San Diego’s Most Experienced Provider of Ketamine, Psychedelic, and TMS Therapy
Because life is too precious to spend it on a medication merry-go-round
San Diego’s Most Experienced Provider of TMS, Ketamine, and Psychedelic Therapy
Because life is too precious to spend it on a medication merry-go-round
Advanced Treatments for Mental Health conditions
What to do when traditional mental health treatment falls short?
Kadima arose out of the recognition that there is a great need for mental illness treatments that are more effective than the traditional ones which have dominated psychiatry for the past 50 years (e.g. conventional antidepressants and talk therapies).
We are San Diego’s premier mental health clinic for cutting-edge mental health treatments. Our TMS therapy, Spravato & Ketamine therapy programs are administered by compassionate, highly qualified clinicians.
Kadima means Forward and our name embodies our mission, to help our patients advance forward to a more fulfilling life.
Watch: Introduction to Kadima by David Feifel, MD, PHD
Break free from the constraints of traditional treatments. Discover the revolutionary benefits of Ketamine and TMS therapy:
Ketamine and TMS Therapy Reviews by Kadima's Patients
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OUR ADVANTAGE
At Kadima, we stand out by offering cutting-edge, personalized mental health treatments, led by Dr. David Feifel, an internationally recognized expert. Our approach combines compassionate care with decades of expertise in therapies like TMS and ketamine therapy, ensuring patients receive individualized attention and close monitoring by highly qualified physicians.
We’re not a franchise; we focus on innovative, research-backed treatments in a supportive, non-corporate environment, helping those who haven’t found relief with traditional methods move forward.
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OUR ADVANTAGE
At Kadima, we stand out by offering cutting-edge, personalized mental health treatments, led by Dr. David Feifel, an internationally recognized expert. Our approach combines compassionate care with decades of expertise in therapies like TMS and ketamine therapy, ensuring patients receive individualized attention and close monitoring by highly qualified physicians.
We’re not a franchise; we focus on innovative, research-backed treatments in a supportive, non-corporate environment, helping those who haven’t found relief with traditional methods move forward.
Curious to learn more? Visit our Advantage page or simply click the button below to contact us with any questions you may have! We’re here to help.
These are some of the advanced mental health treatments we provide in our San Diego Clinic:
Personal Consultation
Your journey forward will start with a personal consultation with David Feifel, MD, PhD, who will review your symptoms, past treatments, answer your questions, and explain how each of our advanced treatments or clinical research opportunities may be appropriate for you. Together, you and Dr. Feifel will develop a customized treatment plan. Successful treatment of a complex psychiatric condition requires expertise and as a recognized leader in advanced treatments for mental illness, nobody is more qualified to help you develop an optimized plan to move your life forward. Learn more about Dr. Feifel’s qualifications.
Ketamine is a decades-old anesthetic drug that has recently been developed into a breakthrough treatment for mental illness that can produce rapid and dramatic improvement in depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and eating disorders. Dr. Feifel established the world’s first Ketamine treatment program for mental illness in 2008 and has treated thousands of patients since. This unparalleled experience is the foundation for Kadima’s unique, highly personalized approach to ketamine treatment which is the key to our great success!
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) is the most advanced version of TMS , a revolutionary approach to treating psychiatric and neurological conditions without medication. Kadima’s highly advanced deep TMS program is founded on Dr. Feifel’s extensive experience and research with TMS, starting in 2009, when he established San Diego’s very first TMS treatment program at UC San Diego. Listen to TMS reviews from Kadima’s Patients.
Spravato is form of ketamine, S-ketamine, administered by nasal spray. FDA approved for treatment-resistant depression and suicidal ideation, it is covered by many insurance companies. Kadima has been a certified Spravato treatment center since the drug’s release in 2019 and we have acquired extensive experience with spravato and developed approaches to optimize its therapeutic effects.
Certain drugs can induce a temporary shift in perception and insight that produce robust therapeutic effects on mental illness. Trained therapists can enhance the therapeutic benefits by helping patients integrate the “psychedelic” insights into their daily lives. Kadima has a team of therapists skilled in PIT to enhance treatment with ketamine and other psychedelics
Theta Burst Stimulation
Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) is an advanced method of TMS that emerged from research into the brain’s natural firing rhythms. It involves applying short, high frequency bursts of magnetic pulses to strengthen brain regions that regulate mood, motivation, fear, negative thoughts, etc, By using advanced deep TMS technology to deliver TBS, Kadima is able to combine the advantages of both these innovations.
CLINICAL TRIALS
Kadima conducts FDA-regulated psychedelic clinical trials investigating compounds such as psilocybin, LSD, DMT, and 5-MeO-DMT for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. These fully legal, medically supervised studies provide eligible patients access to these innovative investigational treatments while advancing vital mental health research.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining a clinical trial, please contact us. All studies are confidential, and participants receive compensation for their time and travel.
