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Get a Medical Marijuana Card Near You in Pittsburgh, PA

New Patients Only $149

Renewals Only $89

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4 Payments of $37.25 for New Patients and $22.25 for Renewals.

Receive a full refund if not approved.
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Call or text us: (412) 397-8740

The Doctors Trusted by Thousands of Medical Marijuana Patients

No risk guarantee - get approved or your money back!

Intuitive online platform with 24/7 support

Appointments available on demand

Pre-qualify in under 5 minutes

Medical Marijuana Doctors at The Sanctuary Wellness Institute

322 N Shore Dr Building 1B, suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Next to Macs & Stacks - North Shore

In Pennsylvania, the Sanctuary Wellness Institute is an advocate for medicinal marijuana. We guide our clients through the whole medical marijuana card application procedure.

Are you seeking an objective medical cannabis assessment in Pittsburgh, PA? The Sanctuary Wellness Institute is here to assist you. We provide examinations with Pennsylvania-licensed doctors in order to qualify patients for medicinal marijuana usage.

To make an appointment, please contact us at: (412) 397-8740. The doctor will assess your condition and, if they find you eligible for medical cannabis treatment, authorize the issuance of your card. There is no need for a prior medical assessment.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Pittsburgh, PA

Step one is to get appointment with our medical marijuana doctor

Register for the medical marijuana program at medicalmarijuana.pa.gov

To begin applying for a Pennsylvania card, you will need to register online on the PA DOH website. The registration form will ask for your contact information as well as proof of Pennsylvania residency. You can submit a driver's license or ID card as proof of residency, but make sure this document has your most current address. The system will give you a patient ID number; save it and bring this number to your appointment.

Step two is meet with SWI medical doctor

Meet with a Certified Doctor from the Sanctuary

Next, you will need to receive certification for a medical marijuana card from a doctor who has been certified with the PA Department of Health. For your convenience, you can schedule a telehealth or in-person appointment with one of The Sanctuary’s medical marijuana doctors. Your meeting will be brief, in which you will spend 10 to 15 minutes discussing your health concerns and any questions you might have regarding the use of medical marijuana. If your doctor decides that you qualify, they will give your certification that same day.

Step three to receive you medical marijuana card and buy your required product

Complete registration an PA DOH website

After your doctor verifies your certification with the state, you can complete your registration on the PA DOH website. You will need to log into the same account you used to register and submit a $50 fee. Once the PA DOH receives your registration fee, it will mail your card to the address listed on your driver's license or ID card.

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Medical Marijuana Doctor in Pittsburgh, PA | Telemedicine at The Sanctuary
322 N Shore Dr Building 1B, suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 397-8740

Directions to Our Pittsburgh Office

Take Tony Dorsett Dr to W General Robinson St 29 s (354 ft) Head east toward Tony Dorsett Dr 141 ft Turn left onto Tony Dorsett Dr 213 ft Continue on W General Robinson St. Take East St to Morrisey St/Saur St 10 min (3.6 mi) Turn right onto W General Robinson St 0.6 mi Use the left lane to take the PA-28 N ramp to I-279 N/Etna 0.3 mi Keep left, follow signs for I-279 N/East Ohio St 0.1 mi Continue onto Madison Ave 0.3 mi Continue onto East St 0.6 mi Continue straight to stay on East St 1.1 mi Turn right onto Mt Pleasant Rd 0.1 mi Turn left onto Colby St 0.4 mi Turn left onto Morrisey St/Saur St Our Office will be on the right.

Take Tony Dorsett Dr to Reedsdale St 53 s (0.1 mi) Head east toward Tony Dorsett Dr 141 ft Turn left onto Tony Dorsett Dr 0.1 mi Take PA-65 N and McKees Rocks Bridge to McCoy Rd in McKees Rocks 7 min (4.4 mi) Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Reedsdale St 0.2 mi Use the right lane to merge onto PA-65 N via the ramp to U.S. 19/West End Bridge 0.8 mi Continue onto PA-65 N/US-19 N 0.4 mi Continue onto PA-65 N 1.7 mi Turn left onto McKees Rocks Bridge (signs for Pensylvania 51 N/McKees Rocks) 1.1 mi Continue straight onto Island Ave 0.2 mi Slight left onto McCoy Rd 2 min (0.9 mi) Continue on McCoy Rd. Drive to Pine Hollow Rd in Kennedy Township 4 min (1.8 mi) Turn right to stay on McCoy Rd 1.4 mi Turn right onto Pine Hollow Rd Our Office will be on the left.

