It may be a shock to recognize that pediatric patients in Massachusetts, from those desperate to explore medical cannabis treatments to those who are simply interested in learning more, are still sadly very limited with options for educated medical providers. CED Clinic is proud to help lead the charge to embrace and support all patients for whom the benefits of medical cannabis outweigh the risks, irrespective of what make one patient different from another. Each one of our patients is respected and treated as an individual.”
– Dr. Benjamin Caplan,MD CED Clinic Founder and Chief Medical Officer
Overview of the Massachusetts Pediatric Medical Cannabis Process
Pediatric patients in Massachusetts seeking medical cannabis must meet specific legal requirements to access care. They must maintain active certifications from two certifying healthcare providers, one of whom must be a board-certified pediatrician or a board-certified pediatric subspecialist. Additionally, the patient must maintain an active registration with the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program.
Following virtual visits with both clinicians, the medical certification portion of the process is completed. This certification must be renewed every three months with follow-up virtual visits.
Massachusetts also requires an annual state registration renewal, completed via a brief online application. This registration ensures the issuance of a state-sponsored plastic license, granting access to Massachusetts dispensaries and others that offer reciprocity.
One-Stop Clinic for New Hampshire Pediatric Patients
CED Clinic proudly serves as a one-stop destination for New Hampshire pediatric cannabis certifications. Unlike other providers, we offer a streamlined experience, where both required medical certifications can be completed in a single day, by appointment.
Located at one convenient site, we provide unmatched quality, efficiency, and care, ensuring families have a smooth, supportive journey through the certification process. With our help, New Hampshire patients enjoy a superior standard of service and access to the benefits of cannabis medicine.
Expanding Access: Serving Patients Across New England and Beyond
While CED Clinic is well known for its comprehensive pediatric cannabis care in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Maine, our reach extends far beyond New England. We are proud to support patients and families across the U.S. and internationally, wherever telemedicine regulations allow.
Access to experienced, cannabis-educated clinicians remains a challenge for many families. Through our virtual consultations, we eliminate geographic barriers, ensuring that patients—no matter where they are—receive the expert, compassionate care they deserve.
If you’re located outside of New England and wondering whether we can support your child’s care, we encourage you to reach out. Our team is here to help navigate the process and determine how we can best serve your family’s needs, wherever you may be.
Becoming a Pediatric Patient at CED Clinic
1. Do your research
Explore CED Clinic through our website. Check out our clinicians’ profiles, blog posts, and video library to better understand what we offer. We’ve included webinars such as Doctor Discussions with Erin Caplan, NP, and Dr. Caplan for you to view below.
CED Clinic is one of the few certifying clinics accommodating pediatric patients under the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Program.
2. Make an Appointment
Once you feel CED Clinic is the right fit, schedule your first appointment.
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3. Attend Your Telemedicine Appointments
Your initial appointment marks the first of four required over a calendar year for pediatric certifications in Massachusetts.
2nd Appointment: Three months after the first visit
3rd Appointment: Six months after the first visit
4th Appointment: Nine months after the first visit
After each telemedicine appointment, the patient’s guardian will receive next steps for registration with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) and clinical guidance tailored to the patient’s needs.
4. Stay Connected with CED Clinic
CED Clinic encourages patients and families to keep in touch with our team regularly. Share updates about the patient’s progress, ask questions, and receive ongoing guidance as part of your care.
Here is our model of care for patients in Massachusetts:
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Doctor Discussions: Pediatric Cannabis
Our Doctor Discussions connect medical professionals to explore how cannabis care integrates with other specialties.
Erin Caplan, NP
Erin Caplan is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with master’s-level medical education from Simmons University. With experience at Massachusetts General Hospital, Hyde Park Pediatrics, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Erin has cared for some of the most fragile and complex pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
As a registered cannabis care provider, Erin combines her pediatric expertise with the nuanced, personalized care required for cannabis medicine. A trusted community leader, Erin’s compassionate approach, coupled with her dedication to evidence-based practice, has earned the appreciation of patients and families alike. Beyond her clinical excellence, Erin is an avid athlete and devoted mother of four, exemplifying the balance of professionalism and empathy that defines CED Clinic.
Please see the discussions with Dr. Caplan and Dr. Exelbert, one of CED Clinic’s pediatricians, below: