Regenerative medicine has the potential to help millions of patients suffering from orthopedic and other disorders. Not only that, regenerative medicine also presents a safe and effective alternative to surgery, medication, and other conventional treatment options.

However, as a patient or a caregiver, it is important to be well-informed before you decide to pursue stem cell therapy.

Here are the most important things you should know about when selecting a provider for your stem cell therapy.

1. The most important factor in choosing your stem cell therapy provider is your doctor, the lab techniques and protocols at the stem cell treatment center. Does the center have a Board-Certified Regenerative Medicine specialist to carry out the procedures and to keep up with the evolving field of advanced protocols in regenerative medicine?
2. Check the types of cells your stem cell treatment center is administering. Advanced Stem Cell Institute utilizes umbilical cord stem cells. These type of stem cells that are especially beneficial in treating various diseases. At child birth, there is cord blood left in the umbilical cord and placenta. It is easy to collect with no risk to the mother or the baby. And it’s completely safe to use and collected with the consent of the parents. Another valuable thing found in umbilical stem cells is Wharton’s Jelly. Wharton’s jelly has been proven to help knee joint cartilage repair.
3. Both quality and quantity of stem cells are extremely important in stem cell therapy. Check how many living cells are being administered. If any dead cells are administered,it can result in a blood clot, putting you at risk.
4. Check whether your stem cell treatment center have astate-of-the-art safe, sterilized laboratory. Is it FDA regulated with IND# (Investigational New Drug Number)?
5. Does your chosen center have their own ambulatory surgical center for carrying out procedures?
6. Is there a system to directly communicate with the doctors and staff?
7. Does the center follow up the stem cell procedure with post-procedure supplements and stem cell stimulatory supplement products for accelerated results?
8. At a trusted stem cell treatment center, such as Advanced Stem Cell Institute in San Francisco, your doctor will first determine whether you’re a good candidate for stem cell therapy. They will review your medical history, discuss with you your current medical conditions, and then make professional decisions on whether stem cell therapy is right for you. If approved, a custom treatment plan is designed for you and the doctor ensures that you understand the process ahead.

To learn more about San Francisco stem cell therapy for knee pain and other treatments, call the leading stem cell treatment center, call Advanced Stem Cell Institute at 855-937-7836 today.