The Charlotte metropolitan area, including the surrounding communities of Huntersville, Matthews, and Fort Mill in South Carolina, supports a growing concentration of regenerative medicine practices staffed by board-certified orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, and interventional pain specialists. The region provides access to dedicated regenerative medicine clinics, sports medicine specialists, and multi-specialty pain management practices offering autologous bone marrow concentrate, platelet-rich plasma, and regenerative injection therapies. Providers in Greater Charlotte range from physicians trained at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute to board-certified physiatrists who have performed tens of thousands of regenerative medicine procedures in the Carolinas. 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:
Orthopedic and joint conditions (knee, hip, shoulder, spine): Advanced Sports and Spine and NeoGenix Stem Cell Therapy are dedicated regenerative medicine practices with autologous cell therapy protocols. Dr. Usman Ahmad at Advanced Sports and Spine is a board-certified physiatrist who has performed over 30,000 procedures in the Charlotte area.
Sports injuries and professional athlete care: Sporting Medicine, led by Dr. William Graham, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who completed his sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Santa Monica, California.
Pain management with regenerative protocols: Southern Pain and Spine Specialists offers PRP and stem cell therapy alongside interventional pain management for spine and musculoskeletal conditions in the Matthews and Charlotte area.
Integrative and functional regenerative medicine: Heritage Regenerative Medicine, led by Dr. John Stavrakos, combines PRP, prolotherapy, and biologics with functional medicine for patients seeking a comprehensive, non-surgical approach.
1. Advanced Sports and Spine
Advanced Sports and Spine is a Charlotte practice led by Dr. Usman Ahmad, a board-certified physiatrist who is the founder of the practice and specializes in non-surgical regenerative medicine and interventional pain management. Dr. Ahmad earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital, and completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal medicine and interventional pain management in New Jersey. The practice also operates as Stem Cell Carolina for its regenerative medicine services and uses both fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures for precise delivery of bone marrow and adipose-derived cell therapies. Dr. Ahmad is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Address: 8035 Providence Road, Suite 340, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (704) 542-3988
Website: https://advancedsportsandspine.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Usman Ahmad, DO, Founder, board-certified physiatrist, Nova Southeastern University DO, UM/Jackson Memorial PM&R residency, fellowship in musculoskeletal medicine and interventional pain management
Services Offered:
- Bone marrow concentrate and adipose-derived stem cell therapy
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Interventional pain management
- Fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided injection procedures
- Non-surgical spine and joint care
Conditions Treated: Knee and hip arthritis, shoulder and rotator cuff conditions, spine and disc injuries, tendon and ligament damage, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
2. NeoGenix Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine
NeoGenix is a Charlotte practice led by Dr. James Altizer, who is recognized as one of the most experienced regenerative medicine physicians in the Carolinas. Dr. Altizer earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1985, completed a three-year residency in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia, and served as a physician and teaching faculty in the United States Navy for approximately a decade, including service during Desert Storm for which he received five military decorations. He spent seventeen years as a board-certified Internist and then as a board-certified Phlebologist before transitioning to regenerative medicine in 2015, receiving advanced training in bone marrow aspiration with Duke University-affiliated physicians. In 2017, he was invited to serve as guest faculty at the Orthobiologics Institute Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, where he taught the liposuction workshop for adipose tissue harvesting. He opened NeoGenix in 2020 as a practice dedicated exclusively to stem cell and regenerative therapies and has since performed thousands of procedures with reported outcomes showing over 94% patient satisfaction.
Address: 16147 Lancaster Highway, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (704) 727-6551
Website: https://www.neogenixstemcells.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. James Altizer, MD, Founder, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Phlebology, Medical College of Virginia MD, U.S. Navy physician and teaching faculty, guest faculty at the Orthobiologics Institute Annual Meeting
Services Offered:
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Adipose-derived stem cell therapy
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Non-surgical orthopedic and regenerative treatments
Conditions Treated: Knee and hip arthritis, shoulder and joint conditions, spine and disc conditions, tendon and ligament injuries, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
3. Heritage Regenerative Medicine
Heritage Regenerative Medicine is a Charlotte practice led by Dr. John Stavrakos, a physician who holds a Master of Science degree, is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and has fellowship training in Sports Medicine. Dr. Stavrakos has over 24 years of clinical experience and travels globally to train other physicians in advanced regenerative procedures, regularly serving as a guest lecturer with the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy and Regenerative Medicine. He is the author of The Athlete’s Secret to Conquering Pain and serves as Chief Medical Officer for New Life Regenerative Medicine, an FDA-registered tissue bank. The practice takes a comprehensive, personalized approach that combines regenerative injection therapies with functional medicine protocols for patients with chronic pain, sports injuries, and degenerative conditions.
Address: 8058 Corporate Center, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (704) 368-4852
Website: https://heritageregen.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. John Stavrakos, MS, MD, Founder, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, over 24 years of clinical experience, author and international guest lecturer
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Prolotherapy and neural prolotherapy
- Biologic and regenerative injection therapies
- Functional medicine consultation
- Hormone optimization
Conditions Treated: Sports and musculoskeletal injuries, joint pain and arthritis, chronic pain, spine and disc conditions, ligament and tendon conditions, hormone and wellness concerns
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
4. Sporting Medicine
Sporting Medicine is a Charlotte orthopedic and sports medicine practice led by Dr. William Graham, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who trained at some of the country’s most respected programs. Dr. Graham earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at The Ohio State University. He then completed an arthroscopic and orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Santa Monica, California, one of the nation’s preeminent sports medicine training centers. The practice offers platelet-rich plasma and regenerative medicine treatments for knee, hip, shoulder, and joint conditions alongside comprehensive orthopedic care and physical therapy, and features an in-house motion capture lab and neuromuscular retraining program. Dr. Graham has contributed to peer-reviewed research on orthopedic sports medicine.
Address: 2200 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: (704) 503-9023
Website: https://www.sportingmedicine.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. William Graham, MD, Founder, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, University of Alabama School of Medicine MD, Ohio State University residency, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Regenerative medicine treatments for joint and soft tissue conditions
- Orthopedic surgery and arthroscopy (when indicated)
- Physical therapy and neuromuscular rehabilitation
- Sports medicine consultation
Conditions Treated: Knee pain and osteoarthritis, hip pain, shoulder conditions, arthritis, sports injuries, tendon and ligament conditions, degenerative joint disease
5. Southern Pain and Spine Specialists
Southern Pain and Spine Specialists is a Matthews practice serving the Charlotte metropolitan area, led by Dr. Ammar Alamarie, a physician who holds dual board certifications in anesthesiology and pain management. Dr. Alamarie completed an ACGME-approved Pain Fellowship at the State University of New York Upstate in Syracuse, New York, and has practiced as an interventional pain physician and anesthesiologist in the greater Charlotte region. The practice offers stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma as regenerative options for patients with spine, joint, and musculoskeletal pain conditions, combined with comprehensive pain management approaches.
Address: 101 East Matthews Street, Suite 200, Matthews, NC 28105
Phone: (833) 704-7246
Website: https://southernpainspecialists.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Ammar Alamarie, MD, Lead Physician, dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management, ACGME-approved Pain Fellowship at SUNY Upstate
Services Offered:
- Bone marrow stem cell therapy
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
- Interventional pain management
- Non-surgical spine and joint treatments
Conditions Treated: Neck and back pain, joint pain, spine conditions, shoulder and knee pain, sports injuries, chronic musculoskeletal pain
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