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Regenerative Orthopedics Without Surgery in Santa Monica
At The Athletic Doc, we specialize in regenerative orthopedic medicine, offering non-surgical solutions for joint and spine pain. Founded by Dr. Peter A. Fields, a dual-degreed medical doctor and chiropractor with over two decades of experience, our practice combines cutting-edge treatments like stem cell therapy, PRP, and prolotherapy with a deep understanding of athletic injuries. Dr. Fields, an 11-time Ironman triathlete, leverages his unique expertise to help patients avoid surgery and return to active lifestyles. Our approach prioritizes personalized care, utilizing advanced regenerative techniques proven through extensive clinical experience. We serve patients from across the U.S. and internationally, focusing on resolving chronic pain and sports injuries through minimally invasive methods.Our team maintains strict adherence to medical ethics, emphasizing transparency, patient education, and evidence-based practices. With decades of combined experience in regenerative medicine, we provide tailored treatment plans that address root causes rather than masking symptoms.
Services
Stem Cell Therapy
PRP Treatment
Prolotherapy
Regenerative Orthopedics
Sports Injury Treatment
Chronic Pain Management
Joint Repair
Spine Treatment
Arthritis Treatment
ACL Tear Repair
Highlights and features
- Dual-degreed physician with medical and chiropractic expertise
- 11-time Ironman athlete treating sports injuries firsthand
- Specialized in regenerative medicine for 20+ years
- Personalized treatment plans for chronic pain resolution
- Proven alternatives to joint replacement surgery
What people say
"Real solution for pain"
"Helped return to sports"
"Expertise in regenerative medicine"
"Avoided joint replacement"
"Personalized treatment approach"
Services
Stem Cell Therapy
Our stem cell therapy uses your body's cells to repair damaged joints and tissues. This advanced treatment helps patients avoid surgery by stimulating natural healing processes. Ideal for severe arthritis, bone-on-bone conditions, and major joint damage, our protocol combines four regenerative techniques for maximum effectiveness. Patients experience reduced pain and improved mobility through this cutting-edge solution.
PRP Treatment
PRP treatments concentrate your blood platelets to accelerate tissue repair. Effective for acute injuries and chronic conditions, this injection therapy promotes healing in knees, shoulders, and other joints. We use specialized centrifugation to maximize growth factor concentration. Patients benefit from reduced inflammation and accelerated recovery times compared to traditional treatments.
Prolotherapy
Our dextrose prolotherapy stimulates connective tissue repair for joint instability. This proven treatment strengthens ligaments and tendons causing chronic pain. Effective for back pain, sports injuries, and joint laxity, sessions typically last 30-45 minutes with immediate activity restrictions. Most patients require 3-6 sessions for lasting results.
Sports Injury Treatment
Specialized care for sports-related musculoskeletal injuries combines regenerative medicine with sports medicine expertise. We treat ligament tears, tendonitis, and joint damage using minimally invasive techniques. Our protocols accelerate healing while maintaining athletic conditioning. Return-to-play timelines are customized based on injury severity and healing progress.
Chronic Pain Management
Non-opioid chronic pain solutions target root causes rather than symptoms. Using regenerative injections and functional rehabilitation, we address conditions like persistent neck/back pain and joint arthritis. Treatment plans integrate lifestyle modifications with advanced medical interventions for long-term pain resolution without medication dependency.
People
Peter A. Fields
Medical Director
Dual-degreed physician (MD/DC) and 11-time Ironman champion with 20+ years in regenerative medicine. Combines clinical expertise with athlete perspective to develop effective non-surgical treatments for complex orthopedic conditions.
Questions
What regenerative treatments do you offer?
We specialize in stem cell therapy, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and dextrose prolotherapy for joint and spine conditions.
Are these treatments FDA approved?
We use FDA-compliant regenerative techniques with proper medical oversight for musculoskeletal conditions.
How are you different from other orthopedic doctors?
Our focus on non-surgical regenerative medicine combines dual medical/chiropractic expertise with athlete perspective.
Do insurance plans cover these treatments?
We operate as a fee-for-service practice; insurance coverage varies but we provide documentation for potential reimbursement.
What conditions do you treat most effectively?
We excel at treating chronic joint pain, sports injuries, arthritis, and post-surgical complications using regenerative approaches.
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Reviews (6)
Arnie Abramson
Apr 14, 2021
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Peter Fields, MD, DC is the best. Twice he was able to fix my torn meniscus (left and right-2 separate injuries) that allowed me to heal and avoid surgery. Dr. Fields is the best in Prolotherapy and PRP injections. With his procedures my body was able to repair my tears both times. For knee or other joint injuries, see Dr. Fields first. It is likely he will also be your last stop as well as you get healthy WITHOUT surgery. PRP is the real deal. It worked for me twice.
Chris Martinez
Mar 07, 2021
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Highly recommend Dr. Fields and his staff! They are amazing! A year ago I had a stem cell procedure done along with PRP treatments on my left ankle and I am almost near back to 100%. Thank you guys :
Georgo Franco
Jan 16, 2019
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I was extremely happy with my results. I had a rotator cuff tear and all my other doctors wanted to do was for me to eat a bunch of anti-inflammatories and a surgery in the future.
Susan Zweigler
Nov 24, 2018
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I've seen Dr. Fields for wrist and knee pain. I wouldn't see anyone else. Even if you're been told you need surgery, see Dr. Fields first!
Leslie Hunter
Jun 07, 2018
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Amazing Doctor, he was able to help my wife run her first marathon, after she had back surgery she still had a lot of pain, with his help she felt so much better. We only wished we would of found him sooner to avoid surgery.
Ms. Q.
Mar 18, 2017
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Prolotherapy was a great alternative to knee surgery for my post-marathon knee injury. Dr. Fields works hard to help patients stay active without invasive and painful procedures. I would recommend prolotherapy and Dr. Fields to anyone who wants to be gentle to their body and stay active a long time. Dr. Fields is a great example of his method. He is doing triathlons every year, at an age when others are winding down.
