Texas medical marijuana access starts with a physician. Under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, patients must be evaluated by a qualified physician who can review their medical history, discuss qualifying conditions, and determine whether a medical marijuana prescription may be appropriate under Texas law.
Texas 420 Doctors helps patients connect with licensed physicians who understand the Texas medical marijuana process, the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, and the importance of careful, compliant medical review.
This page introduces the physicians supporting Texas 420 Doctors patients and explains why physician-guided evaluations matter for safe, regulated access through the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
If you are looking for the statewide patient guide, visit Medical Marijuana Doctor in Texas. If you want to understand the state program first, read the Texas Compassionate Use Program guide.
Patients who are ready to speak with a physician can also review available Texas 420 Doctors services before starting the evaluation process.
Texas 420 Doctors works with licensed physicians who evaluate patients for medical marijuana eligibility under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. The physician reviews the patient’s condition, medical history, symptoms, and treatment context before determining whether a prescription may be appropriate.
A Texas medical marijuana doctor is a licensed physician who evaluates whether a patient may qualify for a medical marijuana prescription under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. The doctor does not issue a physical card. If the patient is approved, the prescription is entered into CURT.
Medical marijuana in Texas is not a recreational access program. It is a physician-guided prescription program. That means the doctor’s role is central to the process.
A physician must determine whether the patient has a qualifying condition, whether medical marijuana may be appropriate, and whether the prescription should be entered into CURT. This requires more than a basic form review. It requires medical judgment, patient history, and a clear understanding of the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Experienced physicians help patients understand what is allowed, what is not allowed, and what happens after approval. They also help reduce confusion around medical marijuana cards, qualifying conditions, renewals, and prescription verification.
The Texas 420 Doctors physician team brings experience across family medicine, chronic disease management, integrative medicine, addiction medicine, anesthesiology, maternal-fetal medicine, clinical leadership, and patient-centered care. That range matters because patients often come to medical marijuana evaluations with different diagnoses, treatment histories, symptoms, medications, and questions.
The goal of the evaluation is not to make broad promises. The goal is to review the patient’s situation carefully and determine whether medical marijuana may be appropriate under Texas law.
The Texas Compassionate Use Program is the state-regulated pathway for qualified patients to access low-THC cannabis through a physician prescription. The program is overseen by the Texas Department of Public Safety and uses the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, also called CURT.
CURT is the secure state registry where physicians enter medical marijuana prescriptions for approved patients. Licensed dispensing organizations use the registry to verify an active prescription before dispensing.
Patients can review official information through the Texas Department of Public Safety Compassionate Use Program and the Texas.gov medical marijuana resource.
No. Texas does not issue a physical medical marijuana card. If a physician approves the patient, the prescription is entered into CURT instead.
A physician evaluation helps protect patients by keeping the process medical, regulated, and tied to Texas law. Patients are not expected to interpret every part of the Compassionate Use Program on their own. The physician reviews the patient’s condition and determines whether the patient may qualify.
This matters because Texas medical marijuana access is more limited than many patients expect. A physician-guided evaluation helps clarify whether the patient has a qualifying condition, whether additional information may be needed, and what happens if a prescription is entered into CURT.
Many patients arrive with questions about conditions, cards, prescriptions, CBD, dispensaries, and renewals. A physician-guided evaluation gives patients a clearer medical pathway instead of leaving them to guess what Texas law allows.
Texas 420 Doctors is supported by licensed physicians with broad clinical backgrounds, including family medicine, addiction medicine, integrative medicine, anesthesiology, maternal-fetal medicine, and patient-centered care.
Each physician brings a different medical background to the evaluation process, but the role remains the same: review the patient’s situation carefully, follow Texas law, and determine whether medical marijuana may be appropriate under the Compassionate Use Program.
| Physician | Texas License | Clinical Background | Patient Relevance | Best Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alan Tran, MD | J4567 | Board-certified Family Medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. | Primary care, chronic disease management, integrative medicine, and whole-patient review. | Patients looking for a broad chronic-condition and symptom-management review. |
| Dr. Alan Weiner, MD, FASAM | T5694 | Addiction Medicine physician with over three decades of clinical experience in family medicine and substance use disorder treatment. | Risk reduction, individualized care, chronic pain context, dependency, and mental health considerations. | Patients seeking a careful, individualized symptom-management discussion under Texas law. |
| Dr. Julie Graves, MD | G5110 | Licensed physician with over 40 years of clinical experience across multiple medical disciplines. | Broad clinical review, complex patient histories, and safe, compliant access under state regulations. | Patients wanting a broad medical review with extensive multi-specialty clinical experience. |
| Dr. Jonathan Hodor, DO, MS, ACOOG | V5014 | Board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and healthcare executive with over 30 years of clinical experience. | Structured evaluations, clinical leadership, compliance, and individualized treatment strategies. | Patients wanting a structured, compliance-focused medical evaluation process. |
Texas License: J4567
Dr. Alan D. Tran is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience in primary care, chronic disease management, and integrative medicine.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and completed his Family Practice residency at Memorial Medical Center in Corpus Christi.
