
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute
5301 E Grant RoadTucson, AZ, 85712
As a fellowship-trained Non-surgical Sports Medicine physician, Dr. DeWald has experience in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques for treatment of orthopaedic conditions. He has used ort… Read more ›
Very knowledgeable doctor and cooperative. Will recommend to anyone. It's like a miracle how it works.…
University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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St George',s University | Medical Degree | M.D. | Not Specified |
Role | Organization | Time |
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Faculty | The Orthobiologic Institute | Present |
Faculty | Regenerative Medicine Training Institute | Present |
Tad Palmer DeWald, MD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Accepts New Patients: Yes
DeWald specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
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Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
“The procedure really works, A1”
Very knowledgeable doctor and cooperative. Will recommend to anyone. It's like a miracle how it works.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
The experience was once of the best. We are both happy to have made the decision to have the procedure. Dr. DeWald had explained the procedure to us and we are very happy with our decision to have it done.
“We both had stem cell and platelet therapy.”
The experience was once of the best. We are both happy to have made the decision to have the procedure. Dr. DeWald had explained the procedure to us and we are very happy with our decision to have it done.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
Prior to coming to Dr. Dewald, I experienced acute pain in my knees, often limiting my daily activities and affecting my sleep, exercise and general well being. It has been six months since receiving the stem cells and the transformation has been amazing. I am able to walk and exercise without pain. I have resumed working and feel back to normal. Additionally, without pain, my mood has been elevated even during these troubling times.
“The stem cell therapy was extremely productive and beneficial.”
Prior to coming to Dr. Dewald, I experienced acute pain in my knees, often limiting my daily activities and affecting my sleep, exercise and general well being.
It has been six months since receiving the stem cells and the transformation has been amazing. I am able to walk and exercise without pain. I have resumed working and feel back to normal. Additionally, without pain, my mood has been elevated even during these troubling times.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I am 6 months after my stem cell and PRP procedure on both knees and shoulders and have no pain. I used to get pain in my left ankle as well and since the knee is feeling better, the ankle has improved as well. I am walking about 3 miles a day with no pain. Dr. DeWald is wonderful. This whole experience has been so motivational to do my exercises now that I can do them without pain. Recovery was very easy. I came home after the procedure and I went to dinner that night and recovery after that was even easier. I saw a friend after they had their knees replaced in February who is not quite able to complete a mile walk yet, and I was walking the same day. I would recommend this procedure to everyone.
“6 Months After Stem Cell and PRP on Both Knees and Shoulders”
I am 6 months after my stem cell and PRP procedure on both knees and shoulders and have no pain. I used to get pain in my left ankle as well and since the knee is feeling better, the ankle has improved as well. I am walking about 3 miles a day with no pain. Dr. DeWald is wonderful. This whole experience has been so motivational to do my exercises now that I can do them without pain. Recovery was very easy. I came home after the procedure and I went to dinner that night and recovery after that was even easier. I saw a friend after they had their knees replaced in February who is not quite able to complete a mile walk yet, and I was walking the same day. I would recommend this procedure to everyone.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I was skeptical about the likelihood of PRP working but my only alternative at that point was surgery so I decided to try it to avoid surgery. Prior to the injection (which is briefly painful) the tendon tears in my shoulder woke me up frequently. After the injection, I began sleeping through the night and feel that the procedure was very successful at this time. I am pleased with the outcome
“PRP Right shoulder 6 months ago”
I was skeptical about the likelihood of PRP working but my only alternative at that point was surgery so I decided to try it to avoid surgery. Prior to the injection (which is briefly painful) the tendon tears in my shoulder woke me up frequently. After the injection, I began sleeping through the night and feel that the procedure was very successful at this time. I am pleased with the outcome
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I received a hip injection that has relieved pain my hip extremely well. I am very happy with my experience and care I received. I would highly recommend Dr. DeWald.
“Awesome! Great and positive experience and care!”
I received a hip injection that has relieved pain my hip extremely well. I am very happy with my experience and care I received. I would highly recommend Dr. DeWald.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
The procedure was very easy and interesting. I was in pain for 2 days after, and the 3rd day I started walking again and it continued to improve as the days went by. I am now at 6 weeks and everything has been great. I am still doing physical therapy, and am a little sore after sometimes, as to be expected. I have had 7 surgeries in the past and never wanted surgery again. I am so pleased with my results and so impressed with Dr. DeWald that I have pursued options to have my back done as well. I am truly amazed with how the stem cell and PRP helped my knees. No knee surgery for this guy!
