Zachary Wilson, MD
Holistic Mental Health Through Ketamine & Functional Medicine
ABOUT
Zachary Wilson,
MD
Emergency medicine physician.
Founder, Luminous Health.
Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Zachary Wilson is an emergency medicine physician and the founder of Luminous Health, a mental health optimization clinic in Los Angeles focused on a physiology-driven, integrative approach to care.
He was raised in a lower middle-class family in Boston, where mental health challenges were present but often misunderstood and inadequately addressed. That early exposure shaped his commitment to building a more thoughtful, biologically grounded, and humane model of mental health care.
He attended Boston Latin School, the oldest public school in the nation, where he developed an early interest in both academic and creative pursuits. During high school, he trained in ballet and briefly pursued a path toward professional dance, an experience that continues to inform his respect for discipline, structure, and the performing arts.
Dr. Wilson did not begin his career in medicine. He attended Boston University, where he majored in political science and Spanish literature with the initial goal of becoming a diplomat. After graduating, he shifted his path toward medicine, completing a post-baccalaureate program at Tufts University before beginning his clinical training.
He began his medical career as an emergency room technician in the “Combat Zone” of inner-city Boston, where he developed an early appreciation for high-acuity medicine and the complex intersection of medical illness, psychiatric disease, and social stressors. His clinical interests now span mental health, critical care, LGBTQ health, and palliative care.
Dr. Wilson is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and has a strong interest in cross-cultural approaches to care. He ultimately envisions expanding his model internationally, with a particular focus on building clinics in Brazil and Europe.
"My approach integrates medical science with a broader understanding of human experience. I believe that meaningful healing requires attention not only to biology, but also to the connection between mind, body, and environment — shaped by culture, identity, and lived experience."
Professional Credentials
8+
YEARS IN PRACTICE
Practicing in Los Angeles since 2018
2x
STATE LICENSED
New York &
California
EM
BOARD CERTIFIED
Emergency Medicine Physician
Licenses & Certifications
Academic Background
Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE
Tufts University
School of Medicine
Licensed in New York & California
POST BACCALAUREATE
Tufts University
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Boston University
Professional Experience
2023-
Present
FOUNDER
& CEO
Luminous Health
Los Angeles
2018-
Present
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles
2014-
2018
RESIDENT
PHYSICIAN
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York City
2014-
2018
RESIDENT
PHYSICIAN
Elmhurst Hospital
New York City
Founder Philosophy
"As the Founder and Session Guide at Luminous Health, I have dedicated my career to developing a model of care that blends rigorous scientific research with a holistic view of health. Our treatments, centered around personalized in home ketamine therapy, are built on the belief that healing extends beyond the physical and touches the emotional and spiritual dimensions of the human experience.
My approach is rooted in the art of medicine. Each patient represents a unique interplay of body and mind, and our therapies are designed to respect that individuality. Through evidence based treatment, careful guidance, and ongoing support, we aim not only to relieve symptoms but to help patients move toward a more balanced and meaningful life.
At Luminous Health, every session is guided with intention and tailored to the needs of the individual. Our team of physicians and nurses is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized care as we continue our mission of helping patients rediscover clarity, stability, and well being." - Dr. Zachary Wilson
