Regenerative medicine
Heal with the tools your body gave you.
Conservative care first, from a surgeon-led team. Start with a video visit from anywhere in Florida.
What brings you in?
Dr. Michael Mikolajczak, DOBoard-certified orthopedic surgeon
- Board certifiedAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- 30+ years in WellingtonThree decades in one community
- Former Chief of StaffWellington Regional Medical Center
- Same-week visitsOften available, by video or in person
Every program starts with a conversation
Most start by video.
Peptide therapy
BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c, Semax, Epitalon and KPV by prescription, from a state-licensed 503A pharmacy we verify.
GLP-1 weight loss
Semaglutide and tirzepatide by prescription, after an evaluation, with a plan for eating and activity and regular re-checks.
PRP therapy
Platelet-rich plasma injections for arthritis and stubborn tendon problems, prepared from your own blood.
Hormone optimization
Lab testing first. Physician-guided hormone therapy only when your results and symptoms support it.
Joint preservation
A plan to protect a worn joint and put off surgery: injections, bracing, therapy and smarter loading.
Before you buy a peptide, read the label.
A vial bought online and a prescription from a pharmacy can carry the same name. The label tells you everything else.
Not for human consumption
Bought from a website
- No patient name. It was not made for you.
- No prescriber. Nobody checked whether you should take it.
- No pharmacy. A research-chemical website is not one.
- A purity number you have to take on faith.
Prescribed here
- Your name. It was prepared for you from a prescription.
- Your prescriber. Your history was reviewed first.
- A state-licensed 503A pharmacy that we verify.
- A beyond-use date, and someone to call.
Both labels are illustrations.
What is in a vial bought online?
The seller does not have to tell you. Here is what researchers and regulators found when they looked.
What a lab found
Semaglutide, a peptide medicine, bought online with no prescription.
| Checked | Should be | Lab found |
|---|---|---|
| Orders that arrived | 6 of 6 | 3 of 6. The other three sellers asked for $650 to $1,200 more and sent nothing. |
| Purity | 99%, as advertised | 7% to 14% |
| Amount of drug | The amount on the label | 29% to 39% more than the label |
| Endotoxin, a toxin from bacteria | Low | Elevated in 1 of 3 samples, a sign of possible contamination |
Ashraf AR, Mackey TK, Schmidt J, et al. Safety and Risk Assessment of No-Prescription Online Semaglutide Purchases. JAMA Network Open. 2024;7(8):e2428280. Six test purchases from sellers that asked for no prescription.
The “research” label changes nothing.
In August 2026 the FDA sent warning letters to online sellers of peptides labeled “research use only.” The agency said the sellers’ own websites showed the products were intended for people to use, and warned that injectables “bypass some of the body’s key defenses against toxins and microorganisms.”
FDA warning letter, August 24, 2026Most websites selling medicine fail the check.
Of more than 25,000 websites reviewed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, nearly 95 percent operate out of compliance with pharmacy laws or the association’s patient-safety standards.
NABP, Buy SafelyThere is a pharmacy route now.
Under a federal policy published in October 2026, HHS says it does not intend to take enforcement action against state-licensed pharmacies that compound six specific peptides by prescription when a list of conditions is met. Its stated aim is to discourage the use of “research-use-only peptides supplied by foreign manufacturers.”
HHS enforcement discretion policy
Three things a website cannot give you
They are the reason we do this by prescription.
A physician’s judgment
Your history, your medicines and your goals are reviewed before anything is prescribed. Sometimes the right answer is a different treatment, or none.
A pharmacy we verify
Your prescription goes to a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy, which prepares it for you by name. We verify our sources before we use them.
Someone watching
Your dose is set by your prescriber. We follow up, track how you are doing, and change or stop the plan if it is not helping.
Verified sources and medical supervision are how we keep treatment as safe as it can be, and how we find out whether it is working for you.
Dr. Mikolajczak
From your first visit to your follow-up
Four steps. The first two happen from home.
Request a visit
Tell us what you want help with and how to reach you. It takes about a minute.
Meet by video
We go through your history, your medicines and your goals. Some plans need lab work first.
Your prescription goes to the pharmacy
If treatment fits, a state-licensed 503A pharmacy we verify prepares it for you by name.
We follow up
We check how you are doing and adjust the plan, or stop it, if it is not helping.
“Surgery should be a last resort, not the first conversation.”
We read your imaging first.
Dr. Mikolajczak reviews your X-rays or MRI with you before anyone talks about treatment.
We say what the evidence shows.
PRP and peptides help some people and not others. You hear both sides before you decide.
Your goal sets the plan.
Golf, tennis, riding, long walks, picking up a grandchild. Every option, including doing nothing for now, is put on the table.
Surgery is here when you need it.
If an operation is the right answer, you are already with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon.
Need surgery, or a second opinion?
Knee, shoulder and hip surgery remain part of the practice. If an operation is the right call, you are in the right place.
What patients say
“After my knee treatment with Dr. Mikolajczak, I was back on the golf course in weeks. Incredible.”
“Dr. Mike spent an hour explaining every option. I never felt rushed. Best experience I’ve had with a surgeon.”
“I’d been living with hip pain for years. He found the right approach and I’m finally moving freely again.”
Testimonials are from patients of Wellington Orthopedic Institute. Results vary. Used with permission.
Common questions
Not seeing yours? Call 561-670-2010, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
What happens in a telehealth visit?
You meet your provider by video. We go over your history, any imaging or lab results you have, and what you want to get back to. Then we lay out your options. Injections and procedures are done in our Wellington office.
Who can book a telehealth visit?
Telehealth visits are for patients who are in Florida at the time of the visit. If you are outside Florida, call us and we will tell you what is possible.
Which peptides do you prescribe?
BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c, Semax, Epitalon and KPV. We also prescribe GLP-1 medicines for weight loss. Whether any of them fits you is decided in your visit.
Where do the peptides come from?
From a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy that we verify. The pharmacy prepares your prescription for you by name. We do not send patients to research-chemical websites.
Why not just buy peptides online?
A vial sold as research use only has no prescriber, no pharmacy and no patient name behind it. The FDA has sent warning letters to sellers of these products, and a published lab study of a peptide medicine bought online without a prescription found purity of 7 to 14 percent where 99 percent was advertised.
Do you prescribe GLP-1 medicines for weight loss?
Yes. After an evaluation, we prescribe GLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide for patients who qualify, with a plan for eating and activity and a re-check at least every three months.
Do I need to download anything?
No. We email you a link. Open it on a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and microphone. No app or account is needed.
Is PRP right for every joint problem?
No. PRP is discussed most often for earlier-stage arthritis and some long-running tendon problems. If another treatment gives you a better chance, we will say so.
Does insurance cover regenerative treatments?
Coverage for PRP and peptide therapy is limited and varies by plan. We go over costs with you before any treatment starts.
Do you still do surgery?
Yes. Dr. Mikolajczak is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Knee, shoulder and hip surgery remain part of the practice when surgery is the right answer.
How soon can I be seen?
Same-week visits are often available, by video or in person.
In Wellington, or anywhere in Florida by video
- Office
- 10115 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 102, Wellington, FL 33414
On the Wellington Regional Medical Center campus. Get directions - Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
- Phone
- 561-670-2010
- Parking
- Free, on site
Telehealth across Florida
Meet your provider by video from home. We email you a link. No app or account needed.
Book a telehealth visit