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Why Your Ketamine Provider’s Medical Background Matters
When patients first begin researching ketamine infusion therapy, much of the conversation naturally focuses on the medication itself. I encourage patients to ask another important question. Read to learn which one.
10/29/2026
Ketamine is an anesthetic medication. My background as an anesthesiologist shapes the way I evaluate patients, administer treatment and monitor every infusion at New Hope Ketamine Clinic.
For me, patient safety is not simply one part of treatment. It is the foundation of the treatment process.
Ketamine requires thoughtful medical evaluation
Before I recommend ketamine infusion therapy, I want to understand the person sitting in front of me.
We review medical history, current medications, previous treatments and individual risk factors before treatment begins.
Ketamine infusion therapy is not appropriate for every patient, and I take that responsibility seriously.
My goal is not to convince someone to receive treatment.
The goal is to determine whether ketamine can be offered safely and responsibly as part of that patient’s broader care plan.
My anesthesiology background shapes the way I practice
As an anesthesiologist, administering anesthetics and monitoring how patients respond to them are fundamental parts of my medical training and experience.
That clinical background is important when working with ketamine.
Although the doses used in ketamine infusion therapy differ from those used in traditional anesthesia, patients still deserve treatment in an environment where monitoring, medical preparedness and patient safety are taken seriously.
During an infusion, I remain directly involved in the patient’s care.
I believe patients should know who is responsible for their treatment and feel confident asking questions about the medical experience of the physician providing it.
Safety also means helping patients understand their care
Many patients arrive at New Hope after spending months researching ketamine. Others come to us after a therapist, physician or another healthcare professional suggests they explore Ketamine Therapy.
Regardless of the referral source, patients should have a thorough understanding of the treatment they are considering prior to starting treatment.
That means discussing the treatment process, answering questions and setting realistic expectations.
I do not want patients to feel rushed into a decision. I want them to feel informed.
Ketamine should complement existing care
Who is responsible for my care?
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Treatment-resistant depression
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Bipolar depression
Chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome
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I also encourage patients to remain connected to the healthcare professionals already involved in their treatment.
When appropriate and authorized by the patient, our office coordinates with therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and primary care physicians for continuity of care
For the right patient, it may become another thoughtfully evaluated treatment option within a broader care plan.
Questions I encourage patients to ask
Before choosing a ketamine provider, ask:
Who evaluates me before treatment?
Who is responsible for administering and monitoring my infusion?
What medical monitoring takes place?
How do you determine whether I am an appropriate candidate?
What happens if I experience an unexpected medical concern?
Will I have an opportunity to speak directly with the physician providing my care?
Patients deserve clear answers.
At New Hope Ketamine Clinic, the person receiving treatment is never simply the next appointment. Ketamine treatment should not exist in isolation
Patient safety comes first.
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