Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Drew Otten is the founder and Medical Director of Otten Medical PLLC as well as Luke 18 Ministries. Otten Medical partners with other medical offices to bring the most advanced and scientifically backed integrative and regenerative orthopedic care to patients around the Phoenix Valley. With multiple locations across the valley already established and more in development, we are making access to care simple and easy. Working with multiple medical centers also allows us to more efficiently offer treatment protocols that are best for a particular patients’ case scenario and life circumstances. More information on Luke 18 Ministries is located at the bottom of this site.
Scheduling and Locations
Scheduling is done through our own scheduling service. It is available 7 AM - 9 PM (Monday - Saturday) (Number will be published in this location soon) Initial consults with Dr. Otten are currently available either online or in person at one of our partnering locations: 1. Phoenix Natural Family Medicine (312 N Alma School Rd, Suite 17, Chandler, AZ 85224) 2. Independent Wellness Center (1000 Apache Trail # 108, Apache Junction, AZ 85120) ** If the call is not answered, you will receive a call back as soon as we are able. Simply leave a message with a number to call or text back.
Hours of Operations
Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 3 PM (If you would like an appointment outside of this timeframe, simply ask and we can likely accommodate) Tuesday 8 AM - 12 PM blocked for Mentorship Thursday 8 AM - 12 PM blocked for clinical mentorship at Regenerative Performance with Dr. Drew Timmermans, ND
DISCOVERY CALLS
Schedule a brief discovery call today to find out if Dr. Otten is a good fit to work with you on your path toward healing. Call the number (publishing soon). If there is no answer, we will call back as soon as possible.
Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.
- Hippocrates
Education and Training
Dr. Drew Otten, NMD, graduated from LaSalle high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. He then went on to double major in Biology and Spanish at Thomas More University in Crestview Hills Kentucky. At this time is when he experienced an injury playing college basketball. Over a decade ago, this spurred his initial passion for regenerative medicine as he worked to find solutions for his chronic pain. Following graduation, he worked for three years in various hospital systems as an Emergency Department Technician, gaining critical experience in the acute care environment. Around 2018, he learned about the formation of the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine and the partnership with Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. This inspired him to move to Arizona to pursue a naturopathic medical degree and train in the newly formed regenerative medicine center.
He graduated from Sonoran University with a naturopathic medical degree in December of 2024 where he also completed the Regenerative Medicine Honors Track. Throughout the years he has completed numerous extra training courses within field including the Rejuv MedFit upper extremity and Spine Masterminds, partial completions of the the Nautopathic Mastery Injection Foundations and Ultrasound Foundations courses with Dr.'s Sean and Sarah Hesler, as well as the 2024 International Assocation for Regenerative Therapies conference training. In addition to extra trainings, he completed numerous shift rotations with regenerative medicine focused medical practices in the Phoenix Valley, gaining him a wide array of expertise in the field of regenerative medicine and interventional orthobiologics. Dr. Otten continues clinical mentorships with a few local regenerative medicine physicians. He recognizes that the field of medicine is ever changing and a true physician never stops learning.
Services (abbreviated list, more to be added)
Perineurial Injection Therapy
Perineural Injection Therapy is a treatment modality for chronic pain that involves injecting a low-concentration of dextrose (sugar) solution near cutaneous nerves that are causing pain. The goal of the treatment is to reduce inflammation and promote healing of the nerves.
The dextrose solution is thought to work by targeting the nerves that are causing pain, and reducing the activity of these nerves. This can help to decrease pain and inflammation. While Perineural Injection Therapy is often used to treat chronic pain conditions, it's also sometimes used for acute injuries.
Typically a small needle is used in order to inject the solution just beneath the skin. Upon administration, effects are normally seen quite rapidly compared to other orthobiologic procedures.
Nerve Hydrodissection
Nerve hydrodissection is a minimally invasive technique used to treat nerve entrapment syndromes, which can cause conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome, and certain types of chronic pain. The procedure involves the injection of a fluid (often a local anesthetic, saline, dextrose solution, corticosteroid, or even prp) to separate, or "dissect," the nerve from the surrounding tissue. The primary goal of nerve hydrodissection is to alleviate the pressure on the nerve caused by the surrounding structures, which can help to reduce pain and improve nerve function.
The Healthcare provider will insert a needle into the area where the nerve is being compressed, using image guidance. The fluid is then injected, which pushes the nerve away from the surrounding tissue and helps to free it from any adhesions that might be causing compression or restricted movement.
