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Clinical pages on this site are reviewed by Dr James Bristol, MD, PhD, Consultant in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy. Each page shows the date it was last reviewed.

About the reviewer

Dr James Bristol, MD, PhD is a physician and biomedical researcher specialising in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), cellular therapies and regenerative approaches to degenerative conditions. He works with the Bangkok clinic that patients referred through this site may choose; see our referral disclosure.

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Seven steps to take before disc surgery

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Free assessment: could stem cells replace your disc surgery?

Our doctor reviews your MRI free and tells you whether stem cell treatment could replace surgery for you. Plus the 7-step back relief guide, on WhatsApp.

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Last step: do you have an MRI or scan report?

If yes, a doctor reviews it for free and tells you whether regenerative or other non-surgical options could suit you.

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