Anxiety
Medication Infusion Therapy (ketamine)

Ketamine infusion therapy is an innovative and powerful solution to address anxiety. We are happy to have Dr. Richard Shinaman and Dr. Ruben Kalra join the AccelMDs community to help provide you with their personalized IV ketamine program. Dr. Shinaman and Dr. Kalra have unparalleled experience with ketamine with over 10,000 infusions and anesthetics under their belt, extraordinary training-Stanford/Mayo Clinic and Harvard respectively with double-board certifications in anesthesiology/critical care and pain management, and a personalized and caring approach with their proprietary neuroplastic reset program.


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What are ketamine infusions?


Ketamine infusion therapy is a simple in-office procedure and it yields both physical and emotional benefits for many patients.

Ketamine therapy can help with a number of problems, including:

  • Neuropathic pain
  • Chronic neck or back pain
  • Severe fibromyalgia
  • Severe depression

Your AccelMDs doctor could recommend ketamine infusions as the next step if you haven't gotten good results from other injections, nerve blocks, and oral medication.

Ketamine is safe and effective when used in a controlled environment and in carefully measured doses, as is the case at AccelMDs.

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Am I a good candidate for ketamine infusions?


If you're taking benzodiazepine drugs, for example Xanax®, or amphetamine-based drugs like Adderall®, you can still qualify as a candidate, but your doctor will recommend that you don't use those medications on infusion days.

Most patients who need pain or depression help but don't get relief from other treatments are good candidates for ketamine infusion as long as they're in good health. If you have uncontrolled severe chronic health conditions, you might not qualify, but your doctor can often tailor your treatment even if you have health problems like diabetes or hypertension.


AccelMDs IV Therapy

What is the ketamine infusion process like?


The ketamine infusion process is simple and straightforward. You'll lay comfortably while your doctor connects an IV to either your arm or leg.

You get the ketamine medication, mixed with saline, through an IV over about an hour. You'll be awake for the whole infusion. There's a 30-minute recovery period before you can go home after your ketamine infusion. Arrange for someone to drive you home, as you can't drive for 12 hours after treatment.

How many ketamine infusions do I need?

It depends on your symptoms, your conditions, and how your body responds to the ketamine. Most patients at AccelMDs have a series of treatments, and typically see significant results after several treatments.

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Dr. Ruben Kalra

Ruben Kalra, MD, is a double-board certified Harvard trained physician who takes an innovative personalized functional and holistic approach in helping patients with their pain and mental health with offices in Corte Madera and Pleasant Hill, CA

Dr. Richard Shinaman

Richard Shinaman, MD, has special expertise in the complicated management of pain disorders coupled with depression or anxiety as well as the use of minimally invasive procedures to heal pain in Pleasanton, and Pleasant Hill, CA.

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