Florida MMJ Doctor Directory

Find DocMJ physicians licensed in Florida for medical marijuana evaluations and patient recommendations. This directory helps Florida patients review available doctors, understand their medical backgrounds, and choose a licensed physician for their next appointment.

Florida-licensed DocMJ physicians
Medical marijuana recommendation support
In-person and telemedicine appointments when permitted by law

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Find a Medical Marijuana Doctor Licensed in Florida

DocMJ works with physicians licensed in the State of Florida to evaluate patients for medical marijuana recommendations. Each doctor listed here is part of DocMJ’s trusted medical team and is licensed in Florida.

A Florida medical marijuana physician helps determine whether medical cannabis may be appropriate based on your health history, qualifying condition, and treatment needs. The evaluation is medical, not just administrative, so patients can ask questions and better understand the recommendation process.

DocMJ Florida Physicians Directory

Use this directory to review DocMJ physicians licensed in Florida. Some doctors may also hold licenses in other states, but this page focuses only on Florida eligibility.

Scott Sokol, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida
Diplomate American Board of Pediatrics
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Medical Education & Residency:
George Washington School of Medicine, Washington D.C.
Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY

Piper Squire, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida
Internal Medicine

Shayna Rich, M.A., M.D., PhD

Licensed in the State of Florida
Medical Education & Residency:
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
M.S. in Epidemiology, Ph.D. in Epidemiology
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL – Radiation Oncology Residency
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL – Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Monica Esposito, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida
Family Medicine
Medical Education & Residency:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton Campus, FL
St. Petersburg General Hospital Family Medicine Resident

Kelly Dyess, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
Medical Education & Residency:
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Ft Lauderdale, FL
Emergency Medicine Residency, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL

Joseph DiPietro, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Louisiana, Connecticut, Nevada, Arizona
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Internal Medicine
Medical Education & Residency
Doctor of Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah, GA
Internal Medicine Resident, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

Juliana Pineider, MD

Licensed in the State of Florida, Texas
Internal Medicine
Medical School Education:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency / Post Graduate:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Scot Lance, MD

Robert Dotson Jr, MD

Licensed in the State of Florida, Tennessee, Washington State
Ophthalmology
Medical School Education:
University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences College of Medicine
Residency / Post Graduate:
University of Tennessee

Richard Boyett, MD

Licensed in the State of Florida, Louisiana, Alabama
Family Medicine
Medical School Education:
Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA
Residency / Post Graduate:
Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA

Leslie Herzog, DO

Licensed in the State of Florida
Family Medicine
Medical School Education:
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency / Post Graduate:
Southeastern Medical Center

Laura Preston, MD

Licensed in the State of Florida
Internal Medicine
Medical School Education:
University of Liege, School of Medicine
Residency / Post Graduate:
Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT

Joseph Rosado, MD

Licensed in the State of Florida, Michigan, Puerto Rico
Internal Medicine
Medical School Education:
Universidad Central del Este San Pedro de Macoris
Residency / Post Graduate:
Hospital Metropolitano, San Juan, PR
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Frank Mendicino, MD

Licensed in the State of Florida
Internal Medicine
Medical School Education:
University of Padova, Italy
Residency / Post Graduate:
Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY

Charles Nutinsky, DO

Licensed in the State of Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Ohio
Internal Medicine & General Surgery
Medical School Education:
College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery – Des Moines, IA
Residency / Post Graduate:
General Surgery, John F Kennedy Hospital, Stratford, NF

Andrea Zotovas, MD

Licensed in the State of Florida
Internal Medicine & Pain Management
Medical School Education:
American University of the Carribean School of Medicine
Residency / Post Graduate
American University of the Carribean School of Medicine

Heather Samuelson, MD

Licensed in the State of Ohio, Florida, Georgia
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Medical School Education:
St. George’s University School of Medicine, Great River, NY & Grenada, West Indies
Residency / Post Graduate:
WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital

Charlene Shaw, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida & Pennsylvania.
Internal Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Medical School Education:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency / Post Graduate:
Mount Sinai / Miami Heart Institute, Miami, FL

Dr. Elise Zahn, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida, Georgia, Michigan, South Carolina, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Medical School Education:
Nova-Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency / Post Graduate:
St. John Oakland Hospital, Michican

Nathaniel Miller, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida
Emergency Medicine
Medical School Education:
Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency / Post Graduate:
Henry Ford Hospital, Clinton Township, MI

Jack Rothman, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida
Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Education and Residency:
State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center

Donald Mars, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: University of Miami School of Medicine – Miami, FL
Parkland Memorial Hospital

Ross Glider, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida Board Certified in Internal Medicine Medical Education and Residency: College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery – Des Moines, IA Saddlebrook General Hospital – Saddlebrook, NJ

