Pain Doctors Medical
Regenerative Medicine Procedures
Rebuild damaged tissue and get back to the life you love, without surgery or long-term medication.
Double Board-Certified Physician
Certified Regenexx Provider
NY & NJ Locations
Overview
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What Is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine works with your body, not around it. Rather than masking pain with medication or removing and replacing tissue through surgery, regenerative procedures use your own biology to prompt natural repair. Growth factors, concentrated platelets, and bone marrow cells are delivered precisely to the site of injury or degeneration, giving your body the raw materials it needs to heal.
At Pain Doctors Medical, Dr. Ilana Etelzon approaches every patient with a treatment plan built around their specific diagnosis, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. She is double board-certified in pain medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and is a certified Regenexx provider, one of a small number of physicians in the country trained to deliver this level of precision biologic care.
"My goal is always to get to the actual source of the problem. Regenerative medicine lets us address degenerated tissue directly, so the result is lasting, not just a temporary reduction in symptoms."
Dr. Ilana Etelzon, MD | Double Board-Certified Interventional Pain Physician
Core Treatments
Regenerative Medicine Procedures
Dr. Etelzon's regenerative practice is built around three core biologic procedures. Each uses your body's own healing agents, delivered with image guidance for precision.
PRP Injections
Platelet-rich plasma is created from a small sample of your own blood. Dr. Etelzon concentrates the growth factors and injects them directly into the injured joint, tendon, or soft tissue. PRP stimulates the body's natural repair response and is commonly used for knee, shoulder, hip, and spine conditions.
Learn about PRP Injections →Stem Cell Injections
Bone marrow concentrate contains a rich mix of regenerative cells drawn from your own bone marrow. Once concentrated, it is injected into the damaged area to support tissue regeneration. This is one of the most advanced biologic treatments available for joint degeneration and complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Learn about Stem Cell Injections →Regenexx Biologic Procedures
Regenexx is a specialized network of physicians trained in the most advanced forms of biologic injection therapy. Dr. Etelzon is a certified Regenexx provider, which means she has completed additional training in image-guided precision delivery and patient selection for biologic procedures. Regenexx is a brand, not a single treatment, and encompasses both PRP and bone marrow concentrate protocols delivered to the highest clinical standard.
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Why Regenexx Matters
A Higher Standard of Biologic Care
Not all regenerative medicine is created equal. The Regenexx network sets clinical and training standards that go beyond what most pain practices offer. Dr. Etelzon's certification means your treatment is guided by outcomes data, precise imaging, and protocols refined across thousands of patients.
- Image-guided injection delivery using fluoroscopy and ultrasound
- Patient selection based on diagnosis, imaging, and clinical criteria
- Protocols validated through peer-reviewed outcomes research
- Access to the full Regenexx procedure menu, including advanced bone marrow concentrate treatments
- One of a limited number of Regenexx-certified providers in New York and New Jersey
A Complete Program
A Comprehensive Approach to Healing
Regenerative injections are the foundation of Dr. Etelzon's treatment programs, but they rarely work in isolation. Healing damaged tissue is a process, and the right supportive therapies can meaningfully improve results.
At Pain Doctors Medical, Dr. Etelzon often pairs PRP or bone marrow concentrate procedures with complementary wellness treatments that accelerate the healing environment in the body. These are not standalone services, they are tools that work alongside your biologic treatment to help you recover faster and more completely.
MLS Laser Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
TenJet
Hormones & Peptides
IV Vitamin Drip
MLS laser therapy, in particular, is frequently included as part of Dr. Etelzon's regenerative programs. The laser works at the cellular level to reduce inflammation and support tissue repair, creating a better environment for PRP or bone marrow concentrate to do their work.
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Conditions
What Can Regenerative Medicine Treat?
Regenerative procedures are used for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions. If you have been told surgery is your only option, or cortisone shots have stopped working, these treatments may offer a different path.
Knee Conditions
Knee osteoarthritis, ACL and PCL partial tears, meniscal injuries, and cartilage degeneration.
Shoulder & Rotator Cuff
Rotator cuff tears, tendon damage, shoulder arthritis, and labral injuries.
Spine & Back
Degenerative disc disease, arthritis of the spine, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Hip Pain
Hip arthritis, labral tears, and soft tissue injuries around the hip joint.
Elbow, Wrist & Hand
Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, wrist and hand joint degeneration.
Ankle & Foot
Ankle arthritis, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon injuries, and foot joint pain.
Sports Injuries
Overuse injuries, partial tendon tears, and musculoskeletal injuries from athletic activity.
Chronic Joint Pain
Long-standing joint pain that has not responded fully to conservative treatment.
Not every condition is a candidate for regenerative treatment. Dr. Etelzon evaluates each patient individually with imaging and a full clinical review before recommending a procedure.
Patient Stories
What Patients Are Saying
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"Dr. Etelzon always makes sure you are comfortable and leave her office with less pain than you came in with. She gets to the root of the problem. She's friendly. Clean office environment. No long waits, efficient visit. Highly satisfied with my treatment plan."
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"Doctor Etelzon is very knowledgeable and really cares about her patients. She will take her time to discuss the patient's problem, answer questions, and use her expertise to help. Dr. Etelzon maintains a friendly, clean, and efficient office environment."
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"Dr. Etelzon is very knowledgeable and caring and has hands of gold! She was so thorough in her examination and really sees and hears the patient and determines a customized treatment. Thank you, Dr. Etelzon!"
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"Dr. Ilana Etelzon, thank you for your help. You have golden hands. Very attentive and knowledgeable doctor. The office staff is friendly and kind."
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"Helped me with my pain! Great bedside manner. Highly recommend this doctor."
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"Dear Dr. Etelzon, thank you again. I am starting to feel more like myself again. Today I decided to go and do my nails, which I had not done for a long time. I also asked my daughter if we could go to the park. These are things I normally enjoy but forgot about for months. A big weight has been lifted."
Find Us
Serving Patients Across New York and New Jersey
Pain Doctors Medical has four locations so you can receive advanced regenerative care close to home.
New York
Brooklyn, NY
2577 East 17th Street, 1st Floor Unit 18B
Brooklyn, NY 11235
New Jersey
Clifton, NJ
1111 Paulison Ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
New Jersey
Newark, NJ
73-75 Ferry St
Newark, NJ 07105
New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ
345 State St, Unit B
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Call 1 (844) 959-7246 to reach any location or to find which office is most convenient for you.
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Dr. Etelzon reviews each patient's history, imaging, and goals before recommending any procedure. Your first step is a consultation where you will get answers, not a sales pitch.
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