✓ Last verified: March 25, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
Known For: The Neuroscience Center in Deerfield, Illinois is led by Dr. Steven Best, MD, and is recognized for pioneering the combination TMS/ketamine treatment protocol. They offer a uniquely comprehensive approach including brain SPECT imaging, QEEG, rTMS, ketamine therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and neurofeedback. Their focus on treatment-resistant psychiatric and neurobehavioral conditions draws patients seeking advanced options beyond standard care.
HealingMaps Take: The Neuroscience Center is a standout facility for patients who have exhausted standard treatments. Dr. Best’s pioneering TMS/ketamine combination protocol represents a cutting-edge approach that few clinics offer. Their use of brain imaging (SPECT and QEEG) to guide treatment decisions adds a data-driven dimension to care. This is a particularly strong option for complex, treatment-resistant cases where conventional approaches have fallen short.
Market Position: The Neuroscience Center is a verified ketamine provider in the Deerfield metro on HealingMaps — one of 1,473 clinics we have mapped and tracked across 3,142 U.S. counties.
Is The Neuroscience Center Right for You?
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You're specifically looking for IV, Spravato, KAP, IM, or oral ketamine (this clinic's focus may differ)
⚠ FDA-cleared indications for TMS therapy: treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD, Deep TMS only), anxious depression, short-term smoking cessation, and adolescent MDD (ages 15–21). Use of TMS for other conditions including PTSD, bipolar depression, fibromyalgia, and other indications is off-label — not currently FDA-cleared for those specific indications. Discuss your condition with the clinic to understand insurance coverage and clinical evidence.
The Neuroscience Center 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
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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at The Neuroscience Center
Industry pricing reference. The Neuroscience 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 Infusion
$350–$650/session
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Spravato (esketamine)
$0–$250 copay (insured)
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TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
$200–$300/session, often insurance-covered
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IM Ketamine
$250–$400/injection
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KAP (with integrated talk therapy)
$400–$1,200/session
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At-home oral troches
$150–$300/month
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What to Expect at Your First The Neuroscience Center Appointment
Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check.
Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the The Neuroscience Center clinical team.
First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. 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 ketamine session.
What to Ask on Your The Neuroscience Center Consult Call
How long has the The Neuroscience Center clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
What’s a typical 6-session total cost at The Neuroscience Center, and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
Have you handled BCBS Illinois Spravato prior authorizations, and what’s the typical PA approval timeline?
What does The Neuroscience Center recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?
Patient Questions about The Neuroscience Center
This question is matched to the conditions The Neuroscience Center treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.
Does The Neuroscience Center treat PTSD?
Yes — The Neuroscience 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.
TMS therapy is also available at this clinic, alongside ketamine and Spravato. Unlike cash-pay ketamine, TMS is covered by most major insurance plans for treatment-resistant depression. TMS is FDA-cleared for treatment-resistant depression (since 2008), OCD via Deep TMS, anxious depression, and adolescent MDD ages 15–21. This clinic uses BrainsWay Deep TMS, the only TMS device with standalone FDA clearance for OCD via the H7 coil. Read our complete guide to TMS therapy for FDA-cleared conditions, device differences, insurance coverage by carrier, and what to expect at your first appointment. Browse verified TMS clinics in our directory.
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