The greater New Orleans metropolitan area, including Kenner, Metairie, and surrounding Jefferson and Orleans Parish communities, together with the broader Louisiana corridor extending to Baton Rouge and Lafayette, supports a well-developed regenerative medicine market anchored by Ochsner Health and the LSU Health Science Center and a professional sports medicine tradition serving the New Orleans Saints and LSU Athletics. Louisiana-area providers include a Houston Methodist-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon serving as Assistant Professor at LSU Health who trained alongside the team physicians for the Houston Texans, Astros, and Rockets, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who completed his sports medicine training at the American Sports Medicine Institute under Dr. James Andrews and has more than 10 years of biologic treatment experience, a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with more than 40 years of New Orleans practice, the only Regenexx-licensed provider in Louisiana who was the first physician in the state to perform ultrasound-guided PRP and served as the youngest president in the history of the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine, and an OrthoCarolina-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who served as Head Team Physician for the New Orleans Saints and currently serves as Team Physician for LSU Athletics. 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:
Fellowship-trained orthopedic sports surgery with regenerative options: Dr. Michael McNulty at Southern Orthopaedic Specialists (University of Texas Southwestern MD, ASMI/Andrews Sports Medicine Institute fellowship under Dr. James Andrews, FAAOS, CAQ Sports Medicine, former team physician New Orleans Zephyrs, 10+ years biologic treatment experience) and Dr. Paul Phillips at Ochsner Health (Boston University School of Medicine MD, Houston Methodist Sports Medicine fellowship alongside Houston Texans and Astros physicians, Assistant Professor LSU Health, PRP, BMAC, and cartilage transplantation) offer comprehensive orthopedic sports medicine and orthobiologic treatment in the New Orleans area.
Dual fellowship-trained and long-established orthopedic practice with orthobiologics: Dr. Richard Meyer at Orthopaedic Specialists of New Orleans (Tulane University School of Medicine MD, Tulane reconstructive surgery fellowship and University of Virginia Sports Medicine fellowship, dual fellowship-trained, 40+ years of New Orleans practice, PRP and stem cell therapy) offers regenerative orthopedic care with the experience of a decades-long specialist at Touro Infirmary.
Regenexx-certified provider and professional team physician across the Louisiana corridor: Dr. Thomas Bond at Bond Medical Center and Regenerative Medicine Institute of Louisiana (LSU Medical Center MD, Duke University Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine fellowship, Regenexx-licensed, first physician in Louisiana for ultrasound-guided PRP 2007 and BMAC 2012, AAOM youngest president, former Chief of Sports Medicine LSU Medical Center, Lafayette) and Dr. Chip Bankston at Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (LSU Health Sciences Center MD, UAB orthopedic surgery residency, OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine fellowship, former Head Team Physician New Orleans Saints 2017-2021, current Team Physician LSU Athletics, Metairie office) serve patients across the broader Louisiana corridor.
1. Southern Orthopaedic Specialists
Southern Orthopaedic Specialists in New Orleans is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine practice led by Dr. Michael J. McNulty, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who completed his sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute under Dr. James Andrews, one of the most recognized sports medicine surgeons in the country, and who has more than 10 years of experience in biologic treatments for orthopedic conditions. Dr. McNulty earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 2004 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern. He then completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, under Dr. James Andrews, and subsequently completed an AO International Orthopaedic Traveling Trauma Fellowship in Auckland, New Zealand. He is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He served as team physician for the New Orleans Zephyrs AAA baseball club and is affiliated with Ochsner Baptist, East Jefferson General, and Touro Infirmary hospitals. His practice reports approximately an 80 to 90 percent improvement rate in eligible biologic treatment candidates.
Address: 2731 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 897-6351
Website: https://www.southern-ortho.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Michael J. McNulty, MD, FAAOS, Lead Physician, board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery with CAQ Sports Medicine, FAAOS, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School MD (2004), UT Southwestern orthopedic surgery residency, American Sports Medicine Institute Sports Medicine fellowship (under Dr. James Andrews), AO International Orthopaedic Traveling Trauma fellowship (New Zealand), former team physician New Orleans Zephyrs
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Mesenchymal stem cell therapy (bone marrow-derived)
- Arthroscopic and reconstructive sports surgery (when indicated)
- Sports medicine evaluation and management
Conditions Treated: ACL tears, meniscal injuries, rotator cuff conditions, shoulder instability, knee and hip osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, sports injuries at the high school, collegiate, and professional level
2. Ochsner Health Orthopaedics
Dr. Paul Phillips IV is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Ochsner Health in Kenner and Assistant Professor in the LSU Health Science Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, offering PRP, BMAC, adipose tissue grafting, and cartilage transplantation alongside comprehensive orthopedic sports medicine surgical care for patients across the greater New Orleans area. Dr. Phillips earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 2012 and completed a general surgery internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in affiliation with Harvard Medical School. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Buffalo and then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital within the Texas Medical Center, during which he served as Assistant Team Physician for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, and Rice University Owls and as a physician for NASA Astronaut Corps members. He is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as an attending physician in the LSU Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.
