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 lead clinician at Avesta Ketamine and Wellness Clinic and has vast expertise in the areas of pain management, alternative medicine, and anesthesia. 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 McLean, Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland.
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.
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.Â
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