On Friday, the Florida Senate and House could not come to an agreement on the wording of legislation to regulate the implementation of medical cannabis, which is constitutionally legal as a result of 71% of Florida voters approving Amendment 2 last November. Due to...
Now Ordering Medical Cannabis for Florida’s Amendment 2 Patients
We are thrilled to announce Dr. David can now order both low-THC and THC-containing medical cannabis for all patients who qualify under Florida’s Amendment 2, as well as those with seizures, muscle spasms, and cancer who were previously only eligible to receive...
Dr. David Advocates for Medical Cannabis
Published: February 8, 2017, 4:12 pm Updated: February 9, 2017, 9:59 am Dr. David Berger, a Tampa pediatrician who runs Family Medical Cannabis Clinic, told the group he is concerned that a state board of medicine would be involved in a decision about who he can...
Dr. David’s Email: Medical Cannabis Call-to-Action
Dear Friends and Families, I am personally reaching out to current and past patients for some timely help. As you may know, the Florida Board of Health is hosting a series of public meetings over the next couple of weeks regarding Florida’s medical cannabis laws. One...
Call-to-Action: Dr. David Needs Your Help, Florida is Drafting the Medical Cannabis Rules
In January we learned about the State’s initial draft of proposed rules to govern Florida’s newly expanded medical marijuana program under Amendment 2. Our friends at Compassionate Cannabis Clinic of Venice discuss the proposed rules here and shared the information...
Call-to-Action: Dr. David Needs Your Help, Florida is Drafting the Medical Cannabis Rules
In January we learned about the State’s initial draft of proposed rules to govern Florida’s newly expanded medical marijuana program under Amendment 2. Our friends at Compassionate Cannabis Clinic of Venice discuss the proposed rules here and shared the information...
Dr. Berger’s Family Medical Cannabis Clinic and Florida’s New Law
On November 8, 2016, Florida voters passed Amendment 2, which greatly expanded who is eligible to receive medical cannabis treatment. Because of the numerous regulations that must be followed, Dr. Berger has established a second practice, Family Medical Cannabis...
Evaluating Allergies and Food Reactions
David Berger, MD, FAAP Question: What is your approach to evaluating allergies and food reactions? Answer: We frequently get asked about allergy testing. Unfortunately there is not a simple answer because there are many types of sensitivities, each requiring its own...
Flu Update (2015)
by David Berger, MD, FAAP Note: This information is not intended to replace consultation between a patient and medical provider. It is for general purposes only. Flu Update – December 15, 2015 [92.4 KB] Download Influenza is a virus that typically begins to appear in...
Blue the Monkey Who Was Allergic to Bananas
Having a child with food allergies can be quite a challenge. Explaining it to little ones, and conveying the seriousness of food allergies can be as well. As a pediatrician who treats many patients with allergies, Dr. David was honored when the author of the new...