Regenexx Pittsburgh

What Regenexx Pittsburgh does

Regenexx Pittsburgh is a private, physician-owned regenerative orthopedic medical practice headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating as the sole Regenexx network provider in the Pittsburgh metro. The practice was established when Dr. Paul Lieber joined the Regenexx network in 2012, and today is staffed by three board-certified physicians (Drs. Lieber, Adelsheimer, and Sally), a practice administrator, clinical manager, and patient-education staff. It serves individual adult patients suffering from chronic joint pain, osteoarthritis, sports injuries, and spine conditions across western Pennsylvania, positioning itself as a non-surgical alternative to orthopedic surgery and joint replacement.

The practice's core technology is patient-derived autologous biologics delivered under image guidance. The flagship procedure, Regenexx-SD Bone Marrow Concentrate, harvests cells from the patient's hip, concentrates them, and injects them into the injured area using real-time ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance. The second core offering, Regenexx SCP Super Concentrated Platelet Rich Plasma, yields 10-40 times normal platelet concentrations and is applied across soft tissue, spine, and nerve conditions. Supporting therapies include Shockwave Therapy, MLS Laser Therapy, Prolotherapy, and Botox for Migraines. All physicians hold IOF Master Certification, the highest credential in interventional regenerative orthopedics, and the practice operates under FDA HCT/P exemptions for autologous procedures (21 CFR 1271.3(d), 607.65, 1271.15(b)).

Regenexx Pittsburgh runs a direct-to-consumer, predominantly self-pay model: regenerative procedures are not covered by major insurance carriers or Medicare, while initial evaluations are covered by carriers including Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, UPMC, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by protocol. Patient acquisition relies on educational content (physician-led webinars, free eBooks, blog, social media, podcast and radio appearances) and a transparent patient outcome registry. The practice runs four clinical locations (Pittsburgh, McMurray, Bridgeville, Washington) and partners with a nearby hotel for out-of-town patients, with a community food drive partnership signaling local brand-building. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Regenexx Pittsburgh

Legal name

Regenexx Pittsburgh

Website

https://rapsmd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Regenexx Pittsburgh is a private, physician-owned regenerative orthopedic practice in western Pennsylvania offering non-surgical bone marrow concentrate and super-concentrated PRP procedures under image guidance, serving adults with chronic joint pain, arthritis, and sports injuries as an alternative to orthopedic surgery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Cartilage, Bone & Musculoskeletal Regeneration (HLAAAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stem Cell Therapies (MSC/iPSC/HSC-derived) (HLAAABAE), Bone Graft Substitutes & Orthobiologics (Synthetic/Allograft/DBM) (HLAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Regenerative orthopedics
• Non-surgical orthopedic care
• Bone marrow concentrate therapy
• Platelet-rich plasma therapy
• Interventional orthobiologics

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Regenerative Procedures: Self-pay regenerative orthopedic procedures including bone marrow concentrate and PRP injections. These are not covered by major insurance carriers or Medicare. The pricing varies based on the specific procedure protocol and condition treated.
2. Insurance-Covered Services: Initial evaluations and some consultations are covered by health insurance plans including Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, UPMC, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and others. Some workers compensation services are also covered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Regenexx Pittsburgh is a private medical practice that provides non-surgical regenerative orthopedic treatments using patient-derived biologics. Its core offerings are image-guided injections of bone marrow concentrate (Regenexx-SD) containing the patient's own live stem cells and super concentrated platelet-rich plasma (Regenexx SCP), supplemented by platelet lysate, shockwave therapy, MLS laser therapy, prolotherapy, and Botox for migraines. Treatments are delivered in-office at multiple Pittsburgh-area clinic locations as alternatives to orthopedic surgery for joint, spine, and sports injuries.

Product overview

Regenexx Pittsburgh operates as a single-location medical practice offering a unified portfolio of non-surgical regenerative orthopedic treatments centered on two core proprietary procedures: Regenexx-SD (Bone Marrow Concentrate containing the patient's own live stem cells) and Regenexx SCP (Super Concentrated Platelet Rich Plasma/Platelet Lysate). These are supplemented by supporting therapies including Shockwave Therapy, MLS Laser Therapy, Botox for Migraines, and Prolotherapy. The practice specializes in treating conditions across seven body regions (Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Elbow, and Spine) using image-guided injection procedures performed in-office, positioning itself as a non-surgical alternative to orthopedic surgery and joint replacement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Regenexx-SD: Bone Marrow Concentrate procedure containing the patient's own live stem cells.
• Regenexx SCP

