Product Description

Known For: 98.2% success rate with transparent pricing ($350–$400/infusion) and insurance acceptance — serving Pittsburgh patients seeking an alternative to long wait lists. Led by Dr. Russell E. James II.

Review Scores: 98.2% patient success rate · Insurance accepted

Location: Avoca, PA (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, serves Pittsburgh)

Address: 824 McAlpine St, Avoca, PA 18641

Phone: (570) 701-6044

Website: thegood-drop.com

Treatments: IV Ketamine Infusions, Spravato (Esketamine)

Conditions Treated: Treatment-Resistant Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain, CRPS

Cost: 1 infusion: $400 · 3 infusions: $375 each · 6 infusions: $350 each

Insurance: Accepts many plans including First Priority Life; 0% interest payment plans available

KAP Available?: No

Clinical Lead: Dr. Russell E. James II — Staff Physician

HealingMaps Take: The Good Drop stands out for transparent pricing, insurance acceptance, and a remarkable 98.2% patient success rate. Their package pricing ($400 single / $375 for 3 / $350 for 6) is competitive, and they’re one of the few Pennsylvania ketamine clinics that accept health insurance. They position themselves as a solution for Pittsburgh patients facing long wait lists at other clinics.

Patient Review

“The Good Drop helped me when I was on a long waitlist in Pittsburgh. The drive to Avoca was worth it for the quality of care and transparent pricing.” — Patient Review

About The Good Drop

The Good Drop is a ketamine infusion clinic in Avoca, PA (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area) led by Dr. Russell E. James II. While located about 5 hours east of Pittsburgh, they actively market to Pittsburgh-area patients who face long wait lists at local providers. The clinic serves patients from across northeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

They offer both IV ketamine infusions and Spravato, with transparent package pricing and insurance acceptance — a rare combination in the ketamine therapy market. Their claimed 98.2% success rate reflects consistently positive patient outcomes, and they offer 0% interest in-house payment plans for patients who need financial flexibility.

What People Like About The Good Drop

• Transparent pricing — $400/$375/$350 per infusion with no hidden fees
• Insurance accepted — one of few PA ketamine clinics taking insurance
• 98.2% success rate — exceptionally high reported outcomes
• 0% interest payment plans available
• Both IV ketamine and Spravato offered

What People Don’t Like About The Good Drop

• Location — Avoca is a significant drive from Pittsburgh (5+ hours)
• Not in-network with all insurers — out-of-network with Geisinger and AmeriHealth Caritas

Getting Started

Call (570) 701-6044 or visit thegood-drop.com. Located at 824 McAlpine St, Avoca, PA 18641.