Access 420 Medical Services

I went to Access 420 at a difficult time in my life. The team there helped me get through that first step with just the right balance of professionalism, compassion, and support. Their work comes from a good place. I went in with apprehension and left with a little hope. Thank you guys.
It’s hard to believe some of the negative reviews are about the same people. I guess everyone has different experiences but mine were positive.

My husband has been seeing Dr. Raskin for two years. I have been very ill, and I have chronic pain due to laying in a hospital bed for 10 months. What I love about Dr. Raskin is that he really looks at all the medical information and then provides information about the risks and the possible benefits from cannabis. I was not sleeping, I could not sleep because the pain was so bad. Now, I take a small amount at bedtime, if I have pain. I sleep so much better. Because I get better sleep my overall outlook is much better. I am hoping that some of the regular medications I am on (there are more than 10 of them!) can be reduced or eliminated because of cannabis edibles. Traditional medicine was not helping me with the pain. After discussing this with Dr. Raskin, I had a good idea of what type of cannabis to use, and how much. I highly recommend him because I could see that he read the information I brought him and made a careful assessment of the value of trying cannabis as a remedy for my insomnia and pain issues. Sure there are customers who are upset when they are told no, or others who just have a need to say bad things. This is a good doctor, with an oath to do no harm. I believe he takes this seriously.

I discovered Dr. Raskin at four or five years ago and have found him and his staff to be always compassionate and professional. A couple of the negative reviews I have seen here seem totally weird.
As a medical cannabis provider myself, I have probably referred over a dozen people to this office and have had nothing but gratitude from folks I sent there. Can’t understand how someone would’ve had a bad experience there.
Take in any prescription bottles you have for your medical condition and just tell the truth about why you think cannabis might help. These are very nice and understanding people.

Really, really pleased to have found this office through Unilocal.It’s conveniently located off of Appian Way, totally clean and comfortable on the inside. Lisa and Dr. Raskin are both knowledgeable, friendly, and have an incredible sense of humor. This made the process stress-​free and relaxing (especially as a young woman, these things can be intimidating/​scary sometimes). Thanks again, I would highly recommended coming here for evaluations/​renewals/​advice.

Access 420 came recommended… and my expectations were exceeded! This is my first time I’ve even considered alternative medicines… ever! One word clearly comes to mind on my first impression with Dr. Raskin and the Access 420 staff… Compassionate! Happy Birthday Gordon! I usually don’t submit reviews. And THANK YOU!!!

Dr. Raskin and is team are absolutely the most professional and compassionate medical team I have ever experienced. I cannot say enough about their service to me. This is a real doctor’s office, where all my medical issues were discussed and taken into account. It is not a place to just go and get a card to buy marijuana. but a holistic medical practice. If you are just looking to get a card to «get high», go somewhere else. If you want real help with your real medical issues, go see Dr. Raskin.

4 stars Dr Raskin has provided me with my recommendation for the past two years.
He is very knowledgeable about the use of cannabis and how it relates to easing pain.
I had major back surgery recently and with out his help I would still be on pain medication. Lisa, his assistant is also professional and compassionate. They both make the process quick and easy.

I get horrible debilitating headaches. I was so grateful to discover Dr. Raskin. He takes the time to listen. He’s careful and he cares. I wish my other doctors were the same.

I was so pleased to find this office when it came time to renew my card several years ago. I had previously been to an office in a sketchy part of SF, on the top floor of a dingy building with a creaky and claustrophobic elevator and surrounded by hundreds of other people waiting for their turn as it was first come, first served… the doctor there always seemed faintly surprised that I was a bona fide patient with real medical issues…
By contrast, Access 420 Medical Services is professional, welcoming, and efficiently run by truly compassionate people. The office is clean, open, with easy parking and conveniently located. They have a variety of hours to accommodate most any person’s schedule.
You can’t go wrong with these folks, they are the real deal!

I was a little reluctant to try this facility, but after numerous attempts at traditional medical cures for my chronic pain that only alleviated my bank account instead of my pain, I thought I’d try it. Lisa at reception is a jewel. She makes you feel welcome and is a vast resource of knowledge regarding all things cannabis.
The Doctor (John) went over and above to address my needs. This is a very professional organization. I highly recommend it to anyone considering medical Marijuana.

One of the best places i have ever been too. Extremely thorough in his evaluation. Unlike other places this felt as though i where being seen by a professional. other places kept asking me to give other reasons as though to get the answer they wanted in order to approve me. If you are really seeking professional guidance in order to know if medical cannabis is for you i recommend you go here.

