Balance Ketamine Clinics
1601 West Division Street, ChicagoIV ketamine infusions for mood disorders, OCD, chronic pain, migraine and CRPS.
Abhijit Shinde, MD, PhD
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Reviews
My last 2 ketamine treatments my head was hanging over the arm rest and my right arm was dangling to the floor. Eric did drop the dosage but again I just blacked out. Also, their was no processing just okay whenever you're ready to go. Those last 3 infusions I couldn't even walk without someone on either side. I feel like the money I gave them could have been towards a true ketamine clinic.
Balance Ketamine Clinic at AAYU has been an incredible experience! The environment is clean and atmospheric. They have a modern/minimalism feel that you don't see in most clinics. I felt safe in the room where the ketamine is given. It was reassuring to have professionals check you and your heart rate during treatment. They also do several tests beforehand to make sure it's safe for you to proceed with ketamine. Everyone, from the people who work at the front desk to the nurses and doctors have been very kind and attentive. Shout out to Eric, the nurse practitioner who gives and monitors the ketamine treatments. Anyone who follows through will be in very good hands with him. My first treatment didn't go as I expected it to and I was panicking. Not only did he call back right away, he made 2 follow up calls over that weekend. He legit cares about his patients. Ketamine itself has been life changing. I struggled with several severe mental health issues since I was 12. I just finished my 5th treatment and my overall mood is so much better. My thought process is clearer. It's not a magical cure, but a stepping stone to take additional steps towards healing in your treatment plan. For most people, the positive after effects start right after the first treatment. That wasn't the case for me. However, after treatment 4 I really started to feel the difference. Each treatment has felt better and better. I'm really happy I stuck this out! Thanks Aayu!
I'm already amazed by their hours alone. Many of us don't have the options of a Mon-Fri appt. Ive been on just about every antidepressant thinkable for over the past 20 yrs. The current "duo" Ive been on for about 3-4 yrs. Not even come close to feeling good. I can EASILY sleep 14-18 hrs on my days off, simply knowing once I wake up, its just another days of feeling edgy. I look forward to contacting these folks and seeking some relief!
Employees are incredibly nice and supportive. While the treatment can be little scary, they truly make you feel comfortable and safe while you are there. The treatment itself is fantastic and works where years and years of SSRIs have struggled.
I recently finished my rounds of Ketamine infusions at this clinic and had a wonderful experience. I’ve tried various different treatment options for over 5 years and this has been the most, if not only effective medical treatment I’ve had for depression. The clinic is clean, comfortable, and everyone is very nice. And you have access to therapists, and other doctors in the same practice. The whole process was carefully guided and informative, and though the treatment seems intimidating, the whole experience is comforting and I started to see results very very quickly. Plus, this is by far the cheapest option I’ve found for ketamine infusions and I would not have been able to get the treatment at all had this clinic not offered it for hundreds of dollars less than most others. I would highly recommend Balance both for the price and how incredibly effective the ketamine was for my depression. My family noticed a dramatic difference even before I had after the first infusion.