Who performs the ketamine infusion treatments?
Dr. Kullman oversees all ketamine infusions and treatments. After your initial consultation, he will suggest a treatment plan for you and consult with your referring provider as needed. During the infusion and recovery period, you will be monitored continuously for blood pressure, heart rate and pulse oximetry.
What is a mental health treatment plan?
A typical initial series is 6 infusions. Some patients improve, some need more, some do not respond.
What is a chronic pain treatment plan?
Depending on the type of chronic pain you have, we follow a protocol of 6-10 infusions over a period of 3 weeks.
What do I need to do to prepare for my treatment?
Pre-ketamine infuson instructions will be provided when you schedule your appointments. Wear comfortable clothing, and please bring music or anything you need for your comfort. We provide warm soft blankets.
May I drive home after the treatment?
May I have someone with me during the treatment?
Yes, we encourage this but it is an individual and personal decision. Our infusion rooms are all private, softly lit and quiet, with comfortable reclining chairs. Each room has a guest chair.
How effective are ketamine infusions?
Some patients experience a response for mental health conditions after just one or two infusions. Some chronic pain patients notice changes within the first week; others do not.
Will I need to continue having treatments after the initial treatment plan?
Mental health treatment patients may not need to repeat infusions for weeks or months. This is different for each patient and each condition. Chronic pain patients may need to return for repeat maintenance dose infusions more often.
Does insurance cover ketamine infusion therapy?
Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance carriers do not pay for this treatment. Ketamine infusions are an out-of-pocket expense. We are hopeful this will change soon. We do our best to keep our fees affordable.
Is ketamine FDA-approved for depression or chronic pain?
Ketamine is an FDA approved drug. However, ketamine IV infusion therapy is considered an off-label treatment for mental health and chronic pain conditions. Clinical trials support off-label ketamine for treatment-resistant depression; research for other conditions is limited.There are multiple scientific articles and clinical trials reporting its efficacy when used to treat many conditions. Many sources are currently working on both FDA approval, and insurance reimbursement.