✓ Last verified: February 9, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: One of Boston’s longest-running ketamine clinics with thousands of infusions performed since 2015, staffed by experienced psychiatrists and nurse anesthetists
Experienced psychiatrist and nurse anesthetist team
HealingMaps Take: Ketamine Greater Boston is one of the most established ketamine clinics in the region, operating since 2015 with thousands of successful infusions. Their team of psychiatrists and nurse anesthetists brings deep clinical expertise, and their ~75% response rate speaks for itself. No referral from a PCP is needed, though they do ask for one from a licensed mental health professional.
Market Position: Ketamine Greater Boston is an IV-ketamine-focused clinic in the Needham metro — the most common cash-pay protocol in the HealingMaps verified directory.
Is Ketamine Greater Boston Right for You?
✓ Choose Ketamine Greater Boston 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
You’re seeking ketamine for chronic pain (this clinic focuses on mental health)
Ketamine Greater Boston 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
$455–$780
Range: $390–$1,300/session
Estimated total program
$2,730–$4,680
Range: $2,340–$7,800/6-session series
Your estimate vs. national patient-reported medianBased on national tracking, adjusted for Needham, MA market
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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Ketamine Greater Boston
Industry pricing reference. Ketamine Greater Boston 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
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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 Ketamine Greater Boston Appointment
Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Call (617) 964-8200 or visit ketaminegreaterboston.com to schedule.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Ketamine Greater Boston 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 109 Highland Ave, Suite 204, Needham, MA 02494. 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 Ketamine Greater Boston Consult Call
How long has the Ketamine Greater Boston clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
Does Ketamine Greater Boston provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
Have you worked with Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, BCBS Massachusetts, or Mass General Brigham insurance for Spravato prior authorization?
What does Ketamine Greater Boston recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about Ketamine Greater Boston
This 3-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Ketamine Greater Boston treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Is Ketamine Greater Boston suited for treatment-resistant depression?
Ketamine Greater Boston 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 Ketamine Greater Boston treat PTSD?
Yes — Ketamine Greater Boston 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 Ketamine Greater Boston help with anxiety disorders?
Yes — Ketamine Greater Boston 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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Leslie packard
March 6, 2024 at 10:41 pmMy sister and I are very interested inn making appointments with you
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