Products and services

• Regenexx-SD (Bone Marrow Concentrate)
• Regenexx SCP (Super Concentrated Platelet Rich Plasma)
• Platelet Lysate Procedures Platelet-based treatment with fast release properties and reduced inflammation, often recommended for back and spine conditions.
• Shockwave Therapy Non-surgical regenerative treatment using acoustic waves to stimulate healing in injured tissues, commonly used for tendinopathies and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• MLS Laser Therapy Laser-based treatment using multi-wavelength therapy to reduce pain, inflammation, and promote tissue healing in musculoskeletal conditions.
• Botox for Migraines Botulinum toxin injection treatment for chronic migraine headaches, administered by the practice's physicians.
• Prolotherapy

Quantifiable outcome

• 36% improvement at 1-month mark for meniscus injury patients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food BankminorOthers · 9 October 2025Annual food drive partnership where Regenexx Pittsburgh collects non-perishable food donations from October through mid-November to support families during Thanksgiving. Donations delivered to the food bank for distribution.
• Comfort Inn and Suites (Pittsburgh)minorOthersPartnered hotel offering discounts for out-of-town patients. Located at 180 Gamma Drive, Building A, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-specialty orthopedic practice in the Mid-Atlantic with growing biologics/PRP service line. Comparable as a high-volume orthopedic provider increasingly competing in regenerative orthopedics, but operating within a broader orthopedic subspecialty portfolio and traditional insurance framework.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): U.S. News #1-ranked orthopedic hospital in New York City offering PRP and biologic therapies within a comprehensive orthopedic program. Comparable as an established orthopedic institution increasingly incorporating regenerative medicine, but with broader service breadth, hospital-level infrastructure, and stronger insurance contracting leverage.
• Steadman Clinic: Premier orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in Vail, Colorado, treating elite athletes and offering biologic/regenerative therapies alongside surgical orthopedic care. Comparable as an established orthopedic destination delivering non-surgical alternatives to high-acuity patients, though it operates much more broadly across orthopedic subspecialties.
• Mayo Clinic Regenerative Medicine: Academic medical center with an active regenerative medicine program covering orthopedic and musculoskeletal applications, including biologic therapies and clinical research. Comparable as a research-driven incumbent publishing in the same orthopedic regenerative space.
• Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedics: Major academic medical center offering regenerative medicine and PRP within its orthopedics program. Comparable as a large incumbent moving into the regenerative orthopedics space with the brand and insurance-contracting advantages that independent practices lack.
• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Large academic-affiliated orthopedic practice in Chicago offering regenerative and biologic therapies within a comprehensive sports medicine program. Comparable as a high-volume orthopedic institution entering the regenerative space, with established referral channels and brand recognition that create a competitive threat to independent regenerative clinics.

Direct peers

• Bluetail Medical Group: Multi-location regenerative medicine practice with offices in the Midwest offering PRP, bone marrow concentrate, and other biologic therapies for orthopedic conditions. Comparable private practice with similar multi-site growth strategy, self-pay model, and DTC education-led patient acquisition.
• Stone Clinic: Independent San Francisco Bay Area sports medicine and orthopedic clinic offering PRP and biologic therapies for joint preservation and orthopedic injuries. Direct peer in the regenerative orthopedics space, also operating on a self-pay/concierge basis and competing for the same surgery-averse patient segment.
• Centeno-Schultz Clinic: The founding Regenexx clinic in Broomfield, Colorado, established by Drs. Christopher Centeno and John Schultz, who created the Regenexx-SD bone marrow concentrate protocol and image-guided injection methodology that Regenexx Pittsburgh licenses and operates under. Direct peer with identical clinical protocols, same IOF certification pathway, and overlapping patient base traveling nationally for regenerative orthopedic care.

Emerging players

• MEND Regenerative Medicine: Independent regenerative medicine practice offering PRP and bone marrow concentrate therapies for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Comparable as a smaller, emerging regenerative orthopedics player competing for the same self-pay, surgery-averse patient demographic with a similar DTC education-driven go-to-market approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqzWA8Rrc8UCJmj7z6CXxUA
• Facebookfacebook.com/regenexxpittsburgh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regenexxpgh
• Instagraminstagram.com/regenexxpittsburgh
• Xtwitter.com/rapsmd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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