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Continued from page 56 fied to treat children. I am told I have How can people in Florida ing an appropriate, personalized treat-
fying to hear so many patients express treated more children in Florida with benefit from the company ment plan for each patient.
optimism at their initial appointment, medical cannabis than any other physi- you represent?
after years of suffering; and then at fol- cian, and I am among the top five in the Wholistic ReLeaf brings a unique per- Are you personally a
low-up appointments see how much nation. I am also frequently asked to do spective and knowledge base to patients MJ card holder?
progress most of them have made (often educational consultations with patients and their families. Unlike most doctors Yes, I was diagnosed with a pancreatic
with a reduction of their pharmaceuti- from across the United States and inter- in the medical cannabis field, I came to neuroendocrine tumor just before
cals). nationally. this work with decades of experience Florida legalized cannabis for medical
I have become quite experienced in In my experience, most doctors are treating patients with natural remedies. I use.
“medication management” for people uncomfortable with the thought of giv- have always been a physician who thinks
whose cannabis treatments have not been ing cannabis to children; as a wholistic outside the box and works with patients Do you see Florida moving
optimized, including those based on rec- pediatrician, I am confident in the safety to creatively solve problems based on forward with recreational
ommendations made by other certifying and efficiency of using cannabis as a their individual circumstances. Marijuana/cannabis and how
physicians. We can usually guide such medical treatment for children, especial- Our clinic utilizes an advanced patient will that affect your business?
patients toward a better outcome. On so ly compared to the other drugs often pre- portal and intake system, has developed I see the country heading in this direc-
many levels, working in the medical scribed to pediatric patients with chronic streamlined office processes, and offers a tion. If Florida decides to tax recreational
cannabis field is incredibly rewarding. conditions. When used appropriately, kind, caring team of staff and physicians. use while maintaining tax-free status for
THC can be life-changing for a child; and This approach enables us to provide a products purchased through medical cer-
when the child improves, it can bring pleasurable and informative experience tification, medical cannabis patients will
What field are you in within profound relief with lowered stress and for our patients and their families. I per- likely pay less and be given more options
the cannabis space? increased confidence, for the caretaking sonally train all physicians who work for than what will be available through
Although I specialize in pediatric med- family. We educate patients and families Wholistic ReLeaf, so patients can be recreational dispensaries. This has been
ical cannabis, I am also very experienced how to utilize as little THC as possible. assured they will get a similar, compre- the case in many other states who legal-
working with adult patients. As a pedia- Used in conjunction with CBD, the CBD hensive experience whether they see me ized medical cannabis followed by recre-
trician, I am one of only a few certifying can lower or even totally block the psy- or one of my colleagues. ational legalization. When this happens,
physicians in Florida who is truly quali- choactive effects of the THC. some adults will inevitably choose to
How did you get started within forgo the medical cannabis system and,
the cannabis industry? instead, attempt to “self treat.” Since
The moment medical cannabis was cannabis will never be recreationally
presented as a potential constitutional legal for children, there will always be a
amendment, I intuitively knew I needed portion of the population who must get
to step forward as a leader in the field. I certified through a qualified physician.
am thankful the State of Florida has As a pediatrician, I am particularly grate-
given us a good system to work within, ful I will be able to continue helping chil-
where doctors and patients --- not the dren in need, even if cannabis becomes
government --- are in control of develop- recreationally legal for adults.

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