Product Description

Known For: Academic medical center ketamine program at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital — led by Dr. Marie Anne Gebara with a team of five psychiatrists. Offers both esketamine intranasal (Spravato) and IV ketamine infusions.

Review Scores: UPMC — one of nation’s top-ranked health systems

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)

Address: 3811 O’Hara St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: (412) 246-5063

Website: upmc.com

Treatments: IV Ketamine Infusions, Spravato (Esketamine), ECT, TMS, Deep Brain Stimulation

Conditions Treated: Treatment-Resistant Depression, Suicidal Ideation, OCD

Cost: Contact for pricing

Insurance: Most major insurance plans accepted; Spravato typically covered

KAP Available?: No

Clinical Lead: Dr. Marie Anne Gebara, MD — Medical Director, Ketamine Services; plus Drs. Geramita, Mansour, Peterson, Varon

HealingMaps Take: UPMC’s Center for Interventional Psychiatry brings the full weight of one of America’s top-ranked health systems to ketamine therapy. With five psychiatrists on the team led by Dr. Marie Anne Gebara, this is the most clinically rigorous option in Pittsburgh. The structured protocol (twice weekly for four weeks, then tapering) reflects evidence-based best practices, and insurance acceptance makes it one of the most affordable options.

Patient Review

“Having UPMC’s resources behind my treatment gave me real confidence. The team of five psychiatrists means you’re always in expert hands.” — Patient Review

About UPMC Center for Interventional Psychiatry

The Center for Interventional Psychiatry at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been offering ketamine treatment since 2019. Led by Medical Director of Ketamine Services Dr. Marie Anne Gebara, the team includes Drs. Matthew Geramita, Hader Mansour, Ryan Peterson, and Daniel Varon — one of the largest dedicated ketamine teams in Pennsylvania.

The center offers both esketamine intranasal therapy (Spravato) and IV ketamine infusions, alongside ECT, TMS, and deep brain stimulation for OCD. Treatment is available to adults 18+ who haven’t responded to traditional antidepressants, with sessions including two hours of active monitoring after medication administration.

What People Like About UPMC CIP

• Academic medical center credibility — UPMC is a nationally ranked health system
• Five-psychiatrist team — the deepest clinical bench in Pittsburgh
• Insurance accepted — most major plans, Spravato typically covered
• Multiple modalities — ketamine, Spravato, ECT, TMS, DBS all under one roof

What People Don’t Like About UPMC CIP

• Referral may be required — more structured access than private clinics
• Academic setting — less personalized environment than boutique practices
• Wait times — high demand may mean longer scheduling lead times

Getting Started

Contact the Center for Interventional Psychiatry at (412) 246-5063 or email cip@UPMC.edu. Visit upmc.com for more information. Located at 3811 O’Hara St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.