Dr. Alan Weiner, MD, FASAM
Dr. Alan Weiner is a Texas medical marijuana evaluation physician with more than 30 years of medical experience and deep expertise in addiction medicine. He helps patients and caregivers understand whether they may qualify for medical marijuana through the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
His background in family medicine, substance use care, recovery, chronic pain, and patient-centered treatment gives patients a careful, risk-aware evaluation process focused on safety, compliance, and medical judgment.
Doctor Snapshot
About Dr. Alan Weiner
Dr. Alan Weiner earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Rochester. He spent more than 20 years in family practice before expanding his work in addiction medicine and recovery-focused care.
He has served as a physician at CleanSlate Centers and as Medical Director at Vertava Health, where his work focused on substance use, recovery, and patient-centered care.
Dr. Weiner is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, also known as FASAM. This designation reflects advanced involvement in addiction medicine and care for patients with substance use concerns, dependency risks, mental health needs, chronic pain, and complex medical histories.
How Dr. Weiner Helps Texas Patients
Dr. Weiner evaluates patients under the Texas Compassionate Use Program to determine whether medical marijuana may be appropriate based on their symptoms, medical history, and qualifying condition.
During an evaluation, he reviews the patient’s health background, current concerns, prior treatment experience, and overall risk profile. His approach focuses on patient safety, risk reduction, and compliance with Texas medical marijuana rules.
Patients may qualify for medical marijuana in Texas, but approval is not guaranteed. A licensed physician determines eligibility based on the patient’s medical condition, history, and whether the patient meets Texas Compassionate Use Program requirements.
Medical marijuana is not a cure and is not a replacement for regular medical care. Patients should continue working with their existing healthcare providers and should not stop or change any current treatment unless directed by a qualified medical professional.
Conditions Dr. Weiner Evaluates
Dr. Weiner evaluates patients with qualifying conditions under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, including patients with complex care needs and those seeking regulated alternatives to opioids or other treatment options.
Cancer
Patients with cancer may qualify depending on their condition, symptoms, and physician evaluation. Learn more about medical marijuana for cancer in Texas.
Autism
Some patients with autism may be evaluated under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. Learn more about autism and medical marijuana in Texas.
Chronic Pain
Patients with chronic pain may be evaluated when their condition meets Texas program requirements. Learn more about chronic pain and medical marijuana in Texas.
What to Expect During an Evaluation
Texas420Doctors helps patients connect with licensed Texas medical marijuana doctors through a simple telemedicine process. The evaluation is designed to be clear, private, and compliant with Texas law.
- You complete the intake process and share your medical history.
- You meet with a licensed Texas physician through telemedicine.
- The physician reviews your symptoms, diagnosis, prior care, and eligibility.
- If approved, the physician enters the prescription into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, also known as CURT.
- Texas does not issue a physical medical marijuana card. Approved prescriptions are verified through CURT.
The physician makes the eligibility decision. Texas420Doctors does not guarantee approval.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Weiner
Patients choose Dr. Weiner because his addiction medicine background gives him a careful, risk-aware perspective when evaluating medical marijuana. This is especially important for patients with chronic pain, dependency concerns, mental health needs, or complicated treatment histories.
- More than 30 years of medical experience
- Specialized addiction medicine expertise
- Experience with complex patient needs
- Patient-first approach to medical decision-making
- Safe, compliant evaluations under the Texas Compassionate Use Program
Related Texas Medical Marijuana Resources
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Medical Marijuana Doctor in Texas
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See If You Qualify
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Texas Compassionate Use Program
Read more about the Texas Compassionate Use Program and how CURT works.
Cancer
Review Texas guidance for medical marijuana for cancer.
Autism
Learn more about autism and medical marijuana in Texas.
Chronic Pain
Read about chronic pain and medical marijuana in Texas.
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Meet Our Doctors
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Speak With a Licensed Texas Medical Marijuana Doctor
If you are living with a qualifying condition, Dr. Alan Weiner can evaluate your medical history and determine whether you may qualify under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Approval is not guaranteed. A licensed physician determines eligibility, and medical marijuana is not a cure or replacement for ongoing medical care.
FAQs About Dr. Alan Weiner and Texas Medical Marijuana Evaluations
Do I qualify for medical marijuana in Texas?
You may qualify if you have a condition accepted under the Texas Compassionate Use Program and a licensed physician determines that medical marijuana is appropriate for your care. Eligibility is reviewed during the medical evaluation.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Approval is not guaranteed. A licensed Texas physician reviews your medical history, symptoms, diagnosis, and program eligibility before deciding whether to enter a prescription into CURT.
Do I need a medical marijuana card?
No. Texas does not issue a physical medical marijuana card. If approved, the physician enters the prescription into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, also known as CURT.
What happens after approval?
If approved, your prescription is entered into CURT. A participating dispensary can then verify the prescription through the registry before dispensing approved medical marijuana products under Texas law.
Can medical marijuana replace my current treatment?
Medical marijuana is not a cure and is not a replacement for medical care. Do not stop or change any current medication or treatment plan unless directed by a qualified healthcare provider.
