Eduardo José Otero Loperena, MD at the Regenerative Medicine Institute of Michigan in Sterling Heights and Dearborn
Dr. Eduardo José Otero Loperena, MD is an regenerative medicine specialist. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is an expert in the spine and musculoskeletal orthobiologic therapies and minimally invasive spine solutions with a focus on providing cutting-edge treatments for both active athletic patients and individuals with chronic pain syndromes.
Education and Experience
Physical Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and Rehabilitation
Dr. Otero Loperena is committed to addressing the unique needs of each patient, focusing on functional restoration following injuries affecting muscles, bones, soft tissue, or the nervous system.
He accepts a wide range of insurance providers, including Aetna, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare, and more. Through compassionate care and specialized expertise, Dr. Otero Loperena empowers his patients to achieve optimal health and improved daily function, making him a trusted resource for rehabilitation and pain management.
Board certifications
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Education and training
- Medical School – University of Puerto Rico, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Puerto Rico (Bachelor’s)
- San Juan Veterans Affairs Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
- San Juan Veterans Affairs Hospital, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- OrthoAlabama Spine and Sports, Fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
What is the educational background of Dr. Eduardo José Otero Loperena, MD?
Dr. Otero completed his bachelor’s degree in General Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus and his doctorate in Medicine at The University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. Then he continued his medical specialty education with an Internal Medicine Internship and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at the San Juan Veterans Affairs Hospital, where he graduated with Honors and received the Award of Academic Excellence.
What is the professional experience of Dr. Eduardo José Otero Loperena, MD?
Dr. Otero continued his preparation with a subspecialty training in a North America Spine Society accredited Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine (NASS-ISSM) 2-year fellowship at Alabama Ortho Spine and Sports Medical Associates, where he graduated with over 8,000 procedures including Interventional Procedures, Orthobiologics, and Minimally Invasive Pain Surgery. Then he moved to Michigan, where he practiced for 2 years as an Interventional Pain and Minimally Invasive Spine Specialist before opening his own Interventional Orthopedics practice in Battle Creek Michigan for a year. Currently, Dr. Otero is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine, The Orthobiologic Institute, the Interventional Orthobiologic Foundation, the American Association of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the American Society of Regenerative Medicine, where he keeps up to date with the latest advancements in Interventional Orthopedics.
What is the care philosophy of Dr. Eduardo José Otero Loperena, MD?
Dr. Otero is committed to providing exceptional patient care and takes the time to thoroughly understand and explain each patient’s unique needs and goals.