If you’re searching for the best TMS clinic in San Diego, you’re likely dealing with depression that hasn’t improved with medication—or you’re looking for a non-drug treatment option.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for depression that can be highly effective, especially for treatment-resistant depression. However, not all TMS clinics offer the same level of experience, technology, or care.
This guide explains what to look for when choosing a TMS provider—and how to find the right fit for your needs.
When evaluating TMS clinics in San Diego, there are a few key factors that matter most:
TMS is a technique-driven treatment. The experience of the clinical team—both in number of patients treated and treatments delivered—can directly impact outcomes.
Clinics with extensive experience are more likely to:
The best TMS clinics specialize in helping patients who:
Top clinics offer more than one approach, including:
This allows for personalized treatment plans rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
TMS is often covered by insurance, including Tricare, for patients who meet criteria.
A good clinic will:
Many patients compare TMS with other options:
The best clinics help patients determine which option is most appropriate based on their history and goals.
Before starting treatment, consider asking:
These questions help distinguish between clinics with deep experience and those offering TMS as a secondary service.
Our San Diego-based psychiatry clinic specializes in treating depression, including treatment-resistant depression, using advanced therapies such as TMS and Spravato.
Our clinic has treated over 1,500 patients with TMS and delivered more than 55,000 treatments, and has been recognized by MagVenture, a leading TMS technology provider, for its extensive clinical experience with TMS therapy.
We focus on:
Our team brings over 80 years of combined psychiatric experience, helping patients find effective, lasting relief.
There is no single “best” clinic for everyone—but the right clinic will offer:
If you are considering TMS therapy, the most important step is speaking with a qualified provider to determine if you are a candidate.
If you’re struggling with depression or haven’t found relief with medication, TMS may be an effective option.
👉 Schedule a consultation to learn more
👉 Verify your insurance coverage
👉 Speak with a provider about your options
TMS therapy is well tolerated and has been proven to be safe in clinical trials. The most commonly reported side effects related to treatment were scalp pain or discomfort during treatment sessions. These side effects were generally mild to moderate and occurred less frequently after the first week of treatment.
Our services are covered by most commercial health insurance plans in addition to Medicare and Tricare. Please have your health insurance information with you when you call to schedule an initial evaluation. Our staff will then check your benefits.
For medication management, your initial evaluation will take 30 minutes in most instances. If your provider believes that you will benefit from medication he will write a prescription during the first visit. Follow-up visits are typically one month later and for 15 minutes.
No, not every patient is a candidate for medication. Dr. Hubbard, Dr. Fanous or Rizwan Khan, PAC will conduct an evaluation and diagnose your symptoms. For some patients medication alone is warranted to alleviate their symptoms. Some patients who have experienced inadequate relief from medication or significant side effects from medication may want to consider TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), or Spravato, noninvasive, highly researched treatment for depression with no significant side effects. TMS and Spravato are covered by most insurance plans including Medicare and Tricare
