Upscale Medication Management--all ages |
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) for depresssion--ages 13 & above |
IV Ketamine for depression
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Would you like more time with your doctor? What about an initial evaluation that is based on the latest scientific data? And medication treatment that is Evidence Based and prescribed using International Guidelines?
Would having your doctor's email and cellphone numbers for more direct access, and his availability 365 days a year be of value? Is having a physician that received training in a top U.S. Medical School and Residency Program be important? Would you like your doctor to have experiences in a multitude of treatment settings and locations? If the above applies to you, than please have a further look: |
Electroconvulsive Therapy is one of the most effective, and most highly misunderstood treatments in Modern Medicine.
ECT tends to work when other treatments have failed. However, like all other effective Medical Treatments, it is not without possible side effects. That is why, if you decide to see me for an ECT Consultation, I will individualize the findings from your perspective, and be up front about any possible alternatives. Also, I will encourage you to compare me to other ECT doctors and departments in the Valley, If this treatment option is of interest to you, than please review further: |
The use of Intravenous Ketamine for the treatment of depression that has not improved with more traditional therapies is a hot topic in Psychiatry and the Media.
The initial studies show promise, however we are still trying to figure out how and when to use IV Ketamine in the longterm management of depression. Patients that do not improve with standard therapies is my specialty, and that is why I have partnered with one of my ECT anesthesiologists, and his outpatient Medical/Surgical/Dental Center, to offer this alternative intervention: |
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Genetic Testing (Pharmacogenetic Testing)--all ages
A relatively new technique that examines your DNA, and can help eliminate some of the trial and error in prescribing medication. It can help point to certain side effects that you might be sensitive to, explore how "fast or slow" your metabolism is to help with dosing, and, look at non-Medical treatments that could complement your Medication regimen: 
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