DocMJ Texas Medical Marijuana Doctor Bios
Every physician listed below is part of DocMJ’s Texas medical cannabis provider team. Physician availability may vary by appointment date.
Dr. Jose Franquiz
Texas-Licensed Physician
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
CUP-Registered Medical Marijuana Doctor
Dr. Jose Franquiz provides medical marijuana evaluations for qualifying Texas patients. His medical education and training include Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
During your consultation, Dr. Franquiz will review your diagnosis, symptoms, medications, medical history, and treatment goals. If he determines that the potential benefits are reasonable in light of the risks and you meet Texas requirements, he can issue a prescription and enter it into CURT.
Dr. Qing Liu
Texas-Licensed Physician
CUP-Registered Medical Marijuana Doctor
Dr. Qing Liu provides telemedicine evaluations for Texas residents interested in physician-guided medical cannabis care. Her medical education includes an M.D. from Capital Medical University and training through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Liu takes time to understand each patient’s condition, current treatment, concerns, and goals. Approval is based on her independent medical judgment and the eligibility requirements established under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
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.
What This Directory Does Not Replace
This directory helps patients identify DocMJ physicians licensed in Florida, but it does not replace a medical evaluation. A listed physician must still review your condition, health history, and treatment needs before making a recommendation.
Being listed in this directory also does not guarantee approval. Medical marijuana recommendations depend on the physician’s clinical judgment and whether medical cannabis is appropriate for the patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CUP-registered physician?
A CUP-registered physician is a qualified doctor approved to participate in the Texas Compassionate Use Program. The physician can evaluate eligible Texas residents and enter medical cannabis prescriptions into CURT.
Can any doctor prescribe medical marijuana in Texas?
No. A doctor must meet the state’s qualification requirements and be registered with the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Your primary care physician may provide medical records or confirm your diagnosis without being authorized to enter a prescription into CURT.
Does Texas have medical marijuana doctors?
Yes. Texas has qualified physicians registered with CUP who can prescribe low-THC cannabis to eligible permanent residents. DocMJ’s Texas doctors provide these evaluations through telemedicine.
How can I verify that a physician is registered with CUP?
The Texas Department of Public Safety provides a public CURT physician search. Public results include approved physicians who have given DPS permission to display their information. A physician who does not appear in public results may not necessarily be unregistered, since publication requires permission.
Can I choose which DocMJ physician I see?
Available appointment options depend on the physicians scheduled at the time you book. When provider selection is available, you may choose from the listed appointment times.
Do I need a referral from my regular doctor?
A referral is generally not required to schedule a DocMJ evaluation. Medical records from your current doctor or specialist may be needed to confirm your diagnosis.
Is the appointment completed online?
DocMJ provides secure telemedicine appointments for Texas patients. You will need a phone, tablet, or computer with a working camera, microphone, and internet connection.
Will the doctor approve me during the appointment?
Approval is never guaranteed. The physician must review your diagnosis and medical history and determine whether you meet Texas requirements. The physician must also decide that the potential benefit is reasonable in light of the possible risk.
Will I receive a Texas medical marijuana card?
No. Texas uses an electronic prescription system rather than issuing physical medical marijuana cards. If approved, your physician enters your information and prescription into CURT.
Do I have to register myself with CURT?
No. Patients do not create their own CURT registrations or pay a state registration fee. The prescribing physician enters the required patient and prescription information.
Can I use a prescription from another state?
No. Texas dispensaries can only fill a valid prescription issued by a physician registered with the Texas Compassionate Use Program for a patient entered into CURT.
Can a minor qualify for the Texas Compassionate Use Program?
Texas law does not establish a minimum patient age, although patients younger than 18 may require a legal guardian. The physician must still determine that the patient meets all medical requirements.
What happens if another doctor already manages my CURT prescription?
A patient generally cannot remain associated with two prescribing physicians in CURT. You may need to ask the previous physician to terminate the existing relationship before a new physician can manage your prescription.