TampaPainMD: Pain & Ketamine Clinic

"Dr. Kalava took on a daunting chronic pain case when he met me. I had already been scanned up and down, been on numerous medications, and been through months of PT, all with no diagnosis and no success. He is a tenacious and creative doctor. There was never the slightest hint of settling for a life of pain. We've been on a remarkable journey together, and only through his persistence have we been able to improve my quality of life. What I needed more than anything was a doctor with an inexhaustible well of ideas, and that's exactly what I found. He is also an uncommonly kind person."

"This is by far the best experience. The staff and Dr are compassionate and concerned about how your reactions are to treatment on all levels, emotional, and physical . I loved this experience."

"The life changing services that Dr. Kalava offers combined with the professionalism and competency of himself and his staff has given me relief for the first time in many years. I have suffered for years from endometriosis and interstitial cystitis and have tried everything, including a laparoscopic procedure, however, was unable to find relief. As well, I have struggled with C-PTSD and have had little success in treating this complicated illness. However the Stellate ganglion block shot has changed my life and my ability to function normally and emotionally regulate. The empathy and understanding that Dr.Kalava displays as well as his staff was paramount in making me feel comfortable, confident, and well informed when getting the shot and has been something that has improved my quality of life. I am very grateful to Dr.Kalava and his staff and highly recommend his method of treatment for anyone who suffers from chronic pelvic pain or PTSD and has struggled to find answers and effective treatment."

"I drive from Orlando to Tampa to see Dr. Kalava because of his compassion and his success in helping patients living with pain. If I had to swim across the Atlantic to see Dr. Kalava, I'd put on my Hulk arm floaties and kick my way across! Awesome doctor! If you suffer with debilitating pain and want to get off all those medications that are killing people, Dr. Kalava will figure it out and do what needs to be done to help you find relief. He helped me and I'm off most of my medications now! Dr. Arun Kalava is a gem!!! HE IS A TRUE MIRACLE WORKER and I would give him a huge hug if he wouldn't be offended. My wife gets offended when I hug her."

"I’m not completely done with my treatment, almost! But not quite. I had ketamine infusion therapy for relief from depression. This is the most mind-bending, perspective-shifting, deep-thinking and reflective treatment I could have ever imagined. I came from a place of deep sadness and hopelessness to a place of confidence and understanding in a short period of time. I think all of humanity would benefit from ketamine therapy. This has been my experience…Dr .Kavala and his staff are professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I’m so glad I have this group of people to help me find myself again and reconnect with humanity."