The greater Tucson metropolitan area, including Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, and surrounding Pima County communities, supports a well-developed regenerative medicine market anchored by the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and Banner University Medicine orthopedic program and a sports medicine tradition rooted in University of Arizona Wildcats athletics. Tucson-area providers include a University of Pennsylvania-trained orthopedic surgeon and UA Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery who has led the University of Arizona Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship for more than three decades and serves as team physician for the Tucson Sugar Skulls and FC Tucson, a fellowship-trained osteopathic sports medicine physician who serves as orthopedic consultant for University of Arizona Athletics and offers PRP, BMAC, A2M protein concentrate, and microfat procedures, a triple board-certified physiatrist and sports medicine specialist who founded a dedicated orthobiologic practice in Oro Valley, a Harvard-trained sports medicine physician with a musculoskeletal ultrasound fellowship who provides regenerative care across multiple Tucson locations, and a Navy veteran orthopedic surgeon at a practice established in 1981 offering PRP and regenerative treatment alongside comprehensive orthopedic surgical services. 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.
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University-based orthopedic sports medicine with professional team credentials and academic leadership: Dr. Michael Feldman at Banner University Medicine Orthopedics (University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine MD, Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital orthopedic surgery residency, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Fellowship Director at UA, dual board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, team physician Tucson Sugar Skulls and FC Tucson, 30+ years at the University of Arizona) offers PRP, BMAC, and comprehensive orthopedic sports medicine care as part of the UA Orthopaedic Surgery department.
Fellowship-trained orthobiologic specialists: Dr. Troy Taduran at Tucson Orthopaedic Institute (Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences DO, Nova Southeastern University Sports Medicine fellowship, board-certified in Sports Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, orthopedic consultant University of Arizona Athletics, former team physician Tucson Roadrunners AHL, PRP, BMAC, A2M, and microfat procedures) and Dr. Jonathan Tait at ORIGEN Orthopedics (Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine DO, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan PM&R residency, Virginia Tech Sports Medicine fellowship, triple board-certified in PM&R and Sports Medicine, PRP, BMAC, and prolotherapy) offer dedicated nonsurgical orthobiologic treatment across the greater Tucson area.
Sports medicine and musculoskeletal injection specialists with regenerative options: Dr. Jon Minor at Tucson Wellness MD (Texas A&M University Health Science Center MD, Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Sports Medicine fellowship, Boston Children’s Hospital Musculoskeletal Ultrasound fellowship, PRP and stem cell therapy across multiple Tucson locations) and Dr. Shaun Peterson at Pima Orthopedic Physicians (University of Texas Medical Branch MD, Naval Medical Center orthopedic surgery residency, US Navy veteran, FAAOS, practice established 1981, PRP and regenerative treatment alongside orthopedic surgical services) offer regenerative and musculoskeletal care for patients across Pima County.
1. Banner University Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Banner University Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is the orthopedic surgery and sports medicine program of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, providing comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care including regenerative orthobiologic treatment for patients across the greater Tucson area. The program is anchored by Dr. Michael D. Feldman, a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who serves as Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and as Fellowship Director for the UA Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, a position he has held for more than three decades. Dr. Feldman earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1987 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. He then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Arizona Center for Bone and Joint Disorders in 1993. He is dual board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery (1995) and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2007). He serves as team physician for the Tucson Sugar Skulls Indoor Football League club and FC Tucson soccer, as well as multiple area high school athletic programs. He has been a leading figure at the UA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery for more than 30 years and directs the UA Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship that trains the region’s next generation of sports medicine surgeons. The Banner University Medicine orthopedics department offers PRP and BMAC alongside a full range of orthopedic sports medicine and surgical services.
