Point Loma Clinic – San Diego, California Ketamine Clinics

✓ Last verified: February 20, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff

Known For: Point Loma Clinic is a well-established San Diego psychiatric practice led by board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Alexander Papp, who brings over 25 years of experience. The clinic offers ketamine injections and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) alongside traditional psychiatry and psychotherapy for adults, teens, and children. Dr. Papp uses an integrative approach combining psychotherapy with medications, natural supplements, and ketamine for treatment-resistant conditions.

HealingMaps Take: Point Loma Clinic stands out in San Diego’s competitive ketamine market thanks to Dr. Papp’s 25+ years of psychiatric experience and the clinic’s integrative approach. The combination of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with ongoing psychiatric care means patients get comprehensive treatment rather than just infusions. With two locations (Point Loma and Del Mar), they serve both central and coastal North County San Diego.

Market Position: Point Loma Clinic 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 Point Loma Clinic

Industry pricing reference. Point Loma Clinic 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 Point Loma Clinic Appointment

1. Initial intake call — Medical history review and clinical eligibility check. Call (619) 916-5216 to schedule.
2. Medical evaluation — in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessment, vitals check, and review of current medications with the Point Loma Clinic clinical team.
3. First treatment session — supervised ketamine therapy session in a private treatment room, lasting approximately 60–90 minutes. Sessions are held at 2918 Emerson Street, San Diego, 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 Point Loma Clinic Consult Call

• How long has the Point Loma Clinic clinical team been delivering ketamine therapy, and what specialty training do your providers hold?
• What’s Point Loma Clinic’s typical full-program cost for the integration-therapy bundle, and do you accept HSA/FSA payments?
• 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?
• Is the therapist who guides KAP sessions independently licensed, and how long are integration sessions after the dosing portion?
• What does Point Loma Clinic recommend for patients who don’t respond to the standard 6-session acute series?

Patient Questions about Point Loma Clinic

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

Does Point Loma Clinic offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)?

Yes — Point Loma Clinic offers KAP, which combines ketamine dosing with structured psychotherapy during the dissociative window. KAP sessions are longer than standalone infusions and priced accordingly. A reasonable consult question: whether KAP is delivered by a single integrated provider, or by a separate therapist working with the prescribing clinician.

Is Point Loma Clinic suited for treatment-resistant depression?

Point Loma Clinic treats depression via KAP for trauma-anchored depression. 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 Point Loma Clinic treat chronic pain conditions?

Yes — Point Loma Clinic treats chronic pain. 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.

Can Point Loma Clinic help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Point Loma Clinic 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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