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RxKetamine is a psychiatrist directed, research driven program for Ketamine Infusion Therapy (KIT).
Rx Ketamine is a premier clinic founded by Dr. Deepika Bhargava and Dr. Arun Badi. Dr. Bhargava is one of the first psychiatrists in DFW to offer this innovative Ketamine Infusion Therapy for treatment resistant depression. Dr. Arun Badi is a Board Certified Sleep Medicine specialist who works at the crossroads of psychiatry and sleep medicine.
Dr. Bhargava provides integrated health services including individual couples and family therapy, medical management , medically assisted treatment of psychiatric illness. Treatment depression can be difficult to treat with traditional medications, Dr. Bhargava offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine for such difficult to treat depression.
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Dr. Deepika Bhargava Psychiatrist
Dr. Deepika Bhargava is a Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She heads the most comprehensive outpatient psychiatry practice in DFW and now is offering the innovative Ketamine Infusion Therapy (KIT) for treatment resistant mood disorders. She personally evaluates each patient before deciding the professional appropriateness of Ketamine Infusion. If ketamine is not appropriate for your situation or if better options exist, Dr Bhargava will direct you to the right therapy. This sets our clinic apart from doc-in-a-box ketamine clinics that is operated and run by non-psychiatrists.
Dr. Arun Badi Sleep Medicine
Dr. Arun Badi is Board Certified Sleep Medicine specialist that practices the entire spectrum of sleep, including Sleep Apnea and Insomnia associated with psychiatric disorders. Researchers believe that when sleep is disrupted over and over, it can alter brain activity and neurochemicals that affect a person’s mood and thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions About LeadPress
What is ketamine?
Ketamine has long history of being a safe drug. In high doses it is used as an anesthetic during surgery. When it’s used in low doses it does not have any anesthetic effect but provides two benefits: it relieves pain and balances brain chemicals associated with psychiatric and sleep disorders.
What are indications for ketamine?
Ketamine can help in treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD and insomnia. A patient is considered “treatment-resistant” when they have received at least two different medications, yet their condition has not improved. Studies suggest that ketamine may reduce suicidal thoughts and ideations, and alleviate other depressive symptoms. Ketamine is not yet been approved by the FDA as a treatment for depression (though trials are underway the world over) thus the intravenous infusion of ketamine is administered under the direction of Dr. Deepika Bhargava, an experienced Board Certified psychiatrist.
How does ketamine infusion work?
Ketamine Infusion Therapy is the most reliable way of delivering the medication that immediately begins to treat depression, anxiety, pain and suicidal ideation. It is also proven to be effective in PTSD, OCD, chronic pain and RSD. Ketamine has a long history of being a reliable drug for anesthesia. The dosage for KIT is low dose and does not induce anesthesia. At such doses, Ketamine is neuroprotective by working on NMDA receptors, repairing the stress induced damage in the brain’s communication system. Ketamine is able to promote the materials necessary to make repairs to this brain damage within hours.
What is the protocol for ketamine infusion?
Potential participants first meet Dr. Bhargava for treatment resistant mood disorder evaluation, when all treatment options, including ketamine infusion, will be discussed. Only if appropriate, ketamine will be prescribed. Patients also are informed of all risks of the procedure, including possible side effects such as problems with attention, learning or memory.
What is the actual procedure?
The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes in a calm music filled environment, followed by one-hour observation period. Ketamine may cause minimal sedation, visual perception changes, feelings of lightheadedness or floating during treatment. Many patients typically don’t experience side effects. Your dose is always tailored to yoru specifc needs.
A typical course of treatment includes 6 infusions over an 6-week period. (typically, one treatments a week for 6 weeks, followed by more weekly treatments if needed). Results are noticed in the first one or two infusions. Dr. Bhargava will closely monitor your improvement and make adjustments to treatment as needed.
What is the cost of treatment?
Ketamine therapy is currently non-reimbursable by insurance but is available at a self-pay cost of $600 per infusion, which is well below the typical rate in this region. A full course of 6 treatments will total $3,600.
A typical course of treatment includes 6 infusions over an 6-week period. (typically, one treatments a week for 6 weeks, followed by more weekly treatments if needed). Results are noticed in the first one or two infusions. Dr. Bhargava will closely monitor your improvement and make adjustments to treatment as needed.
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