What this means for you
A consultation begins with your goals and history. It is the place to discuss whether Dezawa MUSE Cells Therapy—or another option—fits your situation.
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Dezawa MUSE Cells Therapy in Nashville, Tennessee
Muse cells are a special type of cell found naturally in your body that help repair tissue and support healing. These cells are being studied in clinical trials for their ability to target damaged areas, clean up injured cells, and replace them with healthy new ones.
The physician
Dr. Ethan Kellum
Dr. Ethan Kellum is widely regarded as one of the most experienced physicians in stem cell therapy and regenerative orthopedics, with more than 12 years devoted to the clinical use of cellular treatments for joint injury, degeneration, and recovery. A sports medicine fellowship–trained orthopedic surgeon, he has built his practice around helping patients avoid surgery when regenerative care is the better path, combining arthroscopic training with bone marrow, adipose, platelet-rich plasma, and Dezawa MuseCells® therapies. He serves on the Scientific Advisory Board connected to Dezawa MuseCells® through MuseCell Innovations, placing him among the physicians shaping how this stress-enduring, pluripotent-like cell platform is applied in clinical practice. Trusted at the highest levels of sport—as a team physician for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and USA Basketball, and previously as an assistant team physician for the Boston Celtics—Dr. Kellum brings a depth of hands-on regenerative experience that few doctors can match, focused on restoring movement, reducing pain, and protecting long-term joint health.
The plain-language overview
The Body's Master Repair Agents—
Breakthroughs in Muse Cell Therapy in Nashville, TN
Muse cells are a special type of cell found naturally in your body that help repair tissue and support healing. These cells are being studied in clinical trials for their ability to target damaged areas, clean up injured cells, and replace them with healthy new ones.
Muse cells exist in small numbers throughout the body, in connective tissue, bone marrow, blood, and even the umbilical cord. Despite their rarity, they play an important role in the body’s natural healing process.
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Understand the treatment
What are MUSE cells?
“Muse” is short for Multilineage-differentiating Stress-Enduring cells.
Think of them as a special, elite “special forces” unit within your body’s natural repair system.
While your body has many types of cell-derived biologics, Muse cells are a very rare and powerful group found hidden inside your bone marrow, blood, and fat tissue.
From evaluation to a clear plan
How do Muse cells "know" where the injury is?
Dezawa MUSE Cells Therapy is planned around your goals, history, and the clinical options that fit—explained in plain language before anything begins.
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Consultation
Your history and goals determine whether Dezawa MUSE Cells Therapy is appropriate.
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Personalized plan
The team explains the approach, alternatives, and expectations.
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Treatment
Care is delivered with clinical oversight matched to the selected option.
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Follow-up
Response over time informs the next step.
Potential advantages
Potential benefits
Your clinician can help put these goals in context for your diagnosis, history, and alternatives.
Questions patients askMuse cells are a special type
Muse cells are a special type of cell found naturally in your body that help repair tissue and support healing. These cells are being studied in clinical trials for their ability to target damaged areas, clean up injured cells, and replace them with healthy new ones.
Muse cells exist in small numbers
Muse cells exist in small numbers throughout the body, in connective tissue, bone marrow, blood, and even the umbilical cord. Despite their rarity, they play an important role in the body’s natural healing process.
“Muse” is short for Multilineage-differentiating Stress-Enduring
“Muse” is short for Multilineage-differentiating Stress-Enduring cells. Think of them as a special, elite “special forces” unit within your body’s natural repair system.
While your body has many types
While your body has many types of cell-derived biologics, Muse cells are a very rare and powerful group found hidden inside your bone marrow, blood, and fat tissue. Scientists identify them by looking for a specific “ID badge” on the cell surface called SSEA-3.
- Personalized evaluationRecommendations follow your history, goals, and alternatives—not a fixed menu.
- Plain-language planningYou should understand what is being considered and why before you decide.
- Local Nashville careTreatment conversations happen in-clinic with clear next steps and follow-up.
Questions patients ask
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear starting points for a more specific conversation with the clinical team.
Who might consider Dezawa MUSE Cells Therapy?
Adults exploring dezawa muse cells therapy after discussing goals, history, and alternatives with the clinical team. Candidacy is individualized.
How does Dezawa MUSE Cells Therapy work?
Muse cells are a special type of cell found naturally in your body that help repair tissue and support healing. These cells are being studied in clinical trials for their ability to target damaged areas, clean up injured cells, and replace them with healthy new ones.
Do I need to choose a treatment before I call?
No. Start with what is limiting you. The consultation helps determine whether this option—or another—belongs in your plan.
What should I expect at the first visit?
A review of symptoms, goals, and prior care, plus a clear discussion of options, tradeoffs, and next steps.
Patient perspectives
What patients remember
“Dr Kellum and his staff are amazing. Very knowledgeable and clearly understood my shoulder pain and recommended a course of treatment.”
“Really appreciated Dr. Kellum’s knowledge and approach. Nothing is guaranteed, but he felt I was a good candidate.”
“There is no rushing through the appointment. Treated as if I was his only patient.”
Start with a conversation.
Tell us what is limiting you. Our team will follow up with consultation options.
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