Address: 707 North Alvernon Way, Suite 205, Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: (520) 694-8000
Website: https://ortho.arizona.edu
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Michael D. Feldman, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Fellowship Director, dual board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery (1995) and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (2007, ABOS), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine MD (1987), Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital orthopedic surgery residency (1992), Arizona Center for Bone and Joint Disorders Sports Medicine fellowship (1993), team physician Tucson Sugar Skulls and FC Tucson
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and hip (when indicated)
- Tenex ultrasonic scar tissue removal for chronic tendinopathy
- Concussion evaluation and management
- Sports medicine consultation and management
Conditions Treated: ACL tears, meniscal injuries, rotator cuff conditions, shoulder instability, cartilage defects, knee and hip osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, sports injuries at the high school, collegiate, and recreational level
2. Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute (TOI) in Oro Valley is the largest orthopedic group in southern Arizona, with its regenerative medicine program led by Dr. Troy M. Taduran, a fellowship-trained osteopathic sports medicine physician who serves as orthopedic consultant to the University of Arizona Athletics Department and was formerly the team physician for the Tucson Roadrunners American Hockey League club. Dr. Taduran earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He completed a residency in Family Medicine at Florida Hospital East Orlando and a second residency in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board-certified in Sports Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. He has more than 15 years of specialized experience in nonsurgical orthopedics and regenerative medicine and is one of the most experienced orthobiologic providers in southern Arizona. His practice uses ultrasound guidance for all injection procedures and tracks patient outcomes through the DataBiologics outcomes tracking system. TOI offers a comprehensive menu of orthobiologic treatments including PRP at greater than 7x platelet concentration, BMAC, dextrose prolotherapy, microfat and micronized adipose tissue injections, and A2M protein concentrate, providing access to the full range of current orthobiologic options.
Address: 12315 North Vistoso Park Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
Additional Location: 6320 North La Cholla Boulevard, Suite 200, Tucson, AZ 85741
Phone: (520) 544-9700
Website: https://www.tucsonortho.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Troy M. Taduran, DO, Regenerative Medicine Specialist, board-certified in Sports Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine DO (2005), Florida Hospital East Orlando Family Medicine residency, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine NMM/OMM residency, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine Sports Medicine fellowship, orthopedic consultant University of Arizona Athletics, former team physician Tucson Roadrunners AHL
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Alpha-2 Macroglobulin (A2M) protein concentrate injections
- Microfat and micronized adipose tissue (MAAT) injections
- Dextrose prolotherapy
- Ultrasound-guided injection procedures
Conditions Treated: Knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, ligament injuries, rotator cuff conditions, cartilage damage, nerve pain, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions in patients seeking nonsurgical regenerative care
3. ORIGEN Orthopedics and Optimal Health
ORIGEN Orthopedics and Optimal Health in Oro Valley is a dedicated orthobiologic and functional medicine practice founded by Dr. Jonathan D. Tait, a triple board-certified physiatrist and sports medicine specialist offering PRP, BMAC, prolotherapy, and shockwave therapy for joint, tendon, and spine conditions. Dr. Tait earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in affiliation with Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest PM&R training programs. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain Management and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Virginia Tech in affiliation with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. He holds triple board certification: board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by both the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and in Sports Medicine by the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. He has more than 15 years of experience in regenerative and functional medicine and founded ORIGEN Orthopedics to provide a root-cause, integrative approach combining orthobiologic injection therapy with functional medicine principles for patients across the greater Tucson metropolitan area.