Dr. Tran has pursued advanced education in integrative and alternative therapies, including medical acupuncture through UCLA, functional medicine, genetic testing interpretation, and buprenorphine treatment for opioid dependence.
Dr. Tran has been in continuous clinical practice since 1995 and currently practices at Alliance Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He is affiliated with professional organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Through his work with the Texas Compassionate Use Program, Dr. Tran evaluates patients with qualifying conditions such as chronic pain, neurological disorders, and anxiety-related conditions. His approach emphasizes personalized treatment planning, regulatory compliance, and integrating medical cannabis as part of a broader, evidence-informed care strategy.
Patients working with Dr. Tran benefit from a family medicine background, long-term clinical experience, and training that supports a whole-patient view of care. His experience is especially relevant for patients who want their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment history, and broader health context reviewed carefully under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Texas License: T5694
Dr. Alan Weiner is a highly experienced physician specializing in Addiction Medicine, with over three decades of clinical experience in family medicine and substance use disorder treatment.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Dr. Weiner spent over 20 years in traditional family practice before transitioning into addiction medicine. He served as a physician at CleanSlate Centers and later as Medical Director at Vertava Health, formerly Swift River and Addiction Campuses of Massachusetts.
As a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Dr. Weiner brings deep expertise in managing complex conditions involving dependency, mental health, and chronic pain.
Within the Texas Compassionate Use Program, Dr. Weiner applies his background to help patients explore safe, regulated alternatives for symptom management, with a strong emphasis on risk reduction, compliance, and individualized care.
Patients working with Dr. Weiner benefit from experience in addiction medicine, family medicine, chronic pain context, risk reduction, and individualized care. His background is especially relevant for patients who need a careful, medically conservative review of symptom management options under Texas law.
Texas License: G5110
Dr. Julie Deaun Graves is a licensed physician with over 40 years of clinical experience, having begun practicing medicine in 1983.
She received her medical education from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed postgraduate training across multiple disciplines, including surgery, anesthesiology, and family medicine.
Her training includes an internship in General Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital, residency in Anesthesiology at University of Florida Shands Hospital, and residency and fellowship training in Family Medicine.
Dr. Graves holds active medical licenses across multiple states, including Texas, Florida, Alabama, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, and is authorized to prescribe medical and low-THC cannabis.
With decades of experience across multiple specialties, Dr. Graves brings a broad and adaptable clinical perspective to patient care. Her work in medical cannabis focuses on evaluating patients for qualifying conditions and ensuring safe, compliant access to treatment under state regulations.
Patients working with Dr. Graves benefit from broad medical training and decades of clinical experience across multiple disciplines. Her background supports careful review for patients with complex histories who need a thoughtful evaluation under state regulations.
Texas License: V5014
Dr. Jonathan Hodor is a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and healthcare executive with over 30 years of clinical experience.
He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy and Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology followed by a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital.
Dr. Hodor has held multiple leadership roles, including Assistant Medical Director at Maryland Perinatal Associates, where he oversaw multi-site operations, managed physician teams, and led quality improvement initiatives across high-volume clinical environments.
In addition to his traditional medical background, he is actively involved in regenerative and wellness medicine, including hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and advanced care models focused on whole-body health.
Licensed across numerous states, Dr. Hodor brings a strong foundation in clinical leadership, compliance, and patient-centered care. His experience allows him to approach medical cannabis evaluations with a structured, safety-focused methodology while supporting individualized treatment strategies.
Patients working with Dr. Hodor benefit from a structured clinical background, leadership experience, and a safety-focused approach to medical evaluation. His experience supports careful review for patients who need individualized guidance within a compliant medical framework.
Telemedicine may be available for many Texas medical marijuana evaluations when appropriate. This can help patients who live far from a clinic, have mobility concerns, manage chronic symptoms, or prefer to complete the evaluation from home.
The appointment is still a medical evaluation. The physician must review the patient’s health history, qualifying condition, symptoms, and treatment context before determining whether a prescription may be appropriate under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Patients who want to understand available services can visit Texas 420 Doctors services.
Telemedicine evaluations may be available when appropriate. A licensed physician still needs to evaluate the patient and determine whether the patient qualifies under Texas law.
Patients often come to Texas 420 Doctors because they want a clear, professional answer about whether they may qualify for medical marijuana in Texas.
