Stevie-winner Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles (KCLA) is a ketamine clinic specializing in intravenous (IV) infusions of ketamine for various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidality, and other mood disorders.

Cofounded by Dr. Steven L. Mandel and his son Sam Mandel in 2014, KCLA emerged as one of the pioneering ketamine clinics in the United States. With a strong focus on reshaping and redefining mental health care, the Mandels have been at the forefront of utilizing Ketamine Infusion Therapy, delivering more than 30,000 infusions with an 83% success rate over 10 years. KCLA is the first and only ketamine clinic accredited by Quad A, upholding the gold standard in safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction.

With a commitment to comprehensive, evidence-based care, KCLA expanded its services to include Psychiatric Medication Management and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), with plans for further advancements soon. They are excited about the healing potential of other psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin, aiming to integrate these medicines and others into the practice when they become legally available.

With the expansion of their services, they have collaborated with 10 of the largest payers in California, including Medicare, again increasing access to those in need. Known for its concierge-level service at affordable prices and with insurance coverage options, KCLA is changing the way mental healthcare is provided in the United States.

Stevie-winning Co-Founder Sam Mandel
A lifelong mental health advocate and entrepreneur, Sam co-founded KCLA with his father, Dr. Steven L. Mandel, in 2014. He serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of KCLA, managing its growing staff of executives, physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and administrative staff.

Sam oversees patient satisfaction, human resources, vendors, marketing, public relations, technology, compliance, legal, and finance. Sam is also a professional actor with over 40 principal credits in Film, TV, Commercials, Theatre, and Voiceover, and he is a rapper and freestyle artist. Sam enjoys weightlifting, traveling, snowboarding, and spending time with his friends and dog Banksy outside of the clinic.

Sam has been instrumental in bringing ketamine infusion therapy into the mainstream over the last decade, with significant headway in the last year. Sam has been interviewed by and quoted in numerous major media outlets in film, TV, podcasts, radio, and print, such as the Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, US Weekly, FOX News, NPR, and many others for his leadership at KCLA and leadership of the field of ketamine therapy for mental health.

Sam Mandel won Silver and Bronze Stevie Awards for Best Health Products & Services Entrepreneur and Consumer Services Thought Leader of the Year; and Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles earned two Silver Stevies for Achievement in Customer Satisfaction and Health Products & Services Company of the Year in The 2024 American Business Awards^®.

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