Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2014

The top Beverly Hills orthopedic surgeon is now offering stem cell procedures for cartilage damage in joints. The procedures have been showing excellent potential for helping repair arthritis damage in joints along with focal defects due to trauma or sporting injuries. Call (310) 438-5343 for more information and scheduling.

As stem cell procedures for joint arthritis and cartilage damage become mainstream, Beverly Hills Orthopedic Institute is leading the way in helping patients achieve pain relief and avoid major surgery. Dr. Raj is the Double Board Certified Medical Director at the practice, and has been named one of the top LA orthopedic surgeons on several occasions.

Dr. Raj treats patients ranging from professional athletes to weekend warriors, to grandparents and celebrities. With exceptional experience in treating extremity joints with stem cell procedures, Dr. Raj is the "go to" regenerative medicine doctor in LA and Beverly Hills.

Multiple types of procedures are performed. The first option involves the patient's own bone marrow derived stem cells, which is a low risk, outpatient procedure. The bone marrow is immediately processed to concentrate the stem cells and injected into the problem joint.

The second type of procedure involves amniotic derived stem cells. These are harvested from consenting donors after scheduled c-sections and then processed at an FDA regulated lab. The amniotic derived fluid has been used over 20,000 times worldwide and is very rich in stem cells and growth factors.

Dr. Raj is an ABC News Medical Correspondent along with a WebMD medical expert. For those in need of pain relief and surgery avoidance with arthritis and cartilage defects, Dr. Raj at Beverly Hills Orthopedic Institute is the top choice in Los Angeles.

Call (310) 438-5343 for more information and scheduling.

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Beverly Hills Orthopedic Institute Now Offering Stem Cell Procedures for Cartilage Damage in Joints