Dr. Dwight Lin, MD

Dr. Dwight Lin, MD "Knee care, not knee surgery." Anti Drug. Anti Surgery.
✅ Pro PRP. ✅ Pro Stem cell. Dr. Dwight Lin is Hawaii’s only Regenexx Physician Specialist.

His clinic Regenerative Medicine & Rehabilitation of Hawaii is based in Honolulu and is accepting patients. He graduated from Cornell University and worked at the National Institutes of Health before graduating from Hahnemann Medical School in Philadelphia. He completed his specialty residency at Harvard Medical School.

01/08/2026

If a hyaluronic acid (gel) injection didn’t give you any relief, it matters why.

You should feel at least temporary relief if the injection actually reached the joint.
No response can mean the arthritis is too advanced or the injection missed the joint.

That’s why live image guidance (ultrasound or fluoroscopy) matters.

01/07/2026

Yes—there are surgeons who will tell you that you don’t need surgery.

For many people with knee or back pain, PRP and stem cell treatments using your own cells can restore strength, motion, and function without going straight to the operating room. Surgery still has its place—but it’s not the only option anymore.

01/05/2026

Painful meniscus tear? In the right cases, a high-concentration PRP injection, placed under image guidance directly into the tear, can help reduce inflammation and support healing—without cutting tissue.

The key is precision, dosage, and the right diagnosis.

01/03/2026

Three things to think about before jumping to surgery:

1. Try simple, non-invasive options first. If an anti-inflammatory works, great.
2. Many employers now cover PRP and BMAC as a benefit. Check your plan.
3. Knee replacement can cost $35K–$50K. Exploring smarter options first just makes sense.

01/02/2026

If you can’t take NSAIDs like aspirin, Advil, or Aleve, you’re not out of options.

Turmeric, glucosamine, chondroitin, Serapin, acupuncture, PRP, and BMAC can all be part of a safer, non-NSAID strategy to manage pain and support healing.

Talk to your doctor about what fits your body best.

01/01/2026

PRP isn’t instant relief.

Platelets trigger a healing response, and that process takes time. Most people start noticing improvement about 7–10 days after the initial inflammation settles.

Patience matters when you’re choosing healing over masking pain.

12/31/2025

Good reminder: PRP isn’t magic.

Platelets are growth factors, and results depend on where they’re placed, how severe the damage is, and how well rehab supports healing. Sometimes a booster is needed—and that’s normal. PRP simply concentrates what your body already uses to heal and puts it where it’s needed most.

Done correctly, it can speed up recovery so you don’t have to wait years for your body to catch up on its own.

12/29/2025

Insurance companies aren’t in the business of protecting your health—they’re in the business of controlling costs.

That often means delayed care, limited options, and defaulting to painkillers, cortisone shots, or surgery. If you want alternatives, it’s okay to go outside the insurance box. Talk to your doctor, get a full workup, and ask about options like PRP or BMAC using your own cells.

A second opinion isn’t rebellious—it’s responsible.

12/27/2025

Taking Tylenol long term doesn’t prolong pain—but it also doesn’t fix what’s causing it.

Medications like Tylenol or ibuprofen only mask pain or reduce swelling while your body heals. If the pain keeps coming back, it’s often because the real issue—like a meniscus tear, ligament injury, or arthritis—hasn’t been addressed.

Long term relief comes from treating the source, not just hiding the symptoms.

12/26/2025

Hip and core strength matter more than you think.

Improving control in these muscles reduces stress on the knee joint and can help with meniscus injuries, ACL or MCL issues, and knee arthritis.

Stronger movement starts upstream.

12/25/2025

This gets overlooked all the time.

Knee or hip pain isn’t always a joint problem. Nerve compression in the back—like sciatica—can weaken muscles downstream and cause pain in the knee or hip.

A careful evaluation matters.

12/23/2025

PRP isn’t always one and done.

Injection spacing depends on your injury and how much healing support your body needs.
Severe arthritis, chronic tendon damage, or partial tears may require multiple treatments, not just PRP alone.

Most PRP injections are spaced 2–6 weeks apart to:
• See how the first treatment is working
• Allow your body time to replenish platelets
• Avoid overdoing blood draws

This isn’t about rushing — it’s about timing healing correctly.

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1441 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1525
Honolulu, HI
96814

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+18085285500

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