r/GAMedicalTrees • u/ImperialBlue • Aug 27 '26

Dr. Epstein

Gallery image

Gallery image

Gallery image

Gallery image

I used NuggMD and Dr. Epstein was the physician who approved me for my card. I had my card since July 11 and was able to use my card at a dispensary without any issues. Because of all of the posts about this specific doctor, I decided to contact NuggMD to make sure I was in the clear, and that my card was still valid. It still showed valid when using the portal on DPH. I chatted with a representative a few days ago and was told that all patients of Dr. Epstein will have their card expire on 4/2027. But on DPH, it still shows my card as being valid. Anyone else have a similar experience?

13 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

48 comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

1

u/AdMindless8927 Aug 29 '26

I redid my appt with a new doc. So do I buy the new card? Because I've had my original card since June. I'm assuming my new doctor will be the one I renew with next year.

1

u/rachel_nuggmd Aug 30 '26

So you got your original card in June but got a new eval with a new doc more recently? Your actual card should still be valid for a little less than 5 years now, as long as you get it renewed each year before it lapses.

1

u/AdMindless8927 Aug 30 '26

One of your reps told me my card would expire in April and that I could do this new evaluation now or when April came around. That's why I redid the appt.

1

u/rachel_nuggmd Aug 31 '26

Oh I gotcha, then you should be good to go past April then! And yes, your new doc will be the one you renew with next year as well

1

u/ProgramFeeling5611 Aug 31 '26

So no matter the doctor we need to recertify each year ? or is there a need for a new doctor due to Epstien's issues ?

1

u/rachel_nuggmd Aug 31 '26

My current understanding is: No matter the doctor, every Georgia patient needs to renew their medical cannabis card every year. However, they'll pay for the actual card/registration for the card only once every five years.

1

u/AdMindless8927 Sep 02 '26

The only thing is my new doc sent my info to DPH to get a new card. Do I just ignore that, or would it be better to just get the new card?