Ketamine Therapy

Physician Anesthesiologists

Dr. David and Dr. Matt are anesthesiologists, expert in the use of ketamine, which is an anesthetic. They instituted protocols and care pathways for the use of ketamine at Harvard (MGH Hospital), and Vanderbilt surgical and chronic pain centers.

Conditions Treated

Mood Disorders

• major depressive disorder (MDD)
• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Chronic Pain Disorders

• chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
• neuropathic pain
• central pain
• chemotherapy pain
• migraine

Paradigm physicians provide this service to their patient members, but also for interested individuals who are interested in ketamine as a treatment for their condition.

Treatment Protocol

The treatment begins with a consultation visit, followed by same-day treatment or scheduled on another day. Typically, a series of treatments is scheduled over 6-8 weeks for refractory mood disorders, or 4-6 weeks for chronic pain disorders. Thereafter, a maintenance schedule can be started for those who find it effective for a reasonable duration.