Dr. Brian Johns, MD, specializes in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bi-polar patients who haven't responded to traditional interventions. Known for his compassionate and thorough approach, he believes that treatment-resistant depression and other conditions must be addressed in multiple ways, with equal attention to the mind, body, and spirit for optimal results. As such, Dr. Johns works as a guiding member of your healthcare team and may request lab work, genetic testing, specialty referrals, and/or psychological testing for diagnostic clarification.
Dr. Johns is a Diplomate of the American Psychiatric Association and co-founder of Advanced Brain-Body Ketamine and TMS Clinic in Minneapolis, MN. He has a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota, where he completed a residency in Psychiatry. He also holds an advanced certification from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington DC and understands that each person’s mental illness requires an individualized approach.
Dr. Johns’ Work in Ketamine Treatment and Research
Dr. Johns performed a landmark study with researchers at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System, which was the first trial to add ketamine to existing outpatient regimens.
The astounding results of this study set the benchmark for ketamine infusions nationwide. Dr. Johns subsequently developed the region’s first ketamine infusion clinic at North Memorial Health and performed over 1,800 infusions and injections while directing the largest expansion of mental health services in the organization’s history.
He also served as a consultant to Janssen Pharmaceuticals in the development of esketamine (Spravato), which was approved by the FDA for treatment-resistant depression in 2019. Dr. Johns offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and completed a fellowship in transcranial magnetic stimulation at Duke University.
Disclaimer: I, Dr. Brian Johns, M.D., and Advanced Brain and Body Clinic do not provide any services or recommendations related to medical marijuana.