Get on I-279 S 3 min (1.1 mi) Head east toward Tony Dorsett Dr 141 ft Turn left onto Tony Dorsett Dr 0.1 mi Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Reedsdale St 0.2 mi Use the right lane to take the ramp to PA-65 N/U.S. 19/I-376/I-279 S/West End Bridge/Fort Pitt Bridge/Airport 0.1 mi Keep right to continue toward I-279 S 174 ft Keep left, follow signs for I-279 S/I-376/Ft Pitt Bridge/Monroeville/Airport and merge onto I-279 S 0.7 mi Take I-376 E to PA-286 E/Golden Mile Hwy in Monroeville. Take the PA-286 E/Golden Mile Hwy exit from US-22 E 18 min (17.0 mi) Use the left lane to merge onto I-279 S 0.1 mi Use the 2nd from the right lane to stay on I-279 S 0.1 mi Use the left lane to merge onto I-376 E toward Monroeville 4.6 mi Keep left to stay on I-376 E 10.2 mi Continue onto US-22 E 1.6 mi Take the PA-286 E/Golden Mile Hwy exit 0.4 mi Follow Golden Mile Hwy, PA-380 E and Pine Run Rd to Orr Ave in Oklahoma 23 min (15.0 mi) Continue onto PA-286 E/Golden Mile Hwy Continue to follow Golden Mile Hwy Pass by Wendy's (on the right in 2.7 mi) 6.1 mi Continue onto PA-380 E/Fairview Dr Continue to follow PA-380 E 3.7 mi Turn left toward Old State Hwy 380/Utopia/N Washington Rd 154 ft Turn right onto Old State Hwy 380/Utopia/N Washington Rd 344 ft Slight left onto Pine Run Rd 1.4 mi Turn left to stay on Pine Run Rd 2.5 mi Turn left onto PA-356 N 36 ft Turn right onto Chambers Rd/Orr Ave, And Keep following, Our Office will be on the left.

Pennsylvania Cannabis Program - Quick Stats

Active Patient Certifications:

440,949

This number represents 0.3% of Pennsylvania's total population.

Active Caregivers:

9,203

PA medical marijuana patients can purchase and possess up to 23.7 oz over a 90-day period.

Approved Marijuana Doctors:

1,929

All formulations of medical cannabis are available in PA.

Operational Dispensaries:

180

The average price of an ounce of cannabis in Pennsylvania is approximately $356.

Licensed Cultivators and Processors:

33

Home cultivation of medical cannabis is not legal in PA.

Average Price of Medical Marijuana Products:

$6.8 - $15.7 per gram of cannabis flower

Medical cannabis purchases are not subject to excise tax in Pennsylvania.

The Doctors Trusted by Thousands of Medical Marijuana Patients

No risk guarantee - get approved or your money back!

Intuitive online platform with 24/7 support

Appointments available on demand

Pre-qualify in under 5 minutes

Legal Status

Medical Program

Possession Limits

Medical patients

Limited

30 day supply

23.7 oz/90-day period

Recreational users

Illegal

State Taxes

Medical patients

0%

Recreational users

N/A

Cultivation

Cultivation

Legal Status

Medical Program

Possession Limits

Medical patients

Limited

30 day supply

23.7 oz/90-day period

Recreational users

Illegal

State Taxes

Medical patients

0%

Recreational users

N/A

Cultivation

Cultivation

Hear from Our Clients

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How to Renew Your Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Card

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It's easy to renew your medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania. All you need to do is obtain an updated certificate and pay the renewal charge. You can remain a patient for as long as you like after enrolling in the state's registry.

To acquire cannabis from a dispensary in Pennsylvania, your certification must be updated every 12 months. The state mandates a doctor's reassessment to confirm marijuana is still safe and effective for each patient.

You will receive an email 60 days before your certificate expires reminding you to renew it. You can then schedule an appointment with one of the Sanctuary's authorized medical marijuana doctors online / in-person. This appointment will be similar to your first medical cannabis consultation.

In addition, 30 days before your renewal payment is due, the Department of Health will send you an email reminder. You may then log in to your account and make sure you have a valid payment method on file. If you pay your $50 renewal charge within 30 days of receiving this notice, your card will not expire.

Your doctor will inquire about your symptoms as well as your reaction to medical marijuana treatment. Based on your own experiences, you can ask questions concerning topics like dosing and side effects. Your certification will be sent to the state's registry by the doctor. It will connect to your account immediately.

Make sure to confirm your address on file online is correct. If your doctor's certificate is current and your payment is accepted, the state will mail you a replacement MMJ card.

How to Become a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in PA

Medical marijuana caregivers in Pennsylvania are those who register with the state's medical marijuana program in order to acquire medicinal marijuana on behalf of kids, homebound adults, and people with disabilities. Registered caregivers must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license or state-issued ID.

