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Medical Cannabis Doctor in Boston
If you’ve searched “medical cannabis doctor in Boston,” you’re in the right place. CED Clinic, founded and led by Dr. Benjamin Caplan, brings expert-guided, evidence-anchored cannabis care to patients across Greater Boston and beyond. With decades of clinical experience and a national reputation for medical leadership, Dr. Caplan and his team offer telehealth consultations designed for real life: convenient, confidential, and compassionate.
Our trusted network includes clinicians and educators from
Harvard Medical School,
Tufts University School of Medicine, and
UMass Medical School, along with steady referrals from
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Massachusetts General Hospital,
Mass General Brigham,
Tufts Medical Center, and
Beth Israel Lahey Health. CED Clinic serves patients across Boston’s medical community, accessible from Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, and Dover — and virtually, from anywhere in Massachusetts.
Compassionate care from the comfort of home.
A Boston-Based Clinic with National Reach
While our roots run deep in Boston’s academic and clinical scene, CED Clinic’s care is available statewide through secure telehealth. Whether you’re a student in Cambridge, a working parent in Needham, or a senior in Wellesley seeking relief from chronic pain or insomnia, you can see Dr. Caplan from home. Patients often share that telemedicine’s greatest gift is simplicity: no traffic, no waiting rooms, no rush. Just a real conversation about how to feel better.
Dr. Caplan’s approach is grounded in personalized care, not cookie-cutter formulas. Every treatment plan reflects your history, lifestyle, and goals, guided by both science and empathy. And because Dr. Caplan literally wrote the book on the subject —
The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook (Penguin Random House) — you can trust that your guidance comes from one of the most qualified voices in modern cannabis medicine.
Why Boston Trusts CED Clinic
From Longwood to Cambridge, care that connects.
CED Clinic is more than telehealth — it’s a hub for education and collaboration across Massachusetts. Boston’s primary-care providers, oncologists, and psychiatrists refer patients here for support in managing pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, neurologic conditions, and chronic diseases.
We believe medical cannabis deserves the same ethical and scientific standards as any other form of treatment. That’s why CED Clinic bridges traditional medicine and modern cannabinoid science. Dr. Caplan’s advocacy and research have been recognized by leading health institutions, and — in a rare distinction — publicly honored by a sitting U.S. president for his leadership in advancing safe, evidence-based cannabis care for seniors.
What to Expect from Your Virtual Visit
During your CED Clinic telehealth appointment, you’ll speak directly with Dr. Caplan or one of our trained clinicians for a 45-minute one-on-one consultation. Together, you’ll review your symptoms, medical history, and medications, and create a plan that aligns with your personal health goals.
Our recommendations focus on four core decisions: timing of action, relaxation versus activation, cognitive clarity versus alteration, and intensity of effect. These levers help each patient understand their own relationship to cannabis — medically, emotionally, and functionally.
“After years of chronic pain and frustrating appointments, I found CED Clinic through a friend in Somerville. Dr. Caplan actually listened. He explained what was happening in my body and helped me adjust treatment so I could function again. It was the first time I felt like I had a partner in my care.”
– Boston Patient (Sam G.)
The Science Behind the Care
CED Clinic is home to the world’s largest curated library of cannabis research, freely accessible through our
Research Library. Our clinical team continually evaluates emerging studies and integrates validated insights into patient care. We believe transparency and education are essential to ethical medicine.
From helping seniors reduce medication dependency to assisting young adults with PTSD, the applications of cannabinoid medicine are as diverse as Boston itself. Every recommendation is grounded in peer-reviewed science, reflecting Dr. Caplan’s belief that cannabis medicine is not alternative care — it’s modern medicine done right.
