Reviews

Fantastic experience all the way around! Dr. Benny is a great doctor who really cares for his patients, highly recommend! Couldn’t be more pleased with him, his knowledge and his facility! Top notch

Darren I

Life-Changing Experience with Stem Cell Therapy in Punta Cana …

I recently underwent stem cell therapy at this clinic in Punta Cana, primarily for anti-aging and overall vitality. I consider myself a very healthy person, but I wanted to take proactive steps to maintain youthfulness, energy, and longevity - and the results have been remarkable.

My mother also received treatment here following a double knee replacement surgery, and it has made a significant difference in her recovery and pain management. Beyond that, I now have five close friends and family members who have also come here for various health reasons - ranging from chronic pain to autoimmune issues - and every single one of them has experienced positive outcomes.

This is, without a doubt, one of the best doctors and stem cell specialists I've ever encountered. If you do your research carefully, you'll discover that this is one ofthe few clinics in the world that derives its stem cells ethically and safely from umbilical cords, which are considered the purest and most potent form of regenerative cells available.

I highly recommend this clinic to anyone who is serious about extending their life, restoring vitality, enhancing youthfulness, or addressing chronic and immune-related conditions. The professionalism, care, and scientific integrity here truly readers.

In short - if you're considering stem cell therapy, this is the place to do it.

Kalina Trajkov

Dr. Pichardo is a great professional, a very good gynecologist. He explains things clearly and gets things done. Regarding the stem cell treatment, I've started and I'm waiting for the results, but I already feel better. He explained everything very clearly and directly. I recommend him 100%!

Tania Cruz

Dr. Benny provided me with excellent service, and good care. Very good treatment and affordable prices.

Bella P

Best service, picked me up from my hotel and dropped me back off after getting stem cells. Would highly recommend! The facility was very clean and organized and Dr. Benny is great!

Troy Evers

Background: I had a massive heart attack in November 2025, followed by open heart surgery for a triple bypass and was released from the hospital the first week of December 2025. I came to see Dr Pichardo in May to have stem cell IV hoping to strengthen my heart and to be able to live a normal life again. I will update this review as things change. Was an extremely wonderful experience, from speaking to Dr Bernardo Pichardo to the arrival at the La Vida/Gecel Clinic. Dr Pichardo’s explanation of the entire process of harvesting the stem cells, to the time they are given in IV form. All of this and in the beautiful setting of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Thank you again for everything!

John Helm

Thank you Dr Pichardo for the wonderful experience you provided! Your knowledge of stem cells, from harvesting, to dministering and all of the steps in between are so appreciated! I feel rested, stronger, with more energy from the morning after receiving the stem cells 9 days ago.

I will continue to update my progress.

Leah Helm

Loved this place and the people. The procedure was easy and quick and we felt better right away. Would do it again!

Smdscott

Rotator Cuff Repair

I had a severe rotator cuff injury where the tendon completely worn through, and my shoulder was essentially bone-on-bone. I underwent rotator cuff surgery on January 10, 2025, and just five days later, on January 15, I received stem cell treatment from Dr. Bernardo Pichardo to help support the healing process.

The improvement was remarkable. My pain and inflammation decreased quickly, and my recovery began processing much faster than expected. When I started physical therapy with Ingrid at Professional Physical Therapy in New Braunfels, Texas, my range of motion was already at 155 degrees on day one – Something typically not seen until weeks into recovery. Both Ingrid and my surgeon were impressed by how far ahead of schedule I was.

Thanks to the stem cell therapy, I regained strength and mobility much sooner than expected. I’m now back to my normal activities without pain, and I credit a huge part of that to the stem cell treatment. For anyone facing a tough recovery, especially from a serious injury like mine, I highly recommend considering it – it made a world of difference in my healing journey.”

Brandon Carver

Wanted to update every one on our trip, we want to thank you all who donated and prayed to help make this happen. Fast trip for Mr. Jett man. 4 plane rides 3 hour car ride. 1 round of stem cells. The whole experience was amazing. Every single person we came across was so nice to jett. There were no lay overs and only a 25 min delay. Everything I scheduled was on time and worked out amazing. Jett got his stem cells and exosomes which for those who don’t know what that is it is basically a road map for the stem cells to tell them where to go fix the damaged cells. I have learned a lot since we started this 3.5 years ago. I am so thankful for former merkel badger Zack Maxey for arranging this. Jett has done amazing he didn’t cry at all just when they had to poke him twice for the treatment that was the only tears we saw the whole trip. He’s getting older and seemed to do very well with travel and treatment. This trip is gonna be tough to beat. Dr. Benny was amazing he made this whole process so chill and memorable. We look forward to doing future treatments at his practice. We are home and Jett has shown no signs of sickness and is happy boy. Thank you to my mom Amber Bryan for keeping my other goblins safe and feeding my pooches, thank you Cj Thomas for providing breakfast for them lol a big thank you to our community for making this possible. We love our Jett village!

Jenna Bradberry is with Joseph Bradberry