Real medicine, not a card mill.
Dr. Boguslavsky was one of the first physicians certified under New Jersey's MMP — and today our whole team carries that expertise forward, with over 6,000 patients evaluated. Real medical evaluations with ongoing monitoring, not a 5-minute rubber stamp.
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Why Patients Choose PremierMD for Medical MJ
Legitimate medicine from a physician who's been doing this since the early days of NJ's program.
One of NJ's First MMP Physicians
Dr. Boguslavsky was among the first physicians certified under New Jersey's MMP — and that early expertise now runs through our whole team, not just one provider.
6,000+ Patients Evaluated
Real experience matching patients to appropriate strains, dosing and delivery methods for their specific condition.
Easy Telemedicine
Initial and follow-up evaluations by telemedicine for qualifying patients, or in person at our Bridgewater and Nutley offices.
Nearly Every Major Plan Accepted
Insurance won't cover the MJ itself, but it covers your evaluation visits, drug screening, and quarterly follow-ups like any other doctor's visit.
A Legitimate Medical Evaluation, Not a Rubber Stamp
Medical MJ is a legal treatment option in New Jersey for patients with qualifying conditions. Unlike recreational use, it requires evaluation by a licensed clinician who determines whether this approach may help manage your specific condition.
At PremierMD, medical MJ evaluations are handled by a team with real depth in this field — led by Dr. Boguslavsky, one of New Jersey's earliest MMP-certified physicians, alongside Marie Gawronski, PA-C, who evaluates most new patients and manages ongoing follow-up care nearly full time, by telemedicine. Every evaluation examines your complete health picture, integrates medical MJ into your overall care plan, and coordinates it with your other medications.
What makes our approach different:
- Comprehensive medical evaluation, not a 5-minute video call
- One of NJ's earliest MMP-certified teams, with over 6,000 patients evaluated
- Easy telemedicine access for qualifying patients, alongside in-person visits at our Bridgewater and Nutley offices
- Integration with your overall health and medication management, not a standalone card mill
- Ongoing quarterly monitoring and renewals — we don't certify and disappear
New Jersey Qualifying Conditions
Chronic Pain & Neurological Conditions
- Chronic pain of visceral origin
- Chronic pain related to musculoskeletal disorders
- Migraine headaches
- Terminal illness-related pain
- Multiple sclerosis
- Seizure disorders (epilepsy)
- Muscular dystrophy
- Intractable skeletal muscular spasticity
- Tourette syndrome
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
Mental Health, Digestive & Other Conditions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety
- Opioid use disorder
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis)
- Dysmenorrhea (severe menstrual pain)
- Cancer
- HIV/AIDS
- Glaucoma
- Terminal illnesses with less than 12 months to live
- Sickle cell anemia (added January 2026)
Have a different condition? It may not qualify for the state program, but we may be able to help in other ways — call (908) 450-7002 to discuss your situation.
A real evaluation from a physician who's done this since the beginning.
In person or by telemedicine, most new patients are seen within a week.
Where Medical MJ May Shine Brighter Than Conventional Treatment
Western medicine remains the right first choice for most conditions — that's why we practice integrative, not alternative, medicine. But for some patients, standard treatments fall short or come with tradeoffs that medical MJ can help avoid. A few examples we see regularly:
- Chronic pain without the risks of long-term opioids: for patients managing musculoskeletal or visceral chronic pain, medical MJ can reduce reliance on opioid painkillers, avoiding the dependency and overdose risk that comes with long-term opioid therapy.
- Nausea that doesn't respond to standard antiemetics: patients undergoing chemotherapy or living with chronic nausea sometimes get little relief from first-line anti-nausea medications; MJ-based options can offer an additional tool when those have been tried and haven't worked.
- Treatment-resistant seizure disorders: some epilepsy patients continue to have seizures despite trying multiple anticonvulsant medications. MJ-derived treatment is a recognized option worth discussing with your neurologist and us when conventional options have plateaued.
- PTSD and anxiety with medication side effects: some patients find the sexual side effects, emotional blunting, or weight changes from SSRIs intolerable enough to stop treatment altogether. Medical MJ can be one option we discuss as part of a broader plan, alongside therapy and other medications.
- Appetite and weight loss in cancer or HIV/AIDS: when standard appetite stimulants underperform, MJ-based approaches have a long track record of helping patients maintain appetite and weight during treatment.
- Muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis: for patients who don't tolerate or don't get enough relief from standard antispasmodic medications, medical MJ is a recognized adjunct treatment for MS-related spasticity.
