The Iboga Wellness Institute — Cozumel, Mexico

The Iboga Wellness Institute is an ibogaine treatment center located in Cozumel, Mexico. The clinic describes itself as operating to ICU-equivalent standards, with continuous real-time EKG monitoring installed in every treatment room and physicians and nurses present on-site around the clock.

Medical Oversight

The clinic's Chief Medical Director, Dr. Omar Calderón, brings a reported background of over ten years in emergency medicine. Pre-treatment cardiac screening is a stated requirement: all patients undergo a baseline 12-lead EKG, and an echocardiogram is requested when a patient's cardiac history indicates it. This level of screening is relevant because ibogaine carries known cardiac risks, including QT interval prolongation, which have been associated with fatalities at inadequately monitored facilities.

Conditions Listed

  • Opioid, alcohol, and stimulant addiction
  • PTSD and depression
  • Anxiety
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
  • Neuropathic pain

Note: The evidence base for ibogaine varies considerably across these conditions. Addiction applications, particularly opioid use disorder, have the most documented research. Applications for neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and TBI are at earlier stages of investigation. Prospective patients should consult with an independent physician about realistic expectations for their specific condition.

What to Expect

Ibogaine treatment typically involves an extended acute experience lasting 24–36 hours, followed by a consolidation period. The clinical environment described here emphasizes continuous physiological monitoring throughout that window. No pricing information was available at the time of listing.

Before You Commit — Questions to Ask

  1. Can you provide documentation of the monitoring equipment and physician credentials?
  2. What is the protocol if a cardiac event occurs during treatment?
  3. What aftercare or integration support is included or recommended?
  4. What are the specific contraindications that would disqualify a candidate?
  5. Is pricing available in writing before arrival?
No accreditations were listed for this clinic. Prospective patients should independently verify physician licensing, facility standards, and emergency transfer agreements with local hospitals.