Medical Director and Head Physician
Dr. Paul Casillas, M.D. is a Mexican physician and prominent practitioner in the field of ibogaine-assisted therapy. He serves as the medical director and head physician at Experience Ibogaine Treatment Center, a facility located in Tijuana, Mexico.
Key Roles & Background
- Pioneer in Clinical Ibogaine Therapy: With well over a decade of clinical experience administering ibogaine, Dr. Casillas is recognized as one of the long-standing medical authorities utilizing the psychoactive alkaloid for substance dependence and detox protocols in Mexico.
- Focus on Patient Safety & Protocol: Given ibogaine’s potential cardiovascular risks (such as QTc prolongation), his clinical work centers heavily on medically supervised administration—incorporating continuous cardiac monitoring (ECG), pre-screening, and emergency medicine readiness to ensure patient safety during sessions.
- Specialties Treated: His practice primarily addresses dependency on opioids (including heroin, prescription painkillers, and synthetic opioids), methamphetamine, cocaine, and alcohol, alongside psychological integration.
Recent content reviewed by Dr. Paul Casillas, M.D.
- Ibogaine vs. Traditional Rehab: Why the Outcomes Are Different
- How to Prepare for Ibogaine Treatment: A Complete Pre-Treatment Guide
- What Is Noribogaine and Why Does It Matter for Long-Term Recovery?
- Ibogaine Microdosing: What the Research Says So Far
- Ibogaine vs Ketamine Therapy: Discover the Differences
- Ibogaine Clinical Trials and FDA Status in 2026: What Patients Need to Know
- Who Qualifies for Ibogaine Therapy
- How Family and Loved Ones Can Support Someone After Ibogaine Treatment
- How Does Ibogaine Help Veterans Overcome PTSD?
- 1st Annual Tournament for a Cause Announces Life-Changing Donation
- EP 028: Phil Schaap “Prison and addiction, how ibogaine saved me
- Noribogaine vs. Ibogaine: Learn the Difference
- What to Avoid During Ibogaine Treatment
- Is Ibogaine a Psychedelic? Understanding Its Unique Properties
- The Physical Effects of Drug Withdrawal During Ibogaine Therapy