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322 N Shore Dr Building 1B, suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Next to Macs & Stacks - North Shore
Since 2019, The Sanctuary Wellness Institute has helped tens of thousands of people acquire a medical marijuana card and access the treatment they need in Pennsylvania.
Our doctors have extensive experience in the medical marijuana space, and our phone staff is happy to answer your questions about the program.
Call us at 610-816-0862 or book online to schedule an appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor in Pittsburgh, PA today.
322 N Shore Dr Building 1B, suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 397-8740
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
Book online or call us at (412) 397-8740 to schedule an appointment with one of The Sanctuary’s licensed medical marijuana doctors. You will also need to fill out a short form to register online with the state and obtain your Patient ID number before booking.
Meet with one of our doctors in person or via a teleWellness appointment for your medical marijuana evaluation. If your doctor determines that you qualify for Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program, they’ll submit your certification to the PA Department of Health.
Once your doctor certifies you for medical cannabis, you’ll receive a confirmation email listing next steps, which include paying a $50 registration fee. Most patients receive their MMJ cards within two weeks of registration.
To be eligible for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania, you must be diagnosed with one of the state's qualifying conditions. Those conditions are as follows:
These guys are amazing. They truly did help me. I have no complaints. Thank you to the state of Pennsylvania and everybody involved.
Ace B.
That dr morgen was great answered my questions before I could ask loved it being a long time smoker she knew exactly what I needed.
Michael O.
I renewed with them twice now and found them to be very professional and efficient. My doctor each time was friendly and actually listened.️
Mike P.
The Sanctuary Wellness Institute is proud to be working with medical wellness physicians who are experts in their field. Combining their expertise with a compassionate, informative and helpful approach to patient care allows us to provide an exceptional teleWellness patient experience.
Among our expert physician staff we have Dr Moday, author of The Immunotype Breakthrough and Dr Sundar an international speakers.
| New | Renew | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Marijuana Certificate | $149 | $89 |
| Additional State fee | $50 | $50 |
| Total | $199 | $139 |
Pennsylvania has over 150 cannabis dispensaries. As a registered patient or caregiver, you can buy oils, topicals, tinctures, vapes, cannabis flower, and more. Each cardholder can possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis products at once. Some of the best dispensaries around Pittsburgh, PA include:
In 2016, the passage of Act 16 (also known as the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act) established the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program. To be eligible, patients must receive a doctor's recommendation and register with the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Once a patient is approved by the state, they’re issued a medical marijuana card that they can use to purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries.
Pennsylvania medical marijuana cards must be renewed on an annual basis. To renew your card, follow the steps below:
Caregivers obtain medical cannabis for minors, homebound adults, and other patients who cannot get it themselves. In Pennsylvania, a caregiver may care for as many patients as they want. To be eligible, you must be a PA resident over the age of 21.
To become a caregiver in Pennsylvania, follow the steps below:
440,949
This number represents 0.3% of Pennsylvania's total population.9,203
PA medical marijuana patients can purchase and possess up to 23.7 oz over a 90-day period.1,929
All formulations of medical cannabis are available in PA.180
The average price of an ounce of cannabis in Pennsylvania is approximately $356.33
Home cultivation of medical cannabis is not legal in PA.$6.8 - $15.7 per gram of cannabis flower
Medical cannabis purchases are not subject to excise tax in Pennsylvania.No risk guarantee - get approved or your money back!
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Medical Program
Medical patients
Limited
30 day supply
23.7 oz/90-day period
Recreational users
Illegal
Medical patients
0%
Recreational users
N/A
Cultivation
Medical Program
Medical patients
Limited
30 day supply
23.7 oz/90-day period
Recreational users
Illegal
Medical patients
0%
Recreational users
N/A
Cultivation
The Sanctuary Wellness Institute can connect you with a medical marijuana doctor. Call 412-397-8740 today to set up a virtual appointment with a certified physician.
Medical marijuana applicants in Pennsylvania are not required to undergo a background check. However, those applying to be caregivers must complete one. Furthermore, they must not have been convicted of a crime involving the sale or possession of drugs, narcotics, or any other controlled substance in the last five years.
Yes, partnering with The Sanctuary allows you to complete the entire process of obtaining your MMJ card online. First, one of our doctors will connect with you virtually to certify you for medical cannabis. Then, once you’re approved, you’ll be able to complete the registration process on the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
Yes, qualifying minors can use medical cannabis as long as a registered caregiver buys it for them.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health charges $50 for medical marijuana cards. Both patients and caregivers pay this fee. If you participate in a government program such as Medicaid, PACE/PACENET, CHIP, SNAP, or WIC, you may be eligible for a free card.
Once you’ve registered with the Department of Health and paid the fee, you should receive your medical marijuana card in the mail within two weeks.
No, you cannot enter a Pennsylvania dispensary without a valid MMJ card and photo identification.
Medical marijuana cardholders in Pennsylvania can possess up to 90 days' worth of medical cannabis products at once.
Whether you can use your Pennsylvania MMJ card in another state will depend on that state's reciprocity laws. Some states accept out-of-state medical cards, while others don’t.
No, recreational cannabis is illegal in Pennsylvania.
To renew your Pennsylvania medical card, you must get recertified by a medical marijuana doctor, which can be done through The Sanctuary. Additionally, you must pay the state's $50 renewal fee.