✓ Last verified: April 19, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: A veteran-led Phoenix ketamine clinic founded by Dr. Ellison Herro, former Chief of Trauma Anesthesia at St. Joseph’s Hospital, with over three decades of anesthesiology experience — offering free consultations and a thorough pre-treatment workup before any infusion.
Dr. Ellison Herro & Dr. Brian Espinoza (Board-Certified)
HealingMaps Take: Herro Medical Center brings serious anesthesiology credentials to the Phoenix ketamine scene. Dr. Herro’s 30+ years of experience and Dr. Espinoza’s board-certified psychiatric background make this a strong option for patients who value medical rigor and a thorough pre-treatment evaluation before starting ketamine.
Market Position: Herro Medical Center is an IV-ketamine-focused clinic in the Phoenix metro — the most common cash-pay protocol in the HealingMaps verified directory.
Is Herro Medical Center Right for You?
✓ Choose Herro Medical Center if:
You want supervised IV ketamine with real-time medical monitoring
You want academic-medical-center protocols and clinical-trial-grade oversight
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
You’re seeking ketamine for chronic pain (this clinic focuses on mental health)
Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Herro Medical Center
Industry pricing reference. Herro 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
✓ Yes
Spravato (esketamine)
$0–$250 copay (insured)
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with therapist)
$400–$1,200/session
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At-home troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First Herro Medical Center Appointment
Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Call (602) 264-5684 or visit brianespinozamd.com (no longer available) to schedule.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Herro Medical Center 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 5113 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012. 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 Herro Medical Center Consult Call
How long has the Herro Medical Center clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
Does Herro Medical Center provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
Have you navigated BCBS Arizona, UnitedHealthcare, and Banner Health Plans Spravato prior authorizations specifically?
Does Herro Medical Center require a referral from a current treating psychiatrist, and how do you handle outside-prescriber medication-management coordination?
What does Herro Medical Center recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Phoenix Ketamine Market Snapshot
Sources: CDC PLACES 2023 (Maricopa County, AZ, crude prevalence) · U.S. Census ACS 5 Year · HealingMaps proprietary patient inquiry data.
Adult depression in Maricopa County, AZ: 18.6%
Frequent mental distress (14+ days per month): 15.3%
Adults lacking health insurance: 13.1%
Maricopa County population: 4,430,871 · median household income $80,675
Recent Phoenix-area inquiries to HealingMaps: A growing stream of Arizona 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
Treatment-resistant depression — typically defined as failure on two or more antidepressant trials — is the FDA-approved indication for Spravato and the most common clinical qualifier for ketamine therapy insurance coverage. Source: HealingMaps 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report — drawn from 23,496 patient inquiries and 132 clinic website analyses.
Patient Questions about Herro Medical Center
This 3-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Herro Medical Center treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Is Herro Medical Center suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Herro Medical Center 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 Herro Medical Center treat PTSD?
Yes — Herro Medical Center 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 Herro Medical Center help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Herro Medical Center 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.
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Pricing
Ketamine Services
Initial Two (2) Ketamine Treatments
*This price also includes an office consultation, the pre-anesthetic evaluation, and the follow-up phone consultation with the creation of a treatment plan or alternative recommendations.
Am a recent Ketamine infusion patient. Began In March 28th, did 3 weeks of 2 infusions then 1 week off and a booster. On April 28th.. I believe I am ready for a booster. The clinic I went to is an hr away. You are right around the corner. I have all of my medical records showing dosing and treatment.
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Janet Calabrese
June 27, 2023 at 5:16 amAm a recent Ketamine infusion patient. Began In March 28th, did 3 weeks of 2 infusions then 1 week off and a booster. On April 28th.. I believe I am ready for a booster. The clinic I went to is an hr away. You are right around the corner. I have all of my medical records showing dosing and treatment.
Helpful ReviewI am interested doing boosters at your clinic if possible. I am in psychotherapy to help me integrate my experience,