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Cartilage Repair & Regeneration Center

The treatment of cartilage injuries remains one of the most difficult challenges in medicine. The Cartilage Repair and Regeneration Center at the Orthopaedic Institute brings together world-renowned scientists and physicians to meet this challenge. Our team is dedicated to providing patients with the most advanced and effective treatments for cartilage injuries. Our research helps shape the future of cartilage repair and regeneration, and our patients are the beneficiaries.

Currently, cartilage repair is not suitable for conditions with diffuse cartilage loss such as osteoarthritis. Cartilage repair procedures are highly effective for focal cartilage defects such as those associated with acute injury.

You'll need a referral from your primary care provider or specialist to make an appointment. Once you have the referral, please call the number below.

Getting Here

Cartilage Repair and Regeneration Center
1500 Owens St.
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 353–7566

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

What to Bring

  • Health insurance information including authorizations or referrals
  • List of prescription medications and dosages
  • List of medications that you're allergic to
  • List of questions you may have
  • Recent test results related to your condition
  • Paper and pencil to take notes

Last updated May 17, 2012

Parking

A parking lot for an hourly fee is available adjacent to the Orthopaedic Institute.

Parking fees are paid in advance at one of three kiosks. The kiosks accept cash (coins and bills up to $10) and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard).

Parking garages are available nearby at higher hourly rates.

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Clinic Team

C. Benjamin Ma
Dr. C. Benjamin Ma,
orthopedic surgeon
Hubert Kim
Dr. Hubert Kim,
orthopedic surgeon