Dr David Greene MD

  Arizona based retired orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Greene MD founded R3 Stem Cell in 2013, which has now multiple clinics worldwide and known for its effective, affordable, and safe treatments and results. Today we will discuss stem cell therapies for stroke.  Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, with a 1 in 6-lifetime risk. That risk actually doubles for each decade after the age of 55, added Dr. David Greene Arizona . Ischemic stroke accounts for 87% of cases, which is when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes obstructed. Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures, such as with an aneurysm or an AVM.  A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is called a “warning stroke”, as it involves reversible symptoms of a true stroke. 12% of ischemic strokes are preceded by a TIA. Risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure, smoking, oral contraceptives, illegal drugs or alcohol use.  Symptoms of a stroke may include weakness...

Platelet-rich plasma treatment is the most exciting method in the domain of medicine. PRP treatment in Phoenix, AZ, offers this regenerative method to heal body parts like joints and muscle without any downtime and surgery, said Dr. David Greene Arizona . The treatment method is also an excellent non-invasive way to reduce hair thinning issues and improve sexual health. Regardless of the medical problem you have, it is essential to know how long PRP treatment takes to work to make an informed decision. How Long PRP Take To Work? - It is essential to keep in mind that the time span PRP treatment Arizona takes to work depends on your body’s healing capacity, added Dr. David Greene . The severity of medical issues you have also made a difference. Age is another crucial factor when it comes to estimating the healing time PRP treatment requires to work. PRP typically supercharges the natural healing tendency of an individual. However, if you naturally heal fast than others, you will see th...

Stem cell therapy in Phoenix, AZ, uses PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections to provide relief to people suffering from chronic conditions, mentioned Dr. David Greene Arizona . If you’re someone who never had PRP injections, here’s what you should know: innovative and advanced methods can treat chronic and acute disorders. Administering PRP injections is a relatively short procedure but offers long-lasting results. They can help you treat acute and chronic pain without undergoing surgery.  Let’s plunge into the details to explain everything related to PRP injections. PRP Injections Method  - PRP refers to administrating platelet-rich plasma to the body through injections. Note that PRP is an effective and natural method to stimulate healing in your body, added Dr. David Greene . It offers localized effects, meaning medical professionals deliver it to the specific injured area or the body part experiencing chronic and acute pain. Platelets are the key components that make this ...

Providers around the country regularly ask us if insurance covers stem cell therapy. If it could, then it would open up the procedures to so many more patients in need. Currently, though, insurance only covers stem cell therapy in two situations: For certain malignancies and blood disorders. As part of a surgical procedure (allograft add on code). While stem cell therapy is only covered by insurance in limited situations, R3 does offer a program where regenerative procedures can obtain coverage, added Dr. David Greene Arizona . How does it work?   For certain allograft tissues, Medicare will approve what’s termed a Q code. These Q code products are available for coverage under medical necessity determinations.   The product in the R3 Regenerative Procedure Insurance Program (RPIP) that has a Q code is an amniotic allograft, said Dr. David Greene . This means it is derived from amniotic fluid, which actually comes from a donating mother after a scheduled c-section. There is no...