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Dr. Austin Harris, MD

Anesthesiologist

4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 411 Sherman Oaks CA, 91403
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Dr. Austin Harris is a board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologist with a background in psychologic theory. He completed his Anesthesiology residency at the University of California Irvine (UCI), and his Cardio-Thoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Keck Hospital of USC. After years of providing anesthesiology expertise for open heart surgery, heart and lung transplants, and major trauma surgeries, Dr. Harris was finding that ketamine, an anesthetic medication, could have profoundly positive outcomes, when utilized with specific patients.

This sparked his in-depth research of ketamine’s previously obscure properties, and its remarkable potential in treating patients suffering from mental health, chronic pain, and substance abuse struggles. Dr. Harris focused first on surgical patients presenting with unique mood, pain, and opioid dependency.  

Then, after perfecting these techniques at medical offices across southern California, Dr. Harris formed NeuroRelief™ Ketamine & Infusion Therapy (Sherman Oaks, CA) to bring these successful results to the entire patient population. He expanded the use of ketamine infusion therapy to become a tool that empowers a broader and integrative treatment process.  This resulted in his creation of world-renowned programs combining the highest quality ketamine infusion therapy with a unique Mindfulness Meditation training and structured program, mindful cognitive behavior exercises, Certified Integration and Recovery Coaching, and real-time access to himself as a guide an support system throughout this transformational process.  These much-needed programs are now benefiting thousands of clients across the world.  

Dr. Austin Harris, MD is a top Doctor in Sherman Oaks, CA. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to his specialty, Dr. Austin Harris, MD is an expert in changing the lives of his patients for the better. Through his dedication to his cause, expertise in the field of anesthesiology and pioneering fully intergrative ketamine infusion recovery programs, Dr. Austin Harris, MD is a prime example of a true leader in health care. Dr. Austin Harris, MD is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. He embodies the values of communication, safety, innovation, humility, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Sherman Oaks, CA, Dr. Austin Harris, MD is a true asset to his field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.

Education and Training

NY Hospital Queens/Cornell Internal Medicine Internship 2009

University CA Irvine Anesthesiology Residency 2012

Keck/USC University Hospital Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology 2013

St. Georges University SOM Doctorate of Medicine 2008

Board Certification

American Board of Anesthesiology

National Board of Echocardiography: Advanced Perioperative Echocardiography

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Dr. Austin Harris, MD's Expert Contributions
  • What is procedural anesthesia?

    Procedural Anesthesia is another term for “Monitored Anesthesia Care”, or a means of intravenous Anesthesia that does not require an invasive airway device. In other words, the patient is breathing without assistance and is given a titrated anesthetic strategy that is just sufficient enough to accomplish the task at hand; be it a radiologic scan for an anxious patient, or sedation combined with local anesthetic from the surgeon for minor procedures. READ MORE

  • Do kids need anesthesia before being taken for a CT scan?

    First of all I am sorry your young son is having pulmonary issues. For this reason I am sure they will be as conservative as possible with sedation as they would not want to further any issues he may have with his breathing and oxygenation. If he is extremely agitated such that the scan is unobtainable, you may be asked for permission to give one of several strategies of sedation, very briefly. An anesthesiologist would then be involved for sure and again would only provide the minimum degree of sedation to ensure both yours son’s safety, as well as efficacy of the CT. READ MORE

  • Can anaesthesia lead to neurological issues?