Prolotherapy
Dextrose prolotherapy, also known as proliferative therapy, is a nonsurgical treatment which stimulates healing. This type of therapy is used to treat chronic musculoskeletal conditions that have not responded to conventional therapies, such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and ligament sprains.
In dextrose prolotherapy, a solution of concentrated dextrose (a type of sugar) is injected into the affected area. The theory behind the treatment is that the injection of dextrose into the tissue causes inflammation, which stimulates the body's natural healing response. This response includes increased blood flow, the growth of new tissue, and strengthening of the damaged or weakened area.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a medical treatment that uses a person's own blood components to stimulate a healing response in damaged tissues. A small amount of the patient's blood is drawn from the patient first. This blood is then placed in a centrifuge, a machine that spins at a high speed to separate the blood into its different components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. The platelet-rich plasma is then extracted. This plasma is rich not only in platelets, but also in growth factors and proteins that can aid in healing and reduce inflammation. The PRP is then injected back into the patient at the site of injury or damage.
**Education on imaging modalities to be added at a future date...
**Education on other autologous therapies to be added at a future date...
What makes Otten Medical different?
Our decade-long vision is to serve the entire Phoenix Valley through increased staffing and a strong network of partnerships with Naturopathic, Functional Medicine, Chiropractic, Primary Care, Interventional Orthopedic clinics, and even hospital systems. We believe seamless collaboration is key to a great patient experience. If another site offers better imaging, treatment options, or adjunctive care for your case, we’ll always prioritize your care, even if it means referring you elsewhere. Our goal is to make that transition smooth and transparent. As we grow, we’re committed to expanding only when we have the infrastructure and staffing to consistently support and add value to every partner location. While we are only in the very early stages of this vision, patients can rest assured that in deciding to go with Otten Medical for their Integrative and Regenerative Medicine care, they are actually deciding to join a growing network of partnering medical practices that will all be collaborating for you, the patient.
Contact Drew Otten
Please feel free to send me a message here or DM me on any of the social platforms. We will soon release a phone number that will be available to contact for a Discovery Call (This is simply a call which will allow you to share a small amount of information to discover whether our services are a good fit for you).
About Dr. Drew Otten, NMD
Ever since my first orthopedic injury from basketball in undergrad, Regenerative Medicine has become my passion. I eat, sleep, and breathe it from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. I am very excited about the versatility of these therapies to be able to help a wide array issues ranging from common sports injuries such as ligament tears to chronic degenerative conditions such osteoarthritis. I also love that Regenerative Medicine is primed as a therapy to help the highest performers such as professional athletes as well as the commoner on a budget. My plans are to develop approaches that are optimal for both of these categories of individuals. What is most important is that the braoder community has access to these life changing medical approaches.
Through my own struggles with a dual diagnosis of cervical instability and styloidogenic jugulovenous compression syndrome, I've developed a very strong interest in spine health, especially in relation to conditions such as Cranciocervical Instability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Cervical Medullary Syndrome, chiari malformation, CSF leaks, POTS, Dysautonomia, Eagle's syndrome, Styloidogenic Jugulovenous Compression Syndrome, Vetebrobasilar Insufficiency Syndrome, and other various neurological sequelae that can derive from orthopedic abnormalities in the spine. My own health journey included surgical resection of the right styloid process. Through this, I've realized what a delicate and dynamic art it is to fix abnormalities in the spine. It often requires a humble yet competent physican who knows how to coordinate care with other professionals. My long term plan is subspecialize in the spine and focus heavily on this area.ten, NMD
LUKE 18 MINISTRIES
LUKE 18 MINISTRIES is a vision Dr. Otten has had for over a decade and now it is finally born. This ministry is committed to providing free-of-charge Regenerative Medicine care by establishing and conducting prolotherapy clinics for underserved populations. Since we are still in the infancy stages, we are looking for board members, volunteers, and host sties who can accommodate our team. We hope to start with a local Phoenix ministry and eventually progress toward providing care for local prison populations as well. Ultimately, we plan to progress toward overseas volunteer work, with Santiago Sacatapequez, Guatemala as our first planned overseas self-sufficient site. This site will be staffed with well-trained local Guatemalan physicians when we are not on site. We look forward to eventually partnering with other organizations that have laid monumental groundwork for service-based prolotherapy care. All physicians and medical students who volunteer with our organization are highly encouraged to attend the annual International Association for Regenerative Therapies Conference. If you would like to be a part of our organization as a volunteer, board member, physician, medical student, or allied health professional, please reach out to Dr. Drew Otten.