Ketamine Clinic in Baltimore, Physician-Led by a Johns Hopkins Faculty MD
For the cases that needed something different.
Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic is a physician-led ketamine clinic in Baltimore (from $499.99 per session), founded and directed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD — Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a board-certified anesthesiologist. Every infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) on-site and continuous cardiac monitoring. Our clinical team includes Yvonne Achi CRNP (Co-Founder & Clinical Director) and Leslie Awasom CRNA (Co-Founder & COO). We provide IV ketamine infusion therapy for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and chronic pain — self-pay, with an itemized superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and $375 per session for Vitality Circle members — alongside IV vitamin therapy, NAD+ infusions, and IM vitamin shots. LegitScript certified. Rated 5.0★ across 103 Google reviews.
IV ketamine infusion therapy for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and chronic pain — including fibromyalgia, neuropathy, and arthritis — that haven't responded adequately to standard care. Anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, with continuous cardiac monitoring. A consultation comes first, and a driver is required after each session. See all conditions treated →
IV therapy, NAD+ infusions, and IM vitamin shots for energy, immunity, hydration, athletic recovery, and general well-being — 13 IV drips, 12 IM shots, and IV pushes. No driver needed. Appointments recommended; walk-ins seen when availability allows. Not for treating mental health or chronic pain conditions. IV Therapy · NAD+ · IM Shots · All Wellness →
LegitScript Certified
Directs Every Treatment
Continuous Vitals Monitoring
Verification · No Commitment
Call (443) 563-1059 or book online. Ketamine telemedicine consultations are available for eligibility assessment. Free insurance verification in 1–2 business days. No commitment to reach out.
Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD and our clinical team — including Yvonne Achi CRNP (Clinical Director) — review your history, medications, and prior treatment outcomes. You will be told clearly whether treatment is appropriate and what realistic expectations look like before any commitment is made.
Sessions take place in a private room at 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224 — anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, with continuous cardiac and vital-sign monitoring. A driver is required after ketamine infusion sessions — not for IV therapy or IM shots.
A private clinic with a dedicated front desk. You are received as a patient, not processed as a customer.
Calm, private, and designed around your comfort — before and after treatment.
Every ketamine session takes place in a private room. Anesthesiologist-led. No open bay, no shared space.
Dedicated suite for IV therapy, NAD+, and IM vitamin shots. Under 15 minutes for shots. 45–60 minutes for IV drips.
Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He founded Vita Nova and leads the clinical team — every ketamine protocol is developed and overseen under his medical direction, alongside Yvonne Achi CRNP, Co-Founder and Clinical Director. His faculty profile is publicly listed on the Johns Hopkins Medicine directory →
Ketamine at Vita Nova is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, given at sub-anesthetic doses with continuous cardiac and blood-pressure monitoring throughout every infusion and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) on-site. Dr. Joshi's anesthesiology training means airway, hemodynamic, and sedation expertise are built into every session — not added on. It is the same protocol foundation used in hospital settings, where Cleveland Clinic research found IV ketamine comparable to ECT for treatment-resistant depression.
LegitScript certified — fewer than 5% of U.S. ketamine clinics earn this. It verifies DEA registration, pharmaceutical sourcing, physician oversight, and advertising ethics. HIPAA compliant. Every credential is verifiable independently — not just listed on a homepage.
Vita Nova was founded in 2023 by an anesthesiologist, a nurse practitioner, and a nurse anesthetist: Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD, Yvonne Achi CRNP (Co-Founder & Clinical Director), and Leslie Awasom CRNA (Co-Founder & COO, former Johns Hopkins Bayview CRNA). The people who built the protocols are the people in the building. Meet the team →
IV ketamine infusion therapy is self-pay. After each session we provide an itemized superbill you can submit to your insurance plan for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Iron IV infusions for iron-deficiency anemia are genuinely insurance-covered — we verify those benefits for free, with results in 1–2 business days and no clinical information required. HSA and FSA funds are accepted, and Community Heroes appreciation discounts are available for veterans, first responders, nurses, teachers, and seniors 65+.
Stack both on the same visit.
Vitality Circle members pay $375.00 per ketamine session instead of $499.99 (chronic pain $1,125.00 instead of $1,499.99), get 25% off NAD+, Iron, and other premium IVs, and choose one included wellness perk every month — a standard IV drip, two IM shots, two IV pushes, or one of each. Both layers stack on the same visit. Full benefits, terms, and the 3-month minimum are on the membership page.
Ketamine Clinic in Baltimore — Questions Answered
Straightforward answers to the questions patients ask most before their first consultation.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD.