A physician-guided evaluation helps patients understand the process, the role of CURT, the difference between a prescription and a medical marijuana card, and what happens after approval.
If you are unsure whether your condition may qualify, read the guide to qualifying for medical marijuana in Texas. If you are researching PTSD, visit the guide to medical marijuana for PTSD in Texas.
Texas 420 Doctors supports patients across Texas by helping them understand the medical marijuana process and connect with physician-guided evaluations when appropriate.
Use the city pages below if you want local guidance for your area:
These city guides support patients who want local context while still following the same statewide Texas Compassionate Use Program process.
This doctor hub is designed to help patients understand who is involved in the evaluation process and why physician experience matters. It also connects patients to the next most useful page based on what they need to know.
Start with Medical Marijuana Doctor in Texas for the broader patient guide to evaluations, eligibility, telemedicine, and what happens after approval.
Read the Texas Compassionate Use Program guide for a deeper explanation of how the state program works.
Review the guide to qualifying for medical marijuana in Texas or read the condition-specific guide to medical marijuana for PTSD in Texas.
Use the city pages for Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Arlington to better understand medical marijuana doctor access in your area.
This page references official Texas medical marijuana resources so patients can verify how the Texas Compassionate Use Program works.
Under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, qualified physicians evaluate patients and determine whether medical marijuana may be appropriate under Texas law. If approved, the physician enters the prescription into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas, also called CURT.
A Texas medical marijuana doctor should be a licensed physician who can evaluate patients under the Texas Compassionate Use Program and determine whether a medical marijuana prescription may be appropriate under Texas law. Patients can learn how the program works in the Texas Compassionate Use Program guide.
Telemedicine evaluations may be available when appropriate. The physician still needs to review the patient’s medical history, symptoms, qualifying condition, and treatment context before making a decision. Patients can also review Texas 420 Doctors services to understand available support.
CURT stands for the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas. It is the state registry where approved medical marijuana prescriptions are entered by physicians under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Texas recognizes several qualifying conditions under the Compassionate Use Program. Eligibility still depends on physician review. Patients can learn more in the Texas 420 Doctors guide to qualifying for medical marijuana in Texas.
No. Texas does not issue a physical medical marijuana card. If a physician approves the patient, the prescription is entered into CURT instead. The statewide Medical Marijuana Doctor in Texas guide explains this process in more detail.
Patients across Texas may be able to complete a physician-guided evaluation, including through telemedicine when appropriate. Local city pages are available for Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Arlington.
Medical marijuana evaluations involve patient health information and should be handled in a professional medical setting. Patients should ask the provider how their information is collected, stored, and used before booking.
The physician reviews the patient’s medical history, condition, symptoms, and treatment context. If the physician determines that the patient qualifies and that medical marijuana may be appropriate, the prescription can be entered into CURT.
No. Approval is not guaranteed. A physician must determine whether the patient qualifies under Texas law and whether medical marijuana is medically appropriate.
If approved, the physician enters the prescription into CURT. The patient can then contact a licensed dispensing organization to fill the prescription.
PTSD is commonly discussed under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. A physician must still evaluate the patient and determine whether medical marijuana is appropriate under Texas law. Patients can read more in the guide to medical marijuana for PTSD in Texas.
Some Texas medical marijuana doctors evaluate patients with chronic pain. Eligibility depends on the patient’s diagnosis, medical history, symptoms, and physician review under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
Medical records can help the physician understand your diagnosis and treatment history. If you do not have records ready, the physician can explain what information may be needed.
Patients with an active prescription in CURT must work with a licensed dispensing organization under the Texas Compassionate Use Program. The dispensing organization verifies the prescription before dispensing.
Medical marijuana prescriptions are not permanent. A physician may need to review ongoing eligibility and determine whether renewal is appropriate.
If you are considering medical marijuana in Texas, the next step is speaking with a qualified physician who can review your condition, symptoms, and medical history under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
The process is designed to be medical, structured, and compliant with Texas law. Patients do not need to navigate the system alone.
Many patients may be able to complete the evaluation through telemedicine, depending on physician availability and individual circumstances.
Texas does not issue a physical medical marijuana card. If approved, the prescription is entered into the Compassionate Use Registry of Texas instead.
If you want to know whether you may qualify for medical marijuana in Texas, the next step is a physician-guided evaluation. Texas 420 Doctors helps patients understand the process, connect with licensed physicians, and move forward through the Texas Compassionate Use Program when appropriate.
Start with the statewide guide to Medical Marijuana Doctor in Texas, review available Texas 420 Doctors services, or learn more about the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
If you are still deciding whether to book, begin with the guide to qualifying for medical marijuana in Texas. If PTSD is the reason you are researching medical marijuana, read the guide to medical marijuana for PTSD in Texas before your evaluation.
