About Dr. Alexander
"Throughout my teaching and practice I have devoted myself to encouraging the processes of wound healing. Doing full Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery involved patients needed to heal from a wide variety of issues, however, healing was always the basic necessity. Finding the great advantages of platelet rich plasma in promoting healing, PLUS the finding that we have specific cells dedicated to repair and healing of our own body, the Regenerative Medicine pathway evolved. It has become one of the most rewarding experiences of my life to encourage healing while not requiring invasive open surgery."
The Surgeon Who Never Stopped Asking "How Do We Heal?"
Dr. Robert W. Alexander, MD, DMD, FICS has spent his entire career thinking about one thing: how to help the body heal itself.
In the beginning, that meant plastic and reconstructive surgery — repairing facial trauma, rebuilding structure after injury, restoring function and form through precision surgery.
But every surgery required one thing: wound healing.
Without the body's ability to repair tissue, seal incisions, rebuild blood vessels, and regenerate healthy cells, even the most skilled surgical technique would fail.
So Dr. Alexander studied healing. He researched it. He published on it. He taught it.
And over time, he discovered something remarkable: the body already has the tools to heal itself — it just doesn't always have enough of them in the right place at the right time.
That discovery changed everything.
From Scalpel to Cells
Since 1992, Dr. Alexander began incorporating Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) into his surgical practice — using concentrated healing proteins from a patient's own blood to enhance fat grafting and improve surgical outcomes.
The results were undeniable. Grafts survived better. Healing was faster. Patients recovered with less complication.
Then came the next realization: adipose (fat) tissue wasn't just filler — it was a reservoir of repair cells.
The same fat tissue he'd been using for decades in aesthetic reconstruction turned out to be the largest source of stem and stromal cells in the human body. Cells capable of responding to injury. Cells that could help rebuild tendon, ligament, cartilage, muscle.
Cells that could heal.
The question became: What if we could concentrate those cells, combine them with the healing proteins in PRP, and place them directly into damaged tissue — without requiring open surgery?
The answer became his life's work.
Credentials That Matter
Dr. Alexander doesn't need to prove he's qualified. His career speaks for itself.
Education & Training
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) with advanced standing and full honors — University of Florida College of Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) as Magna Cum Laude, Valedictorian — St. Louis University Schools of Medicine & Dentistry
- Post-doctoral research fellowships — National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Surgical residency and chief resident — University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Parkland Memorial Hospital
Academic Appointments
- Clinical Professor — University of Washington School of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Surgery & Maxillofacial Surgery
Teaching & Mentorship
- Trained full Post-Residency Fellowship Trainees (18 years) in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery and Regenerative Medicine
- Faculty appointments at the University of Florida, University of Texas, and University of Washington
- Editorial board member for 16 peer-reviewed journals in plastic surgery, aesthetic surgery, regenerative medicine, and stem cell therapies
Professional Recognition
- Dual Board Certified in General Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery and Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine
- Fellow, International College of Surgeons (FICS) — Plastic Surgery Division
- Recognized as Top 10 Innovator in Stem Cell Medicine — International Regenerative Medicine (2015)
- A Founding Member and participant — Global Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
Research & Clinical Trials
- Principal Investigator in multiple FDA-registered clinical trials studying adipose-derived stem/stromal cells in musculoskeletal injury, chronic pain, neurological conditions, and wound healing (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Author and contributor to 55+ peer-reviewed scientific articles and contributed to 15+ published medical textbooks
What That Experience Means for You
When you walk into Dr. Alexander's clinic, you're not seeing someone who took a weekend course in "stem cell therapy."
You're seeing a physician who:
- ✅ Has performed thousands of surgical procedures over many years
- ✅ Understands human anatomy, wound healing, and tissue regeneration at a level that comes only from decades of hands-on surgical experience
- ✅ Has published original research on the exact therapies he's using in practice
- ✅ Is actively leading FDA-registered clinical trials to advance the science
- ✅ Uses high-definition ultrasound guidance because he knows precision matters
- ✅ Will tell you honestly if regenerative therapy isn't the right approach for your situation
This is not marketing. This is medicine.
Why He's Still Practicing
Dr. Alexander is retired from open plastic surgery.
But he's not retired from healing.
His own words: "It has become one of the most rewarding experiences of my life to encourage healing while not requiring invasive open surgery."
He spent decades mastering the scalpel. Now he's mastering the tools that let the body do the work itself — with better outcomes, less risk, and less disruption to patients' lives.
That's why he's still here.
The Approach: Evidence, Precision, Honesty
1. Evidence-Based Protocols
Every treatment is grounded in peer-reviewed research, decades of clinical experience, and ongoing FDA-registered clinical trials. This isn't experimental — it's translational medicine built on a solid foundation.
2. Precision Placement
High-definition ultrasound guidance ensures that biocellular elements go exactly where they need to go. Healing doesn't happen if the cells don't reach the damaged tissue.
3. Honest Communication
If regenerative therapy isn't likely to help your condition, Dr. Alexander will tell you. If surgery is a better option, he'll say so. If expectations are unrealistic, he'll explain why. You deserve the truth, not a sales pitch.
The Work Continues
At this stage of his career, Dr. Alexander could have retired completely.
Instead, he's leading clinical trials. Publishing research. Refining protocols. Training other physicians.
Because the work of healing isn't finished.
For patients who haven't found relief through traditional medicine, who want to avoid surgery, who are looking for an evidence-based alternative — that work matters.
Is Regenerative Medicine Right for You?
Not every patient is a good candidate. Not every condition will respond.
The only way to know is a consultation.
We'll:
- Review your medical history and imaging
- Perform a physical exam and high-definition ultrasound evaluation
- Explain honestly whether regenerative therapy is likely to help
- Give you a detailed treatment plan and cost estimate
- Answer every question you have
No pressure. No exaggeration. Just clear medicine.
Schedule Your Consultation
Let's figure out if we can help.
Call us: (406) 375-5451 or (406) 777-4477
Fax: (866) 766-5458
Address: 1713 First Street North, Hamilton, MT 59840
Email: rgvclinic@gmail.com or rwamd1914@gmail.com