Patricia Pop MD – Palo Alto, California Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: April 12, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Dr. Patricia Pop is a Stanford-trained integrative psychiatrist in Palo Alto with deep expertise in psychedelic medicine. She earned her MD from Columbia, completed residency at Stanford, and obtained a Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research through CIIS. Her holistic approach incorporates supplements, exercise, nutrition, mind-body skills, and ADHD coaching alongside medication management. Note: As of 2024, Dr. Pop has paused her ketamine work to serve as a psilocybin facilitator for research at UCSD; she can refer patients to trusted local KAP clinicians in the Palo Alto and San Diego areas.

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

HealingMaps Take: Dr. Pop brings exceptional credentials to the psychedelic medicine space — a Columbia MD, Stanford residency, and CIIS psychedelic therapy certification. While she has paused her own ketamine practice since 2024 to contribute to psilocybin research at UCSD, her broader integrative psychiatry services remain valuable for patients in the Palo Alto area. She can also refer patients to trusted local KAP clinicians. For those seeking ketamine specifically, we recommend contacting her office for current referral recommendations.

Market Position: Patricia Pop MD treats both depression and PTSD — the two most common ketamine therapy indications, accounting for 34% of HealingMaps patient inquiries.

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Ketamine Protocols Compared — What’s Offered at Patricia Pop MD

Industry pricing reference. Patricia Pop MD 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 Patricia Pop MD Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Patricia Pop MD clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 540 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA. 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 ketamine session.

What to Ask on Your Patricia Pop MD Consult Call

• How long has the Patricia Pop MD clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• What’s a typical 6-session total cost at Patricia Pop MD, and do you offer payment plans, HSA/FSA-eligible billing, or sliding-scale pricing?
• 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 Patricia Pop MD recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Patient Questions about Patricia Pop MD

This question is matched to the conditions Patricia Pop MD treats. Editorial responses are HealingMaps-authored, grounded in our 2026 Ketamine Clinic Intelligence Report.

Does Patricia Pop MD treat PTSD?

Yes — Patricia Pop MD 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.

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