The BIOS Orthopedic Institute

The BIOS Orthopedic Institute, formerly SAC Regenerative Orthopedics, is a regenerative orthopedics and sports medicine practice in Sacramento, California, that uses image-guided, minimally invasive procedures.

Clinicians

• Alberto J. Panero, D.O. — board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine
• Scott Meier — board-certified Sports Medicine physician
• Faustine Ramirez, MD, RMSK — board-certified Sports Medicine physician; Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography
• Dr. De Mesa — treats acute and chronic spine pain

Regenerative treatments offered

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — delivered under ultrasound, fluoroscopy or needle arthroscopy guidance; the site notes most orthopedic PRP uses are off label and are assessed case by case
• Intraosseous injection — x-ray-guided injection into the bone beneath arthritic joint cartilage, sometimes with a bioactive scaffold such as demineralized bone matrix
• Bioactive scaffolds and shockwave therapy are also listed

Conditions the practice lists

Arthritis, lower back and spine pain, tendonitis and tendinopathies, tears, and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries.

What to know before you call

• Second location: 576 N. Sunrise Ave, Suite 130, Roseville
• Hours for both offices: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
• The insurance page names plans including Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Medicare and UnitedHealthcare, but does not state whether biologic treatments are covered
• Online appointment requests are available

RPG verification notes

• Clinician board certifications listed on the team page
• Imaging guidance described on the PRP and intraosseous injection pages
• No stem cell, bone marrow or fat-derived treatments shown on the services 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.