Ketamine therapy in Belgrade
Ketamine therapy is a strictly controlled form of treatment considered for carefully selected patients with treatment-resistant depression and for chronic pain that does not respond to standard therapy. Ketamine has been used in anesthesia for decades, and in the treatment of depression and pain it is given in much lower doses, most often as a slow intravenous infusion.
At Medical Time the therapy is carried out exclusively in a hospital setting, under continuous medical supervision with monitoring of pulse, blood pressure, breathing and oxygen saturation. It is not a first-line treatment or a substitute for psychiatric follow-up and psychotherapy, but part of a broader treatment plan. Indications, the course of treatment, possible side effects and the price are described in detail on the ketamine therapy page.
- before therapy: a detailed medical and psychiatric assessment
- during therapy: administration lasting about 40 to 60 minutes under continuous supervision
- after therapy: recovery and observation in the hospital, going home with a companion
- the number of sessions and the interval between them are set by the physician
Oxygen therapy, pain block and TESLA treatment
Oxygen therapy is used for patients whose blood oxygen level is insufficient. A pain block is a targeted procedure in which a medication is applied precisely around a nerve or into a painful area. TESLA treatment is a non-invasive high-frequency therapy that stimulates muscles and tissue and improves circulation.
For every therapy the physician first assesses your condition and previous treatment, and then proposes the type of therapy, the plan and the number of treatments. If you have test results and a list of the medications you take, bring them to your first appointment.
Where we are and how to book
Medical Time is a private hospital at Krunska 9, in Vračar. We see patients on weekdays from 9 am to 8 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Book a consultation and appointment by calling or messaging 062 399 888.
If you have thoughts of self-harm or your condition has suddenly worsened, do not wait for a scheduled appointment; call emergency services on 194 immediately.
Frequently asked questions about therapies and ketamine therapy
Yes. At Medical Time in Belgrade, ketamine therapy is carried out in a hospital setting for carefully selected patients with treatment-resistant depression or chronic pain, always after a physician's assessment.
Most often for patients in whom two or more properly conducted courses of antidepressants have not given a satisfactory result. Whether the therapy is appropriate and safe is decided by the physician after a detailed assessment.
Yes. Ketamine is administered exclusively in a healthcare facility, with staff present at all times and monitoring of vital functions. It is never given for use at home.
No. In some patients ketamine works faster than classic antidepressants, but the response is individual and cannot be guaranteed in advance. The therapy is part of a broader treatment plan, with psychiatric follow-up.
The administration itself usually lasts about 40 to 60 minutes, followed by recovery and observation in the hospital. The total stay most often lasts a few hours, and you must not drive that day.
Call or message 062 399 888. We arrange an appointment for an assessment, after which the physician advises whether a therapy is suitable for you, and which one.
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