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Benjamin Medrano, MD, Psychiatry, New York, NY

Benjamin James Medrano MD (He/Him)

Community, Integrative Psychiatry


Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Integration

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  • 1901 1st AveNew York, NY 10029

  • Phone+1 212-423-8700

  • Fax+1 855-933-1211

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Summary

  • Dr. Ben Medrano is a board certified psychiatrist and received his MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine with additional training in the Urban Underserved Track. He completed his psychiatric residency training in the Mount Sinai Hospital System in New York City and spent years thereafter serving those with severe mental health challenges throughout the NYC urban community through Assertive Community Treatment and several community clinics.

    His post doctoral training includes a fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry, numerous ketamine and psychedelic assisted therapy trainings including a certificate from the American Society of Ketamine Physicians. As the former Senior Vice President and USA Medical Director of Field Trip Health, he has extensive experience and knowledge in working with psychedelics and ketamine in particular.

    His clinical practice is influenced by ongoing training in psychedelic assisted therapies. With over 20 years of intensive training in the Buddhist community, he is well-versed in Buddhist psychology and numerous forms of meditation practices.
  • Ketamine Clinic Field Trip Opens Latest in Network of Psychedelic-Assisted Thera

    Over on 25th St. and Lexington in midtown Manhattan, there's a clinic offering more than just therapy - and it's accepting new patients.

    Field Trip Health: New York

    We invite you to explore our New York Field Trip Health Centre, and hear remarks directly from our dedicated team of professionals.

    Psychedelic Medicine: The Next Frontier In Mental Health with Dr. Ben Medrano &

    A new frontier in treating mental health conditions, psychedelic therapy has brought about lasting change for patients and people around the world.

Education & Training

  • Integrative Psychiatry Institute
    Integrative Psychiatry InstitutePsychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider Certificate Program, 2022 - 2023
  • Integrative Psychiatry Institute
    Integrative Psychiatry InstituteCertificate, Ketamine for Medical Providers, 2021 - 2022
  • Integrative Psychiatry Institute
    Integrative Psychiatry InstituteFellowship, Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship Certificate Program, 2020 - 2021
  • Ketamine Assisted Therapy for Clinicians with GROF Legacy Training Faculty
    Ketamine Assisted Therapy for Clinicians with GROF Legacy Training FacultyCourse completion, 2020 - 2020
  • Fluence Psychedelic Training & Horizon's Conference
    Fluence Psychedelic Training & Horizon's ConferenceCourse completion, Psychedelics for Clinicians 101/102, Introduction to Ketamine & Ketamine for Clinicians, 2019 - 2019

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2024 - 2028
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - 2028
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2027
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2025 - 2027
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Adler Mentored Scholarly Activity Award: The MCAT Cooperative, Pilot Program: Eliminating financial barriers for students underrepresented in health care. University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2014
  • Medical Alumni Association Award University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2014
  • President's Scholarship University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2010-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Real-World Data in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Treatment-Resistant Mental Health Conditions 
    Psych Congress 2021, San Antonio, TX - 11/1/2021
  • MAGIC IN THE BRAIN: WHERE SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY MEET 
    World Psychedelics Day 2021 (online conference) - 6/20/2021
  • Psychedelic Medicine: The Next Frontier in Mental Health 
    Psychedelic Behavioral Health Network (online) - 5/18/2021

Press Mentions

  • Here's How A Psychedelic Trip Can Help You Work Through The Root Of Your Trauma
    Here's How A Psychedelic Trip Can Help You Work Through The Root Of Your TraumaJanuary 7th, 2022
  • FIELD TRIP WHITE PAPER MAKES STRONG HEALTH AND BUSINESS CASE FOR KETAMINE THERAPY
    FIELD TRIP WHITE PAPER MAKES STRONG HEALTH AND BUSINESS CASE FOR KETAMINE THERAPYJanuary 7th, 2022
  • Field Trip white paper makes strong health and business case for ketamine therapy
    Field Trip white paper makes strong health and business case for ketamine therapyJanuary 7th, 2022

Committees

  • Member, Mount Sinai Dean’s Task Force Work Group on Well-being and Resilience 2016 - 2017
  • Member, Mount Sinai Graduate Medical Education Well-being Subcommittee 2016 - 2017

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Ketamine Physicians
    Member
  • Psychedelic Medicine Association
    Member

Industry Relationships

  • Senior Vice President & Medical Director, Field Trip Health2020 - 2022

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