Known For: Dr. Kai MacDonald’s concierge psychiatry practice in San Diego offers intimate, personalized ketamine therapy as part of a whole-person treatment approach. Named one of San Diego Magazine’s Top Doctors from 2009–2013, Dr. MacDonald takes a holistic perspective that includes lifestyle, diet, and individualized treatment planning alongside ketamine. Operating outside the insurance-based model allows for extended time with each patient and deeper therapeutic relationships.
$300–$500 per session depending on condition severity
Insurance Accepted
Concierge model — self-pay; not insurance-based
KAP Available
Yes — psychiatric ketamine therapy with holistic integration
Clinical Lead
Dr. Kai MacDonald, MD (Board-Certified Psychiatrist)
HealingMaps Take: Dr. Kai MacDonald’s practice represents the gold standard of personalized ketamine care in San Diego. As a board-certified psychiatrist recognized among San Diego’s top doctors, he brings deep clinical expertise to every treatment plan. The concierge model means more face time and individualized attention than typical high-volume clinics can offer, though it does come at a higher out-of-pocket cost since insurance isn’t accepted. For patients who prioritize a deep doctor-patient relationship and a holistic approach to ketamine therapy, this is one of San Diego’s premier options.
Patient Review
“Dr. MacDonald takes the time to truly understand each patient as a whole person. His approach to ketamine therapy goes far beyond just the treatment itself — he considers lifestyle, diet, and everything that contributes to mental wellness.” — Kai MacDonald Ketamine Clinic patient
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Yes — advanced training in attachment-based and emotion-focused KAP
Clinical Lead
Dr. Kaimana MacDonald, MD — Psychiatrist, 25+ years, UCSD-affiliated
HealingMaps Take: Dr. MacDonald is one of the most respected ketamine providers in San Diego. His concierge model means longer appointments, deeper therapeutic relationships, and a dual expertise in both psychiatry and psychotherapy. Reviews across every platform are exceptional. For patients wanting a physician-led KAP experience, this is a top pick.
Patient Review
“Through Dr. MacDonald’s treatment that combines medicine, psychiatry, and emotional strengthening, I found a balance that greatly improved my quality of life.” — WebMD Review (7-year patient)
Offering “concierge psychiatry,” the Kai MacDonald Ketamine Clinic in San Diego, California provides intimate psychiatric and ketamine therapy treatments.
As a clinic separated from the insurance-based model, Dr. MacDonald’s practice allows for more time with each patient, which builds a personal relationship between client and doctor.
Although ketamine plays a large role in many patients’ treatments, the Kai MacDonald Ketamine Clinic also focuses on “whole-person treatment,” including such aspects as lifestyle and diet. It is Dr. MacDonald’s belief that, by treating patients from this holistic perspective, each patient will receive an individualized treatment plan that takes into account all aspects of a patient’s health, rather than simply focusing on the difficult to manage mental health aspects.
Dr. Kai MacDonald first became aware of the remarkable potential for ketamine use in psychiatry when he “supervised IV administration of ketamine to a person with severe depression” in 2013. Although he has been aware of the utility of ketamine in treating resistant conditions, Dr. MacDonald chose to wait for further research and protocols to be developed before he offered the treatment to his clients.
Individuals whose struggles with depression have not been alleviated by mainstream medications will find that ketamine infusion therapy at the Kai MacDonald Ketamine Clinic offers an potential route to healing and hope.
Individual treatments cost between $300 – $500, depending on the severity of the condition.
Please contact the clinic for more information about payment and insurance.
Contact the clinic for further information about possible contraindicative conditions or medications.
Your Treatment: What to Expect
Once ketamine has been determined to be a suitable medication for your condition, the initial treatment takes place at Dr. MacDonald’s clinic.
Throughout the process, patients are monitored, as some people report dissociative sensations, such as floating, during treatment. Such side effects are completely normal, and fade soon after the treatment ends.
Who is this treatment for?
Treatments at the Kai MacDonald Ketamine Clinic are for individuals who are struggling with the symptoms of difficult to manage mental health conditions. While many people respond well to mainstream oral medications, a significant portion of sufferers do not.
In laboratory settings, ketamine has shown a 70-75 percent effectiveness in treating these difficult conditions. For those who are seeking further assistance in managing their health, the Kai MacDonald Ketamine Clinic stands ready to help.
The Healing Maps Editorial Team has decades of experience across all facets of the psychedelic industry. From assessing studies and clinic research, to working with clinician's and clinics, we help provide data-backed information to psychedelic-curious individuals across the globe.
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