Stephen J. Roman, Jr., M.D.

Stephen J. Roman, Jr., M.D. founder of The RegeneSpine Regenerative Spine and Joint Institute, has four board certifications including Regenerative Medicine (American Board of Regenerative Medicine), Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry) (American Board of Medical Specialties), Pain Management (American Board of Medical Specialties), and Headache Management (American Interventional Headache Society). Doctor Roman is a fellowship trained, compassionate super-subspecialist who brings the power of regenerative medicine to his patients. RegeneSpine is a partner with The New Jersey Surgery Center. Doctor Roman participates in clinical studies on the treatment of spinal disorders with regenerative medicine and is active in teaching in the field of regenerative medicine.

Doctor Roman graduated Seton Hall University Cum Laude with a BS in Chemistry. He then graduated from New Jersey Medical School, now Rutgers Medical School. He completed a double residency program at New Jersey Medical School, in the specialties of Internal Medicine as well as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He then completed a prestigious American College of Graduate Medical Education approved fellowship in Pain Management at Emory Medical School. Before founding The RegeneSpine Regenerative Spine and Joint Institute, Doctor Roman had worked with the Trenton Orthopaedic Group (TOG) and Rothman Orthopaedics.

Recognized as a Top Medical Doctor

Dr. Roman, recognized as a top medical doctor, had the vision to bring regenerative spine and joint procedures to people who are looking for a better quality of life through a treatment modality which does not involve surgery or drugs. RegeneSpine provides the advances of regenerative medicine to patients from around the world who want the absolute best care possible. If you are a person who wants to benefit from the latest regenerative medicine treatments available by a quadruple board-certified medical doctor, you are in the right place. Dr. Roman is an avid reader, usually reading or listening to several books a month, and stays on the leading-edge of the latest regenerative medicine research, clinical trials and trainings.

As a regenerative spine & joint doctor, Dr. Stephen Roman can administer your own regenerative cells found in your blood, bone marrow and fat. This more holistic and natural option for spine and joint pain management may be an alternative to invasive surgical procedures or opioid and other pharmaceutical drug treatments. Please click here to see a video by Dr. Roman describing regenerative medicine.

RegeneSpine’s Mission

Our mission is to help our patients to reach their full potential in living happy, productive, and pain-free lives. The RegeneSpine Regenerative Spine and Joint Institute was founded to combine the latest in minimally invasive spinal and other musculoskeletal treatments with the modern advances in regenerative medicine. Our goal is to help each patient reach his or her full potential without surgery and without reliance on long-term medication use. We use a holistic multimodal approach incorporating, biologics, physical therapy, exercise, positive psychology, nutritional supplements, and other natural strategies to set the stage for your body’s natural healing.

Are you an athlete who has been missing out on your sport?

Perhaps you play golf, tennis or enjoy cycling, running, hiking, yoga or jogging? Do you train CrossFit® or weightlift? Perhaps you are training for or had a tweak at an event like a Tough Mudder®, triathlon, or Spartan Race®? Dr. Roman has been treating spine problems in professional athletes for over 15 years. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to be treated like one!

Were you forced to take time off of work?

Does your profession require full body function such as policeman/woman, fire fighter, life guard, military personnel, personal trainer, masseuse/massage therapist, dance teacher, construction worker, tour guide, mechanic, electrician, plumber, truck driver, landscaper, gardener, mason, chiropractor, physical therapist, carpenter, corrections officer, stunt man, veterinarian, chef, farmer, nurse or doctor?

We are also happy to see injured workers through worker’s compensation insurance.

RegeneSpine’s Practice Specialties a Short Ride from Luzerne County, PA

• Regenerative medicine
• Stem cell treatments
• Interventional orthopedics
• PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
• Regenerative spine and joint procedures
• Pain management without the use of opioids

RegeneSpine Offers the Latest Techniques in Interventional Pain Management a Short Ride from Luzerne County, PA

In addition to biologic regenerative treatments, RegeneSpine is continuing to perform many different treatment options in the areas of interventional pain management such as:

• Epidural injections, including epidural steroid injections
• Sacroiliac joint injections
• Trigger point injections
• Ultrasound guided joint injections
• Ultrasound guided tendon injections
• Peripheral nerve stimulation, including wireless peripheral nerve stimulation
• Spinal cord stimulation, including wireless spinal cord stimulation
• Percutaneous tenotomy
• Percutaneous fasciiotomy
• Discography
• Intradiscal injections
• Ultrasound guided minimally-invasive carpal tunnel release (Sonex Health ®)
• Viscosupplementation
• Virtual reality
• Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF)
• Nerve blocks, including sympathetic blocks
• Ganglion impar blocks and coccyx injections
• Facet injections and facet joint nerve blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation / rhizotomy for:
  • Spine
  • Neck
  • Knee
  • Hip

  • Back
  • Sacroiliac
  • Shoulder

Please see our treatment page for an in-depth description our various treatments.

Are you considering the following, but live in Luzerne County, PA?

If you are searching for an alternative to surgery or drugs, schedule an appointment to see if you are a candidate for a regenerative approach.

RegeneSpine Regenerative Spine and Joint Institute offers non-surgical, drug-free alternatives for many disorders including the following conditions a Short Ride from Luzerne County, PA

RegeneSpine Regenerative Spine and Joint Institute offers the latest in regenerative procedures a short ride from Luzerne County, PA including:

RegeneSpine Regenerative Spine and Joint Institute offers regenerative aesthetic procedures and therapies a short ride from Luzerne County, PA including:

• PRP facials
• PRP hair treatments
• RegeneSculpt™: The Ultimate Win/Win! RegeneSculpt™ is a cosmetic liposuction procedure performed by an expert plastic surgeon. Your own fat is then used in a regenerative procedure for your painful joint.

RegeneSpine Regenerative Spine and Joint Institute offers stem cell and PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections a short ride from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania to treat the following areas:

RegeneSpine offers diagnosis studies a short ride from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania including:

• Electromyography/nerve conduction studies, e.g. EMG/NCS
• Discography

VIP & Concierge Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Program for residents of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

For clients traveling from longer distances or internationally or clients who want to enjoy a spa-like or celebrity/discreet experience, ask about our concierge and VIP programs.