LegitScript Certified
Ketamine Clinic in Baltimore
Independently verified — controlled substance compliance, physician oversight, and advertising ethics reviewed
LegitScript certification means Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic, 513 Bayview Blvd, Canton, Baltimore MD 21224 has been independently verified for DEA-compliant ketamine handling, licensed physician oversight, pharmaceutical sourcing compliance, HIPAA-verified data systems, and ethical patient communications. Fewer than 5% of ketamine clinics in the U.S. have earned LegitScript certification. It is also the credential required by Google and Meta before a ketamine clinic can run any paid advertising. Verify on LegitScript.com →
Baltimore, MD
Mon–Fri: 1PM–8PM · Sat: 10AM–2PM
513 Bayview Blvd, Canton Baltimore MD 21224
(443) 563-1059
The Controlled Substance Problem — Why Ketamine Needs Independent Oversight
Ketamine therapy for depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and other mental health conditions is one of the fastest-growing areas of outpatient medicine. But unlike most other outpatient treatments, ketamine involves a Schedule III controlled substance under the DEA — a drug with real potential for misuse that requires documented regulatory compliance at every step from procurement to administration.
The rapid growth of the ketamine clinic industry outpaced regulatory oversight. Many clinics opened with minimal verification of their qualifications, pharmaceutical sources, physician credentials, or clinical protocols — and have been allowed to operate because the regulatory infrastructure has not kept pace. LegitScript stepped into this gap as an independent third-party verifier — applying to ketamine clinics the same compliance standards they apply to online pharmacies and other high-risk healthcare categories.
- ❌ Provider credentials — self-declared only, no verification
- ❌ DEA registration — unconfirmed
- ❌ Pharmaceutical sourcing — unknown compounding source
- ❌ Physician oversight — may be minimal or absent
- ❌ Advertising claims — unreviewed, potentially misleading
- ❌ HIPAA compliance — unverified data systems
- ❌ Ongoing monitoring — none
- ❌ Cannot legally advertise on Google or Meta without this certification
- ✅ Provider credentials — verified with Maryland licensing boards
- ✅ DEA Schedule III registration — confirmed
- ✅ Pharmaceutical sourcing — compliant chain verified
- ✅ Physician oversight — Dr. Brijen Joshi MD on file, Johns Hopkins Faculty
- ✅ Advertising content — reviewed for accuracy and ethics
- ✅ HIPAA compliance — data systems verified
- ✅ Ongoing monitoring — continuous, certification revoked for violations
- ✅ Approved to advertise ketamine on Google, Meta, and Bing
What Vita Nova Had to Prove — Six Compliance Domains
Every licensed clinician at Vita Nova was verified in good standing with the Maryland Board of Physicians and all relevant licensing authorities. 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 — is on file as the responsible supervising physician. No misrepresented credentials, no out-of-state practitioner loopholes.
Vita Nova's DEA Schedule III registration for ketamine handling was verified. Ketamine is a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act — clinics must have documented DEA registration to legally administer it. LegitScript confirmed our DEA registration as part of the certification process. This is one of the most meaningful compliance checks for a ketamine provider — and one many uncertified clinics have not formally completed.
The source of ketamine matters — particularly in the context of compounding pharmacies, where quality and regulatory compliance vary significantly. LegitScript reviewed Vita Nova's pharmaceutical procurement to confirm compliant sourcing with proper chain of custody documentation. Patients receiving ketamine at Vita Nova are receiving a pharmaceutical product from a verified, compliant source — not an unaudited compounding operation with unknown quality controls.
LegitScript requires documented medical oversight for ketamine therapy — not just a physician on staff somewhere in the organisation, but verified oversight of treatment protocols. At Vita Nova, all ketamine infusion therapy is conducted under the medical direction of Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD. This physician oversight standard protects patients from the model used by some clinics where a physician signs off on protocols without direct involvement in individual patient care.
All of Vita Nova's website content, advertising claims, and patient-facing communications were reviewed by LegitScript for accuracy and ethics. Ketamine for depression, PTSD, and chronic pain is an off-label use of an FDA-approved anesthetic — LegitScript verified that our communications accurately represent this fact, do not overstate efficacy claims, and do not make misleading statements about FDA approval status. This review protects patients from being misled about what ketamine therapy is and what it can realistically achieve.
LegitScript certification is not a one-time audit — it includes continuous monitoring of certified clinics. Changes to staffing, pharmaceutical sourcing, advertising, or operational practices are subject to ongoing review. LegitScript can and does revoke certification for violations. This means our certification status at any given time reflects current compliance, not past compliance at the time of initial application. Patients can verify our current certification status at any time at legitscript.com.
LegitScript + HIPAA — The Most Rigorous Combination Available
LegitScript certification does not exist in isolation at Vita Nova. It sits alongside verified HIPAA compliance and is reinforced by Dr. Brijen Joshi's academic and clinical credentials at Johns Hopkins.
Independent third-party verification of DEA compliance, provider credentials, pharmaceutical sourcing, physician oversight, advertising ethics, and HIPAA systems. Fewer than 5% of U.S. ketamine clinics certified. Verifiable independently at legitscript.com.
Founder, CEO, and Medical Director. Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia, Johns Hopkins Hospital. All ketamine treatments under his medical direction.
HIPAA compliance is a mandatory component of LegitScript certification. Vita Nova operates HIPAA-compliant electronic medical records, secure patient communications, and protected health information handling throughout the patient journey — from intake to treatment records.
LegitScript maintains a public database of all certified providers. Search for Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic at 513 Bayview Blvd, Baltimore MD 21224. The certification is only meaningful because it can be confirmed independently. We encourage every patient considering ketamine therapy to verify any clinic's certification status before booking — including ours.
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Book a Consultation → ☎ (443) 563-1059Ketamine therapy is self-pay. An itemized superbill is provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
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LegitScript certified. DEA-compliant. Physician-led by a Johns Hopkins Faculty MD. Verifiable at legitscript.com — not just self-declared. One of fewer than 5% of U.S. ketamine clinics to earn this certification.
Content reviewed by Dr. Brijen L. Joshi MD — Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine · Chief of Thoracic Anesthesia, Johns Hopkins Hospital · Medical Director, Vita Nova Ketamine & Wellness Clinic · View credentials →
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