STELLA MENTAL HEALTH

Dr. Eugene Lipov

Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer

Stella Mental Health

 

Dr. Eugene Lipov is a pioneer of the Stellate Ganglion Block for emotional trauma and mental health challenges and a renowned anesthesiologist with decades of experience.

Through his research, Dr. Lipov developed the Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR), an advanced Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), proving 80% successful in relief in symptoms of emotional trauma and mental health challenges. 

His innovative approach and contributions to emotional trauma and mental health challenge treatments have allowed him to help hundreds of patients, including veterans and first responders, walk away from treatment with a new perspective on life and the relief they deserve. 

As Stella's Chief Medical Officer, he provides the highest standards of quality and care for every Stella M.D. partner he oversees.

Dr. Lipov's personal experiences with trauma has inspired him to help others overcome their suffering.

Fox News: PTSD vs PTSI
PTSD is an Injury, Not a Disorder
Why haven't I heard about SGB before?
Home Base: Grand Rounds Presentation by Dr. Lipov
Discussing DSR SGB Risks
City of Chicago Press Conference: SGB FSA Coverage

Studies & Surveys

Successful treatment of a PTSD patient with psychosis and dissociative identity disorder using cervical sympathetic block

Treating PTSD in Canadian Special Operation Forces Command with ketamine plus cervical sympathetic blockade

Survey Reveals that Renaming Post-Traumatic Stress 'Disorder' to 'Injury' Would Reduce Stigma

Utility of Cervical Sympathetic Block in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Multiple Cohorts: A Retrospective Analysis

How does stellate ganglion block alleviate immunologically-linked disorders?

Stellate ganglion block improves refractory post-traumatic stress disorder and associated memory dysfunction: a case report and systematic literature review

Dr. Lipov holding The God Shot
Release Date: February 17, 2026

The God Shot

Healing Trauma's Legacy:The Science, the Stories, the Solution

The God Shot is the upcoming book from Dr. Eugene Lipov, a trailblazer in treating post-traumatic stress, and Lauren Ungeldi. It takes readers inside a medical awakening that's upending everything we thought we knew about trauma. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience, global patient stories, and a pioneering treatment, The God Shot exposes a broken mental health system and a map to something better.

Overcoming the Stigma of Stress Conditions

Overcoming the Stigma of Stress Conditions

60 Minutes covers the breakthrough SGB treatment that's changing lives

60 Minutes covers the breakthrough SGB treatment that's changing lives

PenFed Releases SGB Documentary Highlighting SGB and Dr. Lipov

PenFed Releases SGB Documentary Highlighting SGB and Dr. Lipov

Dr. Lipov receives support from President Obama

Dr. Lipov receives support from President Obama

Awarded Outstanding Achievement by ASIPP

Dr. Eugene Lipov was been awarded Outstanding Achievement in Research by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) after introducing the groundbreaking "Special Operations Force (SOF) Protocol" at the annual ASIPP conference. This biological treatment was developed specifically to treat the Special Forces cohort for TBI and PTSD. 

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