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.

08/15/2026

Got pain? Be careful where you turn.
Dr. Lin exposes how some pain clinics are now pushing frozen amniotic “stem cell” injections claiming they contain live cells. The truth? Studies show there are no live stem cells in these products. If your doctor is recommending them, it’s time to get a second opinion.

08/14/2026

Got knee arthritis? Surgery isn’t your only option.
Dr. Lin shares 5 ways to avoid the operating room:
1️⃣ Start with an accurate diagnosis (sometimes it’s not arthritis at all).
2️⃣ Work with a skilled physical therapist to restore strength, balance & alignment.
3️⃣ Try medications or naturopathic anti-inflammatories (like turmeric or Serapin).
4️⃣ Explore gel injections (hyaluronic acid) or PRP for inflammation and healing.
5️⃣ For advanced damage, consider BMAC (your own stem cells).
Knee replacement should always be the last resort—and delaying it gives you more time for new technology and better outcomes.

08/13/2026

THERE'S NO DRUG THATS BETTER THAN OTHERS!

08/12/2026

Still dealing with “syndrome” pain piriformis, carpal tunnel, or patellofemoral?
Remember: a syndrome = a group of symptoms, not a true diagnosis. Dr. Lin explains why pain isn’t the diagnosis either. If treatments aren’t working, it may be time to find a doctor who can uncover the real root cause and get you on the path to lasting relief.

08/11/2026

The real goal of treating knee osteoarthritis? It’s not just pain relief it’s restoring range of motion, strength, and function so you can walk, run, and enjoy life again.
Dr. Lin explains why exercise and physical therapy are the foundation and how treatments like anti-inflammatories, gel injections, PRP, or BMAC can help you get there. Surgery? That’s the last resort.

08/08/2026

If my knee arthritis feels better, why do my knee X-rays still look the same?
Dr. Lin explains why injections like PRP or hyaluronic acid can help you feel much better even if your X-rays still show arthritis. It’s about calming inflammation and stabilizing the joint lining, not turning a 50-year-old knee into a 25-year-old one. Always explore these options before considering knee replacement surgery.

08/07/2026

Insurance companies typically authorize Gel or hyaluronic acid injections only for knee arthritis. For a better solution, your doctor will assess for biomechanical reason why the bursitis happened in the first place - then combine an injection with physical rehab to prevent it from coming back

08/06/2026

Dr. Lin explains why regenerative treatments like PRP or BMAC (your own stem cells) are often the smarter first step
➡️ before cortisone shots or ablations that may cause long-term damage. Heal the injury don’t just mask it.

08/05/2026

Another day in clinic, another frustration
Dr. Lin shares why it’s so concerning when patients have spine surgery without ever being told about less invasive options first like epidural injections, PRP, or even a simple nerve test. Always know your options before surgery.

08/04/2026

The key to real recovery?
Dr. Lin explains why you need a doctor focused on healing your knee not just masking pain. There’s a big difference between fixing the problem and hiding the symptoms.

Address

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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