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✓ Last verified: April 9, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: Major Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital offering both IV ketamine and Spravato with the clinical infrastructure and safety standards of a world-class medical center.
| Review Scores | Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital; part of the Mass General Brigham system |
| Location | Jamaica Plain, MA |
| Address | Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Outpatient Infusion Center, 3rd Floor, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA 02130 |
| Phone | Contact via hospital |
| Website | brighamandwomensfaulkner.org |
| Treatments | IV Ketamine, Esketamine (Spravato) |
| Conditions Treated | Treatment-Resistant Depression, Major Depressive Disorder |
| Cost | Esketamine covered by insurance; IV ketamine is out-of-pocket |
| Insurance | Insurance covers esketamine (Spravato); IV ketamine is self-pay |
| Clinical Lead | Brigham and Women’s clinical team |
💡 No clinic-specific pricing posted? See our ketamine therapy cost guide for typical pricing ranges by treatment type and insurance pathways.
HealingMaps Take: Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital brings the full weight of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system to ketamine treatment in Jamaica Plain. As a Harvard-affiliated teaching hospital, Faulkner offers the same caliber of clinical oversight and safety infrastructure as its parent institution — but in a community hospital setting that may feel less overwhelming than the main Brigham campus. The clinic offers both IV ketamine and Spravato (esketamine), with a clear and transparent insurance model: Spravato is covered by insurance, while IV ketamine is self-pay. This transparency is refreshing in a market where many clinics are vague about costs. For patients who want the credibility and safety of a major academic medical center without navigating the Longwood Medical Area, Faulkner is an excellent alternative.
Market Position: Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic is a Spravato-certified clinic in the Plain metro. Spravato (esketamine) is the FDA-approved ketamine treatment that most commercial insurance plans cover after prior authorization — unlike cash-pay IV ketamine.
Is Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic Right for You?
✓ Choose Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic if:
- You have commercial insurance and a documented treatment-resistant depression diagnosis (Spravato pathway)
- You want supervised IV ketamine with real-time medical monitoring
- You want academic-medical-center protocols and clinical-trial-grade oversight
- You’re seeking women-focused care for postpartum, hormonal, or maternal mental health conditions
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
- You need same-week appointments — Spravato prior authorization typically takes 1–3 weeks
- You’re seeking ketamine for chronic pain (this clinic focuses on mental health)
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic 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
$525–$900
Range: $450–$1,500/session
Estimated total program
$3,150–$5,400
Range: $2,700–$9,000/6-session series
Select a treatment type to see pricing context.
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic
Industry pricing reference. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic’s posted price: Esketamine covered by insurance; IV ketamine is out-of-pocket. Contact the clinic for any package or sliding-scale options. The calculator above shows metro-level cost estimates across protocols.
| Protocol | Typical Industry Cost | Offered Here |
|---|---|---|
| IV Ketamine | $350–$650/session | ✓ Yes |
| 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 Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic Appointment
- Initial intake call — Insurance verification, prior authorization workflow (Spravato requires documentation of failure on at least two antidepressant trials), and clinical eligibility check. Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic’s posted pricing: Esketamine covered by insurance; IV ketamine is out-of-pocket.
- Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic clinical team.
- First treatment session — supervised IV ketamine infusion in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes (40-minute infusion + recovery). Sessions are held at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Outpatient Infusion Center, 3rd Floor, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA 02130. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
- Recovery and follow-up — observation period after dosing, mood check-in with the clinical team, and scheduling your next session. Arrange for a ride home; do not drive for 24 hours after your IV session.
What to Ask on Your Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic Consult Call
- How long has the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Walk me through Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic’s Spravato prior authorization process versus your IV ketamine cash-pay or superbill workflow — which is the better fit for my insurance situation?
- Have you worked with Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, BCBS Massachusetts, or Mass General Brigham insurance for Spravato prior authorization?
- Does Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic require a referral from a current treating psychiatrist, and how do you handle outside-prescriber medication-management coordination?
- What does Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Plain Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Suffolk County, MA, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Suffolk County, MA: 22.5%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 16.7%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 6.5%
- Suffolk County population: 785,443 · median household income $87,669
- Recent Plain-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Massachusetts residents have recently contacted us seeking ketamine care
Behind this data: HealingMaps has analyzed 23,496 patient inquiries (Oct 2022 – Mar 2026), mapped 1,473 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
The U.S. ketamine therapy market is $3.4 billion today and projected to reach $6.9 billion by 2030 — more than doubling in a six-year window as access and awareness expand. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Questions about Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic
This 3-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
What ketamine protocols does Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic offer?
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic offers Spravato and IV ketamine — a 2-protocol practice. Patients can switch between or combine modalities without changing providers. Confirm specific dosing schedules and which protocols are recommended for your condition during your consult.
Does Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic offer Spravato (esketamine)?
Yes — Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic offers Spravato, which means they’re FDA REMS-certified and maintain the required two-hour in-office monitoring window after each dose. Spravato is the primary insurance-covered ketamine option for treatment-resistant depression. Worth confirming the prior-authorization timeline before booking your first session.
Is Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital Ketamine Clinic treats depression via Spravato (FDA-approved for TRD), and IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based). The Spravato pathway is the most likely to obtain commercial insurance coverage. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates here.
Learn more about the evidence behind ketamine for depression at the National Institute of Mental Health.
View all REMS-certified Spravato clinics in Massachusetts and across the United States.
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