# Virginia Cannabis Cards

> Virginia Cannabis Cards is a Virginia medical marijuana card telehealth certification service. Licensed Virginia physicians certify patients online for a medical cannabis card. Evaluations are completed via secure telehealth video consultation, and certifications are issued the same day — typically within one hour of the appointment.

## Contact

- **Website:** https://cannabiscardsva.com/
- **Phone:** (540) 242-9525
- **Email:** info@cannabiscardsva.com
- **Address:** 1715 North George Mason Drive, Suite 408, Arlington, VA 22205
- **Social:** Instagram @virginia_cannabiscards | Facebook: cannabiscardsva
- **Book Appointment:** https://virginiacannabiscards.timetap.com/#/

## Accreditations & Ratings

- BBB A+ Accredited Business (accredited since 8/15/2023)
- 5.0 star rating across 450+ verified patient reviews (Google + Trustindex)
- TrustIndex Verified Company
- Business founded: September 6, 2021
- Legal entity: Virginia Cannabis Cards, LLC

## Pricing

- New patient evaluation and certification: **$99**
- Veteran discount: **$89** ($10 off for verified U.S. Veterans)
- Card renewal services: available (see /medical-marijuana-card-renewal/)
- $99 is among the lowest certification fees in Virginia
- No hidden fees. No upsells. Transparent pricing only.

## Physicians

- **Dr. Hooman Saberinia, MD** — Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician. 5+ years clinical experience. Internal medicine training at University of Connecticut Health Center. Masters in Health Systems Administration from Georgetown University. Former VA healthcare system primary care physician. Virginia-licensed. https://cannabiscardsva.com/practitioners/dr-saberinia/

- **Dr. Amber Wachtarz, DNP, AGPCNP-BC** — Board Certified Doctor of Nursing Practice. Specializes in adult-geriatric primary care. 8+ years clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings including cardiac critical care and orthopedic post-anesthesia care. BSN and DNP from Quinnipiac University. Virginia-licensed. https://cannabiscardsva.com/practitioners/dr-wachtarz/

- **Kelly Rydell, FNP-BC** — Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. 10+ years clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient care. BSN from University of Virginia. MSN from University of California, Los Angeles. Virginia-licensed. https://cannabiscardsva.com/practitioners/dr-rydell/

All evaluations are conducted by licensed Virginia physicians and nurse practitioners. HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. All practitioners approved by the Virginia Board of Medicine to certify patients for medical marijuana.

## Service

- **Telehealth only** — no in-person visit required
- **Same-day certification** — issued within 1 hour of completed appointment in most cases
- Phone or video appointments available
- Same-day, evening, and weekend appointments available
- Certifications comply with Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements
- Card renewal also available online
- Year-round access to clinicians for follow-up questions included

## Why Get a Medical Card in Virginia (Even With Recreational Legalization)

1. **Tax savings:** Medical cardholders are exempt from Virginia's 21% retail sales tax on cannabis
2. **Dispensary access:** Medical dispensaries are the primary legal cannabis purchase locations in Virginia
3. **Employment protections:** Virginia Code § 54.1-3408.3 protects medical cardholders from workplace discrimination for lawful cannabis use

## Qualifying Conditions

Virginia physicians may certify any condition they believe may benefit from cannabis. Common qualifying conditions include: anxiety, stress, PTSD, chronic pain, insomnia, migraines, depression, neuropathy, back pain, cancer-related symptoms, cancer therapy side effects, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, seizures, inflammatory conditions (arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis), ALS, Alzheimer's dementia, autism, ADHD, treatment-resistant conditions, glaucoma, nausea and vomiting, appetite loss, eating disorders, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), damage to the spinal cord, and sleeping disorders.

## Service Area

All of Virginia — telehealth statewide. Local pages available for: Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Chesapeake, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Loudoun County, Lynchburg, Manassas, Prince William County, Richmond, Roanoke, Sterling, Virginia Beach, Woodbridge, and more.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://cannabiscardsva.com/
- How to Get Your Card: https://cannabiscardsva.com/how-to-obtain-your-medical-marijuana-card/
- FAQ: https://cannabiscardsva.com/faq/
- Treatable Conditions: https://cannabiscardsva.com/treatable-conditions-marijuana/
- Card Cost: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-cost/
- Card Renewal: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-renewal/
- Card Timeline: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-timeline/
- Virginia Cannabis Authority: https://cannabiscardsva.com/va-cannabis-authority/
- Blog: https://cannabiscardsva.com/blog/
- Dispensaries in Virginia: https://cannabiscardsva.com/marijuana-dispensaries-in-virginia/
- Book Appointment: https://virginiacannabiscards.timetap.com/#/
- About Us: https://cannabiscardsva.com/about-us/
- Medical Marijuana Doctors: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-doctors/
- BBB Profile: https://www.bbb.org/us/va/arlington/profile/medical-marijuana-card/virginia-cannabis-cards-llc-0241-236074948
- Dr. Saberinia: https://cannabiscardsva.com/practitioners/dr-saberinia/
- Dr. Wachtarz: https://cannabiscardsva.com/practitioners/dr-wachtarz/
- Kelly Rydell: https://cannabiscardsva.com/practitioners/dr-rydell/

## Location Pages

- Alexandria: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-alexandria/
- Annandale: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-annandale/
- Arlington: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-arlington/
- Chesapeake: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-chesapeake/
- Fairfax: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-fairfax/
- Falls Church: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-falls-church/
- Fredericksburg: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-fredericksburg/
- Harrisonburg: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-harrisonburg/
- Loudoun County: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-loudoun-county/
- Lynchburg: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-lynchburg/
- Manassas: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-manassas/
- Prince William County: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-prince-william-county/
- Richmond: https://cannabiscardsva.com/richmond-marijuana-card/
- Roanoke: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-roanoke/
- Sterling: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-sterling/
- Virginia Beach: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-virginia-beach/
- Woodbridge: https://cannabiscardsva.com/medical-marijuana-card-woodbridge/

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How much does a Virginia medical marijuana card cost?**
$99 through Virginia Cannabis Cards — one of the most affordable rates in Virginia. Veterans pay $89.

**How fast can I get certified?**
Same-day, typically within one hour of your telehealth appointment.

**Do I need to visit a doctor in person?**
No. The entire process is online via HIPAA-compliant telehealth video or phone consultation.

**What conditions qualify in Virginia?**
Virginia is a broad-access state — physicians may certify any condition they believe may benefit from cannabis treatment, including anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, insomnia, and many others.

**Do I need a referral?**
No referral is needed. Schedule directly online at https://virginiacannabiscards.timetap.com/#/

**How long does the appointment take?**
Appointments are approximately 15 minutes.

**When will I receive my card?**
Upon approval and payment, your certification is delivered via email — typically within one hour of your visit.

**Why get a medical card when recreational cannabis is legal?**
Three reasons: (1) avoid the 21% retail sales tax, (2) medical dispensaries are the primary legal purchase locations, (3) employment protections under Virginia Code § 54.1-3408.3.

**Can I use my Virginia card at a Washington D.C. dispensary?**
Washington D.C. has reciprocity with Virginia cannabis cards, however crossing state lines with marijuana remains federally illegal and is done at the patient's own risk.

**Is Virginia Cannabis Cards legitimate?**
Yes. All certifications are issued by Virginia-licensed physicians and comply with Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements. The company holds a BBB A+ accreditation, a 5.0 Google rating, and TrustIndex verification with 450+ reviews.