Dr. Mary A. Ambach is a key thought leader in the field of Regenerative Medicine. She is a Louisiana State University trained physician who is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. She also has double subspecialty fellowships in Orthopedic Sports and Spine, as well as Orthobiologics & Regenerative Medicine.
She is a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery. Her prior University and Academic affiliations include: Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Western University of Health Sciences in 2014, Clinical Instructor of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2016, and Associated Faculty and Adjunct Professor Sports Medicine Program at the Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2019.
She has published in many Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine textbooks and medical journals. Her publications include:
- Systematic Review of Platelet Rich Plasma for Low Back Pain. Accepted for publication August 2023, Manuscript ID: biomedicines-2528696. Submitted to section Molecular and Translational Medicine, and Chronic Pain: From Prevention to Therapeutic Strategies.
- Personalized multitarget biologic injection in the spine: Prospective case series of Multitarget platelet rich plasma for low back pain. Regenerative Medicine. Dec 2021.
- Book Chapter Lead Author. Osteochondral Pathologies as Effect of General Disease in Joint Function Preservation. A Focus on the Osteochondral Unit. 2022.
- Book Chapter Co-author. Biologics in Clinical Setting: Standardization and Collaboration in Essentials of Regenerative Medicine in Interventional Pain Management. May 2019
- Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial. Evaluation of Safety and Exploratory Efficacy of PSC-01, an Autologous Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction Cell Therapy Product for the Treatment of Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis. 2019.
- Bone Marrow Concentrate for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a mini review. Journal of Orthopedic Research and Therapy. April 2018.
- Biologics for Lumbar Discogenic Pain: 18 month follow up for Safety and Efficacy Interventional Pain Management Reports. Vol 2 Num 3, pp 111-118. 2018. American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.
- Book Chapter Co-author. Education and Standardization of Orthobiologics: past , Present and Future. In Platelet RIch Plasma in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. May 2018.
- Orthobiologics: Where are we now? Mini-review. Novel Techniques in Arthritis and Bone Research. Vol 2. Issue 1. Sept 2017.
- Book Chapter Co-author. Education and Understanding Orthobiologics: Then and Now. In Bio-orthopaedics A New Approach. May 2017.
- Biologic Therapies for Intervertebral Degenerative Disc Disease: A Review of Novel Applications. Journal of Stem Cells Research, Reviews & Reports. March 2017.
- Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing Hyaluronic Acid, Platelet Rich Plasma and the combination of both in the treatment of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. Journal of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. August 2016.
- Contributing Editor, Rehab in Review, the Surveillance Journal for Rehabilitation Professionals . 2005 - 2006.
She was also a peer reviewer for various Orthopedic and Regenerative Medicine Journals.
Dr. Ambach is actively involved in clinical research on the use of orthobiologics for knee osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine.
She has served as Speaker at Regenerative and Musculoskeletal Conferences around the world, including conferences held by prestigious organizations namely, Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation, The Orthobiologic Institute, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Orthoregen International Conference, Regenerative Conference in Argentina, among others. She served as Faculty and Instructor on various reputable workshops to teach performance of Orthobiologic (platelet rich plasma, autologous Bone marrow concentrate and microfragmented adipose tissue) procedures, Bone marrow harvesting and concentrating, Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Harvesting and Processing, Interventional biologics spine procedures, including intradiscal biologic injection, Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, Flouroscopic and ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections.
She has been in practice for more than 15 yrs primarily focused on Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine. She became a part of a team of Internationally recognized experts and facility in regenerative medicine at the Orthohealing Center in Los Angeles, California where she provided innovative treatments in regenerative medicine, sports medicine and non surgical orthopedics. She also provided provided musculoskeletal and regenerative treatments to Olympic athletes and professional athletes in and out of the country. She is currently practicing at a leading, regenerative medicine practice at the San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group.
Professional Awards she received include the San Diego Physicians of Exceptional Excellence Award : 2023 San Diego Top Doctors, Top Physiatrist in Los Angeles, CA by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals and the Los Angeles 2018 Orthopedic Honoree by the Arthritis Foundation. While in medical training she was awarded an Academic Achievement Certificate for scoring in the top 25% of U.S. Residents nationally. She also received University and College Academic Scholar Honors during her Undergraduate Education where she graduated with Cum Laude Honors upon completion of her degree in Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Her professional memberships include Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation (Board Member),
International Regenerative Medicine Experts Society (Founding Member and Board Member), Regenerative Medicine Foundation, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
And American College of Sports Medicine, and Women in Orthobiologics and Wellness (Co-founder).