Compassionate Health Options

Watch their ads in Good Times. It says they price match but they wouldn’t honor a clinic’s price in San Jose because it wasn’t local enough. However the fine print doesn’t say that. Don’t expect them to price match anywhere but Santa Cruz.

I’m going in for my third evaluation here, after starting my third year in Santa Cruz, and I can’t imagine going anywhere else. The doctors have been knowledgeable, polite, and concerned, and the staff has always been extra helpful, and professional. Thanks!

CHO is the first and only evaluation office I’ve ever gone to. In the past I wasn’t a big fan of their location (old one behind Costco). The new one on Mission isn’t great but once you’ve been there it’s easy to find your way back the next year. Just across from the brick church on the corner, on the first floor, in the back corner. It’s marked clear as day in my opinion, you just need to use your eyes! Honestly, I like the lack of obnoxious signage and the way they blend in with the other businesses. It makes them appear modest and legitimately serious about being there for those who need the medicine and aren’t just dicking around trying to get-​in-​get-​out so they can go get high. Oh ya, that’s another thing, bring medical records. Don’t ruin the system for people who need it. If Western medicine isn’t right for you, do your best to prove it. Be legit.
Moving on, I really like CHO for their staff and their commitment to friendly, compassionate professionalism. I think their pricing is very reasonable. Plus I believe they price match, but don’t quote me on that.
The receptionist woman is very kind, patient and just down to Earth. The doctor that I saw most recently, Dr. Weiss, is the best person I’ve seen in my 5 years of experience. He answers all your questions and gives great advice. I could tell he’s read through a lot of research about cannabis. Apart from his knowledge, he was really friendly and cool and just made me feel at ease. With some of the past doctors at CHO I have felt a bit uncomfortable, but not this time.
Bottom line: if you’re considering whether or not medical cannabis may help you in your situation, go see Dr. Weiss at CHO!

Tough to find a way into the building, as the front door was locked. Receptionist shrugged off as no big deal. The next three appointments stated the same concern around the locked front door, received similar shoulder shrug…
Doctor on staff was professional, answered all of my questions.
The coupon I offered was not applied, I was told it’s only accepted in the San Jose location– that’s lame. and was of no help.

My very first visit and it could not have been nicer. the receptionist was friendly and helpful. the doctor was thorough and explained everything. I had an appointment and got right in.

I was a hot mess trying to get to my appointment (which I got for the same day I called). I went to the wrong place first and ran in late and still dirty from work. The receptionist (I didn’t catch her name, but wish I had) was extremely kind and welcoming in spite of my lateness and ill-​preparedness. I am so grateful. The doctor was also knowledgable, compassionate, and gave me recommendations far beyond what I expected. Why would anyone go anywhere else?!

The receptionist was very nice, friendly and professional. The visit was good, and did not take long.
I had an appointment with Dr. Weiss, he was Easy to talk to, professional, and went over medical history, overall a great visit!
Prop 215!

Great experience! Dr. Weiss and his staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Gave great advice for treating my symptoms, and would gladly recommend them.

While I agree with previous review that the building is difficult to locate, I would say the same for each business located in that particular building. (If you wait 30 minutes without talking to anyone that’s your own fault in my opinion.) The receptionist acknowledged me immediately. I made an appointment two days prior, and was out of the office within 45 minutes. I had filled out the questionnaire online and brought it with me, along with previous medical information. I moved from Ohio, so I had no previous recommendation for cannabis, which was not an issue. I had forgotten to bring my actual pill bottles with me, but they let me call them after my appointment to give them the information and still issued me my card. The doctor was informative about which strains may work best for my anxiety, and the whole process was very easy. While the building may seem a little shabby, I was perfectly content with my experience and would recommend it to others.

I made an appointment a week in advance and got there almost ten minutes late and only had to wait about five minutes to see a doctor. When I talked to the doctor, I was really amazed. He was very kind and understanding. Actually listened to my problems and took them seriously. The best word I can use to describe the experience was entirely compassionate. They chose a good name for their office. I got all the information I needed and was out the door in about 40 minutes. Well worth the time and money.

