Advanced Orthopedics Institute (AOI)

Advanced Orthopedics Institute is an orthopedic practice in the Sharon L. Morse Medical Center in The Villages, Florida.

Clinicians

• Dr. Alfred J. Cook Jr. — orthopedics; degree and board certification not listed on the site

Regenerative treatments offered

• PRP — a concentration of the patient’s own growth factors
• Bone marrow stem cell therapy (BMAC) — cells drawn from the patient’s own bone marrow and concentrated before delivery
• CartiHeal Agili-C aragonite scaffold for isolated knee cartilage defects (not a cell-based therapy)

Conditions the practice lists

PRP for knee arthritis pain, early-to-moderate arthritis, tendon injuries and cartilage damage; BMAC for knee, hip, shoulder, ankle and soft tissue conditions.

What to know before you call

• Phone 352-751-2862; open Monday–Friday, with shorter hours Wednesday and Friday
• The site states PRP and stem cell procedures are not covered by Medicare or most private insurance
• Prices not published; the site says pricing is discussed at consultation
• Physical therapy and diagnostic radiology offered on site

RPG verification notes

• Physician credentials not listed on the website
• No formal FDA or medical disclaimer seen on the regenerative medicine page
• Website’s Pay Bill link points to a payment page for a different practice name

Last verified by Regen Provider Guide: October 2026. Confirm treatment details, candidacy, insurance coverage and costs directly with the practice. RPG makes no claim about the effectiveness of any treatment.