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✓ Last verified: April 28, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: The only dedicated ketamine infusion clinic on the Hilo side of the Big Island, serving East Hawaii’s rural and underserved communities.
| Review Scores | Highly rated; patients appreciate east-side Big Island access |
| Location | Hilo, HI |
| Address | 275 Ponahawai, Suite 101, Hilo, HI 96720 |
| Phone | (808) 201-2343 |
| Website | hawaiiketamine.com |
| Treatments | IV Ketamine Infusion, Mobile At-Home Ketamine Infusions, NeurOptimal Neurofeedback |
| Conditions Treated | Treatment-Resistant Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain |
| Cost | $260/infusion (mental health); $360/infusion (chronic pain) |
| Insurance | PPO plans may reimburse ~50%; no direct insurance billing for compounded ketamine |
| Clinical Lead | Shawn Bannister, MD — Anesthesiologist |
HealingMaps Take: Hilo is one of the most underserved areas in the state when it comes to specialty mental health care, and Dr. Bannister’s presence here is a significant development for East Hawaii. The town itself has a population of around 45,000, but it serves as the healthcare hub for a much larger swath of the Big Island’s windward side — from Hamakua to Puna to Ka’u. Before this clinic, patients in these communities had no local ketamine option whatsoever. The same $260 per infusion pricing applies, and the mobile service can reach patients in the more remote pockets of East Hawaii. For a region where mental health resources are chronically scarce, this clinic fills a genuine need.
Market Position: Hawaii Ketamine is an IV-ketamine-focused clinic in the Hilo metro — the most common cash-pay protocol in the HealingMaps verified directory.
Is Hawaii Ketamine Right for You?
✓ Choose Hawaii Ketamine if:
- You want supervised IV ketamine with real-time medical monitoring
- You’re treating co-occurring depression and PTSD
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need Spravato (FDA-approved esketamine) covered by your insurance
- You want ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with integrated talk therapy
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 Hawaii Ketamine
Industry pricing reference. Hawaii Ketamine’s posted price: $260/infusion (mental health); $360/infusion (chronic pain). 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) | — |
| IM Ketamine | $250–$400/injection | — |
| KAP (with therapist) | $400–$1,200/session | — |
| At-home troches | $150–$300/month | ✓ Yes |
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
- Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Call (808) 201-2343 to schedule. Hawaii Ketamine’s posted pricing: $260/infusion (mental health); $360/infusion (chronic pain).
- Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Hawaii Ketamine 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 275 Ponahawai, Suite 101, Hilo, HI 96720. 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 Consult Call
- How long has the Hawaii Ketamine clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
- Does Hawaii Ketamine provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
- What does Hawaii Ketamine recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Hilo Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Hawaii County, HI, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
- Adult depression in Hawaii County, HI: 20.0%
- Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 17.7%
- Adults lacking health insurance: 6.6%
- Hawaii County population: 202,163 · median household income $74,238
- Recent Hilo-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Hawaii 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
23.8% of ketamine inquiries to HealingMaps arrive between midnight and 6 AM — a late-night pattern that underscores how often treatment-resistant depression symptoms peak when clinics are closed. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Questions
This 4-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Hawaii Ketamine treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Is Hawaii Ketamine suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Hawaii Ketamine treats depression via IV ketamine (off-label, evidence-based). Insurance coverage is rare for IV/KAP — most patients pay out of pocket. TRD is typically defined as two or more prior antidepressant trials without sufficient response — patients meeting that bar are best candidates here.
Does Hawaii Ketamine treat chronic pain conditions?
Yes — Hawaii Ketamine treats chronic pain. They use IV ketamine for pain, which typically means longer infusion times and higher cumulative doses than mental-health protocols. Common indications include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and certain neuropathic pain syndromes. Pain pricing varies significantly by structure: per-infusion vs. multi-day inpatient packages — verify how this clinic structures their billing.
Does Hawaii Ketamine treat PTSD?
Yes — Hawaii Ketamine treats PTSD. Ketamine for trauma differs from depression treatment: dosing is often lower per session, and pairing the protocol with trauma-focused therapy between sessions is common. A reasonable consult question: whether PTSD patients here typically use ketamine alone or alongside an outside therapist.
Can Hawaii Ketamine help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Hawaii Ketamine treats anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. 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. Worth asking which of their protocols they typically recommend for anxiety-primary patients.
Learn more about the evidence behind ketamine for depression at the National Institute of Mental Health.
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