When i started looking into med pot Drs during the pandemic i have to admit, it was pretty daunting trying to figure out who was the right one to go with. Thankfully i came across Dr Caplan and CED clinic who actually called and set up an appt with me after 10pm on a weeknight immediately following my visit to their site on a whim. Not only is Dr Caplan one the most knowledgeable medical marijuana doctors in the field for adults and children (special cases only) he also offers a bevy information including what dispensaries offer deals to new patients and where to go discounts when you renew not to mention courses on growing your own medicine! When i returned on for my first renewal i complained to Dr Caplan that i was exceeding my 10 ounce limit too quickly due to the stringent rules regarding concentrates (5 grams is equal to 28 grams of flower) and he doubled my allotment and since then i havent come close to needing to go out of state or to the gray market to get the medicine i need. Im about to return for my 3rd yr with CED and Dr Caplan, if you need comprehensive care for your med pot needs, there is no one better for the job! read more

Excellence in care! Truly the best of the best. You don't just get medical clearance, you get helpful information and advice on how (and when and which) to use products. The registration system is a well build machine and saves you so much time!!! Thank you. read more

My experience with CED was painless. I had some questions before I made my decision to renew with them. Jack, who is Dr. Caplan's assistant, answered all my questions about the process and helped me make my mind up to renew with CED Clinic. I was able to make a tele appointment at my convenience and fill out information that was needed by them before my appointment. Dr. Caplan called me at the scheduled time. He is extremely knowledgeable and I feel confident talking with him about my cannabis journey. This whole process was so convenient. Everything taken care of by CED. I was certified and registered by them in one easy appointment. Jack let me know when everything was complete and sent me a temporary card while I wait for my permanent one to arrive. I highly recommend going with CED for anybody who wants to learn more about Cannabis and how it can help you with taking less prescription drugs and help with many health issues that one may have. Thank You Again CED, Sharon Mathieu read more

High quality affordable and quick care I will be continuing through them for the foreseeable future!

I am a medical marijuana patient. I had an ( virtual) appointment with Dr. Caplan He was helpful and explained products that would likely work as well as those that were less likely effective for my needs. I had my appointment to make sure I still qualified as a medical marijuana patient. All was in order and my new card should arrive in a couple of weeks. but After waiting another week I contacted couple of weeks I checked on Mass Cannabis Control web page. I tried 1/2 dz times reached out to supervisors by voice and web page. I got so frustrated and thought to contact Dr Caplan. I am GLAD I DID. DR CAPLAN ANSWERED MY HELP REQUEST IN LESS THAN 1/2 AN HOUR!! I got an answer and was directed as to what I could do to solve the problem. I gave him the information and he made sure I had my card I am so grateful to Dr. Kaplan for his quick turnaround his positivity and help. I read more

Dr Caplan is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. He's working with my other doctors to form a comprehensive care plan for my chronic illnesses. Highly recommend! read more

If you are looking for a doctor who will answer all your questions, make you feel comfortable about choosing to medicate with Cannabis and who is there for you whenever you have a question year round not just the day you see him, Dr. Caplan is your man. He is very nice, extremely well-informed and efficient. I am so happy I found him. Also, if you are on the fence about Cannabis, please give him a call. It is truly a miracle cure and something from nature, not from a lab. read more

The CED cannabis clinic led by Caitlin Bernhard, MSN, FNP in Northampton, Ma is a wonderful place to get approved for a medical card. I scheduled my appointment online for the CED clinic in Northampton, Ma. I got there and it was a clean, new, wonderful clinic run by women. Caitlin is wonderful and took a ton of time to answer my questions. She made some recommendations and they were right on regarding an autoimmune disease I have. She suggested a cannabis med I could try and it has helped. (I never would have thought to try it otherwise) I highly recommend this clinic. I'm not someone who likes going to the dr, but this place was exceptional. read more

