Medical Requirements for a Florida Medical Marijuana Certification
Wondering if you qualify for medical marijuana in Florida? Karen Monroe MD, provides personalized evaluations to determine your eligibility based on your medical history, symptoms, and treatment needs. Since 2017, KFM MD has helped patients throughout Pinellas County navigate Florida's medical marijuana program with compassionate, physician-led care.
Conditions That Qualify for Medical Marijuana
Florida law allows qualified physicians to recommend medical marijuana for patients with certain qualifying medical conditions or conditions of the same kind or class when medically appropriate. During your evaluation, Karen Monroe MD, will review your medical history and determine whether medical marijuana may be an appropriate treatment option for your individual healthcare needs.
Qualifying Conditions
Cancer
Epilepsy or Seizures
Glaucoma
HIV/AIDS
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Crohn's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Chronic Pain
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS / Lou Gehrig's Disease)
A Terminal Condition Diagnosed by a Physician
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Additional Qualifying Conditions
Florida law also allows qualified physicians to recommend medical marijuana for medical conditions that are similar in type or severity to the listed qualifying conditions when medically appropriate.
Musculoskeletal
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Lyme Disease
Gastrointestinal
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Chronic Nausea
A qualifying condition alone does not automatically guarantee certification. Every patient receives an individualized evaluation to determine whether medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment option under Florida law.
Prepare for Your Evaluation
To help us complete your evaluation, please bring:
- A valid Florida driver's license or Florida identification card
- Medical records related to your condition, if available
- A list of your current medications
- Any questions you'd like to discuss about medical marijuana treatment
If you don't have medical records, don't worry. We'll discuss your medical history during your appointment and determine whether any additional information is needed.
How Eligibility Is Determined
- Review your medical history
- Discuss your symptoms and treatment goals
- Determine whether you meet Florida's medical requirements
- Explain how medical marijuana may support your treatment plan
- Answer your questions about the certification process

Find Out If You Qualify
Choosing a medical marijuana physician is an important decision. We're committed to providing compassionate care, trusted guidance, and personalized support every step of the way.
The best way to determine your eligibility is through a personalized evaluation with Karen Monroe MD. Call (727) 300-0933 today to schedule your appointment. We'll answer your questions, review your medical history, and help you take the next step toward personalized medical marijuana care.

