About the Clinic

Physician-Supervised Ketamine Care in Sugar Land

Our Sugar Land clinic provides medically supervised IV ketamine treatment for carefully selected adults with treatment-resistant mood symptoms and certain chronic pain conditions. We combine individualized dosing, continuous monitoring, clear patient education, and compassionate support in a controlled medical environment.

Clinic Mission

Our mission is to provide a:
• safe and compassionate healing environment
• medically guided approach to care
• clear focus on long‑term healing and wellness

We believe healing becomes possible when you feel:
• safe
• heard
• supported
• guided with expertise and compassion

Providing carefully screened patients with physician-supervised IV ketamine treatment in a medically controlled, respectful, and supportive environment is very important to our team. We aim to give patients clear information, individualized treatment planning, and honest guidance about potential benefits, limitations, and alternatives.

Dr. Shah - Lead Physician Professional Portrait

Bahktiar Shah, MD

Provider Expertise

Expertise Guided by Compassion

Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Shah brings extensive medical expertise and a deeply compassionate approach to patient care.

patient safety and monitoring
precision dosing and sedation care
complex medical case management
creating safe, controlled treatment environments

This background supports careful dosing, physiologic monitoring, and prompt medical response when side effects or complications occur.

Education & Training

He completed his anesthesiology residency at the State University of New York in Buffalo, New York and subsequently an A.C.G.M.E.-accredited Pain Management Fellowship at the University of Rochester, New York. He did his initial anesthesiology training in Great Britain and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He has practiced in both hospital and office settings in Arkansas, New York, and in office settings in Texas.

Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, Texas Medical Association, Texas Pain Society, American Society of Ketamine Physicians, and Fort Bend Medical Society, Houston, Texas.

You are treated as a whole person, not a diagnosis.

Care That Embraces You

Healing is not a solo journey. We are dedicated to creating an environment where you feel welcomed and supported from the moment you arrive.

You will be cared for by professionals who are compassionate and attentive, focused on patient comfort and safety, respectful, non-judgmental, and kind, and committed to your well-being at every step.

We understand that feeling at ease is an essential part of healing. From your first visit through ongoing care, our team is here to support you. Your safety and comfort guide every step of care.

Samantha Royo

Lead Care Coordinator

Samantha coordinates scheduling, preparation, treatment-day logistics, patient communication, and follow-up support to help each visit run smoothly.

Her dedication to your safety and comfort guides every interaction, providing clear information and a calm, supportive point of contact throughout treatment.

She blends strong technical and organizational skills with a deep commitment to helping people heal. She ensures every detail of each patient’s treatment runs smoothly—from scheduling and logistics to supporting the physician during ketamine infusions.

More importantly, she believes healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported.

With a longstanding interest in human psychology and mental health, she takes the time to understand each person’s story, offering empathy and a safe, grounding presence throughout the process.

Whether a patient is navigating anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, she is there to answer questions, guide them through each step, and make their ketamine therapy as comfortable and reassuring as possible.

She feels it is a privilege to be part of each patient’s healing journey, and she is dedicated to helping every individual feel at ease and genuinely cared for during every visit to the clinic.

HEALING APPROACH

Our Philosophy of Care

Healing the Whole Person

We believe mental health challenges are not just chemical imbalances. They are connected to your nervous system, lived experience, physical health, and emotional resilience.

Our approach focuses on restoring nervous system balance, supporting emotional healing, improving resilience and adaptability, and fostering long‑term wellness.

You are treated as a whole person, not a diagnosis.

Safety, Science, and Compassion

Our care is guided by three core principles:

Safety: Careful screening, medical monitoring, and individualized treatment at every step.

Science: Evidence‑based treatments informed by clinical research and medical expertise.

Compassion: Respectful, human‑centered care where you are listened to, believed, and supported.

Healing begins with feeling safe and supported.

Our Healing Approach

Beyond Symptom Relief

While ketamine can sometimes bring rapid relief, our intention goes further: to support meaningful, lasting change.

We encourage integration and therapy, nervous system care (breathwork, grounding, rest), supportive lifestyle practices (sleep, movement, nutrition), and ongoing emotional and medical support.

This whole‑person approach helps strengthen long‑term healing and stability.

A Collaborative Healing Process

We see healing as a partnership. We listen, we guide with clear information and medical expertise, and we support your choices and values.

You remain an active participant in your healing journey. Your safety and comfort guide every step of care.