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✓ Edited by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Pittsburgh medical center (Kennedy Township) offering REMS-certified Spravato (esketamine) with two-hour monitored sessions, integrated with in-house psychiatry and primary care — a whole-person model for treatment-resistant depression. Additional South Hills location, with a Brentwood office opening. Note: Altheda offers Spravato, not IV ketamine or KAP.
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Address | 596 Pine Hollow Rd, Kennedy Township, PA 15136 |
| Phone | (412) 875-5275 |
| Website | altheda.com |
| Treatments | Spravato (Esketamine, 2-hour monitored sessions) + Psychiatry + Integrated Primary Care |
| Conditions | Treatment-resistant depression, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, addiction, and stress management |
| Cost | N/A (contact for pricing) |
| Insurance | Spravato typically insurance-billed across most major plans |
| KAP Available | No |
| Clinical Lead | Ian Rutkofsky, MD (Medical Director, Psychiatry) and Steven Twan, MD, MHCDS (Medical Director, Primary Care), with psychiatric specialists Dane Darnell, PA-C, Christopher Cox, PMHNP, and Kristen Mullen, PA-C |
HealingMaps Take: Altheda’s distinguishing feature is integration — Spravato delivered alongside in-house psychiatry AND primary care under one roof, which is uncommon and valuable for patients whose depression sits alongside other medical needs. The two-hour monitored Spravato sessions meet the REMS standard, and the insurance-covered esketamine pathway (for documented treatment-resistant depression) lowers the cost barrier. It is a medical, esketamine-based program — not an IV-infusion or KAP clinic.
Market Position: Altheda occupies the integrated primary-care-plus-psychiatry Spravato slot in the Pittsburgh market — whole-person care rather than a standalone ketamine clinic. Multiple locations (Kennedy Township, South Hills, Brentwood upcoming) and the primary-care integration are the differentiators.
Is Altheda Medical Center Right for You?
✓ Choose Altheda Medical Center if:
- You want insurance-covered Spravato (esketamine) for treatment-resistant depression
- You value having psychiatry and primary care coordinated in one practice
- You’re in Kennedy Township, the South Hills, or the western/southern Pittsburgh suburbs
- You can document TRD (a current oral antidepressant plus two prior failed trials) for Spravato coverage
- You want monitored, protocol-driven esketamine sessions
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You specifically want IV ketamine infusions — Altheda does not offer them
- You’re seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with an embedded therapist
- You want at-home or IM ketamine
Altheda Medical Center Ketamine Cost Calculator
How Much Will Ketamine Therapy Cost?
Estimate your out-of-pocket range based on patient-reported pricing and HealingMaps proprietary clinic data.
Estimated per session
$416–$714
Range: $357–$1,190/session
Estimated total program
$2,499–$4,283
Range: $2,142–$7,139/6-session series
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Altheda Medical Center
Industry pricing reference. Altheda Medical Center has not published specific per-session pricing — contact the clinic directly for a quote. The calculator above shows typical metro-level cost estimates across protocols, not this clinic’s specific prices.
| Protocol | Typical Industry Cost | Offered Here |
|---|---|---|
| IV Ketamine | $350–$650/session | — |
| Spravato (esketamine) | $0–$250 copay (insured) | ✓ Yes |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | — |
What to Expect at Your First Altheda Medical Center Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, Spravato prior authorization workflow if applicable, and clinical eligibility check. Call (412) 875-5275 to schedule.
- Medical evaluation — psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications and prior treatment history with the Altheda Medical Center clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised ketamine session in a monitored treatment room at 596 Pine Hollow Rd, Kennedy Township, PA 15136.
- Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session.
What to Ask on Your Altheda Medical Center Consult Call
- How long has the Altheda Medical Center clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Walk me through your Spravato prior authorization process — what does my insurance need to document, and what is the typical approval timeline?
- What is your specific ketamine protocol (dose, sessions, monitoring), and how do you decide when to recommend booster sessions?
- How do you handle patients who don’t respond to the standard induction series?
Pittsburgh Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Allegheny County (Pittsburgh metro / Kennedy Township), crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Allegheny County (Pittsburgh metro / Kennedy Township): 16.7%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 13.4%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 8.7%
- Allegheny County (Pittsburgh metro / Kennedy Township) population: 2,370,930 · median household income $68,286
- Recent Pittsburgh-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Pittsburgh-area residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,800 verified clinics across 3,142 counties, scraped 132 clinic pricing pages, and collected 658 practitioner survey responses. This snapshot reflects our multi-source methodology.
From the 2026 Ketamine Industry Report
44.9% of patients cite access as the #1 barrier to treatment — the largest single obstacle to ketamine therapy in the HealingMaps corpus, outranking cost, stigma, and side-effect concerns. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Review
“Having my Spravato, my psychiatrist, and my primary care doctor all in one place changed everything — they actually talked to each other about my care. And my insurance covered the esketamine because my depression was documented as treatment-resistant.”
About Altheda Medical Center
Altheda Medical Center delivers Spravato (esketamine) from its Kennedy Township location at 596 Pine Hollow Rd (15136), with an additional office in the South Hills and a Brentwood location opening. It pairs esketamine treatment with in-house psychiatry and integrated primary care, serving the western and southern Pittsburgh suburbs.
Spravato is administered in two-hour monitored sessions under FDA REMS certification. Altheda’s psychiatry team is led by Ian Rutkofsky, MD (Medical Director, Psychiatry), with Steven Twan, MD, MHCDS overseeing primary care, and psychiatric specialists Dane Darnell, PA-C, Christopher Cox, PMHNP, and Kristen Mullen, PA-C. The practice does not offer IV ketamine infusions or ketamine-assisted psychotherapy — its ketamine-class treatment is Spravato.
Spravato is covered by insurance for documented treatment-resistant depression (typically a current oral antidepressant plus two prior failed medication trials). Integrating esketamine with psychiatry and primary care lets Altheda coordinate care for patients whose depression coexists with other health needs.
Conditions treated include treatment-resistant depression, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, insomnia, addiction, and stress management. To schedule, call (412) 875-5275 or visit altheda.com.
Patient Questions about Altheda Medical Center
This 5-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Altheda Medical Center treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored.
What ketamine protocols does Altheda Medical Center offer?
Altheda Medical Center offers Spravato (Esketamine, 2-hour monitored sessions) + Psychiatry + Integrated Primary Care. Confirm specific dosing schedules during your consult.
Does Altheda Medical Center offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Altheda Medical Center offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose.
Does Altheda Medical Center offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?
Altheda Medical Center operates a medical-model program. Patients seeking explicit KAP with a licensed integration therapist should evaluate practices that pair the dosing experience with structured therapy.
Is Altheda Medical Center suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Altheda Medical Center treats treatment-resistant depression. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates.
Can Altheda Medical Center help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Altheda Medical Center treats anxiety disorders. The evidence base for ketamine in anxiety is less robust than for depression, but it can be a meaningful option for patients who haven’t responded to SSRIs or benzodiazepines.
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