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Haviva Malina MD

Biography

Dr. Haviva Malina, a licensed Emergency Medicine physician with over 15 years of ER experience, became a proponent of ketamine therapy after witnessing its transformative effects on patients with treatment resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mood disorders. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, and Dean’s List from Barnard College of Columbia University and earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, completing her residency training at the combined Jacobi/Montefiore EM Program. Dr. Malina later worked as an attending physician at Hoboken University Medical Center, New Jersey.

Education

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) 2001 – 2005

Barnard College
Bachelor of Arts – BA, Psychology 1997 – 2001
Graduated with Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, departmental honors.

Latest Articles
Depression

How Many Ketamine Treatments Are Needed for Depression?

If you’re considering ketamine therapy for depression, one of the first questions you’ll likely have is how many sessions it takes to see results. At Keta Medical Center, treatment typically follows two phases: an induction phase to build a therapeutic response, followed by maintenance sessions tailored to your progress. Below, we break down what a typical course of treatment looks like for our two main options: IV ketamine and Spravato.

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Ketamine Therapy

How Long Does Ketamine Last?

How long does ketamine last? The answer depends on whether you mean the session, the dissociative effects, or the therapeutic benefits, each follows its own timeline.

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Anxiety

Can Ketamine Therapy Help With Anxiety?

Ketamine therapy is emerging as a fast-acting, evidence-backed option for anxiety that hasn’t responded to traditional treatment. Here’s what the research shows, who’s a good candidate, and what to expect from a session at Keta Medical Center.

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Ketamine Therapy

Can Ketamine Help With Chronic Fatigue?

Chronic fatigue affects millions of people, yet effective treatments remain scarce. New research suggests ketamine can offer fast-acting relief. We break down the evidence, the science behind it, and what patients should know.

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