Ascend Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (Amun Makani, MD)

Ascend Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is the orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine practice of Amun Makani, MD, on 38th Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Clinicians

• Amun Makani, MD, MBA, FAAOS — orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, described as double board-certified; orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at Harvard Medical School

Regenerative treatments offered

• PRP — offered alongside Synvisc and cortisone injections
• Stem cell therapy — listed under joint preservation; cell source not stated

Conditions the practice lists

Stem cell treatments and PRP are listed under joint preservation for arthritis and joint pain, as non-surgical options alongside bracing and physical therapy for patients returning to activity.

What to know before you call

• Phone 727-498-8003; open Monday–Friday
• Telehealth virtual visits can be scheduled through the website
• Accepts most major insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare; HSA cards and self-pay packages accepted
• Prices for PRP and stem cell treatments not published

RPG verification notes

• Physician credentials and training listed on the Meet Dr. Makani page
• Specific boards for the double board certification not named
• Regenerative services named only briefly; cell source and imaging guidance not described

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.