Had a great experience with Compassionate Health Options of Santa Cruz. I found the organization through the CalNORML website and verified that Dr. Weiss was licensed, since there are a lot of doctors out there selling fake medical cards.
I made an appointment a few days in advance, printed and filled out the questionnaire, and was seen as soon as I got there. The secretary took my blood pressure and asked me what my weight and height were. When Dr. Weiss called me in, he asked me how I felt the medication helped and thanked me for being prepared with some medical paperwork. He was very receptive to what I had to say about my condition and how I noticed the medication working for me. I gave him the contact information for my chiropractor to verify my condition and I was set with a year recommendation!
Overall, a wonderful experience and I’ll likely be returning to this place to renew my card. 4 out of 5 stars because the office could use some sprucing up is all.

I went in to my appointment. First off the building is not clearly marked and waited in the wrong office building for 30 minutes before finding the right place. There phones were not working during all of this time. I made my appointment over the phone at the SF location and they told me $ 40 for a renewal because I work at a medical marijuana collective. I get to the Santa Cruz location and the office receptionist says they had never heard of that $ 40 offer and made me wait while she made phone calls on the same phone I could NEVER get ahold of. Finally they honor the discount after making me feel like I was trying to scam them.
(By the way they never took a proper set of vitals)
I would NOT recommend this place and I will NOT change my review until I get my ID back… Prepare to have medical records to get a year recommendation. Also a long waiting process and an awkward setting… They were going to charge me $ 95 originally before my discount for working at a collective.

Very professional, answered all my questions and they were VERY nice. Highly recommended if you need to see someone in Santa Cruz.

If I could give 20 stars, I would.
Made my appointment (recommended!) and was seen by the good doctor quickly (after filling out the paperwork, which was quite thorough). The doctor actually took the time to speak with me about the issues surrounding my need for MMJ. He was compassionate and very, very thorough.
I was using MediCann, but when I explained to them I was on disability and could not afford their ridiculous $ 95 for renewal, they basically said too bad. When I explained to Compassionate Health, they accommodated my financial situation.
Truly professional and COMPASSIONATE!
Please, give them a try. You will not be disappointed.

Made an appointment and was seen the same day.
The evaluation process, as well as my medical ID card being printed and given to me, only took about 30 minutes! The doctor answered some long standing questions I’ve always had about medical marijuana, best practices, different strands, mixing it with other prescriptions, etc.
All in all, an incredible experience! I felt very informed and the entire staff made this a pleasantly positive and overall awesome experience!

I went in last week to get my medical card. The receptionist could not been any nicer! He was very nice and helped me with all of my paper work. He walked me through all of the procedures before the doctor saw me and explained everything.
It is $ 100 to get the medical paperwork and it is an extra $ 15 to get the physical card instead of the paper.
The medical doctor is very nice and very professional. He even knew about my brain condition and explained how cannabis can help my seizure condition. I was impressed about his knowledge and I felt very welcomed in his office. He had paperwork in his office that explained the different types of cannabis that would better my condition and better my health.
I could not have picked a better place to get a medical cannabis card. After I received my card, the receptionist even directed me to a dispensary. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for their medical card and a comfortable place to do so!

Today I renewed my card for the fourth year with this office, and this is the third year that I was examined by Dr. Walcher. I am an older patient, with depression issues and rotator cuff pain. Doctor was waiting with last year’s medical records in hand, and I provided him with my treating physician’s additional referral. We had a long chat about certain psych meds that I was finally able to quit this year after many years, and Dr. Walcher offered me helpful insights and we had a great discussion. I presented in a piqué as I am not from Santa Cruz and I got lost finding the new office, and the office manager, Abby, could not have been more helpful and cordial on the phone guiding me to the right locale. I was pleased to be offered a renewal discount and the fee was a very reasonable $ 65. Good office, I feel well cared for there and the doctor remembers me from prior years. Highly recommended.

The service here is very professional! The staff is very friendly and also showed a high level of professionalism.

Wonderful experience. I was personally unfamiliar with what steps I needed to take. I called to make an appointment, the person on the phone was extremely helpful and even suggested I could walk in that day. I decided to make an appointment. I printed the paperwork from the website and brought it with me. I was in and out within an hour and couldn’t have been more satisfied. My doctor was fantastic, very thorough and informative.
I’ve suggested Compassionate Health to all my friends and family, thanks again!

Great experience! I called the office and the receptionist was friendly and very flexible when scheduling me to see the doctor. When I came in for my appointment, the office was clean and had a pleasant environment, the staff was kind, and the process was efficient. The doctor was caring and had wonderful suggestions to help me in my healing process. Highly recommended!