Bluetail Medical Group

What Bluetail Medical Group does

Bluetail Medical Group is a private, multi-site orthopedic regenerative medicine and sports medicine practice founded in 2004 by Dr. David Crane and headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri. The practice operates seven clinic locations across Missouri, Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, and California, staffed by a physician team including Dr. Crane, Dr. Luga Podesta, Dr. Chris Wolf, Dr. Kristin Oliver, and Dr. Matt Bayes. Bluetail delivers non-surgical regenerative treatments — Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), Regenerative Cellular Therapy using mesenchymal stem cells, and prolotherapy — applied to conditions such as osteoarthritis, sports injuries, ligament and tendon tears, and joint pain. Procedures are performed using ultrasound- or fluoroscopic-guided injection techniques and the FDA-cleared Arthrex Angel centrifuge, and the practice holds FDA IDE approval (#27960) for a pivotal study of cellular therapy in knee osteoarthritis, one of only a small number of U.S. practices authorized under this regulatory framework.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services revenue: patients pay out-of-pocket for procedures (with CareCredit financing available), as most insurers classify regenerative treatments as investigational. The practice markets itself through physician-authored blog content, a 1,811-review testimonial base rated 4.91/5, recurring national media appearances, physician-to-physician referrals, and a structured out-of-town patient coordination program. Beyond orthopedics, Bluetail has extended into aesthetic and wellness services including hair restoration, facial rejuvenation, and sexual wellness for men and women. Through its Bluetail MSO subsidiary, the firm also generates training and education revenue by onboarding affiliated physicians into its regenerative medicine protocols, building a loosely federated clinical network.

Name

Bluetail Medical Group

Legal name

Bluetail Medical Group

Website

https://www.bluetailmedicalgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bluetail Medical Group is a private regenerative medicine and sports medicine practice operating seven clinics across five U.S. states. It delivers non-surgical PRP, bone marrow aspirate concentrate, and regenerative cellular therapies to patients with joint pain, osteoarthritis, and athletic injuries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Regenerative medicine services
• PRP therapy treatments
• Orthopedic sports medicine
• Stem cell therapy
• Non-surgical joint treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Procedure Fees: Revenue generated from regenerative medicine procedures including PRP injections, bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), regenerative cellular therapy, and prolotherapy treatments.
2. Office Consultations and Evaluations: Revenue from initial consultations, follow-up appointments, and diagnostic evaluations for orthopedic and sports medicine conditions.
3. Financing Programs: Patient financing through CareCredit for patients whose insurance does not cover regenerative procedures. Most insurance companies do not cover these procedures and consider them investigational.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bluetail Medical Group is a private orthopedic and sports medicine practice that delivers non-surgical regenerative medicine treatments, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), regenerative cellular therapy using mesenchymal stem cells, and prolotherapy, primarily for joint pain, osteoarthritis, ligament/tendon injuries, and sports injuries. Services are delivered at seven clinic locations across the United States and are supported by ultrasound-guided injection techniques, FDA-approved processing equipment, and an FDA IDE for cellular therapy in knee osteoarthritis.

Product overview

Bluetail Medical Group offers a comprehensive regenerative medicine and sports medicine practice with multiple treatment services. The core offerings include Regenerative Medicine, PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Regenerative Cellular Therapy, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), Prolotherapy, and Sports Medicine. These treatments are used to treat a wide range of conditions including arthritis, back pain, neck pain, knee pain, hip pain, shoulder injuries (rotator cuff), ligament injuries (including ACL), sprains and strains, hand/wrist pain, plantar fasciitis, and concussions. The practice also offers aesthetic and wellness services including Sexual Wellness for Men and Women, Facial Rejuvenation, and Hair Restoration. All treatments leverage the body's natural healing abilities through minimally invasive, non-surgical approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bluetail MSO: A subsidiary focused on providing training, education, and collaboration for the regenerative clinical community. Created to train physicians outside of Bluetail Medical Group who are practicing or wish to begin practicing regenerative medicine.

