Jacksonville’s orthopedic and regenerative medicine community reflects the city’s substantial military presence, professional sports infrastructure, and proximity to the University of Florida Health system. The region’s providers include a Harvard-trained orthopedic surgeon who trained as assistant physician to the Boston Celtics, the head team physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise, a hip preservation specialist who completed a fellowship at the Swiss Olympic Medical Center, and a long-established family orthopedic practice with American Sports Medicine Institute-trained surgeons. The providers listed below represent established practices with verified addresses, documented treatment offerings, and publicly available contact information.
This directory is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, endorsement, or recommendation. Inclusion in this directory does not imply certification or quality rating. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before pursuing any treatment.
Quick Guide by Condition
If you are looking for a provider based on your specific concern, this overview may help narrow your search:
NFL and professional team physician experience with orthobiologics: Dr. Kevin Kaplan (Orthopedic Specialists of Jacksonville) serves as Head Team Physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars and brings his Kerlan-Jobe fellowship training to bone marrow concentrate and PRP treatment for athletes and active patients. Dr. Rahul Deshmukh (Southeast Orthopaedic Specialists) trained as assistant physician to the Boston Celtics and currently serves as team physician for the Jacksonville Icemen hockey franchise.
Hip preservation and joint reconstruction with orthobiologics: Dr. Carl Freeman completed a fellowship in Surgical Preservation of the Hip at the Schulthess-Klinik (Swiss Olympic Medical Center) in Zurich, received the first International Society for Hip Arthroscopy Traveling Fellowship in 2011, and offers PRP and orthobiologics alongside hip preservation surgery. Dr. Maximillian Lincoln is double fellowship-trained in adult joint reconstruction with a Sharp Memorial Hospital fellowship.
Established multi-physician orthopedic practice: Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic, in operation since 1978 under Dr. George El-Bahri, includes Dr. Fady El-Bahri whose sports medicine fellowship was completed at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama under Dr. Lawrence Lemak.
1. Orthopedic Specialists of Jacksonville
Orthopedic Specialists of Jacksonville is the practice of Dr. Kevin M. Kaplan, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist who serves as Head Team Physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise. Dr. Kaplan earned his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, graduating summa cum laude with honors, Phi Beta Kappa, and membership in numerous national honor societies. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Langone, serving as an Executive Chief Resident and contributing more than 20 peer-reviewed orthopedic publications. He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, where he served as assistant to the head team physician for the 2009 World Champion Los Angeles Lakers and as assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Sparks, and Anaheim Ducks. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (FAAOS), is a fellow-member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and has served as a physician for the PGA Championship at Sawgrass. His approach to stem cell therapy uses autologous adult stem cells harvested from the patient’s own bone marrow and processed at point of care.
Address: 5191 First Coast Technology Parkway, 3rd Floor, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 675-4000
Website: https://www.kevinkaplanmd.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Kevin M. Kaplan, MD, FAAOS, Lead Physician, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Tulane University BS (summa cum laude), NYU School of Medicine MD (Alpha Omega Alpha), NYU Langone orthopedic surgery residency (Executive Chief Resident), Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic sports medicine fellowship, Head Team Physician Jacksonville Jaguars NFL
Services Offered:
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (autologous, point-of-care)
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Orthopedic sports medicine procedures
- Arthroscopic surgery (when indicated)
- Cartilage restoration procedures
Conditions Treated: Knee and hip arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, ACL tears, meniscal conditions, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder conditions, sports injuries, cartilage defects
2. Southeast Orthopaedic Specialists
Southeast Orthopaedic Specialists is a Jacksonville orthopedic group established in 2001, featuring 13 board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons and a sports medicine physiatrist. The orthobiologics and sports medicine program is led in part by Dr. Rahul V. Deshmukh, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who trained at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard-affiliated hospital system. Dr. Deshmukh earned his BS in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Duke University and his MD from Harvard Medical School (1997). He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the Harvard Medical School program, serving as Chief Resident and Trauma Fellow. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital and the prestigious Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in adult reconstruction at New England Baptist Hospital. He is board-certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, served as assistant team physician for the Boston Celtics during his Harvard training, and currently serves as team physician for the Jacksonville Icemen hockey franchise. He is Chief of Orthopedics and Director of the Orthopedic Center of Excellence for Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside and is a Jacksonville native.
Address: 10475 Centurion Parkway N, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: (904) 394-2663
Website: https://se-ortho.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Rahul V. Deshmukh, MD, Lead Sports Medicine Physician, dual board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Duke University BS, Harvard Medical School MD (1997), Harvard/MGH/Brigham orthopedic surgery residency (Chief Resident), New England Baptist Hospital sports medicine fellowship and Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship, former assistant physician Boston Celtics, team physician Jacksonville Icemen
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Advanced arthroscopy and sports medicine procedures
- Minimally invasive joint replacement (when indicated)
- Orthobiologics for non-operative management
Conditions Treated: Osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, meniscal and labral tears, tendinitis and tendinosis, joint capsule conditions, sports injuries, spine conditions
3. Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic
Bahri Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic is one of Jacksonville’s longest-established orthopedic practices, founded in 1978 by Dr. George A. El-Bahri and operating continuously for more than 45 years. Dr. George A. El-Bahri is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), who completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UF Health Jacksonville. The practice’s sports medicine and regenerative medicine program is led by Dr. Fady A. El-Bahri, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and FAAOS member who completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, the program founded by Dr. James Andrews. The practice offers minimally invasive PRP injections and stem cell therapy at two Jacksonville locations, applying the orthopedic surgical background of both founding and next-generation physicians to guide patient selection and treatment precision.
