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As the longest-standing Ketamine provider in DC, Virginia and Maryland, and one of the first providers in the nation to offer this life-saving treatment, the team at the Avesta Ketamine and Wellness clinic understands just how debilitating mood disorders and chronic pain can be. That’s why they offer ketamine infusion therapy to those suffering to help provide them with relief from their symptoms they haven’t found through other treatment methods.
Dr. Ladan Eshkevari is the founder and lead clinician at Avesta Ketamine and Wellness Clinic, which has treated over 1,200 patients and over 13,000 infusions. She and her collaborators at the clinic combine their knowledge of chronic pain, stress response, mood disorders, and other areas of medicine to create a truly collaborative environment for patients living in Tysons, Virginia, Bethesda, Maryland, Columbia, Maryland and Washington DC. The team’s quality of care, excellence in service and dedication to patients makes this the premier Ketamine clinic in Washington DC.
What types of ketamine services does Avesta Ketamine and Wellness offer?
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
SPRAVATO® (esketamine)
Ketamine Integration Coaching
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 requires that patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, OCD, and severe anxiety have a diagnosis and are working closely with a mental health provider. 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 is in network with select insurances e.g. Cigna, Veterans Affairs, Virginia Medicaid and Maryland Medicaid, but encourages patients to contact them to learn more.Â
Payments can be made over the phone with major credit cards. Otherwise, pay in person at the office with 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.
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. Depending on whether you are receiving a Spravato Treatment or Intravenous Ketamine treatment, they start the treatment. 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.
Angelica Bottaro is a medical writer and researcher with a rich background in psychology and journalism. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Trent University and an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from Centennial College. Angelica has been a freelance writer since 2014, amassing bylines in various platforms like Very Well Health, The Good Men Project, MakeWell, and LymeTime among others. Although primarily a freelance writer, her educational background and career trajectory have positioned her as a voice in mental health discourse, highlighting systemic issues in mental health care through her writing.
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