OrthoBethesda

OrthoBethesda is the Bethesda, Maryland, sports and regenerative medicine practice of Dr. Marc Gruner.

Clinicians

• Marc Gruner, DO, MBA, RMSK — board certified in sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and RMSK (musculoskeletal ultrasound); sports medicine fellowship at Mayo Clinic

Regenerative treatments offered

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), including PRP combined with a protein concentrate — injected under ultrasound guidance
• Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) — the patient’s own bone marrow, collected and returned in the same visit
• Microfragmented fat (Lipogems) — the patient’s own fat, described as a one-hour outpatient procedure
• Prolotherapy
• The website states that only autologous material is used; amniotic, umbilical cord and placental products are not offered.

Conditions the practice lists

The website names mild to moderate arthritis of the shoulder, knee, hip and hand; chronic tendon problems including tennis and golfer’s elbow, Achilles, patellar, gluteal and rotator cuff tendinopathy; and plantar fasciitis. It states that complete tears and advanced bone-on-bone arthritis are usually not candidates.

What to know before you call

• Appointments are requested by phone or by email (drmarcgruner@gmail.com).
• Other ultrasound-guided procedures include Tenex percutaneous tenotomy, carpal tunnel and trigger finger release, and hydrodissection.
• Medicare patients are enrolled in a remote monitoring platform between visits, according to the website.

RPG verification notes

• Credentials and training listed on the credentials page
• Website states only autologous biologics are used
• Prices and insurance coverage for regenerative treatments 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.