  1. As a caregiver, you must register with the Department of Health. To set up your account, you will need to submit the name of the patient you will be supporting and their program ID number, as well as your name and address.
  2. Submit to a criminal background check using the vendor provided by the state. Individuals who have been convicted of a criminal charge for selling or possessing narcotics or controlled substances within the last five years are not eligible to become caretakers. After your fingerprinting appointment, background checks take up to six weeks to process.
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  1. Once you pass the background check, the state will contact you through email. After that, you can pay the $50 registration fee. Medical marijuana cards for caregivers have an annual expiration date.
  2. Make a telehealth / in-person appointment with one of our physicians.

As a caregiver, you can only access dispensaries and buy marijuana if your account is linked to a registered patient's. If you serve as an adult's caregiver, they can allow you to purchase cannabis goods on their behalf by designating you as their caregiver on their online account. To become patients, minors or individuals with disabilities must register with a caregiver.

Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Card Conditions

Medical marijuana has been legal in Pennsylvania since the passage of the Medical Marijuana Act in 2016. Under this law, any patient with a qualifying condition, such as spasticity or neuropathies, can apply for the medical marijuana program. Patients cannot grow their own cannabis and recreational marijuana remains illegal in Pennsylvania.

Caregivers who are 21 years or older can also apply for the Pennsylvania medical marijuana program. These caregivers must pass a background check and submit additional documents to be approved for the program, however. A patient can designate up to 2 caregivers, and a caregiver can oversee up to 5 medical marijuana patients.

Call (412) 397-8740 with any questions and to schedule your evaluation!

In order to be eligible to receive an official Pennsylvania medical marijuana card, you must be diagnosed with one of the following qualifying conditions:

Frequently Asked Questions

No. While cardholders can legally possess medical marijuana and consume it in private spaces, public consumption remains illegal. It is also illegal to use marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school or 250 feet of a playground. Official patient status does not exempt you from these laws.

You can renew your card online. The state will send a reminder email 60 days before your card expires. You can log in to the patient portal, confirm or revise your demographic information, and update your payment method. If your info is correct, the payment will be automatically processed on your renewal date. You can then book a telehealth or in-person renewal appointment with an authorized medical marijuana provider.

The doctor will discuss your experience with cannabis and issue your renewal certificate to the Department of Health. Once the form is on file, they will mail your replacement card so you can continue visiting dispensaries. Renewing as soon as you're eligible to do so will ensure you can keep buying cannabis without interruption.

Any Pennsylvania resident with a qualifying medical condition can apply for a medical marijuana card. There is no background check involved in the process, unless you’re applying to be a designated caregiver for another patient.

Yes. Pennsylvania only requires a state-issued ID showing your current address and an active email account to enroll in their registry. You can then consult a doctor via telehealth or in-person services and complete your registration once they issue your medical marijuana certificate.

Yes–all applicants must enroll in the state’s registry online. You can then complete the required medical marijuana consultation via a telemedicine visit. These appointments include a comprehensive assessment of your medical condition and health history. The doctor will explain how medical marijuana could improve your well-being, and they’ll also answer your questions about dosing, consumption methods, etc.

Yes–the only way to legally purchase and possess marijuana is by becoming an official patient. Cardholders are the only individuals permitted to shop at PA dispensaries. While the state is considering recreational marijuana legalization, the earliest sales could begin is January 2025.

Dispensaries prioritize patient privacy and safety. The pharmacist and staff members at each dispensary are knowledgeable resources who can answer questions and offer guidance about the best consumption methods and cannabis strains for you.

You can usually schedule an appointment with one of the Sanctuary's doctors within the week. Your consultation will last approximately 15 minutes, after which the doctor will submit your certification to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Once you register with the department online and pay the registration fee, your card will be mailed to you. It should arrive within one to two weeks.

To enter a Pennsylvania dispensary, you must have a valid medical marijuana card and a photo ID. Once you complete the registration process, you should receive your MMJ card in the mail within one to two weeks.

A Pennsylvania medical marijuana card entitles you to purchase up to a 90-day/three-month supply of cannabis products (as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist).

Pennsylvania does not have a reciprocity agreement with any other state, so your medical marijuana card is not valid outside of PA. If you plan to spend significant time in another state, research its marijuana laws. If that state issues temporary medical marijuana licenses, you may be eligible for one.

No, Pennsylvania is one of 13 states in the United States where marijuana is only legal for medical purposes. To legally purchase and use cannabis products in PA, you must get a medical marijuana doctor to certify you based on a qualifying condition.

To keep your medical marijuana card active, you must renew it every 12 months. You can do this by scheduling a recertification appointment with one of the Sanctuary’s medical marijuana doctors within 60 days of your card’s expiration. These visits are quick and straightforward and can be completed online. Once your doctor approves your recertification and you pay the state’s $50 fee, you’ll receive your new medical cannabis card in the mail.

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