The San Francisco Bay Area supports one of the most concentrated and academically distinguished regenerative medicine markets in the United States, shaped by proximity to UCSF, Stanford University, and California Pacific Medical Center, as well as a long history of elite sports medicine associated with the Golden State Warriors, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco 49ers, and San Francisco Ballet. The region provides access to fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians, double board-certified orthopedic surgeons, and integrative medicine specialists offering autologous bone marrow concentrate, platelet-rich plasma, adipose-derived cell therapies, and prolotherapy across San Francisco, Emeryville, and the broader Bay Area. 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:
Sports injuries and orthobiologic treatments: Launch Regenerative (Dr. Rowan Paul) and Sampson Sports Medicine (Dr. Joshua Sampson) are both fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians at California Pacific Medical Center who offer PRP and autologous cell therapies. Dr. Paul serves as Head Company Physician for the San Francisco Ballet and previously provided physician coverage for the Oakland Athletics.
Orthopedic surgery with regenerative options: Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (Dr. James Chen) and Bay Area Orthopaedic and Sports Specialists (Dr. Warren Strudwick) are board-certified orthopedic surgeons offering stem cell and PRP therapies alongside surgical care. Dr. Strudwick served as team orthopedic surgeon for the NFL Oakland Raiders, NBA Golden State Warriors, and Team USA Olympic Track and Field.
Integrative and osteopathic regenerative medicine: San Francisco Institute for Integrative and Regenerative Medicine combines bone marrow and adipose stem cell therapies with osteopathic manual medicine, functional medicine, and PRP in a comprehensive non-surgical approach.
1. Launch Regenerative
Launch Regenerative is the San Francisco and Palo Alto practice of Dr. Rowan V. Paul, a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician and board-certified family physician who has dedicated his career to regenerative orthopedic treatments. Dr. Paul received his undergraduate degree from Brown University, earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in 2005, completed his family medicine residency at Stanford Healthcare and O’Connor Hospital, and completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. He is a clinical assistant professor at Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine and serves as a residency site director for Stanford Healthcare’s Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Paul is a member of several international teaching faculties including the Orthobiologics Institute (TOBI), the Regenerative Medicine Orthopedic Society (RMOS), and the Global Regenerative Academy. He serves as Head Company Physician for the San Francisco Ballet and previously provided physician coverage for the Oakland Athletics, the U.S. Olympic development Nordic cross country skiing team, and the America’s Cup Sailing competition. He was a member of the SAFE panel that produced the world’s first consensus recommendations for the clinical use of bone marrow stem cell treatments for orthopedic injuries in 2019.
Address: 2100 Webster Street, Suite 424, San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (650) 328-4411
Website: https://www.launchregenerative.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Rowan V. Paul, MD, Founder, fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, board-certified in Family Medicine, Brown University BS, Albany Medical College MD, Stanford Healthcare family medicine residency, University of Utah sports medicine fellowship, clinical assistant professor at Dartmouth, Head Company Physician for the San Francisco Ballet
Services Offered:
- Bone marrow concentrate procedures
- Adipose-derived cell therapy
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
- Prolotherapy
- Non-surgical orthopedic and sports medicine treatments
Conditions Treated: Knee and hip arthritis, shoulder and rotator cuff conditions, spine and disc conditions, tendon and ligament injuries, sports injuries, degenerative musculoskeletal conditions
2. Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is the San Francisco private practice of Dr. James L. Chen, a fellowship-trained, double board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in the city’s Union Square district. Dr. Chen received his medical degree from the University of California, Davis, his Master of Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii Queens Medical Center before completing a prestigious fellowship in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and arthroscopy at UCSF. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in both orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine, serves as Director of the San Francisco Sports Medicine Fellowship, and instructs residents at the San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program and medical students at UCSF School of Medicine. He has provided physician services for the NFL and works with multiple local athletic organizations. His published research includes work on stem cell-infused ACL reconstruction and arthroscopic harvesting of autologous bone graft as a stem cell carrier.
