Pediatrics
Dr. Cheryl Bugailiskis, MD
Pediatric Medicine Specialist - Medical Cannabis Evaluations
Licensed in California · 15+ Years of Medical Experience
Dr. Cheryl Bugailiskis is an experienced physician who provides professional medical evaluations through secure telehealth consultations. Her approach focuses on careful medical history review, patient needs, and confidential clinical discussions for California patients seeking medical cannabis evaluations.
Book a Consultation with Dr. BugailiskisMedical Credentials
Dr. Bugailiskis' provider information can be independently verified through the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Registry, maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). View NPI Registry.
- NPI Number
- 1871882035
- Provider Status
- Active
- State
- California
- Medical Specialty
- Pediatrics
Education & Professional Training
Dr. Bugailiskis' medical education and residency training provide the foundation for her clinical practice.
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Medical Degree, Class of 2011
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency Training in Pediatrics, 2011–2014
About Dr. Cheryl Bugailiskis
Dr. Cheryl Bugailiskis is a physician whose professional information is listed in the federal National Provider Identifier Registry. Her NPI record provides a publicly accessible source for verifying healthcare provider information.
With more than 15 years of medical experience, Dr. Bugailiskis brings a patient-centered approach to medical consultations. Through telehealth evaluations, she reviews relevant health information and discusses each patient's individual circumstances before determining whether a medical cannabis recommendation or certification is clinically appropriate.
For California patients, evaluations are conducted with consideration of applicable state medical cannabis requirements.
Dr. Bugailiskis' Role at Medical Marijuana Card California
As part of the physician team at Medical Marijuana Card California, Dr. Bugailiskis provides confidential medical cannabis evaluations through a secure telehealth platform.
During an evaluation, she may:
- Review your medical history
- Discuss your current symptoms and health concerns
- Review relevant medications and treatments
- Discuss your medical cannabis questions
- Determine whether you meet the applicable medical criteria
- Explain the next steps if you are approved
Every evaluation is based on the patient's individual medical circumstances. Approval or certification is determined by the evaluating physician and is not guaranteed.
Conditions Discussed During Medical Cannabis Evaluations
California law allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis when they determine that it may be appropriate for a patient's medical needs. Depending on the patient's circumstances, consultations may involve conditions such as:
- Chronic pain
- Arthritis
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Migraine
- Cancer-related symptoms
- Multiple sclerosis
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Crohn's disease
- Other qualifying or physician-determined medical conditions
Final medical eligibility is determined by the evaluating physician after reviewing the patient's individual health history and circumstances.
What to Expect During Your Telehealth Evaluation
Your consultation is designed to provide a straightforward and confidential medical evaluation.
Secure Video Consultation
Meet with Dr. Bugailiskis through a secure telehealth platform.
Medical History Review
Discuss your health history, symptoms, current treatments, and relevant medications.
Clinical Discussion
Ask questions and discuss whether medical cannabis may be appropriate for your situation.
Physician Determination
Dr. Bugailiskis makes an independent clinical determination based on the information available during the consultation.
Next Steps
If approved, you will receive information about the applicable certification and California medical cannabis process.
Typical consultation time: approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on the patient's circumstances.
Privacy, Security & Professional Standards
Patient confidentiality is an important part of every telehealth consultation.
Medical Marijuana Card California uses secure technology designed to support confidential online healthcare consultations. Patient information is handled according to applicable privacy and healthcare requirements.
Dr. Bugailiskis' professional provider information can also be independently checked through the federal NPI Registry.
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Meet With Dr. Bugailiskis
If you are considering medical cannabis in California, schedule a confidential telehealth evaluation with Dr. Cheryl Bugailiskis.
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