West Virginia Medical Marijuana Doctor Directory

You’re here because you need a doctor who can recommend medical cannabis in West Virginia. This directory lists the DocMJ physicians licensed to do exactly that. Each one is certified to authorize medical marijuana recommendations, and each one can meet with you over a secure video call from anywhere in the state.

Meet Your West Virginia DocMJ Doctors

Every doctor below is licensed to practice medicine in West Virginia and certified to authorize medical cannabis recommendations. When you book an appointment, one of them will be the person on your screen.

Richard Arnold, NP

Licensed in West Virginia and Massachusetts
Internal and family medicine
MSN, FNP, Simmons University, Boston, MA
Clinical training at Cambridge Hospital, MA

Richard Arnold is a family nurse practitioner who trained in internal and family medicine. He earned his MSN, FNP at Simmons University and completed his clinical training at Cambridge Hospital in Massachusetts. Arnold holds licenses in West Virginia and Massachusetts, and he brings a whole-person approach to every evaluation. If you would rather talk through your symptoms with someone who treats the full picture, not just the diagnosis, Arnold is a strong match.

Joseph DiPietro, MD

Licensed in West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Louisiana, Connecticut, Nevada, and Arizona
Internal medicine
Mercer University School of Medicine, Savannah, GA
Residency at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

Dr. Joseph DiPietro is an internal medicine physician licensed in nine states, including West Virginia. He earned his medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine and finished his residency at Albany Medical Center in New York. That breadth of licensure matters. It means he has worked inside multiple state medical cannabis programs, so the West Virginia process is familiar ground for him.

How to See a DocMJ Doctor in West Virginia

West Virginia requires every patient to complete a telemedicine evaluation with a licensed physician before applying for a card. Ours moves in three steps, and you can finish the first one in minutes.

Book Your Appointment

Pick a day and time that suit you. Your appointment is risk-free. If you do not qualify, we refund your fee in full. Same-day approvals are available.

Meet Your Doctor

You will speak with a DocMJ physician over a secure video call. They will ask about your symptoms, your medications, and your wellness goals. Bring your questions. This is the moment to ask anything you have been wondering about medical cannabis.

Get Approved

If your doctor approves, they upload your recommendation to the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) the same day. You will receive a link to register for your state card. The state notifies you of your card status 30 to 60 days after you submit your application.

Where Our West Virginia Doctors Practice

DocMJ serves the whole state. Book a telemedicine visit from anywhere in West Virginia, or visit one of our offices in these ten cities:

Beckley
Charleston
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Huntington
Martinsburg
Morgantown
Parkersburg
Weirton
Wheeling

Our Charleston office sits at 300 Capitol St., Suite 407, Charleston, WV 25301. Call us at (800) 726-0808 or email info@docmj.com with any questions.

Qualifying Conditions in West Virginia

West Virginia law lets a physician certify you for a medical marijuana card when you have one of these conditions. Our doctors can also certify other medical conditions of the same class under state law.

Cancer
HIV or AIDS, positive status
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Spinal cord damage with intractable spasticity
Epilepsy
Neuropathies
Huntington’s disease
Crohn’s disease
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Intractable seizures
Sickle cell anemia
Severe chronic or intractable pain
Terminal illness with a life expectancy of one year or less

What a DocMJ Visit Costs

No hidden fees. A full medical cannabis recommendation from a DocMJ physician costs $139 paid in full, or $25 a month for six months. Your recommendation stays valid for 12 months. If you do not receive a certification, you get your money back. Keep in mind the state charges a separate registration fee when you apply for your card.

Why Patients Choose DocMJ Doctors

We have completed more than 400,000 patient visits since we opened in 2016. Our patients come back, with a return rate above 90%. More than 10,000 of them have left five-star reviews on Google. When you book with a DocMJ physician, you join a practice that thousands of West Virginians already trust with their wellness.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a West Virginia medical cannabis card?

Book an appointment with a DocMJ physician. If you are approved, we upload your recommendation to the Office of Medical Cannabis the same day. You then register for your state card online and wait for the state to process your application, which takes 30 to 60 days.

What health conditions qualify for medical cannabis in West Virginia?

The state recognizes 15 specific conditions, from cancer and epilepsy to PTSD and severe chronic pain. A physician can also certify other medical conditions of the same class. The full list is above.

How much does a DocMJ visit cost?

A full recommendation costs $139 paid in full, or $25 a month for six months. If you do not qualify, you get your money back. The state charges a separate fee for your card.

How long is my recommendation valid?

Your medical cannabis recommendation is valid for 12 months. After that, book a renewal appointment with your DocMJ physician.

Do I need to visit a doctor in person?

No. West Virginia requires a telemedicine evaluation, which you complete from home over a secure video call. You can also book an in-person visit at one of our offices if you prefer.

What happens if I do not qualify?

If your DocMJ physician determines you do not qualify, we refund your fee in full. Your appointment is risk-free.

How long does it take to get my card?

Your doctor uploads your recommendation the same day you are approved. The state then processes your application and notifies you of your card status within 30 to 60 days.

Book Your DocMJ Appointment in West Virginia

You have read who our doctors are, what a visit costs, and how the process works. The next step is the easy one. Book a telemedicine appointment today and meet your DocMJ physician from home.

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