Episode 21 - From Anesthesia to Empathy: Pioneering Ketamine Therapy in Brazil with Dr. Tiago Gil

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast Sam interviews Dr. Tiago Gil, an anesthesiologist from Brazil and a pioneer in the ketamine treatment landscape in his country. Dr. Gil shares his unique journey from traditional anesthesia practice to becoming a specialist in ketamine therapy, offering deep dives into the intricacies of ketamine’s impact and its practical applications.Discover the importance of seeing ketamine as a treatment to provide patients rather than a product to be scaled and sold - emphasizing the deeply personal and empathetic approach necessary in interventional psychiatric mental healthcare.What You'll Learn in This Episode:.• Professional Development: Learn how continuous learning and specialization can lead to significant shifts in medical practice and patient care.• Strategic Guidance: Gain valuable insights on navigating the medical and ethical considerations when introducing new treatments like ketamine, helping you tailor patient care approaches in diverse medical environments• Innovative Approaches: Understand Dr. Gil's innovative approach to ketamine therapy, focusing on quality of life as the primary goalEpisode 21 show notes:00:00 Teaser - Don’t Do it for the Daiquiris00:27 Intro and Meet Dr. Thiago Gil: Anesthesiologist from Brazil01:13 Discovering Ketamine's Antidepressant Properties01:41 Transition to Ketamine Therapy05:31 Learning from International Experts10:12 Challenges and Realizations10:39 The Brazilian Healthcare System13:24 Growth of Ketamine Clinics in Brazil16:54 The Shift to Esketamine20:30 Clinical Practice Differences23:26 Quality of Life Through Ketamine23:58 Ketamine vs. Traditional Operating Room25:29 Respecting Patients on Their Worst Days26:09 Exploring Alternative Treatments29:34 The Power of Dreams in Healing33:23 Advice for Aspiring Ketamine Clinic Owners36:12 Balancing Work and Personal Life39:28 Fun and Personal Insights46:48 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationThanks for listeningConnect with Dr. Gil:Dr. Gil's InstagramDr. Gil’s Clinic websiteDr. Gil's LinkedInCheck out Dr. Gil’s article discussed in the episode:Efficacy of intravenous esketamine in reducing suicidal ideation and major depressive symptoms: A real-world evidence study✅ Want to fast track launching your ketamine clinic? If so, download our free checklist.