Dr. Feifel Discusses Ketamine Therapy on CNN's Sanjay Gupta Show
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TMS & Ketamine Therapy Patient Testimonials
EXCELLENT Based on 47 reviews Posted on Ella RommTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot speak highly enough of the Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute. My journey with them has been truly life-changing. After struggling with long-lasting depression and anxiety, I found hope through their ketamine treatment program. The team at Kadima is compassionate, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to patient care, making the entire experience feel safe and supportive. From the moment I stepped into their facility, I was met with professionalism and warmth. They took the time to understand my needs and tailored a treatment plan specifically for me. The ketamine therapy itself was nothing short of transformative—bringing relief where other treatments had fallen short. For the first time in years, I feel a sense of clarity, peace, and optimism about my future. Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute offers cutting-edge treatments with a human touch, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone struggling with severe depression or anxiety. Their expertise and dedication make a real difference. If you’re searching for a place that genuinely cares about your mental well-being, Kadima is the answer.Posted on Amanda RoseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most amazing, accommodating am\nd caring staff I have ever experienced. The process was clearly explained and I was supported during the whole treatment. I STRONGLY recommend a consult!Posted on J WTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kadima, I love you. ❤️ Thank you Dr. Feifel, Dr. Mirow, Dr. Steinberg, Dr. Kovacs, Mia Sarnow, Nurses: Taylor, Shannon, Laura, Audrey, Front office: Valerie and Monica and last but not least Jacqueline (since you happily and supportively put up with me nearly every day for two months. I came to Kadima with a deep distrust for our medical system and after being failed numerous times by the mental health system. Dr. Feifel created a plan for me that considered this, my wishes, and what would be most effective. I felt I was seen as an individual, I was extended dignity by his staff during an incredibly difficult time. The effectiveness of my treatment plan is something I’ve never experienced in traditional mental health. Ketamine was very effective right away. We combined TMS with it towards the end of my ketamine treatments. My brain feels clearer, more focused and most of all, I was able to get off SSRIs that had been nearly impossible to taper off before I went to Kadima. I met all my mental health goals with my treatment. I will never go back to traditional mental health modalities. Dr. Feifel has changed the mental health space forever. I’ve been so impacted by this place that in my career transition, I’m now looking at going this direction, to help others when the system has failed them. This approach is the future and Dr. Feifel is a pioneer. Thank you Kadima. I appreciate all the care from your entire team and can’t thank you enough for what you are doing for others. ❤️✨Posted on Sara MortensenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The services that the Kadima Clinic offer have given me hope in a time when I felt really hopeless. The environment is welcoming and the doctor and nurses are so helpful and comforting. It really feels like everyone is on your team and wanting you to feel better.Posted on Luka ErcegTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. READ ON CASE COMPLEXITY AFTER COMPLIMENTS Dr. Corey was amazing, and I am equally as appreciative of Dr. Miro. As a special mention, Taylor is one of the most competent nurses that has ever cared for me. Taylor is able to place my IV on the first attempt virtually every time I come in. My wife, an anesthesiologist, also said that Taylor is fantastic, and she has a high bar for medical professionals! All the staff including Taylor are also extremely pleasant to engage with. Your forms and check-in process are simple and great. I have no complaints, and am thankful you are there to care for my complex case. I suffered a left-shoulder disarticulation (complete loss of left arm), and suffer from horrible phantom pain. IV Ketamine therapy is proven, though not widely practiced, manner of treating phantom limb pain. The ketamine attaches to the pain receptors in the brain and gives you relief. The 1 - 1.5 hour treatment I undergo, recharges me so that for the first few days post-treatment I have virtually no pain. It takes about 6 weeks for it to return to a severe state. This is a partial sedation, where you remain awake, and I often work while being treated. IV ketamine treatment for me is better than oral or nasal because through an IV it works perfectly. Orally consumed ketamine has a low bio-availability. Ketamine is a dangerous drug to take at home alone, so I much prefer going to Kadima where it is safe, supervised and comfortable. Since starting this treatment, I take no opioids, and feel so much better. I could not recommend anyone else in the San Diego area for this treatment.Posted on Clayton WileyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had 5 IM Ketamine sessions at Kadima. The nursing and psychiatric staff were very helpful in orienting me to the procedure and then guiding me through the experience. The clinic is well set up and comfortable to use.Posted on Jamie HenkinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I participated in a pharmaceutical drug trial at Kadima. I wanted to give a shout out to Dr. Feifel the owner of the Institute. While the drug didn’t work for me, Dr. Feifel has gone out of his way to help me through the process. He’s been kind, generous, and supportive. Thank you Dr. Feifel for your assistance!Posted on MarcellaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Feifel and his staff are very professional, and caring. I believe in the ki d of treatments they offer and would higy recommend d them.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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