No state-specific statute

Stem cell procedures
in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island adults are typically referred to Tennessee or Florida via PVD. The procedures discussed are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance.

Step 01 / 03

Submit a confidential intake

A patient-services advocate will review your information and, if appropriate, refer you to an independent state-licensed physician for a consultation. Submitting this form does not establish a physician-patient relationship.

HIPAA-compliant intake. Adults 18+ only.

By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Procedures discussed are investigational and not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Outcomes vary; no specific result is guaranteed.

— 01 / The Law in RI

Where Rhode Island
stands today.

Rhode Island has not enacted a state-specific stem cell statute. Stem cell procedures performed inside Rhode Island are governed by federal FDA rules, which restrict most non-homologous use of human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps) outside of an FDA-approved trial. Adults from Rhode Island who want to be evaluated for an investigational stem cell procedure are most often referred to a framework state where the practice is explicitly addressed by statute.

Rhode Island has no stem-cell-specific statute.

— 03 / Important Distinctions

What this does not mean.

Travelling to a framework state does not make an investigational procedure FDA-approved. It remains investigational.
Submitting an intake from Rhode Island does not establish a physician-patient relationship and does not constitute a medical recommendation.
Whether any procedure is appropriate is a clinical decision determined by an independent state-licensed treating physician at consultation.
Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance. No specific result is guaranteed.
— 04 / FAQ

RI patient
questions.

Are stem cell procedures legal in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has not enacted a state-specific stem cell statute. Stem cell procedures performed inside Rhode Island are governed by federal FDA rules. Adults from Rhode Island who wish to receive an investigational stem cell procedure most often travel to a framework state such as Tennessee for evaluation by a state-licensed physician.

Why Tennessee specifically?

Rhode Island adults are typically referred to Tennessee or Florida via PVD.

Are these procedures FDA approved?

No. The procedures discussed on this site are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the indications discussed. Outcomes vary by patient and are not predictable in advance.

How much does it cost?

Cost depends on the indication, the cell product, and the treating physician. Each network physician sets their own pricing and provides a written estimate prior to scheduling. Select Stem Cell does not collect medical fees on behalf of physicians.