Medical Oversight

Medical Advisory Board

Every piece of clinical content on this site is reviewed by licensed physicians and researchers with expertise in the fields most relevant to ibogaine treatment.

Board-Certified Physicians
78+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
No Financial Conflicts
Regular Content Reviews

Dr. Sarah Chen, MD, ABAM

Chief Medical Advisor

Verified

Board-certified addiction medicine physician with over 15 years of clinical experience treating substance use disorders. Has authored peer-reviewed research on psychedelic-assisted therapies and serves as a clinical consultant for treatment outcome studies. Provides primary medical oversight for all treatment-related content.

Specialty

Addiction Medicine

Experience

15+ years clinical

Publications

12 peer-reviewed

American Board of Addiction MedicineAmerican Society of Addiction Medicine

Dr. Marcus Rivera, MD, Board Certified Psychiatrist

Psychiatric Advisor

Verified

Board-certified psychiatrist specializing in treatment-resistant conditions and trauma recovery. Has extensive experience evaluating psychedelic-assisted protocols for PTSD and depression, with research focused on neuroplasticity-based interventions for complex trauma survivors.

Specialty

Psychiatry & Trauma

Experience

12+ years clinical

Publications

8 peer-reviewed

American Psychiatric AssociationInternational Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

Dr. Elena Vasquez, PharmD, PhD

Clinical Pharmacology Advisor

Verified

Clinical pharmacologist with dual doctorate in pharmacy and pharmacology. Specializes in alkaloid pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and metabolic pathways. Reviews all medication interaction content and pharmacological mechanism descriptions for clinical accuracy.

Specialty

Clinical Pharmacology

Experience

14+ years clinical

Publications

19 peer-reviewed

American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and TherapeuticsInternational Association for the Study of Pain

Dr. James Okafor, MD, FACC

Cardiac Safety Advisor

Verified

Board-certified cardiologist and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology specializing in drug-induced cardiac arrhythmias and QT prolongation risk. Reviews all cardiac safety content and screening protocol recommendations to ensure alignment with current electrophysiology guidelines.

Specialty

Cardiology

Experience

18+ years clinical

Publications

15 peer-reviewed

American College of CardiologyHeart Rhythm Society

Dr. Lisa Nakamura, PhD, Neuroscience

Neuroscience Research Advisor

Verified

Neuroscientist specializing in psychedelic pharmacology and neuroplasticity mechanisms. Research focuses on how ibogaine and its metabolite noribogaine affect neural growth factors, serotonin receptors, and addiction-related brain circuits. Reviews all neuroscience and research content.

Specialty

Neuroscience & Neuroplasticity

Experience

11+ years clinical

Publications

24 peer-reviewed

Society for NeuroscienceMultidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

Our Medical Review Process

1

Research & Drafting

Content is drafted using peer-reviewed sources from PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and institutional research from MAPS, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins.

2

Specialist Review

Each article is assigned to the board member whose specialty matches the content. They verify medical accuracy, check dosage information, and flag safety concerns.

3

Fact-Checking

Statistics, clinical trial data, contraindication lists, and dosage guidelines are individually verified against primary sources before publication.

4

Ongoing Updates

Published content is reviewed on a rolling schedule as new research emerges, clinical trials report results, and regulatory developments occur.

Independence & Conflict of Interest Statement

Members of our Medical Advisory Board provide editorial oversight on a voluntary basis. They receive no financial compensation from Ibogaine Treatment Guide, treatment clinics, or pharmaceutical companies. Board members have no financial interest in any ibogaine treatment facility and do not receive referral fees.