“Stem Cell and PRP on both knees”
The procedure was very easy and interesting. I was in pain for 2 days after, and the 3rd day I started walking again and it continued to improve as the days went by. I am now at 6 weeks and everything has been great. I am still doing physical therapy, and am a little sore after sometimes, as to be expected. I have had 7 surgeries in the past and never wanted surgery again. I am so pleased with my results and so impressed with Dr. DeWald that I have pursued options to have my back done as well. I am truly amazed with how the stem cell and PRP helped my knees. No knee surgery for this guy!
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I came in using a walker and/or cane full time. Now able to walk freely without aid or pain. This procedure should be readily offered, if not promoted throughout the Tucson Orthopedic Institute community.
“Greatly increased mobility due in large part to abcense of pain.”
I came in using a walker and/or cane full time. Now able to walk freely without aid or pain. This procedure should be readily offered, if not promoted throughout the Tucson Orthopedic Institute community.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
Procedure was very easy. I was not in a lot of pain afterwards leading up to my 6 week appointment, and there is no pain in my knee today. Dr. DeWald was very professional and explained everything very thoroughly. I know of many others around my community that have seen him, which is why I came to see him in the first place. I would recommend Dr. DeWald to anybody.
“Stem Cell on Left Knee - No Pain”
Procedure was very easy. I was not in a lot of pain afterwards leading up to my 6 week appointment, and there is no pain in my knee today. Dr. DeWald was very professional and explained everything very thoroughly. I know of many others around my community that have seen him, which is why I came to see him in the first place. I would recommend Dr. DeWald to anybody.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I had pain for two days. After that no pain. Am delighted!
“Cell therapy 6 months ago”
I had pain for two days. After that no pain. Am delighted!
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
After six months I am completely pain free for the first time in 5 years. Highly recommend the procedure as an option to knee replacement surgery
“Excellent and positive experience”
After six months I am completely pain free for the first time in 5 years. Highly recommend the procedure as an option to knee replacement surgery
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
my family phys recommended Dr. Dewald; received appointment promptly. He gave me all my options to treat bone-on-bone arthritic knee. I chose PRP and had good results. His staff is tops.
“very good doctor”
my family phys recommended Dr. Dewald; received appointment promptly. He gave me all my options to treat bone-on-bone arthritic knee. I chose PRP and had good results. His staff is tops.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
My knee pain has been eliminated by having the stem cell injections a year ago. I would recommend the procedure to anyone with chronic knee pain.
“knee stem cell injections”
My knee pain has been eliminated by having the stem cell injections a year ago. I would recommend the procedure to anyone with chronic knee pain.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
Injections worked well. I have some pain and stiffness after 6 months but many days I do not think about it because there is no discomfort.
“Stem cell injections in both knees”
Injections worked well. I have some pain and stiffness after 6 months but many days I do not think about it because there is no discomfort.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
The procedure itself was very interesting and virtually pain free.I was in tremendous pain before hand and i started feeling less pain within a few days. I am completely happy and satisfied with the procedure. i would do it over in a heartbeat. I was very disappointed in my insurance company as I could not have knee replacement as i am allergic to metal. Yet my insurance co. would not pay for the procedure. The cost is a lot less and i am so happy i found Dr. DeWald. Anyone that needs something done I would happily recommend Dr. DeWald
“I had PRP and Stem Cell done in both knees”
The procedure itself was very interesting and virtually pain free.I was in tremendous pain before hand and i started feeling less pain within a few days. I am completely happy and satisfied with the procedure. i would do it over in a heartbeat. I was very disappointed in my insurance company as I could not have knee replacement as i am allergic to metal. Yet my insurance co. would not pay for the procedure. The cost is a lot less and i am so happy i found Dr. DeWald. Anyone that needs something done I would happily recommend Dr. DeWald
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
stem cell knee injection after being told for 6 years that I needed a knee replacement; was a simple, painless procedure and dancing again at 65!
“Great doctor and team - call him my miracle doc!”
stem cell knee injection after being told for 6 years that I needed a knee replacement; was a simple, painless procedure and dancing again at 65!
