Treatment Cost of PRP Injection & Stem Cell Therapy

How much do PRP injections and stem cell therapy cost in the United States? According to this paper published in early 2020, the mean cost of a PRP injection was $707 while the mean cost of a stem cell injection was $2728. I’m going to review the variables that affect cost of treatment, but if you’re just thinking about price, you may be looking at the wrong thing. The more important takeaway from this video is how to pick a provider who will deliver you the best outcomes regardless of the price.
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[@roscoeroscoe8695]

I'm in Texas and I paid $600 for a single PRP in my knee for Grade 4 Chondromalacia of the knee. Best thing I have ever done. After 9 months it is wearing off so I will be doing it soon again. It works for this problem - no pain whatsoever. I have a PRP in my back disc scheduled soon and I was quoted $500 per PRP injection (3 total) so $1500 total.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

That's a great price and an even better result! Thanks for sharing

[@Robd07]

I just came from Colombia and did a whole Prp session with a dermapen session for only $70.00! Im going back regularly for a session and party out there at the same time!

[@delilarbrown2362]

@@Robd07who’s the treating doctor?

[@Robd07]

@@delilarbrown2362 ..youtube is deleting my reply

[@geefy0]

I’m also in Texas and looking for similar treatments who did you go to? I’d like to give them a call.

[@donnadietrich3236]

Wow! I feel like I've paid a lot. When I was 60, I paid $8800 for stem cell (from my own bone marrow) injections for both knees. I did get results in about 5 months and it lasted for 3-1/2 years. Then the pain returned in both knees which are bone on bone. I returned to the same doctor (in Huntsville AL) at age 64 and had PRP injections to both knees in mid July of this year. Cost was $1900 for both knees. I am now starting to feel some relief, at 5 months out, but am not as hopeful since my left knee now has a torn meniscus, torn ACL, bone spurs, no cartilage and bone on bone. My left knee also will no longer bend past 90 degrees. I had an xray and MRI but no one has given me an answer as to what's causing that. Physical therapy has not helped either. Anyway, I just keep being told that knee replacement is my only option. I would love your opinion Dr. Peng.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Sounds like you've tried more than most! While I can't give specific medical advice over the internet, *in general* once you have bone on bone arthritis, there is very little we can do and the 'definitive' treatment would be a joint replacement surgery. PRP and stem cells *might* help palliate symptoms for a period of time. Good luck

[@donnadietrich3236]

@@JeffreyPengMD thank you for responding. I'm trying to get down the road until 65 which is next August and then get a knee replacement.

[@pinaypie4]

try dr.yoo he does stem cell laser signaling therapy he has patients with bone to bone issues and they had relief and some of his patients X-rays regenerate some cartilage look him up he has KZbin channel aswell.

[@anonymousnoticer]

@@donnadietrich3236 look into a meat based diet and cutting out processed sugar as well as kneesovertoes.

[@kevinswaney5875]

Another great video. I live in the Denver metro area and my estimates for PRP price is $1K and stem cells $6K. I will follow up on this great information provided. Thank you

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Wow, that's a lot more!

[@whatmattersmost6725]

Just had both knees PRP and do to your videos I was much more informed and I requested 60 ML of Blood taken and received about 10ML to 15ML in each knee. But it was land based injection, even I asked for ultrasound to do for the injection. The Dr said she has been doing this for years and the amount of PRP I got would work it's way around the inside of my knee....3 weeks later I do feel better and I paid $700 for both knees.

[@Vinyl916]

What state are you in? Since insurance doesn't cover traveling to another state may be an option.

[@whatmattersmost6725]

@@Vinyl916 IL and in this state the PRP Doctors said no insurance covers PRP.

[@Vinyl916]

@@whatmattersmost6725 I know insurance doesn't cover but $700 for both knees is good. I believe some charge that amount or one knee

[@Mermaid-s5k]

I am so grateful for your information and wish I had seen your videos before visiting 3 ortho docs in Phoenix area. I was super excited to find one doc that does PRP with guided ultra sound and at the time I did not know to ask how much blood is drawn but manage to call back and asked how much would be drawn and they told me 20cc. My search continues to find some one that meets all of your recommendations. It has so far cost me about $ 400 out of pocket to go for this information. Is there anyone in Phoenix area or Chicago area that provide this information before you get the treatment? You are transparent and I would go to you or any one like you. Well if anyone out there has found a Jeffrey Peng in the Phoenix area or Chicago please share.

