Medical Cannabis Evaluation
- Photo ID showing your North Dakota or Minnesota address
- Medical records that document your condition, sent before the visit
- A list of your current medicines
Patient resources
Everything You Need for Your Appointments
What to bring, forms to fill in, how to send records and the official state links. Each service has its own list.
Before your visit
What to Bring, by Service
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Consultation
- Early-morning lab results (call us for a lab order first)
- A list of your medicines and past conditions
- Your questions, including about fertility if it matters to you
Peptide Therapy Consultation
- The name of any product you're considering
- A list of your medicines and conditions
- Your questions about evidence, sourcing and safety
Medical cannabis evaluations
Sending Your Medical Records
- Call your current clinic or specialistAsk for recent office notes, test results or letters that document your condition.
- Or download them yourselfMost patient portals, such as MyChart, let you download a visit note to your phone. Email it to dr@alternativehealthgf.com. It's often the fastest way.
- Or have your clinic send themClinics can fax records straight to us at (701) 757-0974. Ask for recent notes only, not your whole history.
Please don't upload records through our website forms. Email or fax them instead.
Patient Forms
Intake, consent and policy forms for medical cannabis, TRT and peptide visits. Fill them in online before your visit.
Medical records you send us are protected under HIPAA. Privacy policy
Medical cannabis
Important Medical Cannabis State Links
North Dakota
Looking for a dispensary? See every licensed location in North Dakota and Minnesota, copied from the state lists. We don't recommend specific businesses.
Questions
Records, Forms and Fees
How to get records to us safely and what a visit costs. Still unsure? Call Will at (218) 274-4500.
See every questionWho can see my records?
Your records with our clinic are protected health information under HIPAA and we only share them with your express written consent.
Can I send my medical records through the website?
Please don't upload them through our booking or question forms, which are for scheduling details only. Email them to dr@alternativehealthgf.com or fax them to (701) 757-0974 instead.
How do I send records securely?
The easiest way is to download your visit note from MyChart or another patient portal and email it to dr@alternativehealthgf.com. Clinics can also fax records to (701) 757-0974, or you can bring paper copies to your visit. Recent notes about your condition are all we need, not your whole history.
What does this website collect about me?
What you type into our forms and chat. The booking form asks for your name, phone, email, the visit you want, your state, whether you're new or returning, how and when to reach you and any scheduling note. The question form and chat take your contact details and question. The forms, booking calendars and chat run on our scheduling system, which sets cookies and notes the page you came from so we can see where requests start. We don't use advertising trackers. Patient intake and consent forms go straight to our electronic health record system and become part of your medical record.
Will you discuss my health by email?
We don't give medical advice by email. Email is the easiest way to send your records (dr@alternativehealthgf.com). Anything about your health itself is discussed by phone or at your visit.
How long do you keep my website request?
Requests go into our scheduling system so we can contact you and follow up. Call us any time to ask us to delete yours. If you become a patient, the details move into your medical record, which is kept as health-record law requires.
How much does it cost?
Our clinic fees are below. A $50 deposit holds your appointment, and the rest is due before your visit.
- TRT consultation: $190
- Peptide consultation: $200
- Medical cannabis: $250 for a new patient evaluation, or $230 to renew if Dr. Ewals certified you before. Any state registration fee is separate and paid to the state.
Do you take insurance?
No, we do not accept insurance.
Do you accept HSA and FSA for your services?
Yes, most Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans can be used to pay for most of our services. Eligibility depends on your plan and IRS rules. Check with your plan administrator before paying with HSA or FSA funds.
How do I book?
Book online or call Will at (218) 274-4500. He will walk you through the entire process.
What if I need to reschedule?
You can reschedule free of charge. Fees are not refundable, so please call as early as you can if your plans change.
Do you offer telehealth visits?
Yes, we offer North Dakota and Minnesota residents convenient secure HIPAA compliant telehealth consultations for ALL of our services.
If you prefer or require an in-office visit, you can book an appointment in our Grand Forks, North Dakota office. We can accommodate either.
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