Dr. Steven L. Mandel, Co-Founder & President

Dr. Steven L. Mandel, Co-founder and President, is an internationally recognized expert and pioneer in the use of Ketamine Infusion Therapy to treat mental health disorders and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Mandel has more than 40 years of experience utilizing ketamine as a board-certified anesthesiologist. He also earned his master’s degree in psychology. Dr. Mandel was the original founder and first president of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, and Practitioners (ASKP3.) Dr. Mandel frequently speaks at a variety of scientific and health conferences and is regularly quoted in the media regarding common misconceptions about ketamine, recent studies and clinical trials, best practices, innovations in the field, the latest advances in treating mental health disorders, and how Ketamine Infusion Therapy compares with traditional medications and treatments. He is known for being wholly dedicated to the health and well-being of his patients. 

Dr. Mandel earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed his residency in anesthesiology at Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of California Los Angeles Center for the Health Sciences. He received a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor’s degree from New York University.

Dr. Mandel lives in Los Angeles with his wife, with whom he has four grown children, and their golden retriever, Magellan. When he isn’t caring for patients, Dr. Mandel enjoys traveling, sailing, skiing, and spending time with his family.