Where Do Cape Coral Patients See a Marijuana Doctor?
A Cape Coral resident certified for a qualifying condition may apply for the state’s medical marijuana ID card; Florida law requires the first exam in person. If you book with us, a marijuana doctor sees you at our office in Fort Myers, 2540 Winkler Ave Ste 1. New patients pay $99; the cost question below itemizes state card fees.
The decision to certify you belongs to a qualified physician. Under section 381.986, that physician holds an active, unrestricted Florida license as an MD or DO and must pass a 2-hour course and exam given by the Florida Medical Association or the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, first to be approved and again before every renewal of the license.
Need a Florida medical marijuana card in Cape Coral? Start with an in-person evaluation at our Fort Myers office: the physician who sees you there is on the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) qualified physician list and can evaluate you and issue a medical marijuana certification. Our Florida medical marijuana card guide walks through each step, from your certification in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry to your OMMU ID card application.
The conditions that qualify are set by section 381.986(2), Florida Statutes, and listed in full, with the rules for terminal conditions, chronic nonmalignant pain and comparable conditions, under Qualifying Medical Conditions below. If a doctor in Cape Coral already treats you for one of them, bringing that doctor’s records helps, because before certifying you the physician must assess your full medical history (s. 381.986(4)(a)1). After the state approves your ID card, and for as long as the card and your certification both stay valid, you can fill orders close to home, at the Cape Coral dispensing locations in the dispensaries section below. The physician decides at your visit whether you qualify under Florida law. Money-back guarantee: if the physician does not certify you at your visit, your evaluation fee is refunded. The $75 state ID card fee is paid to the Florida Department of Health and is not part of this refund. Serving Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities. First visits are in person at our Fort Myers office, and renewals are booked through it.
Qualified Cape Coral Patients May Be Certified for Smokable Cannabis
Smokable: buy up to 2.5 oz per 35 days | Possess up to 4 oz
Smokable certification is at the qualified physician’s discretion under Florida law.
Qualified Cape Coral Patients May Be Certified for Smokable Cannabis
Smokable: buy up to 2.5 oz per 35 days | Possess up to 4 oz
Smokable certification is at the qualified physician’s discretion under Florida law.
Why Cape Coral Patients
Choose Our
Fort Myers Office
Dr. Green Relief helps Cape Coral patients through the medical marijuana card process.
A qualified physician at our Fort Myers office evaluates Cape Coral patients under Florida’s medical marijuana program. Cape Coral patients follow the same Florida rules as every other patient: an in-person first certification exam, then an application to the OMMU for a state ID card. Our staff walk you through the ID card application, explain the product forms and amounts your certification allows, and point you to licensed dispensaries, which Florida law calls medical marijuana treatment centers, in your area.
At our Fort Myers office, 2540 Winkler Ave Ste 1, (239) 349-2999, open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, a qualified physician evaluates patients under the conditions recognized by Florida law; the full list of qualifying medical conditions, with the rule for comparable conditions, appears under Qualifying Medical Conditions below. Florida’s medical marijuana program is open only to permanent and seasonal Florida residents.
BENEFITS
Upfront Pricing
Physician Must Be OMMU Qualified
Up To A 70-Day Supply Per 70-Day Period
Evaluation fee refunded if not certified
Florida Medical
Marijuana Card Basics
Since Amendment 2 passed in 2016, Florida residents with a qualifying condition can use medical marijuana. Patients must first get certified by a qualified physician. Once a doctor enters your certification in the registry, you apply for your state ID card.
Patients who hold a state ID card after a qualified physician certifies them can buy, possess and use medical marijuana in Florida under the exception section 381.986 makes to the state drug laws, within its supply limits and rules. Your first medical marijuana card evaluation takes place in person at our Fort Myers office, with a qualified physician who decides whether Florida law covers your condition. Your visit is confidential, and a certification can cover no more than three 70-day supply limits (210 days) before your next exam.
AIDS / HIV
Terminal Conditions
Chronic Nonmalignant Pain
Cancer
Glaucoma
Comparable Conditions, At Physician’s Discretion
ALS
PTSD
Epilepsy
Crohn’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Florida
Marijuana Card Fees
Cape Coral patients can see both fees before they book. Our $99 new patient evaluation for the Fort Myers visit is in the price table and is paid to us. The $75 state ID card fee goes to the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use with your card application, once the physician has certified you; the Cape Coral cost question below adds the online and replacement charges.
Florida Medical
Marijuana Laws
With an approved ID card and a current physician certification, you can buy, possess and use medical marijuana within the limits of Florida law. Our Fort Myers staff and physician explain the Florida rules so you can stay within them.
Cape Coral
Marijuana Dispensaries
With an approved Florida medical marijuana card you can use dispensaries in Cape Coral; the OMMU dispensing list (October 8, 2026) showed 13 in Cape Coral and 44 in Lee County.
BOOK YOUR EVALUATION
Florida Medical Marijuana Card Cost
New Patient
$99/visit
Initial Consultation at Our Fort Myers Office
State Document Assistance
210 Day Certification (State Maximum)
Renewal
For returning patients
Follow Up Physician Consultation
State Document Assistance
210 Day Certification (State Maximum)
Transfers
From another physician
Follow Up Physician Consultation
State Document Assistance
210 Day Certification (State Maximum)
LAB TESTING UNDER FLORIDA LAW
Medical review
Reviewed by Dr. Achilles Kalnoky, last reviewed .
He is licensed in Florida as a medical doctor, license ME115088, which you can check on the Florida Department of Health license lookup.
His review covers the medical statements and the statements of Florida law on this page.
FAQ
How much does it cost to see a marijuana doctor as a Cape Coral patient?
Two fees apply: our $99 new patient evaluation at our Fort Myers office, and the state ID card fee of $75 a year, plus $2.75 if you pay online. Replacing a lost card or changing its details costs a separate $15 replacement fee, paid to Florida with the Change, Replacement or Surrender Request form.
How long does it take to get a Florida medical marijuana card?
The wait is the state’s review: the OMMU averages 10 business days to approve an online application, and its October 16, 2026 update listed 5 business days to print the card. Patients with a Florida driver license can have their photo and residency pulled from state records, which may shorten processing.
Do I need to bring medical records to my appointment?
Bringing records is strongly recommended but not legally required. A progress note or physician letter confirming your diagnosis speeds up the evaluation. Without records, our doctor can still evaluate your symptoms.
Can I use my out-of-state medical marijuana card in Cape Coral?
No, Florida does not recognize cards from other states. If you live in Cape Coral for part of the year, you may be able to register in Florida as a seasonal resident, which section 381.986(5)(b) defines as “any person who temporarily resides in this state for a period of at least 31 consecutive days in each calendar year, maintains a temporary residence in this state, returns to the state or jurisdiction of his or her residence at least one time during each calendar year, and is registered to vote or pays income tax in another state or jurisdiction.” An adult seasonal resident who does not have a valid Florida driver license or Florida ID card proves residency with copies of two documents that show a residential address in Florida, chosen from the list on the OMMU’s ID card page.
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