Dr. Jerron Hill is a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of Ketamine Health & Wellness Center of Texas in Plano, Dr. CBD in University Park and HillMed. His work blends ketamine therapy with integrative wellness and faith-based compassion to help patients with depression, PTSD and chronic pain find renewed hope, healing and purpose. He is also the author of Healing for the Soul, a collection of contemporary Christian poetry inspired by spiritual reflection and divine guidance.

What catalyzed your shift toward ketamine therapy and integrative wellness?

I became interested after reading an article titled “Anesthesiologists Take Lead As Ketamine Clinics Proliferate.” Although I didn’t give it much thought at first, I soon realized I could help patients with depression because of my experience using ketamine in the operating room and working in a pain clinic at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, Massachusetts.

I initially talked myself out of opening a ketamine clinic, but my wife encouraged me to pursue it. I began researching and took an online course in IV vitamin nutrition, which highlighted how little medical schools integrate nutrition into healthcare. My oldest daughter also encouraged me to incorporate IV therapy alongside IV ketamine after sharing her experiences with wellness clinics in Los Angeles.

I named my clinic Ketamine Health & Wellness Center of Texas. My education in wellness helped me understand the value of holistic and integrative medicine in supporting sustainable results. To me, wellness includes stress management, mindfulness, nutrition, exercise and sleep — principles that benefit everyone, not just those with mood disorders.

What does whole-person care look like in your practice?

During initial consultations, I explain that ketamine plus wellness equals sustainability. Science supports a multimodal approach when treating depression, anxiety and PTSD. Ketamine heals the brain by stimulating new neuron growth and increasing levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which improves mood. However, treatment is incomplete without addressing the emotional pain many people carry.

My approach also encourages reflection, education and personal growth as part of the healing journey.

How did becoming an author influence your outlook as a physician?

I never planned to write a book. My purpose as a Christian is to share the good news about Christ and His free gift of salvation. After a dream in which I saw myself writing poetry, I awoke knowing God wanted me to write. That weekend, I wrote eleven poems and continued from there.

Writing poetry did not change my role as a physician, but gave me a platform to share God’s love through contemporary verse that speaks to modern challenges and spiritual restoration.

Can you share a patient story of renewed hope?

One of my patients suffers from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), causing severe nerve pain in her arms and hands. Before IV ketamine therapy, she made frequent emergency room visits and even contemplated suicide. Conventional treatments failed, but after beginning ketamine therapy and a supportive aftercare plan, her quality of life changed dramatically.

She is now able to function, enjoy gardening and perform daily activities without excruciating pain. Her hope was restored, and she thanked God for connecting us.

What does “uplifting humanity” mean to you?

Uplifting humanity is about helping people through service, prayer and compassion. I love encouraging people through prayer and sharing God’s Word, which transforms hearts, outlooks and circumstances. Sometimes I am bold, other times subtle, but consistency in caring for others is essential.

What is your hope for the future of medicine?

I believe prevention is better than cure. Modern medicine must embrace wellness-focused, integrative approaches that include nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management and mindfulness. These practices are supported by science and can significantly reduce disease and healthcare costs.

I hope to be remembered as someone who made a positive difference by uplifting humanity through healing, faith and service.

Myra Hedgefield is Staff Writer for Natural Awakenings Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Magazine