About
Vita Nova
A physician-led clinic built on clinical precision, academic integrity, and genuine care
Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic is a physician-led Baltimore clinic offering ketamine therapy from $499.99 per session, founded in 2023 by three clinicians and directed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD — a Johns Hopkins Faculty Physician, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and board-certified anesthesiologist. Every infusion at 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224 is anesthesiologist-led care, under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen Joshi MD, with continuous cardiac monitoring. The clinic offers ketamine infusion therapy (self-pay with an itemized superbill; $375 for Vitality Circle members), IV vitamin therapy, NAD+ therapy, IM vitamin shots, and IV push therapy. Vita Nova is LegitScript certified and recognized as the Best Mental Health Clinic in Baltimore 2026 by BusinessRate, powered by Google Reviews. Insurance verification; HSA/FSA accepted.
- Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD — Founder, CEO & Medical Director · Johns Hopkins Faculty Physician · Chief, Thoracic Anesthesia · View Full Profile →
- Yvonne Achi, CRNP — Co-Founder & Clinical Director · Board-Certified Family NP · 10+ Years Frontline Experience · View Full Profile →
- Leslie Awasom, CRNA — Co-Founder & COO · Certified Nurse Anesthetist · Former Johns Hopkins Bayview CRNA · View Full Profile →
- Ruchi Vazarkar — Patient Care Coordinator · Medical Aesthetics & Dermatologic Surgery Background · Your First Point of Contact at Vita Nova
Mon–Fri: 1PM–8PM · Sat: 10AM–2PM
513 Bayview Blvd, Canton Baltimore MD 21224
(443) 563-1059
Calm, Structured Care — Built for Real People
At Vita Nova, our mission is to make advanced care pathways feel clear, respectful, and genuinely informed. That means physician oversight, careful clinical screening, in-clinic monitoring when required, and plain-language education before anyone commits to a plan.
Whether you're exploring mental health support, chronic pain care pathways, or wellness services like IV therapy and vitamin infusions, we provide a professional, private environment where patients feel genuinely informed — not pressured. We serve the Canton community from our clinic at 513 Bayview Blvd since 2023.
Vita Nova was founded by three clinicians — an anesthesiologist, a nurse practitioner, and a nurse anesthetist — who brought together complementary expertise to build something Baltimore didn't have: a physician-led, fully credentialed, transparently operated ketamine and wellness clinic. Patient experience is led day-to-day by Patient Care Coordinator Ruchi Vazarkar, whose background in medical aesthetics and dermatologic surgery brings real clinical empathy to every first contact.
Transparent policies, clear expectations, plain-language education before any commitment.
Exploring care options when standard approaches haven't met patient needs.
Consistent clinical standards, monitoring-first protocols, and thorough documentation.
We listen first. We explain options without pressure or urgency.
Respectful, private care — especially for sensitive mental health and pain concerns.
Continuous training and evidence-based process improvement for every patient.
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Three credentialed clinicians with combined decades of experience in anesthesiology, nursing, and clinical operations — plus a dedicated Patient Care Coordinator who makes every patient journey personal. All clinical credentials are independently verifiable.
Recognized among Baltimore's Top Doctors, Dr. Brijen L. Joshi is a physician at the intersection of medicine, research, and innovation — advancing anesthesiology while pioneering patient-centered approaches in mental health and wellness. He is an active Johns Hopkins Faculty Physician, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, and Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is also Founder of OnPoint Ventilation, a medical device company developing next-generation airway management solutions.
- MD — Quaid-e-Azam Medical College · Residency — Tufts University Medical Center
- Fellowship, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology — The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Board-Certified — American Board of Anesthesiology · Licensed in Maryland
- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine — Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia — Johns Hopkins Hospital
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of frontline healthcare experience, Yvonne serves as lead clinician at Vita Nova — recognized for her patient-centered care across primary and specialty settings. Her approach blends clinical excellence with empathy, ensuring each patient feels seen, heard, and supported in their healing journey.
