Medical Marijuana Clinic in Tampa, Florida

Most people who walk into a medical marijuana clinic in Tampa, Florida have already spent months being rushed. Ten minutes with someone who never looked up from the screen. A certification, a handshake, and no way to reach anyone afterward when the questions actually started.

Doctor Springs works differently. Dr. Julia Springs, MD, MPH is a board-certified physician and a qualified Florida medical marijuana doctor, and she sees a small number of patients on purpose. You get an unhurried conversation about your health history, your symptoms, and what you are hoping to get back. Then you get her office for the rest of your certification period, not just for the appointment.

What a Tampa medical marijuana clinic should actually give you

Certification is the easy part. Almost anyone can enter your name in a registry.

The harder part is everything that comes after. Knowing whether a product is doing what it should. Knowing when a ratio needs adjusting. Having somewhere to send a question on a Tuesday afternoon without paying for another visit. That is the part high-volume clinics tend to leave out, and it is the part patients tell us they were missing.

At our office in downtown Tampa, you work with one physician the entire way through. She reviews your history herself, discusses whether medical marijuana is appropriate for you under Florida law, and stays reachable while your certification is active.

New patient evaluations

Florida requires your first evaluation to happen in person, so new patients begin with a consultation at our downtown Tampa office. Dr. Springs reviews your medical history, discusses your qualifying condition, and determines whether you are eligible for Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Program.

A new patient evaluation is $149, plus the State of Florida's $77.75 application fee, which is paid directly to the state.

If Dr. Springs determines that medical marijuana is not appropriate for your condition, your evaluation fee is refunded in full. You either leave with a certification or you do not pay.

Your first visit includes:

• A comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Springs
• Registration in Florida's Medical Marijuana Use Registry
• Your initial seven-month physician certification
• Recommendations built around your condition and goals
• Ongoing access to our office while your certification is active

You will need a valid Florida driver's license, a Florida identification card, or other acceptable proof of Florida residency. Military veterans and medical marijuana dispensary employees receive discounted pricing.

Recertification every seven months

Florida patients have to renew their physician certification every 210 days, which works out to roughly seven months. Recertification at Doctor Springs is $129, and veterans pay $99.

Established and transfer patients who qualify can complete recertification through a secure telehealth appointment. Dr. Springs reviews how your current recommendations are working, asks what has changed in your health since the last visit, and adjusts your orders where it makes sense. Special pricing is available for qualified medical marijuana industry employees.

Transfer your certification for $99

If you already hold an active Florida medical marijuana card and you are tired of feeling like a number, you can move your certification to Doctor Springs for a one-time rate of $99.

A transfer appointment includes:

• A complete seven-month physician certification
• A review of your current recommendations
• Order adjustments where they are medically appropriate
• Product and dosing guidance
• Continued access to our office for questions

Transferring from another clinic does not mean reapplying for a state identification card. Your card stays as it is. We handle the registry side and keep the transition simple.

Support that does not end at the appointment

While your certification is active, you can contact our office to ask questions, talk through products or dosing, and request physician order adjustments when you need them.

There is no extra charge for routine order adjustments or general support during an active certification period. It is part of being a patient here, not an upsell.

Why patients choose Doctor Springs

Patients come to us because they want a physician who listens and stays available. What that looks like in practice:

• Care directly from Dr. Julia Springs, MD, MPH
• Clear, transparent pricing with no surprises
• New patient, recertification, and transfer appointments
• Secure telehealth recertifications for eligible patients
• Recommendations built around your condition, not a template
• Discounted pricing for military veterans
• Same-day appointments when they are available

If you want to understand the process before you commit, our guides on medical cannabis care, dosing and product selection, and cannabis for chronic pain cover the details.

Common questions about medical marijuana clinics in Tampa

How much does a medical marijuana card cost in Tampa, Florida?

At Doctor Springs, a new patient evaluation is $149 and recertification is $129. On top of the physician fee, the State of Florida charges $77.75 for your registry identification card, paid directly to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use. Veterans pay $99 for recertification. Across Tampa generally, physician fees run anywhere from about $75 to $250, so it is worth asking what is actually included before you compare on price alone.

What happens if you do not qualify for medical marijuana in Florida?

At Doctor Springs, you are refunded. If Dr. Springs reviews your history and determines that medical marijuana is not appropriate for your condition, your evaluation fee is returned in full. Certification is never guaranteed, and it should not be. What is guaranteed is that you will not pay for an evaluation that does not result in one. The State of Florida's $77.75 application fee is paid directly to the Office of Medical Marijuana Use and is separate from the physician fee.

Do you have to see a doctor in person to get a medical marijuana card in Florida?

Yes, for your first certification. Florida law requires the initial evaluation to be conducted in person. Once you have an established relationship with your physician, eligible patients can complete later recertifications by telehealth, which is what most of our established and transfer patients do.

How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in Florida?

Your physician can enter your certification in the state registry the same day you are approved. The state application typically takes around ten business days, and the physical card arrives by mail within a few weeks after that. You do not have to wait for the card in the mail to get started.

What conditions qualify for medical marijuana in Florida?

Florida lists cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV and AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and terminal conditions, along with chronic nonmalignant pain that originates from a qualifying condition. The statute also allows a physician to certify conditions of the same kind or class as those listed, which is why an evaluation matters. Dr. Springs will tell you honestly whether you qualify.

How often do you have to renew your medical marijuana certification in Florida?

Every 210 days, which is about seven months. That is the physician certification. The state identification card renews on its own annual schedule. Florida lets you recertify up to 45 days early, so there is no reason to cut it close and risk a gap.

Can you switch medical marijuana doctors in Florida?

You can, at any time, and you do not need to apply for a new state card to do it. Your new physician issues a fresh certification and the 210-day clock restarts from that date. Doctor Springs offers transfer appointments at $99 for exactly this reason.

Does insurance cover a medical marijuana card in Florida?

No. Because marijuana remains federally classified, no health insurance plan covers the physician evaluation, the state fee, or the products themselves. That applies to private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid alike. Everything is paid out of pocket, which is part of why we keep our pricing published and predictable.

Can you go to a dispensary before your card arrives?

Yes. Once the state approves your application, you can purchase at a licensed Florida dispensary using your approval confirmation and a valid photo ID. You do not need the physical card in hand.

Do you have to be a Florida resident to get a medical marijuana card?

You need to be a permanent or seasonal Florida resident. Permanent residents show a Florida driver's license or state ID. Seasonal residents who spend at least 31 consecutive days a year in Florida can qualify by providing two acceptable proofs of a Florida address, such as a deed, a lease, a recent utility bill, or mail from a bank or government agency.

Do veterans get a discount on a medical marijuana card in Florida?

At Doctor Springs, yes. Military veterans receive discounted pricing on both new patient evaluations and recertification, with veteran recertification at $99. Discounted pricing is also available for employees of licensed medical marijuana dispensaries. Bring your documentation to the appointment.

Reserve your visit

If you have been looking for a medical marijuana clinic in Tampa, Florida where the physician knows your history and answers your questions, we would like to meet you. Our office is at 400 N Ashley Dr Ste 1900, in downtown Tampa.

Call (813) 485-5954 to reserve a new patient evaluation, a recertification, or a transfer appointment. We will tell you what to bring and what to expect before you arrive.

Medical marijuana is available in Florida only to registered patients with a qualifying condition, as determined by a qualified physician under Florida law. This page is general information about our clinic and the certification process, not medical advice, and no outcome is guaranteed.