Medical Man Cave – San Diego, California Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: March 11, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Medical Man Cave is a multi-city ketamine infusion provider with locations across the country, including San Diego. Their Pacific Beach office offers IV ketamine infusion therapy for treatment-resistant mood disorders and chronic pain. The clinic’s collaborative medical team draws from diverse health backgrounds to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs.

💡 No clinic-specific pricing posted? See our ketamine therapy cost guide for typical pricing ranges by treatment type and insurance pathways.

HealingMaps Take: Medical Man Cave’s San Diego location in Pacific Beach adds another ketamine option to an already competitive San Diego market. As a national brand with locations in multiple cities, they bring standardized protocols and operational experience. The Pacific Beach location is convenient for coastal San Diego residents, though patients seeking ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) will need to look elsewhere, as MMC focuses on infusions only.

Market Position: Medical Man Cave is an IV-ketamine-focused clinic in the Diego metro — the most common cash-pay protocol in the HealingMaps verified directory.

Medical Man Cave Ketamine Cost Calculator

Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Medical Man Cave

Industry pricing reference. Medical Man Cave 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.

What to Expect at Your First Medical Man Cave Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Brief medical history review, depression and anxiety screening, and medical clearance for IV ketamine. Call (833) 696-2622 to schedule.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Medical Man Cave clinical team.
3. 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 3023 Bunker Hill St, Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92109. You’ll have a comfortable chair or recliner, dim lighting, and direct medical monitoring throughout.
4. 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 Medical Man Cave Consult Call

• How long has the Medical Man Cave clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• Does Medical Man Cave provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, and what’s a typical 6-session total cost including any follow-up?
• California’s psychedelic-therapy regulatory landscape is evolving — do you stay current with state Department of Public Health and Medical Board guidance on ketamine prescribing?
• What does Medical Man Cave recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Patient Questions about Medical Man Cave

This 4-question summary is matched to the protocols and conditions Medical Man Cave treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

Is Medical Man Cave suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Medical Man Cave 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 Medical Man Cave treat chronic pain conditions?

Yes — Medical Man Cave 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 Medical Man Cave treat PTSD?

Yes — Medical Man Cave 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 Medical Man Cave help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Medical Man Cave 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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