Avesta Ketamine and Wellness – Bethesda, Maryland and McLean, Virginia

Offering treatment for many mental health conditions, the professionals at the Avesta Ketamine and Wellness clinic know and understand how debilitating and frustrating mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder and chronic pain and migraine, can be for many people.

Avesta Ketamine and Wellness Clinic offers ketamine infusion therapy and treatment to people suffering from mental health issues and pain. They provide relief and healing to patients who haven’t found it through other conventional treatment methods.

Headed by Dr. Ladan Eshkevari, Avesta Ketamine and Wellness Clinic specializes in pain management, anesthesia, and alternative medicine to help patients heal and grow in a supportive and comforting environment.

Dr. Ladan and her team combine their knowledge and experience of chronic pain, mood disorders, stress response, and other practice areas in order to create and foster a collaborative and safe environment for patients so they can find lasting relief.

What types of ketamine services does Avesta Ketamine and Wellness offer?

• Ketamine infusion therapy
• SPRAVATO® (esketamine)

What conditions does Avesta Ketamine and Wellness treat?

• Depression
  • Including chronic depression, treatment-resistant depression, and postpartum depression
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Chronic pain
  • Including Fibromyalgia, migraines, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and more

Important Info:

• Military members and veterans receive a 10% discount.
• A 10% discount is also provided to those who pay upfront for the first 6 induction doses.
• Patients must be 18 or older.
• All patients are welcome to self-refer, though Avesta Ketamine and Wellness strongly recommends that patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, OCD, and severe anxiety also be under the care of a mental health professional. Staff will work closely with your practitioner to ensure the best outcomes for your well-being, whether for pain or mood disorders.
• Avesta Ketamine and Wellness does not bill Medicare or Medicaid, but encourages patients to contact their insurance company and discuss the possibility of coverage for Ketamine treatments. Billing staff can work with you to provide the appropriate codes as needed.
• The clinic works with Osmind, an app that serves as a central hub to track your progress, communicate in between appointments, fine-tune your treatment plan, and submit out-of-network insurance claims to your insurance company.
• Payments can be made over the phone with major credit cards. Otherwise, pay in person at the office with cash or credit cards. Avesta also works with Advance Care to provide a credit option.

Your Treatment: What to Expect

Schedule an initial free consultation to get started. If you’re eventually determined to be a good candidate for ketamine infusion therapy, expect to be instructed to do the following on the day of your infusion: fill out all necessary forms, wear comfortable clothing that allow Avesta staff to access your arms (for blood pressure and IV start) and your chest (for ECG lead placements), only eat up to 6 hours in advance of the treatment, have clear liquids (water, black coffee, plain tea, or apple juice) up to 2 hours prior to the treatment, and arrange for a ride home from the clinic.

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Once in the office, the staff at Avesta Ketamine and Wellness first check a set of baseline vital signs such as your blood pressure, heart rate, oxygenation, and your weight. They then start an intravenous (IV) line and begin the infusion, which takes about 45-60 minutes. During this time they keep the environment private, quiet, and relaxing while monitoring you intermittently throughout the infusion. You may listen to your own choice of soothing music.

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• MindPeace Clinics – Norfolk, Virginia
• Nova Health Recovery – Alexandria, Virginia
• Baltimore Ketamine Clinic – Sparks, Maryland
• Mid-Atlantic Health Institute – Annapolis, Maryland