None of this means medical MJ replaces Western medicine — it means having another real option on the table when conventional treatment alone isn't getting the job done for you specifically. That's the same integrative philosophy behind everything else we do at PremierMD.
How to Get Your NJ Medical Card
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Schedule Your First Visit
Call (908) 450-7002 or book online, in person or by telemedicine. We typically see new patients within a week. Bring any medical records documenting your qualifying condition if available.
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Initial Medical Evaluation (about 30 minutes)
Our medical MJ team — most often Marie Gawronski, PA-C, who evaluates the majority of new patients — reviews your medical history, current symptoms, and previous treatments. This is a real medical evaluation, not a formality.
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Complete a Urine Drug Screen
Required before certification, done at any of our 4 offices or at a local Labcorp or Quest lab (we send the order), to ensure safe and appropriate MJ use.
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Receive Certification & Digital Card
Once your drug screen is reviewed, we schedule your second visit, issue your physician certification, and help you register with the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission. The state usually processes your registration in under a week, and a digital card is available almost immediately once you're approved.
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Follow-Up Care & Quarterly Renewals
Return every 3 months (required by state) for renewal and ongoing monitoring of your treatment response — dose and strain adjustments, side-effect management, and coordination with your other medications.
Common Questions About Medical MJ Certification
How long does NJ medical MJ certification take?
Most patients complete the process within 7-10 days: an initial evaluation, a required urine drug screen, then a second visit to issue certification. Once you're certified, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission usually processes your registration in under a week, and a digital card is available almost immediately once you're approved.
Can I get evaluated by telemedicine?
Yes. Initial and follow-up evaluations are available by telemedicine for patients who qualify, or in person at our Bridgewater and Nutley offices. The required drug screen can be done at any of our 4 offices or at a local Labcorp or Quest lab (we send the order).
Does insurance cover medical MJ evaluations?
Your insurance won't cover the cost of the MJ itself, but it should cover your evaluation visits, drug screening, and ongoing quarterly follow-ups just like any other doctor's visit. We accept nearly every major insurance plan.
What conditions qualify for medical MJ in New Jersey?
New Jersey's program lists 18 qualifying conditions, including chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, dysmenorrhea and, since January 2026, sickle cell anemia.
Is this a certification mill?
No. Dr. Boguslavsky was one of the first physicians certified under New Jersey's MMP, and that expertise now runs through our whole team — including Marie Gawronski, PA-C, who evaluates most new MMP patients and handles ongoing follow-ups. Together we've completed over 6,000 evaluations. Every visit is a real medical evaluation with ongoing quarterly monitoring, not a one-time rubber stamp.
Why is a urine drug screen required?
It's part of prescribing responsibly, and it applies across the practice — not a hurdle aimed at MJ patients specifically. A screen tells us what else is on board, which matters because MJ interacts meaningfully with sedatives, opioids, and some psychiatric medications. It also protects you: certification puts your care on the record with a physician who's actually monitoring it. Screens are done at any of our 4 offices or at a local Labcorp or Quest lab, and the result is discussed with you, not used against you.
Are there people you won't certify?
Yes, and we'd rather tell you before you book. We're cautious or decline where MJ carries real risk — during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with a history of psychosis or an active psychotic disorder, in adolescents, with significant cardiac disease, and where a screen or history points to a substance use disorder that certification would make worse. We'll also tell you when your condition would be better served by treatment we can provide directly. A genuine evaluation means "no" has to be a possible answer; otherwise the "yes" means nothing.
The rest of your care, in the same practice
A certification mill sends you off with a card and never sees you again. Because this is a full family medicine practice, whatever brought you here can also be treated here.
Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing care for the conditions behind most qualifying diagnoses — managed properly, not left to MJ alone.
Learn morePain Management Options
Medical acupuncture, trigger point injections, and joint injections — frequently used alongside certification for chronic pain patients.
Learn moreLab Work & Drug Screening
The required drug screen can be done at any of our 4 offices; blood work is drawn at our Bridgewater office.
Learn moreFrom Our Blog: The NJ Certification Process
How it actually works, step by step, from qualifying condition to your state registry card.
Read the guideFrom Our Blog: Qualifying Conditions in NJ
The list is broader than most patients expect — see what's commonly certified.
Read the guideFrom Our Blog: Does It Show Up on a Background Check?
What it means for employment, firearms, and immigration status.
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