At-Home Ketamine Therapy in San Diego, Prescribed by a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
Telehealth ketamine treatment for San Diego residents dealing with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and chronic pain — prescribed and personally overseen by Dr. David Mahjoubi, MD, a California-licensed board-certified anesthesiologist and President of the American Board of Ketamine Physicians. First month of medication covered. No clinic visits, no rotating clinicians.
Have questions first? Book a free 5–10 minute Discovery Call — no prescription, just answers.
- Ships to all of San Diego
- Board-certified anesthesiologist
- 3,900+ patients since 2014
- HIPAA-compliant telehealth
Mental Health in San Diego — Why At-Home Care Fits the County
San Diego County is home to one of the largest active-duty military populations in the country — Naval Base San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and proximity to Camp Pendleton — alongside the UCSD healthcare system, the La Jolla biotech corridor, and a hospitality and tourism workforce that’s been under sustained pressure. Those communities share two patterns we see in NutraBrain intake: high rates of treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, and demanding schedules that make traditional in-person psychiatric care hard to access.
At-home ketamine therapy fits the shape of San Diego life. Discreet packaging arrives at your door, evaluations are conducted via secure video, and your protocol is administered when you have the time and privacy to give the experience the attention it deserves — without the drive to Hillcrest or downtown, without sitting in a waiting room.
For San Diego’s veterans and active-duty community
Ketamine is one of the most promising treatments for treatment-resistant PTSD — the condition that disproportionately affects San Diego’s veteran population. Dr. Mahjoubi is not affiliated with the VA, and NutraBrain is a private-pay service, but many of our patients are veterans or active-duty service members (and their family members) who chose privately funded care for the speed, privacy, and direct physician relationship.
Conditions Dr. Mahjoubi Treats for San Diego Patients
- Treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder
- Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety and social anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — including combat-related, first-responder, and complex trauma
- OCD
- Chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and CRPS
- Postpartum depression (in consultation with the patient’s OB/GYN)
- Substance dependency (as part of a broader treatment plan)
How the NutraBrain Program Works in California
- Qualifying quiz 20 seconds, free. Start here.
- Free Discovery Call — 5–10 minutes with our team to answer questions. No prescription required at this stage. Request one here.
- Intake form — secure medical and psychiatric history. Begin intake.
- Video consultation with Dr. Mahjoubi — 30–45 minutes; protocol design; first month of medication included.
- Medication shipped to your San Diego address — compounded by a California-licensed pharmacy, tracked courier.
- Ongoing care — $69/month membership with direct email access to Dr. Mahjoubi, refills included.
Full regulatory and legal detail on California telehealth ketamine prescribing is on our California state page.
Pricing for San Diego Patients
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Call | Free | 5–10 min Q&A with our team. No prescription. |
| Initial telehealth consult | $400 | 30–45 min with Dr. Mahjoubi first 30-day supply of medication included. |
| Ongoing membership | $69 / month | Protocol, refills, unlimited physician email — included |
| Refills | $0 | Included in membership. |
| Annual video follow-up (after year one) | $200 | One per year with Dr. Mahjoubi |
Ketamine is not covered by most insurance. HSA/FSA accepted in most cases. All pricing confirmed in your initial consult.
Three free ways to get started in San Diego
- The 20-second qualifying quiz — tells you in seconds whether you may be a candidate.
- A free 5–10 minute Discovery Call — short Q&A with our team. No prescription, just answers.
- The intake form — submit your history; we’ll evaluate before the paid consult.
Why San Diego Residents Choose NutraBrain
- Direct physician relationship. Every patient meets and works with Dr. Mahjoubi directly — not a rotating roster of nurse practitioners.
- Five delivery formats. Nasal spray, rapidly dissolving tablets, sublingual troches, microdose lozenges, and the exclusive ketamine + oxytocin nasal spray — not available from any other U.S. telehealth provider.
- Privacy built in. Discreet packaging, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, no visits to a clinic that anyone might see you walking into.
- Transparent pricing. $400 first month all-in, $69/mo thereafter. No surprise fees, no auto-renewing add-ons.
“Very ethical and knowledgeable doctor. Highly recommend ketamine treatment for severe depression or anxiety.”
Jen Y.
Frequently Asked Questions — San Diego Patients
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Yes. We ship to any address in San Diego County — including San Diego, Chula Vista, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido, El Cajon, Encinitas, and the surrounding communities. All medication is compounded by California-licensed pharmacies and shipped via tracked courier.
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Yes. NutraBrain is private-pay and not affiliated with the VA, but many of our San Diego patients are veterans, active-duty service members, and their family members. If you're currently being treated for a service-connected condition, we recommend coordinating with your VA or DoD provider — Dr. Mahjoubi will review your full medical and medication history during your consult.
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Yes. California Business & Professions Code §2290.5 permits physician-supervised telehealth prescribing by California-licensed physicians. Full legal detail is on our California page.
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Most NutraBrain patients report meaningful mood or pain shifts within 1–14 days, compared with 4–6 weeks for traditional SSRIs. Individual response varies.
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Often that's fine — but it's evaluated case-by-case during your consult. Bring your full medication list. Benzodiazepines may need to be reduced or held around session days because they can blunt ketamine's neuroplastic effect.
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Dr. Mahjoubi previously operated brick-and-mortar ketamine clinics in Los Angeles and Orange County. A service-area agreement related to that sale prevents NutraBrain from accepting new LA or OC patients at this time. LA and OC residents can visit www.phos.la.
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All medications are compounded and dispensed by California-licensed compounding pharmacies and shipped discreetly to your San Diego address via tracked courier.
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