Medical Cannabis has many therapeutic benefits and can provide an alternative for patients with chronic pain conditions and spasticity.
Mitchell Prywes, M.D. is registered with the CT Dept of Consumer Protection (DCP) and serves as a Medical Advisory Board member to the DCP’s Medical Marijuana Program (MMP). In order for Dr. Prywes to evaluate and register eligible patients for the CT MMP, the following is required:
Pre-Visit Requirements:
*https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Medical-Marijuana-Program/Qualification-Requirements
Call our office to schedule an appointment. First-time visits via Telemedicine will take approximately 45 minutes after patients have completed all required registration forms (below) and provided a photo ID. The program, process, and next steps will all be explained by Dr. Prywes, along with answers to any questions patients may have. The fee for review of all medical records, the initial medical consultation, and annual medical marijuana registration is $375. This fee is not covered by medical insurance.
The sign in for the HIPAA compliant Telemedicine platform at your scheduled appointment is: https://doxy.me/drmprywes
After obtaining their CT Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) card from the CT DCP, all newly registered patients may choose to schedule a follow-up Telemedicine visit with our office (included with the initial consultation) within 6 months, or follow-up with their PCP, or referring physician, prior to the patient’s annual renewal visit.
Patients are certified for one calendar year in the CT Medical Marijuana program. The sign in for the HIPAA compliant Telemedicine platform at your scheduled appointment is: https://doxy.me/drmprywes The fee for annual medical re-certification is $175. It is recommended that patients re-certify within one month prior to their card’s expiration date to insure there is no lapse in access to the medical cannabis dispensary.
https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Medical-Marijuana-Program/Qualifying-Patient-FA