A graduate of Cornell medical school, Dr. Eliopoulos was a product of the system, seeing as many patients as he could squeeze into the day, with unsatisfying results. Then he opted out of the system.
In this episode of RegenaCast, Sean welcomes Dr. Vassily Eliopoulos, who shares his transition from traditional emergency medicine to regenerative medicine. After becoming burned out in emergency care, Dr. Eliopoulos sought a new path and found regenerative medicine through patient inquiries and the surprising data he encountered at a stem cell conference.
Dr. Eliopoulos explains how his practice in Colorado blends cell therapy with health optimization. Initially focusing on PRP and stem cells for orthopedic injuries, he realized the importance of improving patients’ overall health to achieve the best results. He emphasizes how optimizing patients’ metabolic health, addressing inflammation, and focusing on lifestyle changes lead to better outcomes for regenerative treatments. This holistic approach integrates anti-aging therapies, hormone health, and cardiovascular health with stem cell therapy.
The discussion highlights the challenges of convincing patients to make lifestyle changes, but Dr. Eliopoulos finds that pain is often a powerful motivator. He notes that many patients—who initially struggle with chronic pain or failed surgeries—are open to making significant health changes when presented with the opportunity for real improvement. Dr. Eliopoulos stresses the importance of spending time with patients and fostering meaningful connections, which is often missing in traditional 15-minute clinical appointments.
Sean and Dr. Eliopoulos also touch on the groundbreaking research they’ve conducted together on stem cell use for degenerative spine conditions, with plans to publish more data on shoulders and hips soon. As the conversation turns to the future of medicine, Dr. Eliopoulos expresses optimism about the potential of regenerative medicine and his vision of making this level of care accessible to all.
If you’re intrigued by regenerative medicine and want to hear more, don’t forget to attend the Cell Surgical Conference Las Vegas this June! It’s a great opportunity for professionals and those interested in cutting-edge stem cell therapies and more.