[@motionman0]

Glad I found you Doc. 2 weeks ago this happened...1. Small focal full-thickness partial width tear of the anteriormost fibers of the distal supraspinatus tendon, with 2 cm retraction but no significant muscle atrophy 2. Moderate subacromial subdeltoid bursitis 3. Moderate osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint, with extensive marrow edema in the distal clavicle and acromion-potentially secondary to the osteoarthritis, chronic repetitive microtrauma, or acute contusion 4. Mild grade 1 strain of the anterior belly of the deltoid muscle 5. Thickening and irregularity of the acromioclavicular joint capsule ligaments, potentially reflecting chronic scarring, though component of a mild acromioclavicular separation cannot be excluded and clinical correlation is needed 6. Partial tearing of the intra-articular segment of the long head of the biceps tendon 7. Mild osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint 8. Chronic fraying and irregularity of the labrum, without evidence of acute- appearing labral tear. Met with an ortho my doc. recommended. Talked about surgery and PRP and Stem cells. Do I have to do surgery? Would PRP and Stem cell only fix it? Love your stuff!

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Best to discuss with your health care provider, good luck!

[@sunnyla2835]

But, Dr Peng, are stem cell injections effective. I Read fetal stem cells were best but unavailable in the US. Ill do anything to avoid hip surgery. THAnks, appreciate the financial info on this video.

[@MiriamAndrade-w1p]

Thank you for this information!

[@neilmcmanus3727]

how many cells 100 mil, 150 mil? are they expanded ? which iteration ? 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th ?

[@blades392]

Thank you Jeffrey Excellent information

[@marilynjackson5752]

Mayo clinic in Tempe, AZ charges $1000, for prp injection in 2024.

[@shaiksafiya2003]

Sir can stem cells works on blood cancer lucemia

[@joellabrie-ki9bk]

Will this help with. Arachnoiditis.

[@josiecelio4153]

Hello Dr Peng, how do I get ahold of you to look at prp treatment? The only contact option for a new patient on your site is to book an appointment, and it won't let me do that. I would like to know what is involved in getting prp treatment for sciatica, and next steps.

[@anandpalla3509]

Really you are super sir you have lot of Patience i have a question i have pain my both knees i am 40 years old I don’t know which treatment i need like PRP or STEM CELL i am stay in near Chicago u have any clinic near Chicago you have any friends here please give me reply

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Check out your local academic medical centers. They all have providers doing orthobiologic treatment. Chicago has plenty!

[@maxsettings2906]

Hey Jeffery were do think the place in las vegas?

[@antoniocamacho1141]

Thanks for sharing. What is the target location on a knee or elbow for an injection? Thanks

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Depends what you're treating!

[@debrabuckley7963]

Could you tell me Is there a Really Good Medical Clinic that does StemCell Treatment on hips and knees? In Oregon State. Any information would be helpful. Thank You.

[@anthonyglaser929]

excellent video.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Thank you very much!

[@luisroebuck4354]

Hi, Dr Jeffrey Peng, watching your video about Hip join injection using Ultrasound Guided accuracy, and I think is the way to go, I am 78 year old and these is my contrition Pelvic x-rays 2There is severe osteoarthritis of the right femoroacetabular joint and mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the left femoroacetabular joint. Do you know a DR in Puerto Rico that is train in injection using Ultrasound Guided accuracy. Please help Thank you

[@dudejoyce]

Whwre are you located? And is amy of this coverd by insurance

[@craignourie8853]

wish you were my doctor cuz i want to try plasma but insurance doesnt cover it and im hearing the risks of cortizone not being a long term solution

[@johnwilliamson9453]

An excellent commentary, Jeffrey!

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Thanks!

[@mohamedsaeed1938]

Can you tell us please which spot should be injected on ultrasound machine , so we can be sure during our injection Thanks

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Depends on what you are injecting!

[@JD-mm7ur]

prp injections while on dmrads???

[@mohamedsaeed1938]

With ultrasound guided knee injection , should be injected in suprapatellar recess ?? Thanks indeed

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Anywhere in the knee joint including the suprapatellar recess

[@gugy68]

Hi, when you say per injection, is that for one knee or possibly both knees? I received an $840 estimate at Scripps clinic in La Jolla for both knees. My understanding is that they would take 60cc of blood for each knee 120cc total. Ultrasound guided. So, I’m assuming this is a good deal, if I’m reading your numbers correctly. Thank you

[@JeffreyPengMD]

These prices are one injection = one knee. Sounds like you got a good price though you may want to make sure that's not per shot!

