Regenerative Medicine

Doctor-led regenerative medicine and personalised care in Darlinghurst, Sydney.

Combined Clinics is pleased to welcome Biogenix, led by Dr Dominik Schaffner, to our multidisciplinary clinic in Darlinghurst.

Regenerative medicine is an evolving area of healthcare focused on biological processes involved in tissue health, recovery and function. Through Biogenix, patients at Combined Clinics can access a doctor-led approach to regenerative medicine, beginning with individual assessment and, where appropriate, diagnostic testing.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, recommendations are based on your health, medical history, clinical presentation and individual goals.

Our Approach to Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine is a broad, evolving area of healthcare. Rather than referring to one particular treatment, it encompasses a range of medical approaches concerned with the body’s biological processes and their role in maintaining and repairing tissues.

At Biogenix, the approach is diagnostic-first and doctor-led.

Your medical history, current health concerns, previous treatment and goals are considered before recommendations are made. Where appropriate, additional diagnostics, pathology or imaging may also be considered to provide a clearer understanding of your health.

Your doctor can then discuss whether regenerative medicine has an appropriate role in your care, the options available to you and how these may fit within your broader healthcare plan.

This may include consideration of:

  • Your current diagnosis and medical history
  • Previous treatments and their outcomes
  • Relevant diagnostic testing or imaging
  • Current clinical evidence
  • Potential risks and limitations
  • Alternative treatment approaches
  • Rehabilitation or other allied health care

Not every patient who attends a consultation will be recommended regenerative treatment. The aim is to determine the most appropriate approach based on your individual circumstances.

Where relevant, regenerative medicine may also be considered alongside our Longevity Programs as part of a broader approach to long-term health and function.


Regenerative Medicine & Musculoskeletal Health

Regenerative medicine is an area of particular interest within musculoskeletal and orthopaedic healthcare.

People considering a regenerative medicine consultation may have concerns about joint health, musculoskeletal function, previous injuries, or ongoing rehabilitation.

Whether regenerative medicine has a role depends on the individual, their diagnosis, the severity and duration of the problem, previous management and the clinical evidence relevant to their circumstances.

Dr Schaffner’s background in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma surgery provides an important clinical foundation when assessing these concerns.

One advantage of accessing Biogenix at Combined Clinics is the broader multidisciplinary environment. Where appropriate, regenerative medicine may sit alongside physiotherapy, chiropractic care, exercise rehabilitation or other healthcare services as part of an individual’s overall care plan.


Meet Dr Dominik Schaffner Founder and CEO, Biogenix

Dr Dominik Schaffner is a German-Australian medical practitioner whose work spans regenerative medicine, longevity medicine and biologics.

He has a background in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma surgery and holds German board certification as a Specialist in Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Trauma Surgery.

Dr Schaffner founded Biogenix to bring together regenerative medicine, longevity science, advanced diagnostics and personalised medical care within a doctor-led model.

His approach places particular emphasis on understanding the individual, using clinical assessment and diagnostics where appropriate before determining whether a particular treatment or healthcare strategy should be considered.

What to Expect

Initial Consultation

Your first step is a consultation with Dr Schaffner. This provides an opportunity to discuss your medical history, current health concerns, previous treatment and what you would like to achieve.

Assessment and Diagnostics

Depending on your circumstances, existing medical information may be reviewed and further diagnostic testing, pathology or imaging may be considered before recommendations are made.

Personalised Recommendations

Following your assessment, Dr Schaffner will discuss the options that may be appropriate for you, together with the available evidence, potential risks, limitations and alternatives.

Regenerative medicine is not appropriate for every patient or every health concern. A consultation does not mean that regenerative treatment will necessarily be recommended.

Ongoing Care

If treatment proceeds, we can review your progress over time and adjust your care according to your individual circumstances.

If appropriate, your care may also be coordinated with other practitioners at Combined Clinics or your existing healthcare providers.

Regenerative medicine is a broad area of healthcare focused on biological processes involved in tissue health, repair and function.

It does not describe one particular treatment. Instead, regenerative medicine encompasses a developing range of medical approaches that may be considered based on an individual’s health, clinical presentation, and medical history.

At Combined Clinics in Darlinghurst, Sydney, Biogenix provides regenerative medicine consultations that begin with a medical assessment rather than selecting a particular treatment.

This allows your doctor to consider your circumstances, the available clinical evidence, potential risks and alternative approaches before making recommendations.

People may seek a regenerative medicine consultation for a range of reasons, including concerns about musculoskeletal health, joint function, previous injuries, rehabilitation, and longer-term health.

However, regenerative medicine is not necessarily appropriate for every condition or every patient.

Your doctor will consider your diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, previous treatment and the evidence relevant to your circumstances before discussing whether regenerative medicine may have a role in your care.

For musculoskeletal concerns, this may also involve considering conventional medical treatment, physiotherapy, rehabilitation or other allied health approaches.

Regenerative medicine is an active area of research and clinical practice within orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine.

Whether a regenerative approach has a role in a particular joint or musculoskeletal problem depends on factors including the diagnosis, severity of the condition, previous treatment, general health and the available clinical evidence.

This is why individual medical assessment is important before considering treatment options.

Dr Schaffner’s background in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma surgery allows these concerns to be considered from a medical and musculoskeletal perspective, including whether rehabilitation or other healthcare options should form part of your overall care.

Regenerative medicine and conventional healthcare should not necessarily be viewed as alternatives to one another.

Conventional medical treatment, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and other allied health services may remain an important part of managing a condition. Where appropriate, regenerative medicine may be considered as one component of a broader healthcare plan.

At Biogenix, the process begins with a medical assessment so we can consider available options in the context of your overall health, rather than viewing regenerative medicine as an isolated treatment.

No. Although the two areas can overlap, regenerative medicine and longevity medicine focus on different areas.

Regenerative medicine focuses on biological processes associated with tissue health, recovery, and function. Longevity medicine takes a broader view of maintaining health and function as people age and may consider factors such as movement, lifestyle, metabolic health and other aspects of long-term wellbeing.

Combined Clinics offers both Regenerative Medicine consultations through Biogenix and dedicated Longevity Programs. Your practitioner can discuss which approach may be relevant to your individual circumstances and goals.

Regenerative medicine encompasses different medical approaches, so there is no single answer regarding safety or suitability.

As with any medical intervention, there can be potential risks. These will vary depending on the individual, their health and the treatment being considered.

At Biogenix, a medical practitioner assesses suitability before treatment is considered. Your doctor will discuss the potential benefits, risks, limitations and alternative options relevant to your circumstances so that you can make an informed decision about your care.

Your initial regenerative medicine consultation is an opportunity to discuss your health concerns, medical history, previous treatments and goals with Dr Schaffner.

Depending on your circumstances, existing medical information may be reviewed and further diagnostic testing, pathology or imaging may be considered.

Once Dr Schaffner has assessed the relevant information, they can explain the available options and whether regenerative medicine may be appropriate for you.

The purpose of the consultation is therefore not simply to select a treatment. It is to understand your circumstances and determine an appropriate next step.

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