Experience. Relief.
Since our opening in 2016, we have remained steadfast in our mission to provide hope to those suffering from pain and mental health illnesses.
Although we continue to call the Gulf Coast home, we have intentionally grown to be a national center for the treatment of chronic pain and mental health disorders. Today, we proudly serve patient-guests from all over the country and abroad, helping to transform their lives through individualized, compassionate care. Our name is simply a reflection of our great devotion to helping more people experience relief.
Reichbach Center restores hope to people who may have thought that they were out of options.
About Medical Cannabis
Our exceptional team of experts at Reichbach Center is invested in you and your relief from pain. In addition to ketamine treatments, we also offer medical cannabis examinations.
This unique alternative to treating pain has proven successful for many looking for a gentler way to treat many common and complex ailments, such as:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscle spasms
- Seizures
- Severe and chronic pain
- Severe nausea
Medical Cannabis, Marijuana & Cannabinoids
People often use the words “cannabis” and “marijuana” interchangeably, but they don’t mean exactly the same thing.
Cannabis
The word “cannabis” refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa. The cannabis plant contains about 540 chemical substances.
Marijuana
The word “marijuana” refers to parts of or products from the plant Cannabis sativa that contain substantial amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the substance that’s primarily responsible for the effects of marijuana on a person’s mental state. Some cannabis plants contain very little THC. Under U.S. law, these plants are considered “industrial hemp” rather than marijuana.
Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are a group of substances found in the cannabis plant. The main cannabinoids are THC and cannabidiol. Besides THC and cannabidiol, more than 100 other cannabinoids have been identified.
Medical Cannabis Evaluations
At Reichbach Center, we are a fully equipped medical office committed to providing compassionate and quality care to patients, especially those who have not found substantial relief from traditional modes of therapy. As such, we offer comprehensive medical cannabis consultations and certifications for eligible patients seeking to legally purchase and use the medicine under our ordering physician, Dr. Reichbach.
Patients will be seen by Dr. Steven Reichbach, an ordering physician certified by the State of Florida’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use. Dr. Reichbach is qualified to evaluate patients for the program and order low-THC and/or medical cannabis. Any approved patients will be assisted with completing the Registration Identification Application required to obtain their Registry ID Card to purchase the medicine from a medical marijuana treatment center (dispensary).
Dr. Reichbach is a board-certified anesthesiologist with over 25 years of experience in treating patients who require pain management due to their chronic and/or debilitating medical conditions. Dr. Reichbach is excited to be a certifying physician and order low-THC and/or medical cannabis as a natural, therapeutic alternative for patients who would benefit from its appropriate use.
Dr. Reichbach is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists (FSA), and the American Medical Association (AMA).
Pre-Visit Requirements
In order to be seen by Dr. Reichbach and be eligible for a medical cannabis examination, you must meet the following criteria.
- Be 18+ years old.
- Be a legal resident of Florida or a seasonal resident who has been in State for more than 30 consecutive days and have valid proof of residency, i.e., driver’s license, state identification card.
- Have a qualifying medical condition approved by the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use and medical records documenting your current diagnosis.
- Confirm that we have received medical records or bring them to your appointment.
- Length of visit: 30 – 60 minutes
At Reichbach Center, we are a patient-focused medical facility that believes in patient dignity, individuality, and choice. Patients who are diagnosed with a qualifying condition in Florida can now request an appointment to be evaluated. Our knowledgeable physician, Dr. Steven Reichbach, and the support staff provide a patient forward experience centered around evidence-based research on the medical benefits of cannabis for a variety of legitimate medical conditions. Together, Dr. Reichbach and the patient will formulate a treatment plan to fit their specific needs. Once Dr. Reichbach determines that the patient may benefit from medical cannabis treatment, he will issue a recommendation that is recognized by the Florida Medical Cannabis Program. Our helpful staff will assist certified individuals with their application submission, making the entire process a stress-free experience from start to finish.
Dr. Reichbach has been board-certified in anesthesiology since 1994. He practiced in New York from 1997 to 2015 as a partner with North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), the largest private practice anesthesiology group in the United States. In 2015, Dr. Reichbach moved to Sarasota and served at Sarasota Ambulatory Surgery Center, providing anesthesia for patients undergoing various nerve block procedures.
Dr. Reichbach has worked with ketamine for more than two decades in general anesthesiology. He became an advocate of intravenous (IV) ketamine infusions after observing the relief patients experienced with treatments and reviewing the growing body of research over the past decade supporting its efficiency. These ongoing studies and successful results have inspired Dr. Reichbach to utilize ketamine as a viable and effective treatment for severe depression and neuropathic pain disorders.
He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists (FSA), and the American Medical Association (AMA).
At Reichbach Center, we are a patient-focused medical facility that believes in patient dignity, individuality, and choice. Patients who are diagnosed with a qualifying condition in Florida can now request an appointment to be evaluated. Our knowledgeable physician, Dr. Steven Reichbach, and the support staff provide a patient forward experience centered around evidence-based research on the medical benefits of cannabis for a variety of legitimate medical conditions. Together, Dr. Reichbach and the patient will formulate a treatment plan to fit their specific needs. Once Dr. Reichbach determines that the patient may benefit from medical cannabis treatment, he will issue a recommendation that is recognized by the Florida Medical Cannabis Program. Our helpful staff will assist certified individuals with their application submission, making the entire process a stress-free experience from start to finish.
LOLITA BORGES, RN
Clinical Director
Lolita Borges, RN, has worked in nursing since 1982. She began her career as an LPN and earned her RN degree in 1988. Her profession has taken her through many disciplines in healthcare, predominantly in critical care.
Ms. Borges brings an extensive background with inpatient dialysis patients, both peritoneal as well as hemodialysis. She was a surgical ICU nurse and a charge nurse in an acute care PACU setting. She was both a procurement transplant coordinator as well as a clinical manager for the New York Organ Donor Network.
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