Bone & Joint Specialists (VBJS)

Valley Bone & Joint Specialists is an orthopedic practice focused on hip and knee care, with offices in Gilbert and Scottsdale, Arizona.

Clinicians

• Salvatore G. LaCognata, DO — orthopedic surgeon; Cleveland Clinic Foundation fellowship-trained in adult reconstruction (hip and knee)

Regenerative treatments offered

• Stem cell therapy / biologics — the site describes cells collected from the hip (iliac crest) and concentrated by centrifuge for 10–15 minutes
• Injection therapy is listed as a separate service

Conditions the practice lists

The stem cell page names degenerative conditions of the shoulder, knees, hips and spine; soft-tissue injuries of muscle, ligaments and tendons; bone-related injuries; and joint pain.

What to know before you call

• Gilbert office: 3941 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 102. Scottsdale office: 3501 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 221. Phone (480) 969-3531.
• The site advises stopping NSAIDs at least two weeks before treatment and avoiding load-bearing activity for at least two weeks after.
• An Insurance Accepted page is linked on the site.

RPG verification notes

• Physician credentials listed on the site
• The stem cell page notes a lack of long-term data
• 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.