Pain Management in Westminster, CO
Explore physician-led IV ketamine therapy for selected chronic and neuropathic pain conditions at our Westminster clinic, serving Broomfield, Thornton, Arvada, and North Denver.
Chronic Pain Ketamine Care Serving Westminster and North Denver
At Vitalitas, our Westminster pain management services focus on medically supervised IV ketamine therapy for selected patients with persistent or complex pain that remains difficult to manage despite previous treatment. At our clinic at 12110 North Pecos St, Suite 160, Westminster, CO 80234, we begin by reviewing your symptoms, pain history, medications, previous care, medical history, safety factors, and treatment goals.
Persistent pain can have different causes and patterns, and IV ketamine is not appropriate for every patient. We consider what your pain feels like, how long it has been present, how it affects daily function, what treatment you have already tried, and whether outpatient ketamine therapy can be provided safely before making a recommendation.
Chronic Pain Conditions We Evaluate in Westminster
Vitalitas evaluates selected patients for IV ketamine therapy across several confirmed chronic pain pathways:
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS/RSD): IV ketamine may be considered for selected patients whose CRPS pain remains difficult to manage despite previous treatment.
Neuropathic pain and neuropathy: Patients with persistent burning, shooting, tingling, electric, or unusually sensitive nerve pain may be evaluated for off-label IV ketamine therapy.
Chronic migraine and refractory headaches: Ketamine may be considered for selected patients whose migraine or headache symptoms continue despite previous care.
Other complex or persistent chronic pain: Some patients with difficult-to-manage chronic pain may be evaluated for IV ketamine when treatment is clinically appropriate.
A diagnosis alone does not determine candidacy. Pain characteristics, duration, medical history, medications, previous treatment, clinical stability, safety factors, and your treatment goals all influence whether ketamine may fit your care.
Learn more about our broader approach to ketamine therapy for chronic pain.
The Role of IV Ketamine in Chronic Pain Management
Ketamine is FDA-approved as a general anesthetic. Its use for CRPS, neuropathic pain, migraine, and other chronic pain conditions is off-label, meaning ketamine has not been FDA-approved specifically to treat these conditions. The FDA provides additional context on the current use of ketamine in emerging areas of therapeutic interest.
Ketamine blocks NMDA receptors and affects glutamate signaling involved in pain processing. IV ketamine has been studied for several chronic pain conditions, although the strength of evidence and treatment approaches vary by diagnosis.
We do not present ketamine as a cure or assume it should replace other appropriate pain care. Depending on your individual needs, your broader treatment plan may continue to involve medications, primary care, pain-specialty treatment, or other appropriate care.
How We Determine Whether Ketamine May Be Appropriate
Our Westminster evaluation focuses on the nature of your pain, your previous care, and whether medically supervised outpatient ketamine treatment makes sense for your situation.
We consider:
The location and characteristics of your pain
How long symptoms have been present
Pain sensitivity and flare patterns
Effects on sleep, movement, work, and daily function
Medical history and current medications
Previous pain treatments and response
Clinical stability and relevant safety factors
Treatment goals and expectations
Whether IV ketamine can be provided safely in an outpatient setting
If treatment appears appropriate, we develop an individualized plan based on your clinical needs rather than applying the same schedule to every pain patient.
When appropriate, we may also coordinate with your pain specialist, primary care clinician, or another provider involved in your ongoing care.
What to Expect From Chronic Pain Ketamine Treatment
Chronic pain infusions at Vitalitas are longer and more individualized than our mental health infusions. We do not use one fixed treatment length or schedule for every pain patient. Your treatment plan depends on your condition, symptoms, previous care, response, tolerance, and safety needs.
During an infusion, we monitor:
Heart rate
Heart rhythm
Blood pressure
Oxygen level
How you are feeling throughout treatment
Treatment is provided in a private room with physician oversight.
You will need transportation home after your infusion. For the remainder of the treatment day, you should avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, alcohol, intense work, and major decisions.
Follow-up is part of chronic pain care at Vitalitas. We review whether treatment is producing a meaningful change, how you are tolerating it, and whether additional treatment remains clinically appropriate.
Physician-Led Chronic Pain Treatment With Dr. Karthik Reddy, MD
Dr. Karthik Reddy and the Westminster care team approach ketamine therapy through a medically supervised model grounded in careful screening, individualized treatment decisions, and clinical monitoring.
Our Westminster chronic pain care includes:
Review of your pain history and previous treatment
Medical and medication screening
Individualized candidacy decisions
Physician involvement throughout treatment
Clinical monitoring during infusions
Follow-up and reassessment
Coordination with established clinicians when appropriate
Pain response involves more than a single number on a pain scale. Depending on your condition, we may consider changes in sensitivity, sleep, movement, function, flare patterns, and the effect pain has on daily activities when reviewing your response.
We do not assume that every patient with persistent pain should receive ketamine or that everyone who begins treatment should continue indefinitely.
Pain Management at Our Westminster Clinic
Our Westminster clinic provides physician-led IV ketamine therapy for selected chronic pain patients from Westminster and the North Denver area, including Broomfield, Thornton, and Arvada.
Vitalitas Westminster
12110 North Pecos St, Suite 160 Westminster, CO 80234
Phone:720-724-8075
Dr. Karthik “Tiki” Reddy, MD, is the primary physician at our Westminster location. Dr. Reddy completed a surgical internship and anesthesiology residency at Allegheny General Hospital, followed by a cardiothoracic anesthesia fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
A physician anesthesiologist is present during every infusion. Treatment takes place in a private room with clinical monitoring, and follow-up helps determine whether continued treatment remains appropriate based on your response, tolerability, safety, and clinical needs.
Learn more about our Westminster clinic and locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pain Management in Westminster
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Vitalitas provides physician-led IV ketamine therapy for selected patients with CRPS/RSD, neuropathic pain and neuropathy, chronic migraine and refractory headaches, and other complex or persistent chronic pain when clinically appropriate.
Ketamine use for chronic pain conditions is off-label.
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No. Ketamine is FDA-approved as a general anesthetic. Its use for chronic pain conditions is off-label. We explain that distinction during the evaluation process so you can consider treatment with clear expectations.
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IV ketamine may be considered for selected patients whose pain remains difficult to manage despite previous care. Candidacy depends on your symptoms, pain history, previous treatment, medications, medical history, clinical stability, safety factors, goals, and whether outpatient ketamine treatment is appropriate.
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Pain infusions at Vitalitas are longer and more individualized than mental health infusions. Treatment length depends on your condition, clinical plan, response, tolerance, and safety needs.
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No single chronic pain schedule applies to every patient at Vitalitas. The number and frequency of treatments are individualized according to your condition, response, tolerance, safety, and whether continued treatment remains clinically appropriate.
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Yes. You will need transportation home after an infusion. For the remainder of the treatment day, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, alcohol, intense work, and major decisions.
Request a Pain Management Consultation in Westminster
If persistent pain continues to affect your sleep, movement, work, or everyday activities despite previous care, we can help you understand what physician-led IV ketamine therapy involves and whether it may fit into your treatment plan.
Our process begins with careful evaluation, clear information, and an individualized clinical recommendation.
Medical Disclaimer
This page is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or individualized treatment. Ketamine is FDA-approved as a general anesthetic. Its chronic pain uses are off-label. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional after an appropriate evaluation.
Scientific Resources
Understanding Current Use of Ketamine for Emerging Areas of Therapeutic Interest, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2024.
Consensus Guidelines on the Use of Intravenous Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2018.