Eric Phillippi, MD

Dr. Eric Phillippi, MD, is the founder and medical director of Medical Procedures of Wisconsin in Madison, where he specializes in regenerative orthopedics, venous and lymphatic medicine, and minimally invasive outpatient procedures. He offers prolotherapy, perineural injection therapy, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection, PRP, and BMAC stem cell therapy, as well as varicose vein treatments, vasectomies, and minor skin surgeries. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison for both his undergraduate and medical degrees, Dr. Phillippi completed his family medicine residency at UW, serving as Chief Resident. Seeking to broaden his expertise, he pursued a private fellowship, gaining advanced training in regenerative medicine, vein care, and musculoskeletal ultrasound before launching his private practice in 2019.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Phillippi shares his knowledge as an adjunct clinical faculty member at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, teaching office-based procedures in family medicine and mentoring residents. He serves as the president of the International Association for Regenerative Therapies (IART), contributing to best practices and standards in prolotherapy and regenerative treatments. He is also an active faculty member of the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation and an advisory board member for Health Performance Specialists. Beyond medicine, Dr. Phillippi is committed to his faith and family, enjoying time with his wife and two daughters, and humorously acknowledging that he only pretends to have time left for hobbies.

Dr. Phillippi's Recent Posts

Clinic Operations

Sharpening Ultrasound Skills for Spinal Injections: A Practical How-To for Providers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiYTvLJmISE Before you start scanning, clarify your goals. Identify the target anatomy for your planned injection—whether you’re aiming for the spinous process, lamina, facet joints, ...
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Clinic Operations

Maximizing Regenerative Injectables: Why Post-Procedure Physical Therapy Matters

In this quick tip, Dr. Eric Phillips of RPI explains why pairing regenerative injections (pro therapy, PRP, stem cell injections) with dedicated physical therapy post-procedure ...
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lumbar spine mechanics
Spine

Lumbar Biodynamics for Orthopedics: Posterior Stabilization with Ultrasound-Guided Injections

The lumbar functional unit is a dynamic system. Each vertebral level interacts with the one above and below through a complex interplay of vertebral bodies, ...
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Business

Consultation to Recovery: Setting Clear Expectations for PRP and Regenerative Therapies

Learn how to set realistic expectations for regenerative injections (PRP, stem cells) with practical pre- and post-procedure guidance. Four to seven days of recovery, pain ...
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Clinic Operations

The Surprisingly Perfect Skin-Marking Pen for Prolo & PRP (Yes, It’s an Eyeliner)

Quick, practical tip you can use on your very next injection day: the humble skin-marking pen. When I’m planning prolotherapy or PRP, I always start ...
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Clinic Operations

Ultrasound Depth Settings for Safer, Cleaner Injections

Depth is one of the first—and most important—settings to optimize when performing ultrasound-guided injections. Set it too shallow and you’ll lose critical lateral information; too ...
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