Medical Director
Medical Director
Dr. Clay Buchanan brings board-certified Family Medicine expertise and over a decade of clinical experience to Stem Nova Network's biologic platform. He completed both medical school and residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and has built his practice on a proactive, partnership-driven model of care in which every patient is heard. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Buchanan has called Texas home for more than 20 years.
A lifelong athlete, Dr. Buchanan's clinical focus has sharpened in recent years toward recovery, longevity, and performance — reflected in his passion for sports medicine therapies that keep men and women of all ages active. As Medical Director of Stem Nova Network, he provides clinical oversight of supplier protocols, product documentation standards, and practitioner consultation support. Licensed providers who have questions about clinical applications, documentation, or protocol design can request a direct consultation with Dr. Buchanan through our practice support team.
Dr. Buchanan's Role at Stem Nova Network
Stem Nova Network's biologic platform is built on a foundation of supplier rigor, documentation standards, and practitioner support. Dr. Buchanan provides the clinical leadership layer that ensures these standards are maintained at a physician level — and that licensed providers have access to qualified clinical guidance when they need it.
Protocol Oversight
Dr. Buchanan reviews and approves clinical protocols across Stem Nova Network's product categories — ensuring documentation meets the standards expected by licensed practitioners.
Documentation Standards
Clinical reference materials, supplier documentation, and product information are reviewed for medical accuracy and practitioner-appropriate clinical framing under Dr. Buchanan's oversight.
Practitioner Consultation
Licensed providers enrolled in the SNN wholesale program can request direct consultation with Dr. Buchanan — ideal for practices evaluating biologics for specific patient populations or protocols.
Clinical Background
Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician — 12+ Years
Maintains an active primary care practice built on a proactive, partnership-driven model of care, with a clinical focus on recovery, longevity, and performance for patients of all ages.
Sports Medicine & Performance Focus
Drawing on a lifelong athletic background, Dr. Buchanan has developed a particular interest in sports medicine therapies that support physical activity, recovery, and healthy aging.
Family Medicine Residency — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Completed residency training in Family Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Doctor of Medicine — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Earned his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, after which he built a career in Texas spanning more than two decades.
Masters' World Championship — Highland Games
A competitive Highland Games athlete, Dr. Buchanan was invited to compete at the Masters' World Championship, ranking among the top competitors worldwide in his age group — a reflection of his commitment to performance and recovery as an aging athlete.
Prior Career — Criminal Defense Attorney
Before entering medicine, Dr. Buchanan practiced as a criminal defense attorney, ultimately deciding that healthcare offered a better way to serve his community.
A Note on Our Clinical Standards
Stem Nova Network was built on the premise that licensed practitioners deserve a supplier they can trust — one that operates with the same level of documentation rigor they bring to their own practices. Bringing Dr. Buchanan on as Medical Director formalizes what has always been our operating standard: clinical accuracy, supplier transparency, and practitioner-first communication.
Enrolled wholesale providers can request a direct consultation with Dr. Buchanan through our practice support team. Whether you're evaluating a specific product for your patient population, have questions about protocol design, or want to discuss the published research behind our biologics — a physician-level conversation is available to you.
Speak Directly With a Physician
Licensed wholesale providers can request a consultation with Dr. Buchanan — for protocol questions, product evaluation, or clinical guidance on our biologic platform.
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