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Memphis, TN

Stem Cell Therapy clinics in Memphis

Memphis supports a regenerative medicine market shaped by both private clinics and regional academic medicine. Local referral networks run through Baptist Memorial, Methodist University, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and stem cell practice in the area spans East Memphis, Germantown border, and the Medical District. Patient demand splits across three buckets: orthopedic injections for active adults and aging athletes, neurological and autoimmune protocols marketed to longevity-focused patients, and IV-based allogeneic products offered by private wellness clinics. The FDA classifies most stem cell injections for orthopedic, neurological, or longevity use as investigational biologics under 21 CFR Part 1271, meaning they require either a Biologics License or an active Investigational New Drug authorization. Autologous bone marrow and adipose products may qualify as Section 361 when minimally manipulated and used for homologous function. Tennessee passed the Regenerative Medicine Act in 2017, which recognizes adult stem cell therapies and requires informed consent and outcome reporting. Nashville and Memphis clinics operate under both state law and federal 21 CFR Part 1271 rules. The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners oversees physician practice. The 3 Memphis clinics listed below have been reviewed against our vetting criteria, including federal NPI lookup, OIG exclusion screening, and Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners licensure checks.

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Sneed MediSpa

Memphis, TN

Sneed MediSpa, a longevity and anti-aging clinic in Memphis, offers cell-based therapies including stem-cell and exosome treatment alongside IV therapy protocols. The clinic combines regenerative mod…

  • PRP Therapy
  • IV Therapy
  • Peptide Therapy
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Stem Cell Therapy
 MD on staff

Southern VIP

Memphis, TN

Southern VIP Memphis, a regenerative medicine clinic in Memphis, specializes in stem-cell therapy and adipose-derived exosome therapy for chronic pain, wound healing, and musculoskeletal conditions. …

  • Arthritis Treatment
  • Stem Cell Therapy
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Regulatory context

A note on Tennessee's stem cell therapy rules.

Tennessee cellular therapy is governed by 21 CFR Part 1271. Section 361 covers minimally manipulated HCT/Ps used for homologous use without premarket approval. Section 351 covers products that are more than minimally manipulated, used non-homologously, or combined with another article, and these require an IND for clinical use or a BLA for marketing. Most stem cell, stromal vascular fraction, and exosome therapies marketed in Tennessee for orthopedic, neurologic, and longevity indications are Section 351 biologics that lack FDA approval. Tennessee enacted a state-level investigational regenerative medicine framework in 2017 that does not override federal law.

  • Tennessee Regenerative Medicine Act, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 63-6-244 (2017)
    Authorizes Tennessee physicians to provide investigational regenerative therapies under defined conditions while disclaiming any conflict with federal law and requiring informed consent.
  • Tennessee Medical Practice Act, TCA Title 63, Chapter 6
    Establishes physician licensure and discipline through the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Tennessee Pharmacy Practice Act, TCA Title 63, Chapter 10
    Regulates compounding pharmacies aligned with federal 503A and 503B standards.

The FDA has issued warning letters to Tennessee clinics offering stem cell and exosome therapies. The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners has disciplined physicians for unprofessional conduct including misleading regenerative medicine advertising. The Tennessee Attorney General has used the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act to pursue providers making unsupported clinical claims. The Tennessee Regenerative Medicine Act explicitly does not preempt federal regulation, so Tennessee providers cannot rely on the state framework as a defense to FDA enforcement.

Sources: fda.gov · tn.gov · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

Stem Cell Therapy in Memphis, answered.

Most stem cell therapies at private Memphis clinics are not FDA-approved. The FDA has approved certain hematopoietic stem cell products for blood and immune disorders, but stem cell injections for orthopedic, neurological, or longevity use are generally investigational. They require a Biologics License or an active Investigational New Drug authorization, or they must qualify as Section 361 minimally manipulated and homologous-use products under 21 CFR Part 1271. Tennessee passed the Regenerative Medicine Act in 2017, which recognizes adult stem cell therapies and requires informed consent and outcome reporting.

In the Memphis metro, single-joint autologous bone marrow or adipose injections typically run $4,000 to $12,000 per session. Systemic IV protocols using allogeneic umbilical cord or Wharton's jelly products range $8,000 to $20,000, and full multi-session protocols can reach $15,000 to $40,000. Exosome add-ons range $3,500 to $7,500. Insurance rarely covers these treatments because the FDA classifies most protocols as investigational.

Autologous stem cells come from your own body, usually harvested from bone marrow aspirate or adipose tissue and reinjected the same day. When minimally manipulated and used for homologous function, they often fall under FDA Section 361, which does not require pre-market approval. Allogeneic stem cells come from a donor source, most commonly umbilical cord blood or Wharton's jelly, and are generally classified as Section 351 biologics that require an active Investigational New Drug authorization. Memphis clinic offerings span both categories, so ask which classification applies before treatment.

Yes. Research programs at Baptist Memorial, Methodist University, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital periodically run FDA-authorized stem cell trials across orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, and oncology. Search clinicaltrials.gov and filter by Memphis or the broader metro to see active recruiting studies. Trial participation is typically low-cost or free compared to commercial protocols and includes structured follow-up with imaging and lab monitoring.

Verify physician licensure through the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners and confirm the clinic's NPI number through the NPPES registry. Check the FDA warning letter database for the clinic name and the HHS Office of Inspector General exclusion list. Ask whether the treatment is Section 361 or Section 351, whether the clinic operates under an Investigational New Drug authorization for allogeneic or expanded products, and whether adverse events are tracked. Ask specifically about compliance with Regenerative Medicine Act 2017.

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