Leaders in Health Care

Dr. Maria Alejandra de la Pena on Redefining Longevity Through Spine and Joint Regeneration

We live in a new era of medicine, one focused not just on pain relief and treating medical conditions, but on restoration and preservation. As people live longer and stay more active, spine and joint health have become essential to maintaining quality of life. Whether from sports, repetitive strain, accidents, degenerative conditions, or musculoskeletal disease, injuries can occur at any stage of life.

At Spine and Wellness Centers of America, Dr. María Alejandra De La Peña — a Harvard-trained, double board-certi?ed Interventional Spine and Pain Management specialist — leads a modern approach that combines regenerative medicine and minimally invasive techniques to help patients heal naturally, stay active, and enhance their musculoskeletal health to its fullest potential.

What excites you most about new developments in healthcare?

Regenerative medicine has transformed how we treat pain. With stem cells, exosomes, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and other autologous and donor regenerative modalities, we can stimulate the body’s own repair mechanisms to restore damaged tissues, enhance mobility, and extend joint and spine longevity.

What di?erentiates your practice?

We merge precision diagnostics with advanced regenerative treatments and minimally invasive spinal decompression procedures. Our goal is to preserve the natural spine and joints, accelerate healing, and reduce the need for surgical interventions.

Who is a good candidate?

Anyone experiencing pain or degeneration who seeks lasting, non-surgical solutions. From athletes to retirees, we customize every treatment to restore movement, function, and con?dence.

DR. MARÍA ALEJANDRA DE LA PEÑA

INTERVENTIONAL SPINE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE SPECIALIST
DIRECTOR, SPINE AND WELLNESS CENTERS OF AMERICA
305.974.5533 | MariaDeLaPenaMD.com
4800 NE 20th Terrace, Suite 404, Building C
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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