The greater Salt Lake City metropolitan area, including Cottonwood Heights, South Jordan, and surrounding Salt Lake County communities, supports a well-developed regenerative medicine market anchored by the University of Utah Health system and a sports medicine tradition rooted in Olympic and professional athletics. Salt Lake City-area providers include a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician who serves as Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Utah Jazz and as a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team, a Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who has served as team physician for USC football, the LA Kings, and the LA Dodgers, a sports medicine practitioner and Air Force veteran who has offered regenerative cell-based treatments in Utah since 2007, a Navy veteran who completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and serves as team physician for the Utah Royals, and the first Regenexx-certified provider in Utah. 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:
University-based sports medicine with professional team credentials and regenerative options: Dr. David J. Petron at the University of Utah Health Orthopaedics program (University of North Dakota School of Medicine MD, Michigan State University Sports Medicine fellowship, Head Team Physician Utah Jazz and Utah Utes Athletics, Director of U of U Primary Care Sports Medicine) offers PRP and BMAC therapy alongside comprehensive nonsurgical sports medicine care from the University Orthopedic Center.
Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgery with professional sports credentials and orthobiologics: Dr. Daniel B. Gibbs (Georgetown University School of Medicine MD, Northwestern University orthopedic surgery residency, Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic sports medicine fellowship, double board-certified by ABOS, team physician USC football, LA Kings, and LA Dodgers) offers PRP, BMAC, and advanced orthopedic surgery including joint preservation and reconstruction for patients across the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.
Dedicated regenerative and sports medicine practices with orthobiologic specialization: The Albano Clinic (Dr. Joseph Albano, MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University MD, U of Utah Family Practice residency, Michigan State Sports Medicine fellowship, Air Force Flight Surgeon veteran, in regenerative practice since 2007), Engelen Sports and Orthobiologics (Dr. Robert Engelen, DO, Kansas City University DO, U of Utah PM&R residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine fellowship, Navy veteran, team physician Utah Royals), and Wasatch Pain Solutions (Dr. Qamar Khan, MD, Rush University Medical Center PM&R residency, UC Davis Pain Medicine fellowship, first Regenexx-certified provider in Utah) offer focused nonsurgical orthobiologic injection therapy for joint, tendon, and spine conditions.
1. University of Utah Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
The University of Utah Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine program is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic programs, providing comprehensive sports medicine and regenerative orthobiologic care at the University Orthopedic Center in Salt Lake City. The program’s primary care sports medicine and regenerative medicine offerings are led by Dr. David J. Petron, a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician who serves as Director of the University of Utah Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine and as Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Utah Jazz NBA franchise. Dr. Petron earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 1986. He completed a fellowship in Nonoperative Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Michigan State University. He is board-certified in Family Practice and serves as Head Team Physician for the University of Utah Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, overseeing more than 550 student-athletes across 18 NCAA sports programs. He has also served as a team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team and as Medical Director for the Park City Ski Injury Clinic. He has a special interest in regenerative medicine, including PRP and BMAC treatments for joint and tendon conditions, as well as shockwave therapy for chronic tendinopathy.
Address: 590 South Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Phone: (801) 587-7109
Website: https://healthcare.utah.edu/orthopaedics
Key Personnel:
- Dr. David J. Petron, MD, Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine, board-certified in Family Practice, University of North Dakota School of Medicine MD (1986), Michigan State University Nonoperative Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine fellowship, Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician Utah Jazz NBA, Head Team Physician University of Utah Athletics, former team physician U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Shockwave therapy (Sonarex) for chronic tendinopathy
- Nonsurgical sports medicine evaluation and management
- Musculoskeletal injection procedures
- Comprehensive orthopedic evaluation and care
Conditions Treated: Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder, tendinopathies, ligament injuries, overuse injuries, spine and back conditions, sports injuries in patients seeking non-surgical treatment
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
2. Daniel B. Gibbs, MD
Dr. Daniel B. Gibbs is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and preservation and reconstruction of the hip, knee, and shoulder who offers stem cell therapy and PRP alongside a full range of orthopedic surgical services from his Cottonwood Heights practice. Dr. Gibbs was born and raised in Salt Lake City and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern University. He then completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, one of the nation’s foremost sports medicine training programs, where he cared for elite athletes across professional and Olympic sports. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has served as team physician for USC football, the LA Kings, the LA Dodgers, and has provided medical coverage for the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, LA Galaxy, Anaheim Angels, Anaheim Ducks, Northwestern University Athletics, Loyola Marymount University Athletics, and USC Athletics. He has authored more than 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals and holds an adjunct assistant clinical professor appointment at Rocky Vista University. He was recognized as Utah’s best orthopedic surgeon by the readers of Salt Lake City Weekly for multiple consecutive years.
