state-regulated certifications

We’re excited to offer Alabama's alternative medicine evaluations. 

Dr. Thomas Lewis, MD and Dr. Carson Rowell, MD are qualified by the State of Alabama to certify patients under the Alabama Compassion Act.

At Vulcan, this alternative medicine is approached with the same level of care as any other treatment we offer—personalized, intentional, and rooted in medicine.

This is not a quick certification visit.  

It is a comprehensive medical evaluation designed around your health.

We will:  

- Review your medical records, symptoms, and goals  

- Evaluate if this is appropriate for your condition  

- Discuss potential benefits, risks, and alternatives  

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of your options and next steps.

 Medical Records (required) You must E-mail admin@vulcanwell.com or 

Fax 833-799-3664 your medical records at least two (2) business days prior to your appointment to avoid a possible cancellation.

• Documentation needs to confirm your qualifying condition (see list below of qualifying diagnoses)
• Examples include: office visit notes, diagnosis records, imaging reports, or hospital records
• Records should be recent and clearly state your diagnosis
• A $35 medical records review fee is non-refundable once the appointment is made.

To ensure a smooth and efficient visit, please bring the following:

1. Valid Photo ID

• Driver’s license or government-issued ID

2. Current Medication List

• Include prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and supplements

To ensure your care is both safe and appropriate, we include routine medical screening as part of your visit.

This may include:  

- A urine drug screen 

- A pregnancy test, when appropriate  

These are simple, in-office steps that support responsible care and alignment with Alabama medical guidelines. 

Certification, if appropriate, is determined solely at the discretion of the evaluating physician in accordance with guidelines set by the Alabama MC Commission and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners. Medical records diagnosing a qualifying condition will need to be provided at your appointment.

Only the following conditions qualify for certification per the Alabama MC Commission:

• ASD -Autism spectrum disorder (this is NOT ADD or ADHD alone)
• Cancer-related cachexia, nausea or vomiting, weight loss, or chronic pain
• Crohn's disease
• Epilepsy or a condition causing seizures
• HIV/AIDS-related nausea or weight loss
• Panic disorder (this is NOT an anxiety diagnosis solely) 
• Parkinson's disease
• Persistent nausea that is not significantly responsive to traditional treatment (except nausea related to pregnancy)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Sickle cell anemia
• Spasticity associated with a motor neuron disease, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis or a spinal cord injury
• Terminal illness
• Tourette's syndrome
• A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following: cachexia or wasting syndrome; chronic pain; severe or intractable pain that has not responded to adequate trials of other treatment modalities; nausea or vomiting; seizures; severe and persistent muscle spasms

We do not dispense or sell MC products.

All appointments must be in person and the patient must be a resident of Alabama.

Follow-up appointments:

Every 30 days for patients capable of conception

Every 90 days for all other patients

Want to be notified when appointments for evaluations open? Call us at 205-438-6009 or email admin@vulcanwell.com with your name, phone number, and email.

FAQs:

https://amcc.alabama.gov/patients/

Patient Registry:

 https://amcc.alabama.gov/patients