Can a clinic pay to appear in the directory or to get a higher badge?

No. Badges are earned through independent research and documentation — never purchased. A clinic's tier reflects the depth of its verified credentials, not any payment.

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Q: What do the three RTG badges mean?

RTG Verified means a clinic meets every baseline standard: active license, no disciplinary action, no open FDA warning, physician-led care, and a 4.5-star rating with 50+ reviews. Verified Pro adds ABMS board certification, compliant sourcing for every service, image-guided injections, and 3+ years in regenerative medicine. Verified Elite adds a recognized orthobiologics credential, individually verified service lines, 5+ years, and annual re-verification.

Q: Do regen-specific boards like ABRM, ABAARM, or AASCP qualify a clinic for a tier?

No. Those are treated as supplementary signals only, because they are not ABMS member boards. ABMS primary-specialty board certification is the anchor credential for the Pro and Elite tiers.

The Badges

Three Tiers of Verified Trust

Every listed clinic clears the same baseline gate. What moves a clinic up the tiers is the depth of its verified credentials — not advertising spend.

RTG Verified ★

Trusted Regenerative Clinic

Meets every baseline standard: active state license, clean disciplinary record, no open FDA warning, physician-led care, and a 4.5★ rating with 50+ reviews.

RTG Verified Pro ★★

Quality Assured

Everything in Verified, plus ABMS board certification, compliant sourcing for every service, image-guided injections, and 3+ years in regenerative medicine.

RTG Verified Elite ★★★

Top-Tier Trusted Clinic

Everything in Pro, plus a recognized orthobiologics credential, individually verified service lines, 5+ years, sustained review excellence, and annual re-verification.

The Directory

Verified Clinics

Each clinic below has been independently reviewed against our standards and carries the badge it earned. Listing reflects participation in our referral network — it is not a medical endorsement of any specific treatment, and outcomes vary by patient and condition.

Our Rubric

How We Evaluate Clinics

Google reviews are a flat gate — every listed clinic already meets 4.5★ and 50+ reviews. What earns a higher badge is the depth of verified credentials documented on file.

Baseline — Every Listed Clinic

The flat gate every clinic clears before it can earn any badge.

Verified, active RTG client
Active state medical license (verified via state board lookup)
No active disciplinary action (state board + FSMB profile)
No open FDA warning letter
Physician-led care (MD/DO on-site oversight)
Google rating ≥ 4.5 and ≥ 50 reviews
Legitimate, operating business (real address + reachable)

★ RTG Verified

Trusted Regenerative Clinic

Meets all baseline requirements above.

★★ RTG Verified Pro

Everything in Verified, plus:

ABMS primary-specialty board certification (orthopedics, PM&R, sports medicine, pain medicine, anesthesiology)
Compliant sourcing verified for every service: biologic allografts from an FDA-registered tissue establishment (361 HCT/P — minimal manipulation, homologous use); peptides from a licensed 503A/503B compounding pharmacy
Image-guided injections (ultrasound/fluoroscopy) where applicable
3+ years offering regenerative medicine
Documented informed-consent process

★★★ RTG Verified Elite

Everything in Pro, plus:

ABMS board certification and a recognized orthobiologics credential — IOF (Active/Fellow), TOBI-trained, or ABRM diplomate
Each service line (stem cells / PRP / peptides) verified individually
5+ years and sustained review excellence
Annual re-verification with complete documentation on file
Bonus signals: published outcomes, fellowship training, CLIA-certified in-house lab

On regen-specific boards: ABRM, ABAARM, and AASCP are treated as supplementary signals only — they never qualify a tier on their own, because they are not ABMS member boards. ABMS primary-specialty certification is the anchor credential.

At a Glance

Requirements by Tier

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Tier	Stars	Reviews (gate)	ABMS cert	Compliant sourcing	Years	Orthobiologics credential
RTG Verified	★	4.5+ / 50+	—	—	—	—
RTG Verified Pro	★★	4.5+ / 50+	✓	✓	3+	—
RTG Verified Elite	★★★	4.5+ / 50+	✓	✓	5+	✓

Accountability

Badge Review & Removal Policy

Badges are reviewed every six months. A clinic may be downgraded, suspended, or removed if any of the following occur:

Google rating or review count falls below the required minimum
A medical license becomes inactive, expired, or unverifiable
A new disciplinary action or FDA warning letter appears
Sourcing can no longer be verified
The clinic leaves the RTG client program
False or misleading documentation is submitted

A badge is a snapshot of a clinic's verified track record at the time of review — it is maintained only as long as the clinic continues to meet the standard.

Educational

What to Look For in a Regenerative Clinic

Whether or not a clinic appears in our directory, these are the signals worth checking before you choose a regenerative medicine provider:

Physician oversight. Confirm an MD or DO is responsible for your care, not just a technician or non-physician injector.
Board certification. Look for ABMS primary-specialty certification (orthopedics, PM&R, sports medicine, pain medicine, anesthesiology) — verifiable through ABMS or the relevant board.
Transparent sourcing. Reputable clinics can tell you where their biologics come from. Allografts should originate from an FDA-registered tissue establishment; peptides should come from a licensed 503A/503B compounding pharmacy, not gray-market "research" suppliers.
Image guidance. Ultrasound- or fluoroscopy-guided injections place the material more precisely where it's intended.
Honest expectations. Many regenerative uses are investigational and not FDA-approved. Be cautious of any clinic promising guaranteed cures or specific outcomes.
Informed consent. A documented consent process that explains risks, evidence, and alternatives is a sign of a responsible practice.

FAQ

Common Questions

No. Badges are earned, not bought. They come from independent research and documentation — never payment. A clinic's tier reflects the depth of its verified credentials, not advertising spend.

RTG Verified means a clinic meets every baseline standard. Verified Pro adds ABMS board certification, compliant sourcing for every service, image-guided injections, and 3+ years in regenerative medicine. Verified Elite adds a recognized orthobiologics credential, individually verified service lines, 5+ years, and annual re-verification.

Badges are reviewed every six months. A clinic can be downgraded, suspended, or removed if its rating drops, a license lapses, a disciplinary action or FDA warning appears, sourcing can no longer be verified, or it leaves the RTG program.

No. A badge reflects a clinic's verified track record at the time of review. It is not a guarantee of outcomes, results, or individual experience, and it is not medical advice. Only a licensed provider can determine whether a treatment is appropriate for you.

No. Those are supplementary signals only, because they are not ABMS member boards. ABMS primary-specialty board certification is the anchor credential for the Pro and Elite tiers.

An RTG trust badge reflects a clinic's verified track record at the time of review and does not guarantee outcomes, results, or individual experience. Regenerative Treatment Guide is an independent referral and education service, not a medical provider. Listing in our network is not a medical endorsement of any treatment. Many regenerative uses are investigational and not FDA-approved; outcomes vary. Only a licensed provider can determine candidacy.

Reviewed by the RTG research team. See our editorial & medical review team and vetting methodology.

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