Address: 6100 Kennerly Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone: (904) 739-0050
Website: https://www.jacksonvilleorthopaedicsurgeon.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. George A. El-Bahri, MD, Founder, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, FAAOS, UF Health Jacksonville orthopedic surgery residency, 45+ years of practice
- Dr. Fady A. El-Bahri, MD, FAAOS, Sports Medicine Lead, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, American Sports Medicine Institute sports medicine fellowship
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
- Stem cell therapy (autologous)
- Minimally invasive orthopedic procedures
- Comprehensive orthopedic surgery (when indicated)
- Sports medicine evaluation and treatment
Conditions Treated: Knee, hip, and shoulder arthritis, meniscal and rotator cuff injuries, ligament injuries, sports injuries, tendinopathies, spine conditions
4. Carl Freeman, MD
Dr. Carl R. Freeman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute with a specialized focus on hip preservation and orthobiologic treatment. Dr. Freeman earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UPMC Hamot. He then completed a fellowship in Surgical Preservation of the Hip at the Schulthess-Klinik in Zurich, Switzerland, the Swiss Olympic Medical Center and one of the world’s foremost orthopedic institutions. In 2011, he was the first recipient of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) Traveling Fellowship. In 2015, he was selected as one of four surgeons nationwide to complete the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Traveling Fellowship, involving training in the most advanced surgical sports medicine techniques. He served four years as an active duty US Navy orthopedic surgeon and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 as part of a forward surgical team during Operation Enduring Freedom. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and offers PRP and orthobiologic injections alongside hip preservation and arthroscopic surgery for patients seeking either regenerative or operative care.
Address: 1325 San Marco Boulevard, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 346-3465
Website: https://www.carlfreemanmd.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Carl R. Freeman, MD, Lead Physician, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Georgetown University School of Medicine MD, UPMC Hamot orthopedic surgery residency, Schulthess-Klinik (Swiss Olympic Medical Center) hip preservation fellowship, first ISHA Traveling Fellowship recipient 2011, AANA Traveling Fellowship 2015, former US Navy orthopedic surgeon
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Orthobiologic injections
- Hip preservation surgery and arthroscopy
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction (when indicated)
- MAKO robot-assisted joint replacement (when indicated)
Conditions Treated: Hip labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), hip arthritis, ACL and ligament injuries, shoulder conditions, knee meniscal and cartilage conditions, sports injuries, joint conditions in patients seeking surgical alternatives or planning for joint preservation
5. Maximillian C. Lincoln, MD
Dr. Maximillian C. Lincoln is a double fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon offering bone marrow aspirate concentrate and platelet-rich plasma therapy alongside hip and knee replacement surgery in Jacksonville. Dr. Lincoln earned his medical degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and completed orthopedic surgery residencies at both Queen’s University/Kingston General Hospital and the University of Calgary/Foothills Medical Centre. He completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California, under preceptor Dr. Richard Santore, a nationally recognized expert in hip preservation and adult joint reconstruction. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has served as Section Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Medical Director of the Center of Orthopedic Excellence at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County. The practice offers orthobiologics including ArthroCell, BMAC, and PRP alongside hip and knee replacement surgery, with a focus on helping patients delay or avoid operative intervention when appropriate.
Address: 2627 Riverside Avenue, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: (904) 328-6710
Website: https://www.maxlincolnmd.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Maximillian C. Lincoln, MD, Lead Physician, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Queen’s University MD, Queen’s University and University of Calgary orthopedic surgery residencies, Sharp Memorial Hospital Adult Reconstruction fellowship, former Section Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Services Offered:
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- ArthroCell orthobiologic treatment
- Hip and knee replacement surgery (when indicated)
- Orthopedic trauma care
Conditions Treated: Knee and hip osteoarthritis, sports injuries, tendon and ligament injuries, cartilage damage, joint conditions in patients seeking alternatives to or planning for joint replacement surgery
About This Directory
This listing is part of a national regenerative medicine directory covering major metropolitan areas across the United States. Clinics included in this directory are real, operating practices with verified addresses and publicly available contact information. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, certification, or quality rating. Patients should independently verify provider credentials, treatment protocols, and regulatory compliance before pursuing any regenerative medicine treatment.
Many regenerative medicine treatments, including stem cell therapy and PRP, are considered investigational by the FDA for most orthopedic and musculoskeletal applications. Insurance coverage for these treatments is generally not available. Patients are encouraged to discuss all treatment options, risks, benefits, and costs with their healthcare provider before making any decisions.
Last updated: March 2026