Foot & Ankle Pain Management Specialist in Tampa, FL
Feet carry our body weight and pain can be debilitating, especially with pain that gets worse just by walking. Foot pain may be due to structural abnormalities or nerve irritation.
Most patients that see Dr. Kalava have already seen orthopedic surgeons/podiatrists. The surgeons have taken care of any structural abnormality, and if the pain persists despite that correction, pain tends to be due to nerve irritation.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kalava to get back to doing the activities you enjoy
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“After an ankle replacement I had constant arthritic type pain and soreness. I have been treated twice by Dr Kalava to ‘turn off’ the nerves to the area of pain and have 80% improvement which lasts over a year. Dr Kalava’s procedure takes just a few painless minutes. I hardly notice the ankle now. Highly recommend!” – Jeff
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“Highly professional and very personable.” – Richard
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“I had foot surgery back on December 3, 2021, and after the surgery had nerve damage that caused terrible nerve pain and numbness to my foot. Pre-surgery I walked 7 miles a day, but after the surgery I could not walk even a 1/4 mile without excruciating pain. At the gym I would try to get on the treadmill but lasted less than 5 minutes and that was just walking with no running. I went to see Dr. Kalava on May 17, 2022 and got a nerve block. That same afternoon I walked 2 miles and felt like I could have done at least twice as much. Today, which is the second day I walked another 2 miles and also mowed the lawn. I have not been able to do that for over 5 months. If you are in pain, go see Dr. Kalava; you will not be sorry.” – Jeffrey
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“For the last four months I had experienced tremendous pathology and nerve related pain from my left knee to my left foot. Orthopedic and pain management care procedures did little to relieve my symptoms until, my pain management doctor referred me to Dr. Kalava. Dr. Kalava knew exactly what procedures to apply and with each procedure performed, I realize little to no pain pathology and nerve related pain. Dr. Kalava does not believe in pain medication, and neither do I. I am so confident that when Dr. Kalava has finished a four to six week plan with me, that I will be able to return to my active lifestyle. This doctor knows what he is doing and I would encourage anyone living with pain to make an appointment to see him.” – Denny
Ketamine is an anesthetic medication. It is a schedule 3 dissociative anesthetic, which has shown promising antidepressant effects that are both rapid and robust. It has been safely used for years as the ideal anesthetic in hospital and medical settings. When used under medical supervision, studies have shown ketamine infusions to have significant effects in healing treatment-resistant depression. It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines because of its safety and efficacy for anesthesia.
More recently, ketamine has been discovered as a safe and effective treatment for depression, and randomized controlled trials have shown rapid improvement in mood as well as reduction in suicidality compared to people who receive a placebo or another drug. Ketamine has the ability to go to work right away, unlike most antidepressants, which take weeks, sometimes months, to provide relief.
Ketamine infusion therapy is an IV procedure performed in-office by Dr. Kalava. Dr. Kalava & his associates will monitor your response and level of consciousness throughout the infusion.
Please contact our office to discuss Ketamine Infusion Therapy, and see if it is right for you.
The most important factors when choosing a ketamine provider are the doctor’s experience and commitment to providing safe, compassionate care. Dr. Kalava is the nation’s leading practitioner of ketamine infusion therapy and is a recognized expert in the field of anesthesiology.
[Scientific articles on Ketamine published by Dr. Kalava: Article 1 & Article 2 ]
Every patient is unique and deserves special care. Whether determining dose, infusion duration, the number of initial infusions, or the interval between return visits, we make individual assessments and structure ketamine treatments to match each patient’s response and unique needs.
Low dose ketamine is administered by Dr. Kalava, who is a Double Board Certified, Mayo Clinic fellowship trained Anesthesiologist. Ketamine, as we know, is an anesthetic and is best administered under the constant vigilance of a qualified anesthesiologist.
Depending on the medical condition being treated, IV ketamine can be administered over 1 minute, 40 minutes, one hour, or 4 hours. The actual type of treatment will be discussed with you during your initial consultation. The number of infusions and duration of ketamine therapy varies and is individualized. An average of 6-8 treatments are required for a good clinical response.
Mild psychotomimetic (confusion, hallucinations) effects, increase in heart rate, blood pressure, mild headache, and nausea are possible in some patients and are usually well tolerated.
