Is it reasonable to ask all fifteen?

Yes. A clinic accustomed to international patients will expect detailed questions and answer them without friction.

Should answers be requested in writing?

Written answers are preferable, since they can be reviewed calmly and shared with a home physician.

What if a clinic declines to give a cell count?

That is a meaningful gap, because dose is central to comparing one proposal against another.

Does a higher price indicate better care?

Not by itself. Value comes from case selection, documented laboratory standards and structured follow-up rather than headline price.

15 Questions to Ask a Cell Therapy Clinic

15 Questions to Ask a Cell Therapy Clinic. A printable checklist covering clinicians, laboratory standards, protocol design, cost and aftercare, with notes on how to read the answers. Learn what to

Choosing a regenerative clinic is mostly an exercise in asking uncomfortable questions early. Clinics that answer clearly and in writing tend to be the ones worth shortlisting.

Print this list, or send it by email before booking a consultation.

1. Questions About the People Treating You

1. Who is the named treating physician, and what is their licence number? 2. What is their specialty background and experience with this condition? 3. Who supervises the session itself, and who is reachable afterwards? 4. Is a second clinician involved in reviewing the case?

A clinic that cannot name the doctor before payment is answering the question by omission.

2. Questions About the Cells and the Laboratory

5. What is the cell source, and is it autologous or allogeneic? 6. Which laboratory processes and releases the product? 7. What sterility, viability and identity testing is performed before release? 8. What is the actual cell count in the dose being proposed?

3. Questions About the Protocol

9. Why is this route of delivery chosen for this condition? 10. How many sessions are proposed, and on what schedule? 11. What outcome range is realistic for someone with this diagnosis and stage? 12. What happens if there is no response?

4. Questions About Cost and Aftercare

13. What exactly is included in the quoted price, itemised? 14. What follow-up is scheduled, and over what period? 15. What written documentation is provided for a doctor at home?

Reading the Answers

Clarity matters more than length. Written answers, named individuals, itemised numbers and honest uncertainty are positive signals. Guaranteed outcomes, pressure to decide during the call, refusal to name the laboratory, or a single protocol applied to every diagnosis are reasons to pause.

Related reading includes safety standards in Thailand and this guide on choosing a clinic.

Before the Consultation

Prepare recent imaging, laboratory results, a medication list and a short written history. A clinic that pre-screens properly will ask for these, and being ready shortens the path to a realistic answer about candidacy.

Question Checklist at a Glance

Group	Questions	What a Good Answer Looks Like
Clinicians	1 to 4	Named, licensed, verifiable
Laboratory	5 to 8	Named facility, documented testing
Protocol	9 to 12	Reasoned, condition specific
Cost and aftercare	13 to 15	Itemised, scheduled, documented

Common Questions

Is it reasonable to ask all fifteen?: Yes. A clinic accustomed to international patients will expect detailed questions and answer them without friction.
Should answers be requested in writing?: Written answers are preferable, since they can be reviewed calmly and shared with a home physician.
What if a clinic declines to give a cell count?: That is a meaningful gap, because dose is central to comparing one proposal against another.
Does a higher price indicate better care?: Not by itself. Value comes from case selection, documented laboratory standards and structured follow-up rather than headline price.

Key Takeaway

Fifteen direct questions covering clinicians, laboratory, protocol and aftercare will separate a well-run programme from a sales process faster than any brochure.

This article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before considering stem cell therapy.