is under the age of 21, they will need to designate a caregiver to make purchases on their behalf. If the patient is a minor (under 18 years old) our office will not certify them at this time.

In 2025, Senate Bill 47 will take effect. SB 47 will continue to allow patients with certain qualifying medical conditions to obtain a doctor’s recommendation to use cannabis medicinally. With this recommendation, patients will be able to apply for a Kentucky medical marijuana card. The bill will not allow patients to smoke marijuana, although it will allow for the sale of unprocessed cannabis flower for vaporization. Marijuana will be available in other forms, including capsules, tinctures and topical products. An important difference between SB 47 and Governor Beshear’s executive order is that SB 47 will allow for the sale of medical marijuana within the state of Kentucky. Currently, there is no limit on how many medical marijuana dispensaries may open in Kentucky, but that could change when specific regulations are released.

Marijuana laws are constantly changing and evolving not only in Kentucky, but also nationally. The Kentucky state legislature may pass new laws and regulations to build off of SB 47. Continue to check our website for the most up to date information on marijuanas laws.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANAS CARD DOCTORS

  • You can get a Kentucky medical marijuana card in January 2025. However, qualifying patients can get approved by a medical marijuana doctor to use and possess marijuana NOW. Governor Andy Beshear set up this program through his Executive Action Relating to Medical Cannabis, which took effect on January 1st 2023. You can schedule an appointment with a marijuanas doctor to be approved for medical cannabis use. Next year, our team can also help you get approved for your Kentucky medical marijuana card.

  • Kentucky Cannabis Clinic is a medical practice that helps folks get their physician certification, and eventually a Kentucky medical marijuana card. We want to make the process as simple and quick as possible. We only work with state-licensed physicians, and our team has years of healthcare experience. Our sister practice, Missouri Cannabis Clinic, has been in business for over four years.

  • During your medical marijuana evaluation, a state-licensed physician will evaluate you and certify you for marijuana use. The doctor will discuss your health history with you, as well as counsel you on the benefits and risks of marijuana use. Plan to budget between 10-15 minutes to answer the patient health history questions (this is done BEFORE the appointment), and about 20 minutes to talk with the Kentucky medical marijuana doctor.

  • Yes, and no. Governor Beshear created a pathway for patients with a qualifying medical condition to use and possess marijuana purchased at a licensed dispensary outside the state of Kentucky. These conditions include post traumatic stress disorder, cancer, and chronic pain. To qualify, you must have one of these medical conditions, be certified by a qualified physician, and keep your dispensary receipt.

  • No, there are currently no medical or recreational marijuana dispensaries open in Kentucky. In 2025, medical marijuana sales in the state will begin pursuant to Senate Bill 47.

  • The medical cannabis must have been lawfully purchased in another state, including Missouri, Illinois, Michigan or any other state with recreational dispensaries. You must be able to provide your receipt of purchase if requested. You can check out this blog post for more information.

  • No, your medical marijuana status will not be made public because it is considered part of your Protected Health Information (PHI). Just like any other healthcare visit or medical treatment you receive, the information you share with our medical team is considered private and confidential. Your Kentucky medical marijuana status will not show up on any kind of background check. This may change in 2025 once SB 47 goes into effect.

  • No, cannabis and CBD are not the same thing. A cannabis plant, also called marijuana, contains hundreds of different cannabinoids. These cannabinoids interact with our body's naturally occuring endocannabinoid system to offer pain relief and different healing effects. CBD is one of these many cannabinoids. CBD is not psychoactive and cannot get you "high." When you smoke marijuana, or eat an edible, you are ingesting all of the plants cannabinoids, including THC. THC is the cannabinoid commonly known for its psychoactive qualities, and oftentimes offers the best pain relief for patients. You do not need a Kentucky medical marijuana card to use CBD, but you do need a Kentucky medical marijuana card to use cannabis/marijuana.

  • Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47 on March 31, 2023, allowing the legal use and sale of medical marijuana in Kentucky. The law takes effect on January 1, 2025.

  • Kentucky Cannabis Clinic is the nearest medical marijuana doctor to you! With our convenient telehealth option, you can speak virtually with a doctor from any location.