A better way to treat arthritis, back pain and tendonitis.

  • Surgery is not always the answer.

  • Narcotics are not a long-term solution.

  • There is a better way and it’s available in Northern Nevada.

The beginning of Sierra Stem Cell Institute was in 2012. The original founding members were Laurence McClish, MD, and Andrew Wesely, MD. Realizing the potential of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell therapy to treat patients and help them avoid surgery and long-term pain management, the two joined forces for northern Nevada’s premier stem cell therapy clinic. 

 Because of excessive anesthesia practice obligations at various hospitals, Dr. Wesely has decided to retire from his stem cell practice at Sierra Stem Cell Institute. Dr. McClish will continue practicing at Sierra Stem Cell Institute.

Our goal is to help those suffering from chronic and painful

musculoskeletal conditions without surgery.

Decades of clinical experience have revealed that many patients struggle with painful musculoskeletal conditions that often don’t warrant surgery.  Pain medications, chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, and steroid injections often prove ineffective. The emergence of biological therapies has many times made it possible to diminish pain and restore function for some patients and at the same time avoid surgery.

why sierra stem cell institute is unique

While other medical practices may offer PRP and Stem Cell treatments,  not all clinics are created equal.  Here are some ways Sierra Stem Cell Institute is unique in the field of regenerative medicine:

Singular Focus

The focus of Sierra Stem Cell Institute is on regenerative medicine treatment methods for orthopedic problems. There is no charge for an initial consultation. Dr. McClish is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who understands when surgery is appropriate and when non-surgical options are also an excellent choice.

Proprietary procedures
Sierra Stem Cell Institute uses its proprietary methods for harvesting and preparing PRP and stem cells. The preparations are customized for each patient. We only use the patient’s own (autologous) blood and tissues. We never use tissues or cells from other donors (allogeneic), including animal donors.  

Your treatment is unique
Every PRP/Stem Cell preparation is customized based on patient needs.  We only use the patients own (autologous) blood and tissues. Tissues and cells from other donors (allogeneic), or animals are not used. We make our injection methods as simple, natural, and effective as possible.

Characterization
In-house laboratory equipment is often used to note the characteristics of our PRP and stem cell preparations.

Safety first and always
The FDA requires that all biological treatments be performed on the same day. Each PRP preparation is made in sterile biosafety cabinets. All stem cell harvesting is performed in a certified sterile room.  Image intensification (x-ray) and ultrasound visualization are used to guide PRP and stem cell procurement and placement as appropriate.