The team at Blue Tail Medical Group

7 practitioners on file ยท Missouri

Chris Wolf, DO

Regenerative Orthopedics Specialist, Sports Medicine, Board Certified PM&R / Brain Injury Medicine

Dr. Wolf earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his PM&R residency with a subspecialty in brain injury medicine at the University of Missouri. He specializes in musculoskeletal injuries, ultrasound-guided injections, and osteopathic manipulative treatment, and previously served as Associate Professor at the University of Missouri directing the Brain Injury and Concussion program.

David Crane, MD

Founder & Clinical Director, Regenerative Orthopedics / Sports Medicine

Co-founded Bluetail Medical Group with Dr. Kristin Oliver. Dr. Crane is a national leader in orthopedic regenerative medicine, including PRP and cellular therapy. He has been practicing Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine since 2004 and regularly presents at industry conferences.

Dr. Matt Bayes

Medical Director

Kristin Oliver, MD

Co-Founder, Regenerative Orthopedics / Sports Medicine

Co-founded Bluetail Medical Group alongside Dr. David Crane. Dr. Oliver is a published researcher and invited speaker at major orthopedic conferences, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Orthobiologics Course, and has been a pioneer in regenerative cellular therapy since the practice's founding.

Luga Podesta, MD

Regenerative Orthopedics / Sports Medicine (Naples, FL & Thousand Oaks, CA locations)

Dr. Podesta is a nationally recognized sports medicine physician with nearly 30 years of experience and a pioneer in regenerative medicine. He completed fellowships at the Staten Island Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship and the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, and has served as team physician for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Matthew Bayes, MD

Sports Medicine / Regenerative Orthopedics

Dr. Bayes is a board-certified sports medicine physician and co-author of published research on bone marrow concentrate and knee osteoarthritis. He has served as course medical director for the St. Louis Marathon and as assistant team physician for Missouri Baptist University.