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Evidence-Based Ketamine Therapy

Reclaim your life from depression, anxiety, and PTSD

Compassionate, medically supervised ketamine treatment for patients who haven't found relief through traditional therapy. Your path to recovery begins with a single conversation.

550 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 681-2900 Call Us Today
Mon–Fri By Appointment
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Specialized ketamine therapy for conditions that resist conventional treatment

Our protocols are grounded in clinical research and tailored to your unique clinical profile.

Treatment-Resistant Depression

Ketamine acts on the glutamate system, offering rapid relief for patients who have not responded to multiple antidepressant medications. Many patients experience improvement after just a few sessions.

Anxiety & OCD

When SSRIs and standard anti-anxiety medications fall short, ketamine therapy provides a different mechanism of action that can break cycles of chronic anxiety and obsessive thought patterns.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Ketamine-assisted therapy for PTSD can help process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional numbing in a controlled, supportive environment.

Chronic Pain Conditions

Ketamine's NMDA receptor antagonism provides a unique approach to neuropathic and centralized pain syndromes, including fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome.

Bipolar Depression

For patients with bipolar depression who cannot tolerate standard mood stabilizers alone, ketamine offers an evidence-based adjunctive treatment with a low risk of triggering mania.

Substance Use Disorders

Emerging research supports ketamine's role in reducing cravings and interrupting the compulsive cycle of addiction, particularly alcohol and opioid use disorders.

Ketamine infusion therapy session
MD Medically Supervised Care

A different approach to treatment-resistant mental illness

Ketamine MD Palo Alto was founded on a straightforward observation: too many patients with depression, anxiety, and PTSD are told there are no more options — when in fact, a powerful and well-researched treatment may still be available to them.

We provide ketamine-assisted therapy in a calm, clinical setting on Hamilton Avenue. Every treatment is medically supervised, and our protocols are designed to integrate ketamine sessions with ongoing psychotherapy for lasting outcomes.

  • Board-certified medical supervision throughout treatment
  • Personalized dosing based on your clinical history
  • Combination of IV and intranasal protocols available
  • Coordination with your existing therapist or provider
  • Privacy-focused practice in the heart of Palo Alto
Learn More About Treatment

From first call to lasting relief

A clear, structured pathway that removes the uncertainty from seeking ketamine treatment.

01

Initial Consultation

We begin with a thorough clinical evaluation — your medical history, prior treatments, and current symptoms — to determine whether ketamine therapy is appropriate for you.

02

Personalized Treatment Plan

Based on your evaluation, we design a protocol specifying the ketamine formulation, dosage, and session frequency tailored to your condition and response profile.

03

Guided Infusion Sessions

Each session takes place in our comfortable office under continuous medical monitoring. You'll rest in a quiet room while we track your vitals and adjust as needed.

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Ongoing Support & Integration

Recovery is not a single event. We provide follow-up assessments and coordinate with your therapist to ensure the gains from treatment are durable and meaningful.

You don't have to keep struggling alone

Thousands of patients in the Peninsula have found that ketamine therapy offers a path forward when other treatments haven't worked. The first step is a conversation with our team.

What to know before starting ketamine therapy

When administered by a qualified medical professional in a controlled clinical setting, ketamine has an established safety profile. We monitor your vital signs throughout each session and screen thoroughly for contraindications such as uncontrolled hypertension or certain psychiatric conditions.

One of ketamine's distinguishing features is its speed of action. Many patients report a reduction in depressive symptoms within hours or days of their first session, rather than the weeks required for traditional antidepressants. Most treatment courses involve a series of sessions over several weeks.

Coverage for ketamine therapy varies by plan and indication. Some insurance plans cover ketamine when used off-label for depression, while others do not. We encourage you to contact our office to discuss your specific coverage situation before beginning treatment.

A typical session lasts approximately 45 to 90 minutes. You'll recline in a comfortable chair in a quiet treatment room. Some patients experience mild dissociation or altered perception during the infusion — these effects are temporary and closely monitored. After the session, you can rest briefly before departing.

A referral is helpful but not required. We coordinate with your existing healthcare providers when possible to ensure continuity of care. During your consultation, we'll review your full medical and psychiatric history to confirm that ketamine therapy is the right next step for you.

Ketamine has a known potential for misuse when used recreationally, but in a structured medical setting with controlled dosing and regular monitoring, the risk of dependence is low. Our protocol is designed to minimize this risk through careful patient selection and scheduled follow-up.

Begin your consultation today

Whether you're exploring treatment for yourself or someone you care about, we're here to answer your questions and help you understand your options.

Address 550 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2010
Hours Monday – Friday
By Appointment Only

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