
- Longevity
- Weight management
- Metabolic health
Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.
Get evaluated by a physician who can certify Louisiana patients for the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your Louisiana evaluation.
The Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program is run by the Louisiana Department of Health. A physician recommendation; Louisiana doesn't issue a patient card.
Louisiana doesn't limit eligibility to a fixed list. Any condition a Louisiana physician considers debilitating.
Check if I qualifyPick the visit type that suits you when you book. Both take about 5–10 minutes and cost the same.
See the physician face to face on a secure video link from your phone or computer, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a video callPrefer not to use video? Speak with the physician by phone at your appointment time, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a phone callIf Louisiana's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Recommendations need periodic renewal by your physician. Book a follow-up before your recommendation runs out.
Adult use: Not legal: medical use only.
A parent, guardian or caregiver can pick up medicine on a patient's behalf as permitted by the pharmacy and program rules.
Minors can receive a recommendation with a parent or guardian's involvement.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Reviewed October 2026. State rules change, so confirm current fees and requirements with the Louisiana Department of Health before you apply.
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A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.

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Answers about the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. A Louisiana-licensed physician evaluates you. Your physician issues a recommendation. Choose a licensed Louisiana marijuana pharmacy. Pick up your medicine at the pharmacy. Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $199 for new patients and $149 for renewals. State fees are separate: No state patient card or registration fee.
Any condition a Louisiana physician considers debilitating. Common reasons include chronic pain, cancer, ptsd, anxiety, crohn's disease.
Set by your physician's recommendation.
Recommendations need periodic renewal by your physician. Book a follow-up before your recommendation runs out.
A parent, guardian or caregiver can pick up medicine on a patient's behalf as permitted by the pharmacy and program rules.
Minors can receive a recommendation with a parent or guardian's involvement.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Not legal: medical use only.
Choose a phone or video call when you book; we confirm if your situation requires video.
Generally, yes. The Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Program is for Louisiana residents, and you'll need proof of residency such as a driver's license or state ID. Some states have separate rules for visiting patients.
Yes. You can book a video call or a phone call for the same price. If Louisiana's rules require video for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Yes. Evaluations happen by secure, HIPAA-compliant phone or video call, and your health information is shared only as needed for your state certification.
An evaluation with a physician who can certify patients for Louisiana's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with Louisiana Department of Health registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$199 for new patients, $149 for renewals. State fees are separate.