Products and services

• PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma) A concentration of platelets obtained by spinning whole blood in a centrifuge; platelets release proteins that promote healing to injured areas, allowing the body to heal more quickly and thoroughly. Indicated for patients with joint pain, osteoarthritis, ligament, tendon, and soft tissue injuries.
• Regenerative Cellular Therapy Injection of adult regenerative cells into injured or diseased areas to promote healing by generating new cells that repair and replace old, damaged, or diseased tissue. Indicated for osteoarthritis and degenerative joint conditions in patients seeking non-surgical options.
• Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) Uses regenerative cells from bone marrow fluid, processed through a centrifuge, to help heal bone and joint conditions including osteoarthritis, muscle tears, tendon injuries, and ligament damage. Indicated for patients with degenerative joint disease and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Prolotherapy Injection-based treatment using dextrose and saline solution that triggers the body's healing response to repair tissues. Indicated for patients with chronic ligament, tendon, and joint pain.
• Sports Medicine Non-operative sports medicine treatments for athletes of all levels, helping them heal faster after injuries and return to optimal activity, including evaluation and management of concussions, sprains, strains, ligament tears, and overuse injuries.
• Arthritis Treatment Regenerative therapies including PRP and regenerative cellular therapy to relieve inflammation, pain, and heal joints affected by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. Indicated for patients seeking non-surgical management of arthritic joint conditions.
• Knee Pain Treatment Regenerative medicine treatments for knee pain including osteoarthritis and other degenerative conditions to help patients avoid joint replacement surgery. Indicated for patients with knee osteoarthritis and degenerative knee conditions.
• Neck Pain Treatment Regenerative therapies including cellular therapy, PRP, and prolotherapy to treat neck pain from sprains, strains, whiplash, arthritis, herniated discs, and other conditions. Indicated for patients with chronic or acute neck pain.
• Back Pain Treatment Non-surgical regenerative treatments for back pain including regenerative cellular therapy, PRP, and prolotherapy. Indicated for patients with chronic back pain seeking non-surgical options.
• Hip Pain Treatment Regenerative medicine procedures including PRP, regenerative cellular therapy, and prolotherapy for hip pain from arthritis, injuries, bursitis, and other conditions. Indicated for patients with hip joint degeneration and injuries.
• Rotator Cuff Tears & Injuries Treatment Nonsurgical regenerative treatments using cellular therapy and PRP to repair rotator cuff tears and shoulder injuries. Indicated for patients with rotator cuff tears or shoulder injuries seeking to avoid surgery.
• Ligament Injuries Treatment Regenerative treatments for ligament injuries including ACL injuries using regenerative cellular therapy and PRP therapy. Indicated for patients with acute or chronic ligament injuries, including athletes.
• Sprains & Strains Treatment Regenerative medicine treatments for acute and chronic sprains and strains of muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Indicated for active adults and athletes with soft-tissue injuries.
• Hand/Wrist Pain Treatment Regenerative medicine including cellular therapy and PRP for hand and wrist conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and repetitive motion injuries. Indicated for patients with chronic hand or wrist pain.
• Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Regenerative medicine treatments for plantar fasciitis to relieve heel pain and promote healing. Indicated for patients with chronic heel pain.
• Concussion Management Sports medicine treatment for concussions and brain injuries delivered by board-certified specialists in brain injury medicine. Indicated for athletes and individuals with suspected or diagnosed concussions.
• Sexual Wellness for Men Regenerative medicine treatments for male sexual wellness concerns. Indicated for men seeking regenerative treatment options for sexual health.
• Sexual Wellness for Women Regenerative medicine treatments for female sexual wellness concerns. Indicated for women seeking regenerative treatment options for sexual health.
• Facial Rejuvenation Regenerative aesthetic treatments for facial rejuvenation using cellular-based therapies. Indicated for patients seeking cellular-based aesthetic facial rejuvenation.
• Hair Restoration Regenerative medicine treatments for hair restoration, delivered by a certified ALMI provider. Indicated for patients seeking regenerative options for hair restoration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% improvement in pain and function for typical patients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Bluetail Medical Group has been working with the FDA since 2019 when updates to cellular therapy regulation were announced. They received FDA IDE approval (#27960) for a pivotal study of cellular therapy in knee osteoarthritis treatment. This collaboration is essential for continuing to offer regenerative medicine treatments under the new FDA Regulatory Framework.
• ArthrexcoreTechnology or IntegrationBluetail Medical Group uses the Arthrex Angel centrifuge system, which is FDA-approved for processing bone marrow and blood samples in regenerative treatments. Dr. Oliver serves as a physician consultant for Arthrex and has presented at Arthrex headquarters on PRP and BMC techniques.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• OrthoNOW: OrthoNOW is an emerging orthopedic urgent care franchise offering non-surgical sports medicine. Comparable as a multi-location specialty orthopedic model, though less focused on regenerative therapies.

Direct peers

• Regenexx: Regenexx is a national network of clinics offering regenerative orthopedics including PRP and bone marrow concentrate for joint, spine, and sports injuries. It is the most directly comparable cash-pay orthobiologic clinic network in the U.S.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Andrews Sports Medicine is a nationally recognized sports medicine and orthopedic center serving elite and amateur athletes, comparable to Bluetail's sports medicine offering and physician reputation.
• Centeno-Schultz Clinic: Centeno-Schultz Clinic pioneered interventional orthopedics and regenerative treatments in the U.S. and trains physicians nationwide—directly comparable to Bluetail's clinical model and training mission.
• Steadman Clinic: Steadman Clinic is a leading orthopedic and sports medicine practice known for treating professional athletes, comparable to Bluetail's athlete segment and brand prestige in regenerative orthopedics.
• StemCell ARTS: StemCell ARTS offers regenerative therapies including PRP and stem cell treatments for orthopedic conditions in the Mid-Atlantic, operating a similar direct-pay specialty practice model to Bluetail.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): HSS is the leading U.S. specialty hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology, providing both surgical and non-surgical sports medicine care. Comparable as a top-tier orthopedic brand but at much larger scale and with inpatient capability.
• Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine: Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine is a major academic sports medicine program offering non-surgical orthopedic care. Comparable in clinical service line, though embedded in a much larger hospital system.
• Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic: Kerlan-Jobe is a longstanding orthopedic and sports medicine institution where Dr. Podesta trained. It is comparable as a sports medicine specialist of similar scale and reputation, but is broader than Bluetail's regenerative focus.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is a large academic orthopedic group serving the Midwest—including the same Chicago/Indiana region as Bluetail. Comparable on specialty orthopedic and sports medicine services, but at broader scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bluetailmedical
• Facebookfacebook.com/pg/bluetailmedical/reviews/?ref=page_internal

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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