    It is always a scary prospect when family members undigo surgical procedures, and it is very understandable to be sensitive to any changes in their baseline status after emergence from Anesthesia. Obviously it is our goal to avoid any preventable decreases in a patient’s functional of cognitive capacity. To answer your question directly, minor tremors or periods of delirium are not altogether uncommon and can be due to unavoidable decreases in a patients inhibitory neuro-transmitter function after General Anesthesia. In addition, there are many unpredictable effects of various commonly delivered peri-operative medications on a particular individuals system. If pre-existing cognitive deficits are present and identified, certain medications and types of inhaled anesthetics can be substituted. However, even with all means of due diligence, there is no perfectly predictive means to determine how each patient will react to a particular anesthetic regimen. This is why recognition of pre-existing deficits, choice of technique and close follow up postoperatively from the entire care team are all important. My best wishes on his recovery. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Anesthesiology/Cardio Thoracic Anesthesiology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local and Regional Lecture and Public Speaking-Grand Rounds, Presentations -
  • - Anesthesiologist & Medical Director; Owner NeuroRelief Ketamine & Infusion Therapy 2019 - Present
  • Attending Anesthesiologist Envision Inc. 2016 - 2019
  • Attending Anesthesiologist Hollywood Presbyterian Anesthesia Services Inc. 2015 - 2017
  • Attending Anesthesiologist Integrated Anesthesia Medical Group 2013 - 2017

Awards

  • St George's University - Summa Cum Laude   
  • Best Addiction Treatment Center of 2024 2024 Healthcare Business Review 

Professional Memberships

  • California Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Ketamine Practitioners, American Society of Anesthesiology, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons  
  • Association of American Physicians and Surgeons  
  • Psychedelic Coalition for Health (PCH):  
  • Oxford Health Ketamine International Journal Club  
  • American Society of Ketamine Physicians (ASKP)  
  • Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Study (MAPS)  
  • Society of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology  
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists  
  • California Society of Anesthesiologists  
  • American College of Physicians  

Fellowships

  • Keck School of Medicine – Department of Anesthesiology Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology 

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Veterans in Pain (VIP) - Pro bono treatment services for veterans struggling with mood disorders (PTSD), chronic pain and substance use disorders DePaul USA (Casa Milagrosa) - Feeding the Homeless in
  • Integrative Psychiatry Institute
  • Fluence – Professional Education in Psychedelic-Assisting Psychotherapy and Integration

Treatments

  • Ketamine Infusion TherapyIntegration CoachingNAD+ Infusion TherapyMindfulness Meditation/Mindful CBTMicronutrient Infusion TherapyPlatelet-rich Plasma Injection

Internships

  • New York Hospital Queens/Cornell - Internal Medicine Internship

Fellowships

  • Keck/USC University Hospital - Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship

Professional Society Memberships

  • California Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Ketamine Practitioners, American Society of Anesthesiology, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

Professional Affiliations

  • Fluence, Psychedelic Coalition for Health, Integrative Psychiatry Institute,

Articles and Publications

  • Healthcare Business Review - NeuroRelief Ketamine & Infusion Therapy: Best Addiction Treatment Center 2024 - Profile and Practice Model

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passion and a desire for sublimation by creating and improving cutting-edge, personalized, and humanistic approaches for healing. Channeling my own journey of healing and growth as a resource for others

Areas of research

  • Evidence-based statistical analysis of dose and duration ketamine infusion protocols, with or without adjuvant treatment such as NAD+ infusions, for improving mental health, chronic pain, and substance abuse recovery

Awards

  • Best Addiction Treatment Center for 2024 - Healthcare Business Review

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Veterans in Pain (VIP) - Pro bono treatment services for veterans struggling with mood disorders (PTSD), chronic pain and substance use disordersDePaul USA (Casa Milagrosa) - Feeding the Homeless in DTLAAce of Hearts Dog Rescue

Teaching and speaking

  • CRPS Warriors Foundation - Podcast"Medical Minutes with Chaz" - PodcastHealth & Wellness University - Podcast"You Good?" w/ Claire Khodara - Podcast

Hobbies / Sports

  • Soccer

Areas of research

Evidence-based statistical analysis of dose and duration ketamine infusion protocols, with or without adjuvant treatment such as NAD+ infusions, for improving mental health, chronic pain, and substance abuse recovery

Dr. Austin Harris, MD's Practice location

4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 411 -
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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