[@gugy68]

@@JeffreyPengMD ok, my understanding was for both shots. I’ll double check. Thanks for the feedback!

[@shawnmartin1306]

I paid $1300 for high concentration PRP injection in both rotator cuffs. Only been a week but huge difference already. They took about 100ml total in two syringes. Doctor insists that with the high concentration dosage they use I won’t need anymore for a few years. I also got this done in Columbia , MD which is a very expensive place. I would definitely do it again.

[@Robd07]

I just came from Colombia 2 weeks ago and had a prp injection for only $70.00! Yes...its that cheap at a high end clinic! Im def going back for more sessions and to party with beautiful women again!

[@darthronin]

What's the place in Maryland? I'm interested and relatively close to Columbia, MD.

[@shawnmartin1306]

@@darthronin it’s called Regen MD

[@shawnmartin1306]

@@darthronin it is Potomac Maryland. I get the two mixed up. It’s still pretty close though

[@darthronin]

@@shawnmartin1306 Awesome really appreciate the info. I will check them out!

[@basilisagelidis8049]

In Greece it costs 50 euros!!!

[@batman-sr2px]

Are bone marrow aspiration concentration mesenchymal autologous stem cells good for regenerating and repairing muscle? What's the preferred treatment?

[@JeffreyPengMD]

BMAC has not been shown to regenerate anything in vivo, including muscles. Muscle tears usually heal very well on their own.

[@marwanalhussain8502]

Hello Doctor thanks for sharing these important info, i have a question, is there any difference if prp injection is given intrameniscal or just into the knee space below the patella?? , and how we can maximise the benefits by applying good injection method? Incase mri shows meniscus tears.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Good question. Think of the knee as a giant water balloon. As long as the PRP gets into the water balloon, it will spread around the knee joint. It doesn't matter which direction you take to get the PRP in. As long as it gets in you will get great results. Re: meniscus tear, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKCooZZoj5ZqobM

[@ireneloh8342]

@@JeffreyPengMD Air

[@AnandReddy-ss5xo]

My son is now 11 month, which birth was premature his brain development is delay, MRI ct scan done found mild atrophy, kindly suggest me the best, i hope stem cells will cure my child, plz tell me how much cost in Indian currency?

[@leslieadler9081]

Oh my I pay way less in a high income NYC suburb. I get my prp from an MD with ultrasound.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Nice!! I get questions all the time about price, so I think this article did a great service so people can gauge what their local doc is charging compared to the rest of the country. Honestly, I hope the net effect of this is that docs start dropping their prices to be competitive!!

[@tonyjenkins3806]

Can u be on pain medications for these treatments? Like Hydrocodone

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Hydrocodone should be safe with PRP injections.

[@ingrida.r.1533]

@@JeffreyPengMD Why ? do the injections take a while to be performed and are they painful?

[@Go4omir]

@@ingrida.r.1533 I wouldn't say painful. Yes, you feel a sting, and the injection of a fluid in a joint is not the best feeling in the world, as you feel stiff afterwards.

[@hrc6408]

Is ultra sound guided the same as C arm X-ray ?

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Nope! Ultrasound has no radiation. X-ray / fluroscopy have radiation.

[@hrc6408]

@@JeffreyPengMD ok good to know, but I thought ultrasound wasn’t able to go into a specific point and C arm is more detail oriented? I thought ultrasound was only going into the general area. Does ultrasound produce better results than X-ray / C arm or the only difference is the radiation??

[@hrc6408]

And what actually is a landmark based injection?

[@JeffreyPengMD]

@@hrc6408 The old way of doing things! We feel where landmarks are and then stick the needle into approximately where the target should be based off those landmarks.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

@@hrc6408 It depends on what you're looking for. Ultrasound is EXCELLENT for almost every injection but soundwaves are unable to penetrate through bone. That's why spine procedures use fluoroscopy. Pretty much every non spine injection can be done ultrasound guided with near 100% accuracy.

[@beefwellington3180]

My orthopedic did ultrasound voluntarily, so hopefully that’s good sign. I was skeptical about Anyone not using ultrasound prior,So I called them to ask that they are able to, just in case they didn’t use it voluntarily. Anyway, I’ll ask them how many cc’s were used soon. Not sure if they’re up to date with literature as well. (Following up on my older comment)

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Awesome!

