Ketamine Clinic in Columbia, Maryland: IV Ketamine, Spravato & KAP
Avesta Ketamine & Wellness is one of the first ketamine clinics in the country and the longest-running in the DMV. From our Columbia office at 5840 Banneker Road in the Banneker Building, Dr. Ladan Eshkevari and our team provide IV ketamine therapy, Spravato (esketamine), and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain.
No obligation · No referral needed · We check your benefits up front

Hours
Weekdays: 7am - 9pm (By appointment only)
Weekends: Closed
Parking
Free Building Parking
Ways we can help you feel better
Every plan starts with a free consult. Your provider recommends the option that fits your history, goals and coverage.
IV Ketamine Therapy
Intravenous infusions for depression, anxiety, and pain.
Learn more →Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment in DC, Maryland & Virginia
FDA-approved nasal spray for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Learn more →Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Therapy combined with Ketamine for deeper healing
Learn more →Ketamine Integration Coaching
Guidance to process and integrate ketamine experiences
Learn more →IV Vitamin Infusions
Nutrient-rich intravenous infusions for wellness support
Learn more →Calm, private and built for your comfort
Look around before you arrive. Our clinics are designed to feel calm and private, with a clinician close by throughout your visit.

From first call to first treatment, four clear steps
No pressure and no referral needed. Here is what happens at our Columbia clinic.
Free 30-minute consult
We talk through your history, your goals and whether ketamine care could be a good fit.
Benefits check
We check your insurance benefits up front, so you know what to expect before you commit.
Your treatment in Columbia
Your provider recommends a plan, and your treatment takes place at our clinic with a clinician close by.
Follow-up & integration
We check in on your progress and offer integration support to help you carry the benefits forward.
Getting to our Columbia clinic
Easy to find and easy to reach
Make the most of your day in Columbia
Try unwinding with a walk at Wilde Lake Park or Lake Elkhorn or exploring the trails at Howard County Conservancy. For indoor relaxation, try float therapy at Journey Within Wellness Center or visit the Robinson Nature Center for a quiet, immersive experience.
Ketamine care for Columbia and nearby communities
Patients come to our Columbia clinic from across the region.

Dr. Ladan Eshkevari, PhD, CRNA, FAAN
Founder & Co-CEO · Georgetown University faculty
Dr. Eshkevari led a study with her Georgetown graduate students published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, supporting ketamine therapy for people living with treatment-resistant depression. She sets the clinical protocols used at every Avesta clinic.
Clear answers on cost before you commit
Benefits checked first
We check your benefits up front and tell you what to expect before you commit to anything.
Book a free consult →Insurance we work with
Spravato is in-network with Aetna, Cigna and the VA at all five clinics, and with Maryland Medicaid at Columbia. Medicare is out-of-network.
See the full insurance breakdown →Straightforward pricing
See what IV ketamine and Spravato cost, with and without insurance, in our complete pricing guide.
Read the pricing guide →Veterans and military families
Care and coverage options for veterans at our Columbia clinic.
What people say about our Columbia team
Common questions about our Columbia clinic
Can't find your answer? Call us on (301) 381-8381 and we will help.
Where is the Columbia clinic and where do I park?
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Is ketamine legal in Maryland?
Five clinics across DC, Maryland and Virginia
Ready to talk about your options in Columbia?
Book a free 30-minute consult. No referral needed, and we check your benefits before you commit to anything.