Peter Calkin, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida
Board Certified in Anesthesiology
Medical Education and Residency:
Kansas City University of Medicine and BioScience

Shirley Zelikovsky, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Board Certified in Family Medicine Medical Education and Residency: Touro College – Technion School of Medicine – New York, NY North Shore University Hospital – Glen Cove, NY

Marc Puchir, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Long Island Jewish Medical Center – New Hyde Park, NY

Carlos Levy, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency:
Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine – North Miami Beach, FL Southeastern Medical Center –North Miami Beach, FL

Irwin Landau, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: Universidad Central del Este San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

Stephen Salcedo, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: University of Santo Tomas – Sampolac, Manila, Philippines Northside Medical Center – Youngstown, OH

Denise Schow, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School – Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota Family Medicine –Minneapolis, MN

Antonio Ben P. Monson, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Board Certified in Internal Medicine Medical Education and Residency

Wen Ting Zheng-Smith, M.D. PhD

Licensed in the State of Florida Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology Embryologist, Androgist, Endocrinology and Lab Technology Medical Education and Residency

Marissa Magsino, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: University of the East (UERM), Quezon City, Philippines University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark, NJ

John Batts, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Medical Education and Residency: University of Florida – Gainesville, FL

Robert Eckert, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Certified by American Board of Family Medicine Medical Education and Residency: University of California, Davis School of Medicine University of California, Davis Medical Center

Michael Belotti, D.O.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Philadelphia, PA Humana Hospital / Palm Beaches – West Palm Beach, FL

Louis Frosch, D.O.

Licensed in the State of FloridaMedical Education and Residency: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Parker, CO St. Petersburg General Hospital Family Medicine Residency

Frank Russo, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: Universidad Del Noreste Escuela De Medicina – Tampico, Mexico New York Medical College – New York, NY

Ronald Cirillo, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Medical Education and Residency: La Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, MX Lutheran Medical Center – Brooklyn, NY

Atul Sofat, M.D.

Licensed in the State of Florida Board Certified by American Board of Family Medicine Medical Education and Residency: Dayanand Medical College and Hospital – Ludhiana, Punjab, India Hunterdon Medical Center – Flemington, NJ

Medical Backgrounds Across the DocMJ Team

DocMJ’s Florida doctor directory includes physicians from several medical backgrounds, including internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, anesthesiology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, and hospice and palliative medicine.

This range of experience helps patients meet with a physician who understands medical evaluation, symptom history, and treatment planning. For medical marijuana patients, that matters because the recommendation should be based on a qualified review, not a rushed or unclear process.

Why Choose a Florida-Licensed DocMJ Physician?

Choosing a Florida-licensed DocMJ physician gives patients a clearer path through the medical marijuana evaluation process.

Licensed in Florida: Patients are evaluated by doctors listed as licensed in the State of Florida.
Medical evaluation focus: The appointment is designed to review symptoms, health history, and eligibility.
Cannabis recommendation experience: DocMJ physicians work with patients seeking medical marijuana recommendations.
Appointment access: DocMJ offers in-person appointments and telemedicine appointments where permitted by law.
Patient-centered care: The goal is to help qualified patients understand whether medical cannabis may be appropriate for their condition.

How the Medical Marijuana Evaluation Works

The medical marijuana evaluation begins with scheduling an appointment with DocMJ. During the visit, the physician reviews your medical history, current symptoms, and whether your condition may qualify under Florida’s medical marijuana program.

If the physician determines that medical marijuana is appropriate, they can provide a recommendation and enter the required information for the next step in the state process. Patients should still expect to complete any required state registration steps separately.

FAQs About Florida Medical Marijuana Doctors

Do I need a Florida-licensed physician for medical marijuana?

Yes. Florida patients need to be evaluated by a qualified physician who is licensed and authorized to provide medical marijuana recommendations in Florida.

Can any doctor recommend medical marijuana in Florida?

No. A physician must meet Florida’s requirements for medical marijuana recommendations. Patients should work with a doctor who is properly licensed and experienced with the state process.

What does a medical marijuana doctor do?

A medical marijuana doctor reviews your health history, symptoms, and qualifying condition. If appropriate, the physician may provide a recommendation for medical cannabis.

Does seeing a doctor guarantee approval?

No. A physician must decide whether medical marijuana is appropriate for your condition. The evaluation does not guarantee that every patient will receive a recommendation.

Can I choose a specific DocMJ physician?

Availability may vary by location, appointment type, and schedule. Patients can book through DocMJ and confirm available physician options during scheduling.

Book With a Florida-Licensed DocMJ Physician

DocMJ connects Florida patients with licensed physicians for medical marijuana evaluations and recommendations. Review the directory, schedule your appointment, and speak with a qualified doctor about whether medical cannabis may be appropriate for your condition.

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