[@scrabbleking1965]

Can you tell me names of the best PRP kits for knee osteoarthritis. 58, competitive tennis player, fairly extensive grade 3 on medial head on right knee and supposedly a tiny bit of grade 4. I am in the Philippines, so slight struggle finding doctors well versed in this. I did find one a few months ago and used Xerthra kit, got 3 ml of 12X platelets (which wasn't image guided, but doctor seemed to have found the joint space), helped A LOT but want to get THE BEST kit/spin next time with more ml. If I knew the names of the best kits it would be helpful.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

There are so many "good" kits out there. They all have similar platelet and monocyte retentions. The key is the starting volume. ~60 cc blood draw for big joints (knees, hips, etc). ~30 cc blood draw for small/medium joints

[@jeffreykoski2746]

Hello Doc. I did my externship as an MA at an orthopedic clinic in Burbank back in the summer of 2016. Fortunately I got to be a part of a PRP procedure for a shoulder. It cost the patient a $1,000.00 for the procedure. They did have portable ultrasound that a PA apparently convinced them to buy, but the surgeon did not use it to place the shot. I looked up where your practice is located and was wondering, what do you charge for a shoulder and a knee. Thank you for your reply in advance.

[@manuelquintero2069]

Can stem cell injections help with EPI ?

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Stem cell injections have not been extensively studied, currently the most studied indication for them is knee arthritis.

[@MaryAbbyLind]

I would like to receive stem cell injections but am afraid of the stem cells containing the covid vaccine mRNA...is this a valid worry?

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Bone marrow concentrate and adipose derived MSCs are harvested from your own body.

[@seaturtlegrl]

@@JeffreyPengMDi got stem cells that were not from my own body are those still safe?

[@Sara.kopurlu]

I am having a transverse tear in the posterior horn of my medial meniscus starting from the outer surface to inferior articular cartilage..I am not having pain for now but my doctor said it is the beginning of osteoarthritis ( I'm just 23 years old )..do you think that prp and stem cell therapy are good options for me I mean will it work for my situation and heal the meniscus ?

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately I cannot give medical advice over the internet. Please seek the advice of your trusted health care provider. Best of luck!

[@Raj-ul9my]

Usa cost is a rip off

[@abba3629]

Are these Therapies Covered by Insurance Companies.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Unfortunately they are not (at this time)

[@loriacaldwell]

Samaritan Ministries cost-sharing program does!

[@pauljosephcleary]

Liver 15,000 aud/Mexico

[@abhijeetgaikwad9137]

Can stem cell venous leak?

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Do you mean varicose veins? Stem cell injections have not been studied for that.

[@abhijeetgaikwad9137]

Penil veins are damge can be cure with stem cell therapy ? And I don't have varicose veins problem

[@gabrielgabriel8908]

Thank you dr. !!!!So do you have any suggestions for clinics especially located in canada

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Sorry, I'm unfamiliar with any clinics in Canada

[@MeMe-bs3tc]

I, too, am in Canada and looking for PRP providers. So far, I've found a few that only do it for hair loss.

[@SharonBoswell-b5b]

UBC Sport Medicine in Vancouver provides HCA & PRP treatments

[@Robd07]

I just came from Colombia 2 weeks ago and had a prp injection for only $70.00! Yes...its that cheap at a high end clinic! Im def going back for more sessions and to party with beautiful women again!

[@SnowHoarder]

Hi Rob. Do they do it with ultrasound into knee joint? What is the name of the clinic? Thanks!

[@Robd07]

@@SnowHoarder yes they do. For all tyoe of sports injuries. Unfortunately...everytime i reply with their office name or number...youtube deletes it for some odd reason. Just google if your in the county. Their many clinics and travel a lot out there.

[@alexismarroquin9137]

Hey , is it a certified clinic

[@Robd07]

@@alexismarroquin9137 yes it is! Ofcourse their cerified...i wouldnt go to some back alley clicnic. I left my original comment 3 months ago. I went back last month again to party out there...and this paid for a 3 session prp package for $145.00! That was quite a deal. You can find many clinics out there that charge wayyy less than here in the U.S

[@Mermaid-s5k]

As Dr Jeffery, states that more important is how much blood is drawn and methods they use.

[@MichaelLopez-nc3xz]

Ok

[@estradasp]

Not that informative without knowing the stem cell quantities

[@MichaelLopez-nc3xz]

May kent i love you and babies ♡♡♡♡ i will kick out and have atleast 1 child. Ben trenton lopez

[@ankitpatel1713]

does stem cell works for herinated disc

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Studies are mixed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYq9co1ti9lld9U