Medical Marijuana Doctors Serving St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg patients who book with us are seen at our Tampa office, 4600 N Habana Ave Ste 32, for the in-person exam Florida requires ahead of a first certification. Under Florida law, only an MD or DO holding an active and unrestricted Florida license can become a qualified physician. The Tampa evaluation is $199 for new patients; you pay the state separately for your ID card, and the St. Petersburg cost answer below gives that fee along with the online payment charge.
St. Petersburg has no Dr. Green Relief office, so this page covers the Pinellas County dispensing counts, the road to the Tampa office where St. Petersburg patients are seen, and the state steps to a Florida medical marijuana card. On the OMMU dispensing list as we read it on October 16, 2026, Pinellas County had 54 dispensing locations by its county field: 18 St. Petersburg addresses, 13 Clearwater, 8 Largo, 6 Palm Harbor, 4 Pinellas Park, 2 Tarpon Springs, 2 Dunedin and 1 South Pasadena. Pinellas County voters backed Amendment 2 (“Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions”) on November 8, 2016, by 362,694 votes to 120,500 in the Florida Division of Elections county results, about 75 percent yes by our arithmetic. Our Tampa office sits at 4600 N Habana Ave Ste 32, Tampa, FL 33614, with hours of 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday; the Tampa office page has more.
Every St. Petersburg marijuana doctor who certifies patients must be a qualified physician under Florida law, and you can look a doctor up on the OMMU qualified physician list, whose header says it is updated every Friday. The list the OMMU posted on October 16, 2026 named 2,038 physicians. Our Tampa office books both first visits and renewals, and the first visit is the in-person exam before your Florida certification. From St. Petersburg, the main route to that office is I-275 N for about 24 miles; the other routes also use I-275 N and add N Howard Ave or W Hillsborough Ave, at about 24 and 27 miles.
Smokable Medical Cannabis for St. Petersburg Patients
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.
Smokable Cannabis Limits and Certification for Pinellas County Patients
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.
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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.
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FAQ
What conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in St. Petersburg?
Florida law (section 381.986(2), Florida Statutes) lists these qualifying medical conditions:
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV (positive status)
- AIDS
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Crohn’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- A terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the one who certifies you
- Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by, or originating from, a qualifying medical condition and lasting beyond its usual course
After examining you, a qualified physician may also certify you for another condition, such as some cases of anxiety, depression, migraines or neuropathy, if it is of the same kind or class as, or comparable to, one of the listed conditions other than a terminal condition or chronic nonmalignant pain; that decision is at the physician’s discretion, and certification is never promised. At your Tampa evaluation the physician reviews your medical history before deciding whether to certify you.
How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in St. Petersburg?
For an online application, the OMMU puts the average at 10 business days to approval, and it asks mail applicants to allow an extra 3 to 5 days for postal delivery. That wait starts once your physician has entered your certification in the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry and you have applied for your ID card online or by mail, and you can start buying when the OMMU approves the card.
How much does a medical marijuana card cost in St. Petersburg?
For a new patient from St. Petersburg, the physician evaluation at our Tampa office is $199, and renewal visits are booked at that same office. After certification, the state charges its own ID card fee of $75 for each application, plus a $2.75 convenience fee on each online payment. 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.
Can I get my medical marijuana card online in St. Petersburg?
No, not the first time: Florida law requires first-time patients to complete an in-person evaluation with a qualified physician. Dr. Green Relief sees St. Petersburg patients in person at our Tampa office, and you can book that visit online.
What should St. Petersburg patients bring to a marijuana doctor appointment?
Adult patients should bring their valid Florida driver license or ID card to show residency. Adult seasonal residents who have no valid Florida license or ID can instead send the OMMU two proofs of a Florida address with the ID card application. It is also helpful to bring any medical records, prescriptions, or documentation related to your condition, although these are not always required.
How long is a Florida medical marijuana card valid?
Your physician certification can cover no more than three 70-day supply limits (210 days) and must be renewed to maintain access. Your state-issued medical marijuana card must be renewed annually.
Can I use an out-of-state medical marijuana card at dispensaries in St. Petersburg?
No. Florida does not recognize medical marijuana cards from other states. You must obtain a Florida physician certification and register with the state before purchasing.
Will having a medical marijuana card affect my privacy or show up on a background check in Florida?
A public background check cannot search Florida’s registry. The state registry is confidential: employers and the public cannot search it, dispensaries and your certifying physician can check your certification, and law enforcement agencies can check that you are authorized to possess medical marijuana and can review your record, though not your diagnosis, in a marijuana investigation in which you claim the medical exception.
Which dispensaries are near St. Petersburg for medical marijuana patients?
Your Florida medical marijuana card is valid at any licensed dispensary statewide; Florida law calls these medical marijuana treatment centers. On the OMMU list cited above, the Pinellas County locations with a St. Petersburg address are listed under 14 company names, and you can choose among all of them.
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