Ketamine therapy in Baltimore costs $499.99 per session for mental health, or $375.00 for Vitality Circle members (save $124.99). Chronic-pain infusions use a longer, higher-dose protocol at $1,499.99 per session ($1,125.00 for members). The Complete Series is six mental-health infusions for $2,849.94 ($2,250.00 for members) with three complimentary hydration IVs; the Relief Series is four chronic-pain infusions for $5,699.96 ($4,500.00 for members) with four complimentary hydration IVs. Every session is all-inclusive: anesthesiologist-led care, a private room, continuous cardiac monitoring, and comfort and anti-nausea medications — no add-on fees. Ketamine is self-pay, with an itemized superbill provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement; HSA/FSA accepted. Community Heroes discounts apply for veterans, first responders, nurses, teachers, and seniors 65+. See the full pricing guide.
Ketamine therapy is an intravenous infusion of sub-anesthetic ketamine used for depression, mood, and chronic pain conditions that haven't responded to standard care. It works on the brain's NMDA glutamate receptors — a different mechanism from SSRIs and SNRIs — which is why it can help when conventional antidepressants have not; NIH research links its rapid effect to new synapse formation. At Vita Nova, every infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, a Johns Hopkins faculty anesthesiologist, with continuous heart-rate and blood-pressure monitoring. Read more on our ketamine therapy in Baltimore page, or call (443) 563-1059 for a consultation.
Ketamine therapy at Vita Nova is used for treatment-resistant depression (depression that hasn't responded to two or more prior medications), PTSD, OCD, bipolar depression, and anxiety with co-occurring depression. It is also used for chronic pain conditions including fibromyalgia, neuropathy, arthritis, sciatica, and other refractory pain. Whether ketamine is appropriate for your specific diagnosis is determined during a clinical intake with Dr. Joshi and the team — not every patient is a candidate, and you'll be told clearly before any commitment. See all conditions treated. (443) 563-1059.
A standard initial course is typically six infusions over two to three weeks, which research and clinical practice have found helps establish and sustain a response. Many patients notice some improvement within hours to a few days of the first infusion, but early relief is often temporary — which is why ketamine is given as a short series rather than a single dose. After the initial series, some patients benefit from periodic maintenance or booster infusions spaced weeks to months apart. The exact number is individualized — it depends on your diagnosis, severity, history, and how you respond to the early sessions. Dr. Joshi and the team will map out a personalized plan during your evaluation. (443) 563-1059.
At sub-anesthetic doses, ketamine commonly causes transient dissociation (a sense of detachment or altered perception during the infusion), mild nausea, a temporary rise in heart rate and blood pressure, and in some patients vivid mental imagery. These effects usually resolve within 30–60 minutes of the infusion ending. Ketamine is not appropriate for everyone — it is generally avoided in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, active psychosis, certain cardiac conditions, or a history of ketamine misuse, all of which are screened during intake. At Vita Nova every infusion is anesthesiologist-led care with continuous cardiac monitoring, and a full risks disclosure is reviewed before treatment begins. (443) 563-1059.
Yes — a driver is required after IV ketamine infusion sessions. Because ketamine causes temporary dissociation and drowsiness, you cannot drive yourself home and should not operate machinery or make major decisions for the rest of the day. Arrange a ride, rideshare, or companion before your appointment. A driver is not required for IV therapy, NAD+ infusions, or IM vitamin shots, which do not impair you. Plan to rest for the remainder of the day after an infusion. (443) 563-1059.
Ketamine infusion therapy at Vita Nova is self-pay — we no longer bill insurance for ketamine. After each session we provide an itemized superbill you can submit to your insurance plan (such as Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, or BCBS) for possible out-of-network reimbursement; approval is determined by your insurer, not the clinic. HSA and FSA funds are accepted. Iron IV infusions for iron-deficiency anemia are genuinely insurance-covered and can be verified for free. Community Heroes appreciation discounts apply for veterans, first responders, nurses, teachers, and seniors 65+. Call (443) 563-1059 to review your options before your first visit.
Vita Nova stands apart in three verifiable ways. First, physician leadership: the clinic is founded and directed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD — Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins Hospital — with Yvonne Achi CRNP as Co-Founder and Clinical Director. Second, anesthesiologist-led care with continuous cardiac and blood-pressure monitoring on every infusion. Third, independent certification: LegitScript certified, which fewer than 5% of U.S. ketamine clinics earn. Meet the team. 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224.
Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic is located at 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224, with free parking and easy access from Canton, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Towson, and the wider Baltimore area. Hours are Monday–Friday 1PM–8PM and Saturday 10AM–2PM. For IV therapy and IM vitamin shots: appointments recommended; walk-ins seen when availability allows. Ketamine infusion therapy requires a prior consultation and intake evaluation, which can be completed by telemedicine for Maryland residents. Call (443) 563-1059 or book online to get started.
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kind of conversation about your care?
A consultation at Vita Nova starts with listening — not a protocol. Dr. Joshi and his clinical team will tell you clearly whether treatment is appropriate for your situation, what realistic expectations look like, and what it will cost before you commit to anything. Ketamine infusion therapy, IV therapy, NAD+, or wellness — physician-led, under one roof.