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
My experience was excellent, he answered all of my questions and explained things very thoroughly. The pain reduction was not instant but it continues to decrease each day, as was explained by the doctor. I am very pleased with my experience with my stem cell treatment with Dr. DeWald.
“Stem cells on both knees”
My experience was excellent, he answered all of my questions and explained things very thoroughly. The pain reduction was not instant but it continues to decrease each day, as was explained by the doctor. I am very pleased with my experience with my stem cell treatment with Dr. DeWald.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
Great experience from beginning to end. Dr DeWald was very thorough and patient.
“Great experience”
Great experience from beginning to end. Dr DeWald was very thorough and patient.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I had constant pain in my right knee which is bone on bone from arthritis and cartilage tears. 3 Aleve a day was not helping. 6 months after treatment, I have no pain unless I do something significant. Its not like a 20 year old knee, but it is functionally way better than it was a year ago, and I still have my own knee! The recovery from the therapy is very slow, do not expect immediate results. Being patient and rigorous with the therapy is important.
“Six months out from stem cell/PRP therapy and pain is gone”
I had constant pain in my right knee which is bone on bone from arthritis and cartilage tears. 3 Aleve a day was not helping. 6 months after treatment, I have no pain unless I do something significant. Its not like a 20 year old knee, but it is functionally way better than it was a year ago, and I still have my own knee! The recovery from the therapy is very slow, do not expect immediate results. Being patient and rigorous with the therapy is important.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I was having pain in my piriformis muscle for quite sometime and have had dry needling done and it was extremely painful and did not provide much relief. I saw Dr. DeWald and he was so caring and professional, explained everything to me, and the injection did not hurt at all. I got almost immediate relief that is still ongoing. I would recommend Dr. DeWald to anybody.
“Injection Treatment”
I was having pain in my piriformis muscle for quite sometime and have had dry needling done and it was extremely painful and did not provide much relief. I saw Dr. DeWald and he was so caring and professional, explained everything to me, and the injection did not hurt at all. I got almost immediate relief that is still ongoing. I would recommend Dr. DeWald to anybody.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I had continuous hip pain and decided to finally be seen by a doctor. I was given the option of receiving a cortisone shot to help with the pain so I decided to take it. The injection was not painful at all and it worked right away. I even played my game that same day with no pain.
“Walked away with no pain!”
I had continuous hip pain and decided to finally be seen by a doctor. I was given the option of receiving a cortisone shot to help with the pain so I decided to take it. The injection was not painful at all and it worked right away. I even played my game that same day with no pain.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
The time we spent with Dr. DeWald was very good. He is a personable Dr. who cares for his patients.
“Excellent.”
The time we spent with Dr. DeWald was very good. He is a personable Dr. who cares for his patients.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I felt most comfortable with Dr DeWald and Staff. . Madi always had time to talk to me. Dr Dewald explained the procedures in detail to include the possibility of the procedure failing. . The procedure was successful, and almost immediately after the operation, I felt no pain. This was a good alternative to a total knee.
“Stem Cell and PRP Left Knee”
I felt most comfortable with Dr DeWald and Staff. . Madi always had time to talk to me. Dr Dewald explained the procedures in detail to include the possibility of the procedure failing. . The procedure was successful, and almost immediately after the operation, I felt no pain. This was a good alternative to a total knee.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
Before this procedure it was difficult to walk across the room or reach above my head. Now I am pain free, have been walking 3 or 4 miles a day without pain and am able to reach all the way over my head and back behind my back. I would highly recommend this procedure to anybody. I am going back to see Dr. DeWald about having my knee done because my results have been so great. I have no more limitations in my right hip or left shoulder and could not be happier. This procedure was worth every penny.
“Excellent Results From Stem Cell and PRP for Right Hip and Left Shoulder”
Before this procedure it was difficult to walk across the room or reach above my head. Now I am pain free, have been walking 3 or 4 miles a day without pain and am able to reach all the way over my head and back behind my back. I would highly recommend this procedure to anybody. I am going back to see Dr. DeWald about having my knee done because my results have been so great. I have no more limitations in my right hip or left shoulder and could not be happier. This procedure was worth every penny.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
One year out from stem cell on both knees. No pain! This is so much better than knee replacement surgery and I do not know why other doctors don't offer the treatment. Extremely happy with Dr. DeWald and his staff.