This clinic is so refreshing, for those of us who do not enjoy going to a smokey, dopey kind of place for a prescription. All of these less than good reviews are just disgruntled people who were rejected for a prescription based on their medical need. Dr Gordon is an excellent, well qualified professional and treats his patients in a pleasant, polite and professional manner as is his job and won’t give everyone what they want just because they ask for it if they are medically contraindicated. He takes the time and caring with everyone to determine this. If you can benefit from a prescription, this clean, nicely staffed beautiful clinic is the place to go, have a cup of tea in the waiting room, then see Dr Gordon, absolutely the best doctor in the area for this.

No, I was perfectly fine with the discounted rate you offered. I was not angry at any situation. I was surprised I was accused of lying. I accepted the rate and was ready to see a doctor when I was told to go else where! Please try and treat people better and try not to make assumptions or judge people.

I had a similar experience to smokey. I went in for a renewal and Dr. Raskin said he maybe let it slide last time because I worked at a medical dispensary. Then told me to have a nice day because he didn’t want to «risk» his licence considering there was nothing wrong with me. Since having a baby 11 months ago and trying every remedy out there, the best and most natural remedy has been the cannabis topicals. Thankfully I found a doctor who could tell just by looking at me I’ve been carrying around a 30lbs baby on my right hip and had serious neck and shoulder pain and prescribed me the medication I needed. NO THANKS to Dr. Raskin! He was rude, un professional and recommended Bengay and Tylenol… I’ll pass. I’m back to work at the dispensary and will be recommending NO ONE. I hope not putting your medical licence at «risk» gets you somewhere doc. NO STARS from me!

Dr. Gordon and his staff are extremely
Professional and truly care about their patients. I visited for my renewal and felt extremely comfortable discussing my medical needs and questions with Dr. Gordon. He actively listened to me and then answered all my questions in addition to sharing new research.
I would recommend Access420 to anyone.

Now I’m confused. How they know me when they callin me a girl?
If you a real doctor you’d be able to tell boys from girls bro. Lmao
I don’t use medical cannabis to self medicate away normal stresses. I was in an accident at my job I fell off a roof. My back has permanent damage.
It’s ok tho. I went to another dr after seeing yall last month and was given my recommendation. He told me you must be a hack to not see I was a REAL patient.
I did bring my medical records with me btw. I was told my original med prescription was unnecessary and I should take Tylenol.
Tylenol use everyday is bad for you liver doc. Don’t they teach you that in school?
I’d also like to add something really quick.
Dr Rat-​skin emailed me apologizing that he turned me away. Again, I told him I’d already gotten my rec from another dr and wouldn’t be going to him anymore. He told me he was protecting his integrity as a doctor…
What integrity? You work at a clinic called Access 420 that only deals with patients to give that a cannabis rec… Not to belittle the cannabis community but If you had any integrity as a doctor you’d have a real office right?

Saw Dr. Raskin a couple times for an evaluation. He was very professional and actually cares about his patients. I’d definitely be visiting him again.

If you are in need of an evaluation, do not hesitate to call Access 420 Medical Services. We happily give the the highest recommendation. Dr. Raskin and his assistant, Lisa are wonderful. The office is professional in every regard, so different from the 420 md offices we investigated in Berkeley and Oakland. Dr. Raskin is kind, articulate and a truly concerned physician and healer. We left the office feeling positive and encouraged and, moreover, confident that we were in good hands.

As an old, retired RN/​MFT who is profoundly sensitive to energy and body language, imagine my delight to find Lisa and Dr. Raskin both to be kind, compassionate, empathetic, patient, and warm. Add obvious intelligence and life experience (even though Lisa looks younger than springtime to this ol’ bat) and this was beyond a dream come true. Their warmth and kindness feel 100% genuine and their listening skills are incredible, half of communications.
My ADHD time distortion left me shocked to already be 20 minutes late on checking time planning to be early, and when I called Lisa chuckled, «We’re gonna be here till_​_​so just come when you’re able.» She expressed understanding of conditions called neurological and psychiatric [read real brain illnesses] which touches my heart.
Dr. Raskin was warm, communicative, and as interested in problem-​solving as Lisa is.
He is a Family Medicine practitioner. I chose the MFT license believing the family to be central to strengths and issues and notice that specialty to attract warm people who balance intelligence with kind heartedness. He emphasizes being available to help.
The information packet and office education from both only added to delight. This is not an office dedicated to getting you out at the first possible instant and their adding both facts from a law brochure, to the uses of known components of the herb, and of web sites to deepen information further exceeds expectations.
The clean office and good organization of materials and practices is a pleasure as well. This is a minor miracle right here in [my] paradise.

This was the first Dr i went too 3 years ago… then I was recommended by a friend to go to a“CHEAPER” dr… i will never do that again… waited 3 hours for my recommendation… access 420 is the place to go for quality and caring service… was in and out and left with a smile… Thank you lisa and dr for the excellent service… I highly recommend this place for your medical needs… see you guys next year