I can't recommend Dr. Caplan highly enough. This was my third medical marijuana certification review (original plus two renewals), and the previous two doctors were just perfunctory form-fillers in shabby offices in remote office parks. Dr. Caplan is a REAL cannabis doctor who's deeply knowledgeable about medical marijuana and clearly explains EXACTLY how to use it for YOUR specific conditions. He also has a real doctor's office in a real medical building right on Boylston Street (Route 9) in Chestnut Hill ( not far from NETA Brookline, my dispensary of choice.) AND THE VISIT IS COVERED BY MEDICAL INSURANCE! I've become somewhat knowledgeable about what works for my primary complaint (chronic pain from spinal stenosis w/ radiculopathy) and what to avoid, but he gave me brand new ways to deal with my insomnia (including how and when to use edibles, which hadn't worked for me before b/c I didn't really know what I was doing) and arthritis in my hands (including a simple recipe to make topical lotion that's stronger and cheaper than the commercial products). I interrupted him with frequent questions, which he answered at whatever level of detail and technical information I wanted. I had been deeply dissatisfied with the cannabis doctors I went to before, but Dr. Caplan is an outstanding DOCTOR who happens to specialize in medical marijuana because he cares about helping patients for whom traditional medicine hasn't fully met their needs. You can book appointments on his web site, although my wait time was more than 30 minutes (during which I filled out his online patient questionnaire on my phone and ate all the Kit Kats in his candy basket), but it was well worth it. This is a relatively new practice, I believe, and it's going to get a lot busier as word spreads. But just do yourself a favor and go: this is what state-of-the-art medical marijuana care is supposed to be like. read more

I very much had the opposite experience with Dr. Caplan which is why I felt it was important to write a review. Dr. Caplan was knowledgeable, professional and I didn't get the condescending vibe from him at all. I had a ton of questions and it was a really great conversation where I left feeling far more knowledgeable than when I went in. I felt like this was a good decision for me and I felt like I was better prepared to know what to inquire about when actually beginning my treatment. As an aside, I really loved how streamlined it was to make an appointment and submit all my paperwork online. From a user experience, it was great. Thank you Dr. Caplan! I appreciate all the help. Would very highly recommend and will be going back for a follow up! read more

I've been working with Dr. Caplan for a couple years now and I'm a big fan of him and his practice. Scheduling has been really easy and he's really knowledgable, asks good questions, and gives great advice. He's also someone who's truly interested in the cannabis industry. After our appointments, he's always passed along a custom map of area dispensaries including what the new/renewal registration discounts are which are extremely helping for saving some money. Would recommend. read more

Based on the service I had from Dr. Caplan I felt compelled to write this review. The processes could not have went smoother, from the conversation, to the follow up emails. Dr. Caplan was also respectful, thorough, and thoughtful providing the information I requested. 10/10 would recommend to a friend or family member. read more

Dr. Caplan was very informative. he was very patient with me answering lots of questions I had. He helped me set up my account/card with the state of MA within 10 min after the phone visit. Immediately I received another email full of information in regard to more information about cannabis, where to buy the products and much more. As a matter of fact my primary care doctor recommended him. Also, it was super easy to make an appointment with him on line. He called me at the designated time. I am very pleased with the experience. read more

Dr. Caplan is very easy to talk to. He is clearly dedicated to helping people with pain and anxiety feel better without pharmaceuticals. His style is to create ongoing relationships with his patients and to compile data from them to helping others. I am feeling much less pain and anxiety before I went to him. Timely with appt. read more

Dr. Caplan is extremely patient and compassionate. He answered all of my questions and gave me a great deal of useful information (while emphasizing that I didn't have to absorb all of it right away). He encouraged me to contact him with any more questions I might have after the appointment, and began the process of registering me immediately after I left. I had an email from the Commonwealth of MA before I got home, and completed the application online within a few minutes. It couldn't have been an easier or more stress-free experience. Dr. Caplan truly believes in the effectiveness of cannabis as a medicinal tool, and is committed to making it more widely available for that purpose and in dispelling the ocean of ignorance that has unfortunately been created around it in our society. I can't recommend him highly enough. read more

CED Clinic made the telemedicine process so simple and I was still able to have my appointment and visit the dispensary in the same day, just like my in-person appointment last year! I like how I have unlimited email follow-up during the year for when I want to try a new product and ask for advice on dosing. Definitely will be referring friends and family to Dr. Caplan and his team. read more

