Carolina Joint and Arthritis

Carolina Joint and Arthritis is an orthopedic practice in Wilmington, North Carolina, offering orthobiologic injections and non-surgical knee procedures.

Clinicians

• Austin Yeargan III, MD — orthopedic surgeon; the site lists a sports medicine fellowship at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO
• Meredith Thomas, DPT — physical therapist

Regenerative treatments offered

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — made from the patient’s blood
• Autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (ABMAC) — made from the patient’s own bone marrow; the site groups PRP and ABMAC under its cell therapy and orthobiologics pages
• Nanoplasty® and Mechanical Axis Deviation procedure (NAMAD) — presented on the site as a knee replacement alternative

Conditions the practice lists

The cell therapy page lists arthritis, plantar fasciitis, ligament injuries, tendon injuries, meniscus tears, tendonitis and rotator cuff injuries. The homepage also names knee pain, knee arthritis and shoulder pain.

What to know before you call

• Appointments: 910-659-9597, or online booking
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; weekends by appointment
• The site says it accepts most insurance providers and lists payers including Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Anthem, Tricare and United Healthcare Oxford; coverage for orthobiologics is not stated
• The practice also offers Tenex ultrasound-guided tendon treatment

RPG verification notes

• Clinician credentials listed on the providers page
• Cell sources named as blood and bone marrow; imaging guidance not described
• Prices not published
• No FDA disclaimer found on the cell therapy page

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.