Stem Cell Therapy in Hialeah

Treatments made from your own cells for joint and tendon pain, with Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez, MD, triple board-certified

Stem cell therapy, also called cell-based or orthobiologic treatment, uses cells taken from your own bone marrow or fat. They are prepared and injected into a painful joint or tendon to support the body’s own healing response.

At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Hialeah explains honestly what these treatments can and cannot do, and whether one fits your condition. Se habla español.

Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online

Important Notice from IROSM: Stem cell therapy is not right for every patient or condition. After an exam at IROSM in Hialeah, Dr. Jorge Gonzalez will tell you whether a treatment made from your own cells fits your condition, or whether another option, including surgery, is the better choice.

What Is Stem Cell Therapy?

Your bone marrow and fat contain a small number of cells, sometimes called stem cells, along with other cells and proteins that play a part in healing. In orthopedic stem cell therapy at IROSM:

Cells are collected from your own body, usually bone marrow from the back of the hip bone, or a small amount of fat. The area is numbed first.
They are prepared the same day to concentrate the cells.
They are injected into the painful area, guided by ultrasound or X-ray.

These are your own cells, not donor cells. To learn how U.S. rules apply, read is stem cell therapy legal in the United States.

What Stem Cell Therapy Can and Cannot Do

What It May Do

For some people with joint arthritis or long-lasting tendon problems, it may ease pain and improve function, especially when simple care has not helped enough.

What It Does Not Do

It does not rebuild a worn-out joint or replace surgery for every problem. Results vary, and research on many uses is still early.

It may be considered for some cases of knee, hip or shoulder arthritis, tendon problems and some ligament injuries. See stem cell injections for knees.

Stem Cells or PRP?

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is made from a small sample of your blood and is simpler to prepare. Stem cell therapy uses bone marrow or fat and needs a collection step. In one study of knee arthritis, both worked about the same over two years (see the research below). Dr. Gonzalez will explain which, if either, fits you. See PRP therapy in Hialeah and PRP vs stem cell therapy.

Cost of Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy is usually not covered by insurance. The cost depends on the area treated, the cell source and how many areas need care. Our team explains the cost clearly before any treatment. Read the truth about stem cell injection costs.

For all regenerative options in Hialeah, see regenerative medicine in Hialeah.

What the Research Says About Stem Cell Therapy

Bone marrow cells compared with PRP for knee arthritis: A study randomly split people with knee arthritis into a bone marrow concentrate injection or a PRP injection. Both groups improved, and the results were about the same for two years. The bone marrow treatment did not do better than PRP. Anz AW, et al. Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Is Equivalent to Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis at 2 Years: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Am J Sports Med. 2022;50(3):618-629. View the study.

Stem Cell Therapy in Hialeah

Providing treatments made from your own cells to residents of Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Springs, Hialeah Gardens, Doral, and Miami-Dade County. Dr. Gonzalez also sees patients at our Fort Lauderdale office. Se habla español.

Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
777 E 25th St, Suite 508
Hialeah, FL 33013
Phone: (954) 751-6990

Frequently Asked Questions About Stem Cell Therapy

Is stem cell therapy safe?

Using your own cells avoids the problems that can come with donor cells. Like any injection, there are small risks, such as soreness, bruising where cells are collected and, rarely, infection. Dr. Gonzalez reviews the risks with you.

Does stem cell therapy work?

For some people with joint or tendon pain, it may ease pain and improve function. Results vary, research on many uses is still early, and one study found it worked about the same as PRP for knee arthritis.

Where do the cells come from?

At IROSM, they come from your own body, usually bone marrow from the back of the hip bone or a small amount of fat. They are prepared and injected the same day.

Is stem cell therapy covered by insurance?

Usually not. Our team explains the cost clearly before any treatment begins.

Do you speak Spanish at the Hialeah office?

Yes. Se habla español at the IROSM office in Hialeah, so you can talk about your care in Spanish.

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?

It depends on your insurance. Many HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans need a referral from your primary care doctor before you see a specialist. Please check with your plan, or call us at (954) 751-6990 before your visit to confirm.

Find Out if Stem Cell Therapy Fits Your Condition

Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Hialeah for an honest look at whether a treatment made from your own cells is an option for you. Se habla español.

Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online

Medically reviewed by: Dr. Jorge A. Gonzalez, MD
Institute: Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
Last reviewed: September 2026

Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Stem cell therapy at IROSM in Hialeah requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Springs, Hialeah Gardens, Doral, and surrounding Miami-Dade County communities.

Stem Cell Therapy in Hialeah

What Is Stem Cell Therapy?

What Stem Cell Therapy Can and Cannot Do

What It May Do

What It Does Not Do

Stem Cells or PRP?

Cost of Stem Cell Therapy

What the Research Says About Stem Cell Therapy

Stem Cell Therapy in Hialeah

Frequently Asked Questions About Stem Cell Therapy

Is stem cell therapy safe?

Does stem cell therapy work?

Where do the cells come from?

Is stem cell therapy covered by insurance?

Do you speak Spanish at the Hialeah office?

Do I need a referral to be seen at IROSM?

Find Out if Stem Cell Therapy Fits Your Condition

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