Renaissance Institute of Precision Oncology & Radiosurgery: LDRT for Osteoarthritis
The Renaissance Institute · Winter Park, FL
Contact and Location
JointGLOW Ultra Low-Dose Radiotherapy Program
The Renaissance Institute
1561 W Fairbanks Ave, Ste 100, Winter Park, FL 32789
Conditions treated: Osteoarthritis / degenerative joint pain (also spine arthropathy and other musculoskeletal inflammatory conditions)
Confirmed to treat osteoarthritis on the site webpage.
Physicians at This Location
- Evan Thomas, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncology
About This Location
JointGLOW Ultra Low-Dose Radiotherapy Program is in Winter Park, Florida, part of The Renaissance Institute. We found evidence that it offers low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) for osteoarthritis, so it is listed as confirmed. One physician is listed for this location.
It is one of 2 listed locations in Winter Park and one of 60 in Florida. The closest other listed location is AdventHealth Orlando in Orlando, FL, about 1 miles away.
Other LDRT Locations Near Winter Park
- AdventHealth OrlandoOrlando, FL · about 1 miles
- Florida Radiation OncologyWinter Park, FL · about 4 miles
- AdventHealth Altamonte SpringsAltamonte Springs, FL · about 5 miles
- AdventHealth East OrlandoOrlando, FL · about 7 miles
Straight-line distance from this location.
See all LDRT locations in Florida, or browse the full nationwide directory.
Questions Patients Often Ask
Does Renaissance Institute of Precision Oncology & Radiosurgery offer LDRT for osteoarthritis?
Yes. We found evidence that JointGLOW Ultra Low-Dose Radiotherapy Program offers low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) for osteoarthritis, so it is listed as confirmed. Services can change, so call 321-972-1102 to check before you schedule.
Where else can I get LDRT near Winter Park?
The closest other listed locations are AdventHealth Orlando in Orlando, FL (about 1 miles away), Florida Radiation Oncology in Winter Park, FL (about 4 miles away), AdventHealth Altamonte Springs in Altamonte Springs, FL (about 5 miles away), and AdventHealth East Orlando in Orlando, FL (about 7 miles away). Distances are straight-line, not driving distance.
Does insurance cover LDRT at this location?
Usually, yes. Medicare and most major commercial insurance plans cover LDRT for osteoarthritis, though coverage details vary by plan. The radiation oncology office listed above can verify your specific benefits before you schedule.
Do I need a referral?
It depends on your insurance plan. Many plans allow scheduling directly with a radiation oncology department once osteoarthritis is documented; others require a referral from your primary care doctor, orthopedist, or rheumatologist first. Call the office above to ask what they require.
Is the radiation dose safe?
A typical LDRT course uses a low total dose delivered over six treatments, substantially less than the dose used in cancer treatment. Long-term clinical experience hasn't identified a clear signal of increased radiation-related cancer risk after LDRT for osteoarthritis, though studies aren't large enough to rule out a very small risk entirely. The radiation oncologist above can walk through how the benefit and risk apply to your specific case.
What does a course of treatment look like?
A consultation, then a CT planning scan, then typically six treatment sessions given two to three times a week over two to three weeks. Each session takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes, mostly positioning; there's no needle, sedation, or recovery time.
See the full LDRT FAQ for more on cost, safety, effectiveness, and what to expect.
Learn More
What Is LDRT?
How the treatment works, the typical schedule, and what the evidence shows.
Am I a Candidate?
What programs generally look for before recommending LDRT.
Is It Covered by Insurance?
What Medicare and most commercial plans typically cover.
LDRT for Knee Osteoarthritis
The joint with the most direct clinical trial evidence.
LDRT for Hip Osteoarthritis
How the evidence and dosing approach apply to the hip.
LDRT for Hand and Thumb Osteoarthritis
For finger and thumb-base joint pain.
What to Expect
What a typical LDRT appointment and course of treatment looks like.
LDRT Side Effects
What's known about safety and the most commonly reported side effects.
LDRT Success Rates
What the published response and pain-relief rates actually show.
Read the FAQ
Answers to the most common questions patients ask before their first appointment.