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Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD
Ketamine Doctor Baltimore
Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD is a ketamine doctor in Baltimore offering ketamine therapy from $499.99 per session as Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic, 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224. He is a Johns Hopkins Faculty Physician, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and a board-certified anesthesiologist recognized among Baltimore's Top Doctors. Most Baltimore ketamine clinics are led by nurse practitioners or CRNAs; at Vita Nova, every infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, with continuous cardiac monitoring. Ketamine is self-pay ($375 per session for Vitality Circle members) with an itemized superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. His Hopkins faculty profile and American Board of Anesthesiology certification are publicly verifiable, and free insurance verification takes 1–2 business days.
Mon–Fri: 1PM–8PM · Sat: 10AM–2PM
513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224
(443) 563-1059
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Quaid-e-Azam Medical College
- Residency in Anesthesiology — Tufts University Medical Center
- Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology — The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Board-Certified — American Board of Anesthesiology
- Licensed to practice in the State of Maryland
- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine — Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia — Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Founder & Medical Director — Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic (2023–present)
- Founder — OnPoint Ventilation (medical device, airway management innovation)
- Recognized — Baltimore Top Doctor
The Physician Behind Vita Nova's Clinical Standard
Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD stands at the intersection of academic medicine, clinical innovation, and patient-centered care. He is the Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic in Canton, Baltimore — and simultaneously an active Faculty Physician at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he serves as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine and Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His Hopkins faculty profile is publicly listed and independently verifiable at hopkinsmedicine.org →
Dr. Joshi holds a Doctor of Medicine from Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, completed his anesthesiology residency at Tufts University Medical Center, and completed a fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital — where he remained as active faculty. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and licensed in Maryland. He is also Founder of OnPoint Ventilation, a medical device company developing next-generation airway management solutions.
Dr. Joshi recognized that Baltimore lacked a physician-led, fully credentialed, transparently operated clinic run under genuine anesthesiology oversight. He co-founded Vita Nova in 2023 with Yvonne Achi CRNP and Leslie Awasom CRNA to close that gap — bringing Hopkins-level clinical standards to Canton, Baltimore.
Dr. Joshi's research focus at Johns Hopkins includes neurocognitive outcomes in cardiac surgery patients — giving him a depth of understanding of how the brain responds to anesthetic and sub-anesthetic agents that directly informs his approach to ketamine therapy. He approaches ketamine not just as a clinician but as a physician-scientist who understands the neurological mechanisms at a research level.
Dr. Joshi believes advanced care pathways should feel clear, respectful, and genuinely informed — not pressured or transactional. This means thorough clinical evaluation before any recommendation, plain-language education about what ketamine can and cannot do, and coordination with existing mental health and primary care providers throughout treatment.
Why the Ketamine Doctor Should Be an Anesthesiologist
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic. Its clinical administration requires understanding of sedation pharmacology, cardiovascular monitoring, dose titration, and patient care during altered states of consciousness. These are the core competencies of anesthesiology training. Having a Johns Hopkins-trained cardiothoracic anesthesiologist as Medical Director is not a marketing point at Vita Nova — it is the clinical foundation that makes the ketamine program what it is: every infusion is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) on-site.
Every ketamine infusion includes continuous cardiac and vital signs monitoring — designed by a physician who monitors complex cardiac patients at Johns Hopkins. Above the standard at most ketamine clinics.
Ketamine dose, infusion rate, and titration are determined per patient based on weight, medical history, and clinical response — not a one-size protocol. This is what anesthesiology training is for.
Dr. Joshi's neurocognitive outcomes research at Johns Hopkins informs a nuanced understanding of how ketamine affects the brain — allowing evidence-based protocol optimization and complex case management. See the National Institute of Mental Health on ketamine for depression.
Independent verification confirming physician credentials, pharmaceutical sourcing, physician oversight, and advertising standards behind Vita Nova's ketamine program.
All patients are encouraged to maintain existing mental health care. Dr. Joshi's team coordinates with referring mental health providers, therapists, and primary care providers throughout treatment.
No patient receives ketamine without a thorough clinical evaluation — medication history, mental health history, contraindications screening, and individualized treatment planning.
Physician-Directed Services at Vita Nova Baltimore
All services under Dr. Joshi's medical direction at 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224. Telemedicine consultation required before ketamine treatment.
| Service | Indication | Non-Member | Vitality Circle Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketamine — Mental Health Off-Label | TRD · MDD · PTSD · Anxiety · Bipolar · PPD | $499.99/session | $375.00/session |
| Ketamine — Complete Series (6) | Depression · Anxiety · PTSD · +3 hydration IVs | $2,849.94 | $2,250.00 |
| Ketamine — Chronic Pain Off-Label | Fibromyalgia · Neuropathy · CRPS · Back Pain · Migraines | $1,499.99/session | $1,125.00/session |
| Ketamine — Relief Series (4) | Chronic pain course · +4 hydration IVs | $5,699.96 | $4,500.00 |
| NAD+ IV Therapy | 250mg · 500mg · 750–1000mg | From $374.99 | 25% off always |
| IV Vitamin Therapy | Myers' · Immunity · Glutathione · Beauty · more | $139.99–$199.99 | 1 included/month |
Ketamine is self-pay — an itemized superbill is provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement. HSA & FSA accepted. Community Heroes discounts available. Vitality Circle membership $99.99/month. Pricing August 2026. Full pricing guide →
What Patients Say About Dr. Joshi & Vita Nova
“In one word: lifesaving. I was desperate to help a family member with treatment resistant depression. They got us in the next day. They take amazing care of my family member, and follow the Hopkins Protocol for ketamine therapy.”
“I was a skeptic after 35+ years of chronic back pain and depression. The day after my treatment I walked 1 mile pain free for the first time in years. Dr. Joshi is amazing and cares for his patients as if they were family. Signed, Ex-Skeptic!”
“I received six IV ketamine sessions for PTSD and depression. Dr. Joshi and his staff were very supportive and provided a caring environment. By the time I was finished I was excited about the prospect of returning to work. I was happy to pay with dollars to regain a life I was not sure I would get back.”
“At a very low point in my life, I was fortunate enough to be introduced to ketamine therapy. Yvonne worked with me to ensure I could afford what I consider life-changing treatment. The treatment itself is, in a word, life-changing.”
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Provider profile for Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD — Founder, CEO & Medical Director · Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic · 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224 · Medically reviewed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD · Last reviewed August 25, 2026 · Canonical URL: https://vitanovawellnessclinic.com/dr-brijen-joshi-baltimore/