“Stem cell both knees”
One year out from stem cell on both knees. No pain! This is so much better than knee replacement surgery and I do not know why other doctors don't offer the treatment. Extremely happy with Dr. DeWald and his staff.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
very good experience very willing to answer questions recovery easy compared to surgery I feel srronger already and am happu tp have a healthy and long term solution to low cartiledge
“prp andstemcell on both shpulders and knees all went well and went home and ata”
very good experience very willing to answer questions recovery easy compared to surgery I feel srronger already and am happu tp have a healthy and long term solution to low cartiledge
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I have been telling everyone about this procedure because I am so pleased with my results and am so happy. Dr. DeWald is such an easy doctor to work with. The procedure so much easier than I thought and it was nearly painless. I have recommended this procedure to so many people to avoid having a total knee replacement. I am pain free today!
“Pain free after stem cell and PRP on my right knee”
I have been telling everyone about this procedure because I am so pleased with my results and am so happy. Dr. DeWald is such an easy doctor to work with. The procedure so much easier than I thought and it was nearly painless. I have recommended this procedure to so many people to avoid having a total knee replacement. I am pain free today!
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I had an achilles tendon injury that just would not heal with rest and restriction (rigid boot). After many frustrating months with no progress Dr. DeWald gave me a PRP injection. From that single treatment my healing and progress was dramatic and steady. I'm very satisfied with the care of Dr. DeWald and the effectiveness of the PRP treatment. MPT
“PRP helped me get back to playing tennis.”
I had an achilles tendon injury that just would not heal with rest and restriction (rigid boot). After many frustrating months with no progress Dr. DeWald gave me a PRP injection. From that single treatment my healing and progress was dramatic and steady. I'm very satisfied with the care of Dr. DeWald and the effectiveness of the PRP treatment.
MPT
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
The entire experience was very reaffirming and everybody involved has been amazing. Dr. DeWald and his staff are absolutely amazing. The procedure was not incredibly uncomfortable and I elected to have 6 joints done in the same procedure, and it did not even take that long. The procedure was much better than a surgery and I began noticing improvement within a day or two and now at the 6 week mark I know that I have improved tremendously and continue to improve. I would recommend this procedure to anybody and am actually bringing my daughter and wife in shortly for the same procedure. My attending doctor has seen how well I am doing and has been referring people over as well. I am so pleased with my experience with Dr. DeWald and his staff.
“Stem Cell and PRP on Both Knees, Hands, Ankles”
The entire experience was very reaffirming and everybody involved has been amazing. Dr. DeWald and his staff are absolutely amazing. The procedure was not incredibly uncomfortable and I elected to have 6 joints done in the same procedure, and it did not even take that long. The procedure was much better than a surgery and I began noticing improvement within a day or two and now at the 6 week mark I know that I have improved tremendously and continue to improve. I would recommend this procedure to anybody and am actually bringing my daughter and wife in shortly for the same procedure. My attending doctor has seen how well I am doing and has been referring people over as well. I am so pleased with my experience with Dr. DeWald and his staff.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
my knees were hurting me a lot. after have the stem cells injected into my knees, i have much more mobility. i am able to move more easily. i am back to doing exercise classes regularly. i am very happy with my results.
“stem cell treatment on my knees”
my knees were hurting me a lot. after have the stem cells injected into my knees, i have much more mobility. i am able to move more easily. i am back to doing exercise classes regularly. i am very happy with my results.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
both knees arthritic and acute left knee pain radiating down on outside of knee and leg. Acute pain has resolved with some improvement in arthritis pain and mobility. I look forward to my next appointment in 6 months! Thank you, Dr DeWald, for helping to restore hope for my future!
“much improved with optimism for future”
both knees arthritic and acute left knee pain radiating down on outside of knee and leg. Acute pain has resolved with some improvement in arthritis pain and mobility. I look forward to my next appointment in 6 months! Thank you, Dr DeWald, for helping to restore hope for my future!
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
Dr. DeWald is amazing! My husband and myself both had a lot of arthritic pain and in a short time have had good results. He takes his time and explains everything. We are confident in recommending him to anyone who is looking for pain relief without surgery!!
