Dr Ambach is recognized by the San Diego County Medical Society and voted by her fellow physicians as one of San Diego’s Physicians of Exceptional Excellence – Top Doctors 2025. The selection process asked all San Diego County physicians with a valid California medical license who they think should be recognized for their excellence in medicine, and it is an achievement that only 5% of San Diego physicians can claim.
Dr. Ambach was honored to receive the prestigious IOF Max Top Performers Award at the nation’s largest orthopedic regenerative conference-the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation (IOF) Annual Conference. This award celebrates top providers across the country for their exceptional clinical outcomes in orthobiologic treatments, which use platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells, and other healing cells from the patient's own body to treat orthopedic conditions. Dr. Ambach’s recognition is a testament to her unwavering dedication, cutting-edge techniques, and commitment to delivering the best regenerative treatments for her patients.
Dr. Mary Ambach was recently featured in a compelling blog post by Dana Fox, highlighting the power of regenerative medicine in orthopedic care. The article shares Dr. Ambach’s journey from traditional treatments to pioneering regenerative therapies, helping athletes, veterans, and everyday patients regain mobility and live pain-free.
Many patients who undergo successful surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury experience unsatisfactory long-term outcomes. One study, for example, found that about half of patients develop knee osteoarthritis within 10 years of ACL reconstruction due to symptomatic and irreversible cartilage loss.