Address: 6322 South 3000 East, Suite 100, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Phone: (801) 576-2073
Website: https://www.gibbsmd.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Daniel B. Gibbs, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Lead Physician, double board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ABOS), University of Notre Dame BA, Georgetown University School of Medicine MD, Northwestern University orthopedic surgery residency, Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Orthopaedic Sports Medicine fellowship, former team physician USC football, LA Kings, LA Dodgers
Services Offered:
- Stem cell therapy (bone marrow aspirate concentrate)
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and hip (when indicated)
- Joint preservation surgery
- Total joint reconstruction (when indicated)
- Sports medicine consultation
Conditions Treated: Hip labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, knee cartilage injuries, ACL tears, meniscal conditions, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, joint arthritis, sports injuries in athletes from the high school to professional level
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
3. Albano Clinic
The Albano Clinic in Salt Lake City is the practice of Dr. Joseph J. Albano, a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, Air Force veteran, and one of Utah’s earliest and most experienced regenerative medicine practitioners, who has been offering cell-based and platelet treatments for joint, tendon, and musculoskeletal conditions since 2007. Dr. Albano earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1989. He completed his family practice residency at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City in 1997 and then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Michigan State University. He is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He served in the United States Air Force Reserves for 27 years, retiring as a Flight Surgeon. He has served as a team physician for U.S. Speed Skating, U.S. Military Endurance Sports, Real Salt Lake, and Westminster College Athletics. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. The Albano Clinic focuses exclusively on regenerative orthopedic treatment, offering cell therapy, PRP, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, and shockwave therapy for joint, tendon, ligament, and nerve conditions.
Address: 6360 South 3000 East, Suite 210, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: (385) 220-9009
Website: https://albanoclinic.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Joseph J. Albano, MD, Founder, board-certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine MD (1989), University of Utah Medical Center Family Practice residency (1997), Michigan State University Sports Medicine fellowship, Air Force Reserves Flight Surgeon (27 years, retired), team physician U.S. Speed Skating and Real Salt Lake, regenerative medicine practice since 2007
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Cell therapy and orthobiologic injection procedures
- Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Shockwave therapy
- Ultrasound-guided joint and tendon injection procedures
Conditions Treated: Knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, ligament injuries, rotator cuff conditions, nerve injuries, sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain in patients seeking nonsurgical care
4. Engelen Sports and Orthobiologics
Engelen Sports and Orthobiologics in Salt Lake City is the practice of Dr. Robert W. Engelen, a fellowship-trained physiatrist and sports medicine physician, US Navy veteran, and specialist in nonsurgical orthobiologic treatment for joint, tendon, and spine conditions. Dr. Engelen earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Iowa State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2006. He completed a transitional internship at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia and then served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy, serving as the medical officer for 1st Battalion, 6th Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, including a deployment to Afghanistan, for which he received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon. After his military service, he completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Utah and then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He has served as Team Physician for the Utah Royals and as Assistant Team Physician for Real Salt Lake, Solitude Ski Resort, and Westminster College Athletics. His practice offers PRP, BMAC, MFAT lipoaspirate, Tenex needle tenotomy, fluoroscopic-guided spine injections, and diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound for patients seeking nonsurgical orthobiologic treatment.
Address: 82 South 1100 East, Suite 303, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone: (801) 355-7800
Website: https://engelenortho.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Robert W. Engelen, DO, Founder, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR), Iowa State University BS Biology, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences DO (2006), Naval Medical Center Portsmouth transitional internship, University of Utah PM&R residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine fellowship, team physician Utah Royals, US Navy veteran (Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal)
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Micro-Fragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT) lipoaspirate therapy
- Tenex needle tenotomy for chronic tendinopathy
- Fluoroscopic-guided spine injection procedures
- Diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound
Conditions Treated: Knee, hip, and shoulder osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, ligament injuries, spine and disc conditions, rotator cuff conditions, sports injuries in athletes at all levels, musculoskeletal pain in patients seeking nonsurgical care
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
5. Wasatch Pain Solutions
Wasatch Pain Solutions is an interventional pain management and regenerative medicine practice serving Salt Lake County and surrounding communities, led by Dr. Qamar Khan, the Medical Director and a double board-certified pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist who was among the first Regenexx-certified providers in Utah. Dr. Khan completed his medical residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, with additional rotations at Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, the University of Chicago Medical Center, and Loyola University Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident and was subsequently selected as Resident of the Year by his peers. He then completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pain Medicine at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, where he was recognized as the Top Interventional Fellow in his class. He is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine and serves as a clinical associate professor at Rocky Vista University. He opened Wasatch Pain Solutions in 2013 and has been a Regenexx network provider, offering proprietary bone marrow concentrate and platelet protocols alongside interventional pain management for patients across the Salt Lake Valley.
Address: 661 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095
Phone: (801) 302-2690
Website: https://wasatchpainsolutions.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Qamar Khan, MD, Medical Director, board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine, Rush University Medical Center PM&R residency (Chief Resident, Resident of the Year), UC Davis Medical Center ACGME Pain Medicine fellowship (Top Interventional Fellow), Regenexx network provider, clinical associate professor Rocky Vista University
Services Offered:
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (Regenexx protocols)
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy (Regenexx protocols)
- Interventional spine procedures (epidural, facet, sacroiliac joint injections)
- Fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injection procedures
- Neuromodulation and spinal cord stimulation
- Comprehensive pain management evaluation
Conditions Treated: Joint osteoarthritis, spine and disc conditions, back and neck pain, tendon and ligament injuries, chronic musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, sports injuries, conditions in patients seeking regenerative or minimally invasive treatment alternatives
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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