Business Details
21 Years
experience
Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments Without Surgery
The Spine & Pain Center of California is a leader in non-surgical musculoskeletal care, founded by double board-certified interventional pain specialist Dr. Navin Mallavaram. Since 2005, we have pioneered advanced regenerative orthopedic treatments using Regenexx injectates, focusing on image-guided precision for spine, joint, and chronic pain conditions. Our team of experts combines decades of experience with personalized treatment plans, utilizing cutting-edge techniques like bone marrow concentrate and platelet-rich plasma therapies.With locations in Pleasanton and Fremont, we serve the San Francisco Bay Area, emphasizing patient education, transparent outcomes tracking, and minimally invasive solutions to improve quality of life. Our commitment to clinical research and adherence to strict safety protocols ensures patients receive evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Regenerative Medicine
Spine Treatments
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Bone Marrow Concentrate
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Regenexx-certified image-guided procedures performed by double board-certified specialists
- Our personalized treatment plans combine regenerative medicine with traditional pain management expertise
- We maintain transparent outcome tracking through Regenexx's patient registry system
- Our physicians have published research in peer-reviewed journals and trained at top institutions
- We offer comprehensive care for complex spine conditions and sports injuries
What people say
Very professional
Caring staff
Compassionate treatment
Knowledgeable specialists
Effective pain relief
Services
Regenerative Orthopedic Procedures
Our regenerative orthopedic treatments use patients' own repair cells to heal musculoskeletal injuries. Bone marrow concentrate and platelet-rich plasma injections target spine conditions, joint damage, and degenerative diseases through precise image guidance. These FDA-compliant procedures offer surgical alternatives with reduced recovery times, leveraging the body's natural healing mechanisms for long-term pain relief and tissue repair.
Spine Pain Management
We specialize in diagnosing and treating complex spinal conditions including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. Our approach combines regenerative injections with traditional interventions like nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablation, tailored to each patient's MRI findings and pain patterns for optimal functional improvement.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
Our customized PRP treatments concentrate healing growth factors from patients' blood to accelerate tissue repair. Using advanced lab processing, we create formulations up to 8x more concentrated than standard PRP, targeting soft tissue injuries, mild arthritis, and nerve-related pain with ultrasound-guided precision for enhanced recovery.
Bone Marrow Concentrate
This patented procedure harvests and concentrates stem cells from hip bone marrow to treat severe orthopedic injuries. Delivered through image-guided injections, these repair cells target cartilage damage, chronic tendon issues, and complex spinal conditions, offering regenerative solutions where traditional treatments have failed.
Chronic Pain Treatment
Our comprehensive pain management addresses acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain through multidisciplinary approaches. Combining regenerative medicine with interventional techniques like epidural injections and nerve hydrodissection, we create personalized plans to reduce opioid dependence and restore daily functionality for patients with long-term pain conditions.
People
Navin Mallavaram
Founder & Interventional Pain Specialist
Dr. Mallavaram is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist with 15+ years of experience. He founded The Spine & Pain Center of California to provide advanced regenerative treatments, combining NIH research experience with clinical expertise in treating complex spinal conditions through minimally invasive techniques.
Jordan Newmark
Pain Medicine Physician
Dr. Newmark brings 10+ years of experience in interventional pain management, specializing in chronic pain treatment after injury or surgery. A former Stanford faculty member, he integrates interdisciplinary approaches with regenerative medicine to address conditions ranging from CRPS to post-COVID pain syndromes.
Molly Shah
Physician Assistant
With 12 years of clinical experience, PA Shah provides patient-centered care in orthopedic and pain management settings. Her background in public health and integrative wellness complements her technical expertise in administering regenerative treatments and monitoring patient outcomes.
Sharmila Acharya
Integrative Health Coach
Dr. Acharya combines physical therapy, nutrition, and yoga expertise to support chronic pain patients. Her holistic approach addresses the mind-body connection, offering complementary strategies to enhance the effectiveness of regenerative treatments through lifestyle modifications.
Susannah Feder
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Feder specializes in pain psychology, helping patients manage chronic conditions through cognitive-behavioral therapy and stress reduction techniques. With 18 years in private practice, she provides mental health support that complements physical treatments for comprehensive pain management.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with regenerative medicine?
We treat spine conditions like herniated discs and spinal stenosis, joint injuries, arthritis, and chronic pain conditions using Regenexx procedures.
Are your treatments covered by insurance?
Most regenerative procedures are not covered by insurance, though we offer traditional treatments like epidural injections that may be covered.
How do Regenexx injectates work?
Regenexx uses concentrated repair cells from your own blood or bone marrow, delivered through precise image-guided injections to stimulate natural tissue healing.
What makes your pain management approach unique?
We combine regenerative medicine with traditional interventions and holistic support, creating personalized plans that address both physical and psychological aspects of pain.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes, our physicians specialize in treating athletic injuries including ligament tears, tendon damage, and joint conditions using minimally invasive regenerative techniques.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Initial consultations include comprehensive evaluations, imaging review, and personalized treatment recommendations combining regenerative options with traditional pain management strategies.
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