Address: 7790 North Oracle Road, Suite 150, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Phone: (520) 777-9385
Website: https://origenortho.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Jonathan D. Tait, DO, Founder and Chief Health Strategist, triple board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOBPMR), and Sports Medicine (AOASM), Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine DO (2004), Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan/Wayne State/Detroit Medical Center PM&R residency, Interventional Spine and Pain Management fellowship, Virginia Tech/VCOM Sports Medicine fellowship
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) therapy
- Dextrose prolotherapy
- Shockwave therapy
- Non-surgical orthopedic and spine evaluation and management
- Functional medicine integration
Conditions Treated: Knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, spine and disc conditions, rotator cuff conditions, sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain in patients seeking nonsurgical orthobiologic treatment
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
4. Tucson Wellness MD
Tucson Wellness MD is a multi-location sports medicine and regenerative medicine practice in Tucson led by Dr. Jon Minor, a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician with additional musculoskeletal ultrasound fellowship training from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Minor earned his medical degree from Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2008. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center at McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple, Texas from 2010 to 2013 and then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital in affiliation with Harvard Medical School from 2013 to 2014. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound at Boston Children’s Hospital in 2015, gaining specialized expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound-guided injection techniques. He is board-certified in both Pediatrics and Sports Medicine. Prior to joining Tucson Wellness MD, he served as a sports medicine physician at the SPARCC Sports Medicine program in Tucson. He has served as team physician for Northeastern University athletics and the University of Massachusetts-Boston hockey program, provided medical coverage at the Boston Marathon finish line, and covered the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating National Championships. He holds a USA Triathlon Level I coaching certification. The practice operates from multiple Tucson locations and offers PRP and stem cell therapy alongside sports medicine and wellness care for adult patients.
Address: 7000 East Tanque Verde Road, Suite 5, Tucson, AZ 85715
Additional Locations: 6970 North Oracle Road, Suite 130, Tucson, AZ 85704; 8275 North Silverbell Road, Suite 117, Marana, AZ 85743
Phone: (520) 222-5425
Website: https://tucsonwellnessmd.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Jon Minor, MD, Medical Director, board-certified in Pediatrics and Sports Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine MD (2008), Baylor Scott and White/McLane Children’s Hospital Pediatrics residency (2010-2013), Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Sports Medicine fellowship (2013-2014), Boston Children’s Hospital Musculoskeletal Ultrasound fellowship (2015), former team physician Northeastern University and UMass-Boston
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Stem cell therapy
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injection procedures
- Sports medicine evaluation and management
- Musculoskeletal injury treatment
Conditions Treated: Joint osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, sports injuries, overuse conditions, musculoskeletal pain in active patients and athletes seeking nonsurgical treatment options
5. Pima Orthopedic Physicians
Pima Orthopedic Physicians in Tucson is one of southern Arizona’s longest-established orthopedic practices, in continuous operation since 1981 and led by Dr. Shaun N. Peterson, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and US Navy veteran who offers PRP therapy and regenerative treatment alongside a full range of orthopedic surgical services. Dr. Peterson earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1998. He completed a transitional year internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego and then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia, training in trauma surgery, sports medicine, and joint arthroplasty within the Navy’s orthopedic residency program. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a member of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, and served as Chief of Surgery and Operating Room Committee Chair during his military service. He joined Pima Orthopedic Physicians following his military career and has provided comprehensive orthopedic surgical and non-surgical care to the Tucson community. The practice also includes Dr. John C. Medlen, MD, a University of Arizona College of Medicine graduate who is dual board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has practiced in southern Arizona for more than 45 years, extending the practice’s regenerative medicine services to patients in the Green Valley and South Pima County area.
Address: 1707 West St. Mary’s Road, Suite 205, Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: (520) 624-0888
Website: https://pimaortho.com
Key Personnel:
- Dr. Shaun N. Peterson, MD, FAAOS, Chief Physician, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), University of Texas Medical Branch MD (1998), Naval Medical Center San Diego transitional year, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth orthopedic surgery residency, US Navy veteran and former Chief of Surgery
- Dr. John C. Medlen, MD, Associate Physician, dual board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ABOS), University of Arizona College of Medicine MD (1975), 45+ years in practice in southern Arizona
Services Offered:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
- Regenerative cell therapy
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and hip (when indicated)
- Total joint replacement (when indicated)
- Sports medicine evaluation and management
- Fracture care
Conditions Treated: Knee and hip osteoarthritis, rotator cuff conditions, ACL and ligament tears, meniscal injuries, shoulder conditions, sports injuries, joint conditions in patients seeking surgical or regenerative alternatives
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