Dr. Wes Spiro is an Emergency Medicine physician who is motivated by a passion to help others on their paths towards healing and growth. Born in the Boston suburbs, Wes began his clinical experiences working at a psychiatric hospital outside of Boston, where he developed a compassion towards those struggling with their mental health. Wes studied History at the University of Pennsylvania, and after graduating from Tufts University School of Medicine, completed emergency residency at Mt. Sinai in NYC during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wes has a passion for medical education, and looks forward to bringing those skills as an educator to the patients at Ember Health, and to collaborating closely with their mental health teams. In his spare time, Wes enjoys walking around Fort Greene Park with his husband and his dog, exercising, reading, and traveling the world.
Grace is an administrative professional, driven by a passion to improve access to quality mental health care. In her role at Ember Health, this translates into how she engages prospective patients with compassion, empathy, and an open mind. Grace is committed to providing unparalleled support in the healthcare industry, having worked at athenahealth and Vida Health prior to joining Ember. In her previous roles she focused on creating a seamless, low-stress environment for clients and patients. She is currently pursuing her master’s in Health Administration from Columbia University to deepen her expertise in the field. Coupled with her BS in Biology and Environmental Science from the University of Virginia, Grace brings a rigorous, evidence-based perspective to the intake coordinator position. She is motivated to be a caring, knowledgeable first point of contact for our patients.
Ember Health provides safe, effective intravenous (IV) ketamine therapy for people seeking relief from depression. Whereas traditional antidepressants help less than half of people, our treatments have relieved depressive symptoms in 83% of the people we serve. With five outpatient clinics operating in New York City, our team is committed to establishing the gold standard of care for this cutting edge mental health treatment as the industry takes shape. We strive to live our values by operating with the highest degree of integrity, compassion, and excellence. Our culture is defined by a shared commitment to compassionate care, thoughtful attention to detail, and professional excellence.