Dear fellow yelpers, I didn't come to Dr. Caplan as a direct patient, but I did have the fortunate opportunity to work in his office as an intern in the past recent months. Myself, I often resort to cannabis as a way to help me fall asleep at night and stay asleep and I can advocate that cannabis has been extremely helpful and refreshing as a new passage of treatment for me. Other than general knowledge, I was a rookie when it came to the specifics of why cannabis is so successful in many ways... but after all, that is why people like Dr. Caplan exist! Dr. Caplan was super informative from the first day I stepped into the office, providing me with in-depth knowledge and material about various cannabis treatments and why so many people with varying diagnoses can find relief with with medical marijuana. He creates adjective packets and visuals for the information he provides, to reduce any overwhelming feelings towards understanding their new form of treatment. I can strongly advocate that Dr. Caplan truly cares about patient feedback/results and instantly alters his way of education and treatment to accommodate his patient needs. Now that I have a more clear understanding of cannabis itself and as a form of treatment, I can say medical marijuana is a magnificent gateway to relieving various diagnoses and disorders. Thank you! read more

Had a wonderful visit today with Dr. Caplan and left with lots of good information, all my questions answered, and have already recommended him to a couple friends. He was extremely kind, patient, and explained things well, even multiple times when I forgot something. Really enjoyed him and was impressed by his medical knowledge and pleasant demeanor. He encouraged me to email him with any questions I have that come up anytime, and I already did this afternoon and he responded right away. VERY easy to make appointment and not a long wait at all. HIGHLY recommend him and will go back to him without hesitation! read more

I strongly urge anyone who is a cannabis novice to use Dr. Caplan. The knowledge and expertise you have access to is worth it for someone who doesn't know what they are doing. I think a lot of people use a lot more than they need for the conditions/ symptoms they are trying to treat. Having a doctor be more involved while "experimenting" to find what works is a good thing. read more

The office is nice and convenient and Dr. Caplan seems knowledgeable. However he was somewhat condescending, and when asked substantive questions, he refused to go into much detail. I would have preferred he actually answer my question. I paid $200 but I could have learned everything he said by reading the five-page pamphlet he gave me on the way out the door. Just another way that our health system is broken, I guess. read more

This is our second visit to Dr. Caplan in a year, and on both occasions, we were just blown away by his caring and compassion. He is a true healer, with a great heart, enormous patience, and extraordinary expertise. My wife and I were amazed to find a physician who truly puts his patients first, and who is passionate about figuring out the best way to help us with our chronic pain. In our 60+ years of experience with health care providers, Dr. Caplan is among the most committed, generous, and caring healers we have ever met. read more

I recently had my first appointment with Dr. Caplan after reading negative reviews of so many other medical marijuana certification "places". I can't say enough good things about my visit with him. To start with he's a very compassionate,caring doctor. I'm a 63 yr old woman and had never used marijuana or "street drugs", so I was feeling nervous about trying it. I recently started chemo therapy at Dana-Farber and the side effects have been difficult to deal with. In particular, insomnia and a bit of evening anxiety. He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of medical marijuana .Dr Caplan patiently explained how there are so many options to chose from and exactly what each was helpful for. With that said, he suggested several products for me to try . I now know what helps me, but each person has to use the information he gives and then try different products from a reputable medical dispensary. I plan to have a 2nd appt. with him in a few months just to get his feedback on my experiences and possibly more recommendations. It's not necessary to go back to him after getting your certification , but he truly knows so much about the medicinal benefits that I'd like to learn even more. I highly recommend him . read more

I saw Dr. Caplan today for the first time after much procrastination. I have been struggling with generalized pain and dense fatigue secondary to autoimmune problems and had despaired of anything helping. Dr. Caplan was extremely knowledgeable and compassionate without being unrealistic. I'm looking forward to pursuing this course. read more

Dr Caplan is a superb listener, smart, kind and extremely knowedgeable. I was most comfortable sharing with him my 'issues' and was extremely impressed with the experience he has had in this newly necessary medical opportunity read more