Address: 450 Sutter Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 900-3000
Website: https://jameschenmd.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. James L. Chen, MD, MPH, Founder, double board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, UC Davis MD, UC Berkeley MPH, UCSF sports medicine fellowship, Director of San Francisco Sports Medicine Fellowship
Services Offered:
- Stem cell therapy for joint and soft tissue conditions
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Arthroscopic and reconstructive orthopedic surgery (when indicated)
- Sports medicine consultation
Conditions Treated: Knee and shoulder injuries, ACL and ligament tears, rotator cuff conditions, cartilage damage, hip conditions, sports injuries, joint arthritis, degenerative joint disease
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
3. Sampson Sports Medicine
Sampson Sports Medicine is the San Francisco sports medicine practice of Dr. Joshua Sampson, a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician at California Pacific Orthopaedics. Dr. Sampson received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, completed a research fellowship in sports medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, completed his family medicine residency at Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Michigan, and completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah Health. During his training and early career, he provided physician coverage for Division I college athletics, NBA, professional cycling, and Olympic-level events. The practice emphasizes non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries using the latest imaging technology, image-guided procedures, and orthopedic biologic treatments including PRP and stem cells. Dr. Sampson is recognized by Healthgrades as a regenerative medicine specialist and is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center.
Address: 3838 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 668-8010
Website: https://sfsportsdoc.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Joshua Sampson, MD, Lead Physician, fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, board-certified in Family Medicine, Georgetown University MD, Stanford Sports Medicine research fellowship, University of Utah Health sports medicine fellowship
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
- Bone marrow concentrate and stem cell therapy
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures
- Fluoroscopy-guided injection procedures
- Sports medicine and non-surgical orthopedic consultation
Conditions Treated: Shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, wrist, ankle, and foot conditions; tendon and ligament injuries, acute and chronic sports injuries, low back conditions, degenerative musculoskeletal conditions
4. Bay Area Orthopaedic and Sports Specialists
Bay Area Orthopaedic and Sports Specialists is an Emeryville practice led by Dr. Warren J. Strudwick, Jr., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with one of the most distinguished team medicine backgrounds in the Bay Area. Dr. Strudwick received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University, earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., completed his orthopedic surgery residency and general surgery internship at Stanford University Medical Center, and completed a fellowship in reconstructive surgery of the knee and sports medicine at Jean Monnet University in France. He also holds an MBA from Stanford University. Dr. Strudwick served as team physician and orthopaedic surgeon for the NFL Oakland Raiders beginning in 1996, as team doctor for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, as team physician for the University of California, Berkeley, and as physician for Team USA Olympic Track and Field. He is a member of the National Basketball Physicians Society, the National Football League Physicians Association, and the United States Olympic Committee Physicians Society. The practice serves patients across San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and the greater Bay Area.
Address: 5900 Hollis Street, Suite K, Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 922-1614
Website: https://warrenstrudwick.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Warren J. Strudwick, Jr., MD, Founder, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Brown University BA, Howard University College of Medicine MD, Stanford University residency, Jean Monnet University (France) knee reconstruction and sports medicine fellowship, former team physician for the NFL Oakland Raiders and NBA Golden State Warriors
Services Offered:
- Stem cell therapy for joint and soft tissue conditions
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
- Orthobiologic and regenerative medicine treatments
- Orthopedic surgery and arthroscopy (when indicated)
- Joint restoration and cartilage repair
Conditions Treated: Knee and shoulder injuries, hip conditions, cartilage damage, joint arthritis and degeneration, sports injuries, tendon and ligament conditions, degenerative joint disease
5. San Francisco Institute for Integrative and Regenerative Medicine
The San Francisco Institute for Integrative and Regenerative Medicine (SFIIRM) is a Union Square practice led by Dr. Jake Wardwell, an osteopathic physician who is board-certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and holds a certification in Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine. Dr. Wardwell earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has completed advanced training in ultrasound-guided injections with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, and American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The practice combines bone marrow and adipose-derived stem cell procedures with osteopathic manipulation, platelet-rich plasma, prolotherapy, and functional medicine to address the underlying causes of musculoskeletal and systemic pain conditions. Adipose-derived stem cell procedures at this practice are performed under IRB-approved protocols.
Address: 450 Sutter Street, Suite 1341, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 606-0309
Website: https://sfiirm.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Jake Wardwell, DO, Lead Physician, board-certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine certified, Michigan State University DO, advanced ultrasound training at Mayo Clinic and AAPMR
Services Offered:
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) stem cell therapy
- Adipose-derived stem cell therapy (IRB-approved protocol)
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
- Prolotherapy and biocellular injection therapy
- Osteopathic manipulative medicine
- Functional and integrative medicine consultation
Conditions Treated: Joint pain and arthritis, spine and disc conditions, tendon and ligament injuries, sports injuries, chronic musculoskeletal pain, systemic and hormonal concerns
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 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