Why Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer - Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells, PRP, and Avoiding Joint Replacement

About this episode

The episode discusses the benefits of regenerative medicine and how it can help patients avoid surgery.

In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with Dr. Tammy Penhollow, DO, regenerative medicine specialist, Navy veteran, and founder of Precision Regenerative Medicine. Together, they explore how personalized, precision-guided treatments like PRP and bone marrow therapy are restoring mobility, relieving chronic pain, and helping patients avoid surgery, often after years of failed conventional care. They discuss the pitfalls of reactive, one-size-fits-all medicine, why “motion span” is essential to longevity, and how true healing starts with fixing the root cause, not masking symptoms. This is Medicine 3.0 in action. About the Guest: Dr. Tammy Penhollow is an osteopathic physician and the founder of Precision Regenerative Medicine in Arizona. With over 20 years of experience, including 12 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy, she blends military precision with cutting-edge regenerative strategies to help patients overcome musculoskeletal pain without surgery. Her mission: restore motion, vitality, and hope, especially for those who’ve been told they’re out of options. 📺 Watch the full podcast here: [YouTube link placeholder]💡…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Robert Todd Hurst

Guest: Dr. Tammy Penhollow

Topics covered

• regenerative medicine
• joint replacement
• chronic pain
• personalized treatment
• surgery alternatives

Keywords

• regenerative medicine
• PRP
• bone marrow therapy
• chronic pain
• joint replacement
• personalized care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Precision Regenerative Medicine, U.S. Navy

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