Address: 200 West Esplanade Avenue, Suite 701, Kenner, LA 70065
Phone: (504) 412-1705
Website: https://www.paulphillipsmd.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Paul Phillips IV, MD, Lead Physician and Assistant Professor LSU Health, board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine MD (2012), Beth Israel Deaconess/Harvard general surgery internship, SUNY Buffalo orthopedic surgery residency, Houston Methodist Hospital Sports Medicine fellowship (served as Assistant Team Physician Houston Texans, Astros, Rockets, NASA Astronaut Corps)
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Adipose tissue grafting
- Stem cell therapy
- Cartilage transplantation
- Arthroscopic and reconstructive sports surgery (when indicated)
Conditions Treated: Cartilage defects, knee and hip osteoarthritis, ACL and ligament tears, rotator cuff conditions, shoulder instability, meniscal conditions, sports injuries at all competitive levels
3. Orthopaedic Specialists of New Orleans
Orthopaedic Specialists of New Orleans (OSNO) is the practice of Dr. Richard L. Meyer Jr., a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with more than 40 years of practice in New Orleans offering PRP, stem cell therapy, and comprehensive orthopedic surgical care from his Uptown New Orleans location. Dr. Meyer earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1982 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Tulane University from 1982 to 1987. He then completed a fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery at Tulane University from 1987 to 1988 and a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia Medical Center from 1988 to 1989. He is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and is one of the few orthopedic surgeons in New Orleans with dual fellowship training in both reconstructive surgery and sports medicine, a distinction noted in his hospital affiliation at Touro Infirmary. He is also affiliated with Ochsner Baptist in the LCMC Health network and has practiced in New Orleans for more than four decades.
Address: 3434 Prytania Street, Suite 310, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 897-7877
Website: https://drrichardmeyer.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Richard L. Meyer Jr., MD, Lead Physician, board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine MD (1982), Tulane University orthopedic surgery residency (1982-1987), Tulane University Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery fellowship (1987-1988), University of Virginia Orthopaedic Sports Medicine fellowship (1988-1989), 40+ years of practice in New Orleans
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Stem cell therapy
- Orthobiologic injection procedures
- Arthroscopic and reconstructive orthopedic surgery (when indicated)
- Sports medicine evaluation and management
Conditions Treated: Knee and hip osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, rotator cuff conditions, shoulder and knee conditions, sports injuries, musculoskeletal conditions in patients seeking surgical or regenerative alternatives
4. Bond Medical Center and Regenerative Medicine Institute of Louisiana
Bond Medical Center and the Regenerative Medicine Institute of Louisiana in Lafayette is the only Regenexx-licensed practice in Louisiana, led by Dr. Thomas K. Bond, the first physician in Louisiana to perform ultrasound-guided PRP in 2007 and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell treatments in 2012, and the youngest president in the history of the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine. Dr. Bond earned his medical degree from LSU Medical Center in New Orleans, preceded by a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Arkansas Medical School. He completed his family medicine residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina and then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Duke University Medical School in Durham, North Carolina. He is certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and is the Louisiana Regenexx-licensed network provider. He served as Chief of Sports Medicine at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans from 2003 to 2007 and as Medical Program Director for the LSU Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. He was formerly team physician for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the Louisiana Ice Gators, and the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Team and has performed tens of thousands of regenerative injections in his career.
Address: 1101 South College Road, Suite 201, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: (337) 264-7209
Website: https://bondmedicalcenter.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Thomas K. Bond, MD, MS, Founder and Medical Director, certified American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), Regenexx-licensed provider, LSU Medical Center MD, University of Arkansas Medical School MS Physiology and Biophysics, Carolinas Medical Center family medicine residency, Duke University Medical School Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine post-doctoral fellowship, former Chief of Sports Medicine LSU Medical Center (2003-2007), AAOM Past President (youngest in organization history), first physician in Louisiana for ultrasound-guided PRP (2007) and BMAC (2012)
Services Offered:
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (Regenexx BMAC protocols)
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (Regenexx PRP protocols)
- Platelet Lysate procedures
- Prolotherapy
- Image-guided joint and spine injection procedures
Conditions Treated: Spine and disc conditions, knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, sports injuries, chronic musculoskeletal pain in patients seeking the full Regenexx-protocol regenerative treatment suite
5. Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic
Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC) in Baton Rouge, with a patient location in Metairie serving New Orleans-area patients, is an OrthoCarolina-fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine practice led by Dr. Larry S. Bankston Jr., who served as Head Team Physician for the New Orleans Saints NFL franchise from 2017 to 2021 and currently serves as Team Physician for Louisiana State University Athletics. Dr. Bankston earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading orthopedic residency programs. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the nation’s most recognized orthopedic sports medicine programs. He is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and offers PRP, BMAC, prolotherapy, and autologous cell therapy alongside comprehensive arthroscopic sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He also serves as an active high school and university sports medicine team physician across Louisiana.
Address: 8080 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Also sees patients in: Metairie, LA (New Orleans area)
Phone: (225) 924-2424
Website: https://www.chipbankstonmd.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Larry S. Bankston Jr., MD, Lead Physician, board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham orthopedic surgery residency, OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine and Shoulder and Elbow Surgery fellowship, Head Team Physician New Orleans Saints (2017-2021), Team Physician LSU Athletics (2022-present)
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Prolotherapy
- Autologous cell therapy
- Arthroscopic and reconstructive sports surgery (when indicated)
- Sports medicine evaluation and management
Conditions Treated: Rotator cuff conditions, shoulder instability, ACL and ligament tears, meniscal injuries, knee and hip osteoarthritis, sports injuries in athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional level
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