“Knees-stem cells and PRP”
Dr. DeWald is amazing! My husband and myself both had a lot of arthritic pain and in a short time have had good results. He takes his time and explains everything. We are confident in recommending him to anyone who is looking for pain relief without surgery!!
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
Before the therapy, there was a constant dull pain in my left knee, caused by a lifetime of walking, running track as a kid, exercises, etc. I decided to try the stem cell procedure rather than do the knee replacement operation. The procedure took about two total time, was essentially painless although a little bit annoying at the time. Now, six six months after the procedure, the knee is painless on most days, and I for the most part don't even think about the knee during every day activities such as walking, golf or bicycling.
“Stem cell procedure on left knee”
Before the therapy, there was a constant dull pain in my left knee, caused by a lifetime of walking, running track as a kid, exercises, etc. I decided to try the stem cell procedure rather than do the knee replacement operation. The procedure took about two total time, was essentially painless although a little bit annoying at the time. Now, six six months after the procedure, the knee is painless on most days, and I for the most part don't even think about the knee during every day activities such as walking, golf or bicycling.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
Excellent
“Excellent”
Excellent
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I went to a stem cell presentation at REI in December of 2018 that Dr. DeWald gave. I then consulted with him in early 2019 and had stem cell/PRP injections on both knees in April 2019. My left knee is progressing well with the process after six months. My pain has been greatly reduced.
“Stem Cell/PRP Injections for left knee”
I went to a stem cell presentation at REI in December of 2018 that Dr. DeWald gave. I then consulted with him in early 2019 and had stem cell/PRP injections on both knees in April 2019.
My left knee is progressing well with the process after six months. My pain has been greatly reduced.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I had the stem cell procedure done one year ago. Today's MRI shows that the inflammation is no longer present. I am no longer falling down nor in any pain what-so-ever. We will have another MRI done in another year to continue tracking the healing progression.
“Stem Cells, Both Knees”
I had the stem cell procedure done one year ago. Today's MRI shows that the inflammation is no longer present. I am no longer falling down nor in any pain what-so-ever. We will have another MRI done in another year to continue tracking the healing progression.
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
The procedure was only 2 hours and I was able to continue with all activities after two weeks. Again recommend stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapy. Olivia & Edward Trejo
“Both knees are doing great no pain. I'm able to continue to walk and ride bike without pain. Highly recommend the treatment.”
The procedure was only 2 hours and I was able to continue with all activities after two weeks. Again recommend stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapy. Olivia & Edward Trejo
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
thourough .... explains everything .... takes time listening... makes you feel special
“about Dr. DeWald”
thourough .... explains everything .... takes time listening... makes you feel special
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
After many years of cortisone injections on my elbows that weren't helping anymore, Dr. Dewald performed PRP injections on my elbows. Recovery was not a walk in the park, but I can honestly say that everything was worth it! I am finally pain free!!!! Thank you Dr. Dewald!!
“NO MORE PAIN!!!!!”
After many years of cortisone injections on my elbows that weren't helping anymore, Dr. Dewald performed PRP injections on my elbows. Recovery was not a walk in the park, but I can honestly say that everything was worth it!
I am finally pain free!!!!
Thank you Dr. Dewald!!
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
very happy with the whole experience doctor and staff were very pleasant to work with seemed to know what they were doing and answered all questions I've already recommended this to a couple people i work with and will do so in the future
“prp injection”
very happy with the whole experience doctor and staff were very pleasant to work with seemed to know what they were doing and answered all questions I've already recommended this to a couple people i work with and will do so in the future
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute - 5301 E Grant Road
I was looking at knee replacement down the road and didn't want to do that if there was another way. I heard about stem cell therapy; did some research and talked to Dr DeWald, learned he did it and decided to try it. I've been very happy working with him. He's knowledgeable, experienced and kind. Have recommended him to friends.
“Stem Cell Knee Therapy”
I was looking at knee replacement down the road and didn't want to do that if there was another way. I heard about stem cell therapy; did some research and talked to Dr DeWald, learned he did it and decided to try it. I've been very happy working with him. He's knowledgeable, experienced and kind. Have recommended him to friends.
Comment - “ The procedure really works, A1 ”
Very knowledgeable doctor and cooperative. Will recommend to anyone. It's like a miracle how it works.