Benjamin DuBois, MD (San Diego Shoulder Doc)

Benjamin DuBois, MD (San Diego Shoulder Doc) is an orthopedic shoulder surgery practice in La Mesa, California, that offers PRP injections as a non-surgical option.

Clinicians

• Benjamin DuBois, MD — board-certified orthopedic surgeon; shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Washington

Regenerative treatments offered

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — the site states all PRP injections are performed under ultrasound guidance and that MRI review is required before PRP is considered

Conditions the practice lists

The PRP pages name partial rotator cuff tears, rotator cuff tendinopathy, bursitis and tendon pain that has not settled with rest, therapy or cortisone, and early to moderate shoulder arthritis. The site states PRP is not a fit for advanced bone-on-bone arthritis or massive retracted cuff tears.

What to know before you call

• The site describes PRP as investigational and self-pay, generally not covered by health insurance, including Medicare
• The diagnostic visit and MRI review are typically billable to insurance if the practice participates with the plan
• The site says HSA and FSA funds can generally be used, and a letter of medical necessity is available on request
• A written estimate is provided after evaluation; prices are not published
• Office at 5565 Grossmont Center Drive, Building 3, Suite 256, La Mesa; the site also has pages for La Jolla and Del Mar patients

RPG verification notes

• Clinician training listed on the Meet Dr. DuBois page
• PRP is the only biologic described on the site
• No FDA disclaimer found on the PRP page
• Prices not published

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.