Welcome to Parkside. We’re a compassionate Family Medical practice that has been serving the Greater Philadelphia area since 1972.
During your Medical Marijuana certification appointment, we’ll guide you through the certification process and make sure you have the knowledge you need to prepare you for your next step in receiving your medication.
“I love Dr Rosen and Dr. Schwartz… They are awesome, kind, and professional …they have provided me with great service, every time I needed them, for over 10 years now!

Rosa Nicolosi
Medical Marijuana Director
After working in the Chicago cannabis space for several years, Rosa has been able to apply her industry knowledge to Pennsylvania patients by offering full-service consultation and assistance in MMJ application and education. As a woman in this industry, she naturally embodies the nurturing and healing characteristics that this female plant offers to the world of medicinal cannabis.
She closely tailors individual patients needs to achieve maximum benefits and has been able to evaluate each case differently. Through continuous education on the unique role of our Endocannabinoid system and being able to integrate that knowledge to every experience, Rosa is bettering patient outcomes.
– 200hr YTT certification in Yoga and mindful breathing

Jamilee Melendez
Patient Coordinator
Jamilee will guide you through the PA MMJ process seamlessly while you enjoy her beautiful sense of humor- in Spanish or English, whichever you prefer.
Cannabis medicine indulges her nurturing characteristics by allowing her to help so many individuals find relief through this program. Her empathetic nature shines through, handling every patient with complete care.

Shanna Noz
Communications and Outreach
While working as product specialist and patient care coordinator in PA dispensaries, Shanna became versed in cannabis medicine and how it effectively improves the quality of life of our patients. She enjoys spending part of her time working on a PA grown hemp farm where she can sink her hands in the dirt and connect even deeper to this medicine. Her bubbling personality matches her adorable wit as she guides patients through cannabis medicine and all of the benefits this program has to offer.

- Parkside MMJ is your partner in PA Medical Marijuana healthcare -

CERTIFICATION APPOINTMENT
$75 for 1 year re-certification
Call us at (215) 970-1450 to make an appt. or walk-ins are welcome!

LOCATION + HOURS
Hathaway House Apartments
(Ground Floor)
515 W Chelten Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
8 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
8 am - 11:30 am on Saturdays

AMENITIES + SERVICES
On-Site Parking
Telemedicine
Accepts Cash + Credit Cards
Initial Cert/Re-Cert Appointments