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- FNP-BC — Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) — State of Maryland
- 10+ years frontline healthcare experience
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with over a decade of experience in anesthesia and perioperative care, Leslie brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and operational leadership to Vita Nova. He began his career in critical care nursing before practicing as a CRNA at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center — giving him a foundation in clinical monitoring and patient care that informs every aspect of Vita Nova's operational protocols.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) · Board-Certified in Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Licensed APRN — specialization in Nurse Anesthesia · State of Maryland
- Former CRNA — Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 10+ years anesthesia and perioperative care experience
Ruchi is the face and voice many patients encounter first at Vita Nova — the person who answers your call, walks you through what to expect, and makes sure every step of your care feels organized and personal. With a clinical background in medical aesthetics and dermatologic surgery, she brings real healthcare experience to a role that's often treated as administrative. Patients consistently describe their first contact with Ruchi as the moment they felt confident they were in the right hands.
- Clinical background in medical aesthetics and dermatologic surgery
- Patient-centered intake, scheduling, and care coordination
- Bridges patients and providers — operational continuity from first call through ongoing care
- Passionate about wellness and continuous professional growth
What Sets Us Apart — All Verifiable
Every credential listed below is independently verifiable. We don't make claims we can't back up.
One of a small number of ketamine clinics in Maryland with LegitScript certification — an independent third-party verification of compliance, licensing, and content standards. Publicly verifiable.
Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine and Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His faculty profile is publicly listed on the Hopkins Medicine website.
Ketamine 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 on every infusion and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) on-site — airway and hemodynamic expertise built into the protocol, not added on.
Co-founded by an anesthesiologist (MD), a board-certified family nurse practitioner (CRNP), and a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) — complementary clinical expertise under one physician-led roof.
Ketamine is self-pay, with an itemized superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement; Iron IV infusions are self-pay ($425.99–$799.99; members $319.49–$599.99). HSA/FSA accepted, and every price is published up front — no surprises.
Recognized by BusinessRate as the #1 Mental Health Clinic in Baltimore for 2026 — powered by verified Google Reviews. An external recognition based on real patient experience, not self-reported.
Credentials You Can Verify
Independent third-party certification verifying compliance, licensing, and content standards. Publicly verifiable.
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Recognized by BusinessRate as the #1 Mental Health Clinic in Baltimore for 2026, powered by Google Reviews. Thank you to every patient who trusted us.
View Google Reviews →Medical Director Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia — publicly listed on the Hopkins faculty directory.
Verify on Hopkins Medicine →Rooted in Canton — Serving Greater Baltimore
Vita Nova is located in the Canton neighborhood of East Baltimore — minutes from Fells Point, Brewers Hill, and Patterson Park. Free on-site parking is available at every visit.
Baltimore, MD 21224
Canton neighborhood, East Baltimore
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Areas we serve — Canton, Fells Point, Brewers Hill, Patterson Park, Harbor East, Highlandtown, Dundalk, Towson, Lutherville, Timonium, Pikesville, Columbia, Annapolis, and surrounding greater Baltimore communities.
Vita Nova also offers telemedicine consultations for patients physically located in Maryland — the initial clinical evaluation step before any in-clinic care.
IV ketamine infusion therapy is self-pay ($499.99 per session; $375 for Vitality Circle members) with an itemized superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Iron IV infusions are self-pay ($425.99–$799.99), and HSA/FSA funds are accepted. Iron IV pricing →
About Vita Nova — Questions Answered
Common questions about the clinic, team, credentials, and care — medically reviewed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD.
Ready to Take
the First Step?
A telemedicine consultation is where every care pathway begins. Our clinical team reviews your full history, answers your questions, and recommends the most appropriate evaluation — no commitment required.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi, MD · Last reviewed August 25, 2026
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Medical disclaimer: IV ketamine infusion therapy is off-label for mental health and chronic pain indications. Off-label prescribing is a legal and standard medical practice when a licensed physician determines it is clinically appropriate. Not everyone is a candidate — eligibility requires a clinical evaluation, and results vary. This page is educational and does not constitute medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.
