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IM Ketamine Injection Clinics

Intramuscular ketamine injections — a simpler alternative to IV with similar effects and shorter appointments. 99 listed clinics offer this treatment across 26 states.

How IM Ketamine Injection Works

Intramuscular (IM) ketamine is a single injection into the shoulder or thigh rather than an IV drip. It reaches high blood levels quickly, requires less equipment and setup time than an infusion, and is offered by many psychiatric practices as a simpler, often less expensive alternative with broadly similar effects.

The trade-off versus IV is precision: an IM dose can't be adjusted once given, so clinics typically titrate across sessions instead of within one. Session structure otherwise mirrors IV programs — an induction series followed by boosters, with in-office monitoring and a no-driving rule after each visit.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Visits are usually shorter than IV appointments — the injection itself takes seconds, the dissociative experience peaks over 20–45 minutes, and clinics monitor you until effects settle. Expect roughly 60–90 minutes on site.

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Seaside Ketamine

1953 San Elijo Ave #200, Cardiff, CA 92007

5.0 (1 Google reviews)

  • IV Ketamine Infusion
  • IM Ketamine Injection
  • Spravato (Esketamine) Nasal Spray
  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

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Point Health

17203 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1, Encino, CA 91316

Todd Hill, DO

4.9 (204 Google reviews)

  • IM Ketamine Injection
  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

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Ketamine Uplift

4640 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Geoffery O'Neill, MD

5.0 (17 Google reviews)

  • IV Ketamine Infusion
  • IM Ketamine Injection
  • Oral Ketamine / Troches

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ZenKetamine

6538 Lonetree Blvd. Ste. 100, Rocklin, CA 95765

Erwin Victor Boco, MD

4.9 (33 Google reviews)

  • IV Ketamine Infusion
  • IM Ketamine Injection
  • Spravato (Esketamine) Nasal Spray

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Propel Therapeutics

1010 Hurley Way, Suite 140, Sacramento, CA 95825

Christopher Fischer, MD

4.9 (94 Google reviews)

  • IV Ketamine Infusion
  • IM Ketamine Injection
  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

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Emerge Ketamine

100 Trade Center, Suite G-700, Office 818, Woburn, MA 01801

4.8 (84 Google reviews)

  • IV Ketamine Infusion
  • IM Ketamine Injection
  • Spravato (Esketamine) Nasal Spray

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PMC

PMC Psychedelic Medicine Centers of America, 25 South Regent St., Port Chester, NY 10573

Carlos Rueda, MD

5.0 (54 Google reviews)

  • IV Ketamine Infusion
  • IM Ketamine Injection
  • Oral Ketamine / Troches
  • Spravato (Esketamine) Nasal Spray

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Voyage Healing PC

191 Presidential Blvd, LN -24, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Gail Serruya, MD

4.8 (45 Google reviews)

  • IV Ketamine Infusion
  • IM Ketamine Injection
  • Oral Ketamine / Troches
  • Spravato (Esketamine) Nasal Spray
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IM Ketamine Injection — Frequently Asked Questions

Is IM ketamine as effective as IV?

Head-to-head data is limited, but both routes achieve high bioavailability and many clinics report comparable outcomes for mood conditions. IV allows mid-session dose control; IM is simpler and cheaper. Which is appropriate is a clinical decision.

Does the injection hurt?

It's a standard intramuscular shot, similar to a vaccine — brief pinch and occasionally a sore muscle afterward.

How long is an IM ketamine appointment?

Usually 60–90 minutes including monitoring and recovery, versus two hours or more for IV protocols.

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