About Us

At The Sports and Regenerative Medicine Institute, we are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health and well-being through innovative regenerative medicine solutions. Our team of expert clinicians combines advanced medical technologies with a patient-centered approach to treat pain, restore function, and promote natural healing.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to improve your overall quality of life, we offer personalized care to help you thrive. Rediscover your vitality with treatments designed to support your body’s innate ability to heal and regenerate!

Ronna S. Parsa, D.O., FAAOS

Dr. Ronna S. Parsa is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at her Manhattan Beach practice, Parsa Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. As an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, she has worked with athletes of all levels and ages, from weekend warriors to professional competitors. She has had the opportunity to treat elite athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, AVP and NCAA. Through these experiences she has learned that no matter how devastating an injury can be, the care and dedication of a physician can make all the difference.

Dr. Parsa honed her expertise under the mentorship of world-renowned sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews, who instilled in her the values of teamwork, leadership, and effective communication in patient care. Inspired by his mentorship, Dr. Parsa actively supports and educates the next generation of orthopedic surgeons, passing on the same dedication and passion that have defined her career.

A lifelong athlete herself, Dr. Parsa combines her personal experiences and global perspective with her medical expertise to guide her treatment philosophy. She has served as a medical volunteer around the world and continues to advance her knowledge through international presentations, lectures, and publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. Her dedication to innovation also led her to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she contributed to groundbreaking progenitor cell research alongside Dr. Khay-Yong Saw at the Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Centre.

Dr. Parsa approaches every patient with the same respect and care she would extend to her own family. She recognizes the critical role of trust and collaboration in achieving optimal outcomes and works closely with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans that empower them to regain their strength, confidence, and quality of life.

Education

Western University of Health Sciences, D.O., with Honors, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
University of California, Santa Cruz, B.S., magna cum laude, Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology, Highest Honors in Major
Midwestern University, Orthopedic Surgery Internship & Residency

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, AOA Board Certified
State of California, Osteopathic Medical Board of California

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Medical Association
Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society

Awards & Publications

Scientific Paper Award in Sport Medicine, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
Orthopedic Traveling Fellowship Award, Health Volunteers Overseas
President’s Award, Western University of Health Sciences
Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement, American Medical Women’s Association
National Dean’s List, Western University of Health Sciences
Certificate of Recognition, Red Cross
National Honors Society, Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Santa Cruz

Frank Giacobetti, M.D., FAOSS

Dr. Frank Giacobetti is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a specialty in Sports Medicine. He attended New York University. Dr. Giacobetti completed his internship in General Surgery at the Pennsylvania Hospital and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In addition, he completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine from the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. Giacobetti is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Education