About us
About Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Board-certified physicians offering modern, non-surgical alternatives for disorders of bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, with offices in Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids.
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
Our mission
Modern Alternatives to Surgery
The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine provides modern alternatives to surgical management, using regenerative medicine techniques for patients with disorders of the connective tissues: bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
The practice was founded by Dr. Tom Nabity, who has practiced interventional pain medicine since 2009 and added regenerative medicine to his practice in 2016. Today our board-certified physicians see patients at two Michigan offices, in Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids.
Because we care about your whole well-being, not just the joint, back, or neck that hurts, treatment plans also include practical guidance on diet, exercise, and other healthy lifestyle changes.
At a glance
Who We Are
Two Michigan Offices
Our Rochester Hills home office and medical center, and our Grand Rapids office for West Michigan.
Board-Certified Physicians
Six physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, anesthesiology, neuromusculoskeletal medicine, and neurosurgery.
Outcomes We Track
Our practice has contributed patient outcome data to the DataBiologics registry since 2019.
Whole-Person Care
Telehealth functional medicine, with Lumora Functional Health, for nutrition, hormones, and lifestyle.
Our story
A Note From Dr. Nabity
I’m Dr. Tom Nabity. I chose to become a physician after watching my father and grandfather positively impact so many of their patients’ lives. I initially wanted to become a surgeon and “fix” people with interventions.
In medical school, I quickly realized that surgery was often a last option that did not always produce the desired outcome. I turned to a more preventive specialty focused on managing pain and fixing muscle, bone, and joint problems with exercise before they became surgical. I became a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist and performed cortisone injections for my patients for eight years, while also addressing diet, lifestyle, and exercise. Still, many of my patients had recurring pain.
In early 2015, a patient asked me about stem cells and platelet-rich plasma for his condition. I had seen medical journal articles on the potential of these treatments, so I enrolled in a training program to learn more. That training was a career- and life-changing experience. I attended more courses and began offering regenerative medicine in February 2016.
Every patient’s treatment is unique, and you can read the stories of patients we have treated on our testimonials page. My goal is not to enroll you in a cycle of medications and temporary injections. It is to help reduce your pain and give you back your freedom of movement.
Technology & equipment
Precise, Image-Guided Care
Our physicians use imaging and in-house testing so treatment reaches the right tissue and we can measure what we do.
Ultrasound Guidance
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound helps find the source of pain and guide treatment in real time.
Fluoroscopy (X-Ray) Guidance
Our procedure rooms are equipped with fluoroscopy (C-arm) imaging for precise placement in joints and the spine.
In-House Lab
Our lab counts and analyzes the cells collected from you, so your physician knows what is being placed.
EMG & Nerve Testing
Electromyography and nerve testing help find the cause of numbness, tingling, or weakness.
Outcomes Registry
We have contributed patient outcome data to the DataBiologics registry since 2019.
Stem Cell Banking
Store your own cells while you are healthy, through Forever Labs, for possible future use.
Telehealth Visits
Functional medicine visits, and many introductory and follow-up visits, are held online.
Your Own Biologics
PRP and bone marrow (BMAC) treatments use your own platelets and cells, prepared on site.
Our offices
Two Michigan Locations
Drs. Nabity, Santa Ana, Farhat, and Steele see patients in Rochester Hills. Drs. Nemeth and Hannasch see patients in Grand Rapids, Monday through Friday.
Metro Detroit & southeast Michigan
Rochester Hills Office
355 Barclay Cir, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Grand Rapids & West Michigan
Grand Rapids Office
1000 East Paris Avenue SE, Suite 221
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Our physicians
Meet Your Care Team
Thomas Nabity, MD
Board-certified physician
John Santa Ana, DO
Board-certified physician
Robert Farhat, DO
Board-certified physician
Kevin M. Nemeth, MD
Board-certified physician
John Steele, MD
Board-certified physician
Christopher Hannasch, DO
Board-certified physician
Nurse Practitioner & Functional Medicine Team
Ashley Loane, MSN, FNP-C
Nurse practitioner
Haley Sardelli, BSN, RN
Functional medicine
Kailee Sardelli, BSN, RN
Functional medicine
Physician-Led Care, Coordinated Around You
Board-certified physicians, a family nurse practitioner, and a functional medicine team work side by side, so your care is coordinated from your first consultation through every follow-up.
- Physician-led care with one coordinated plan
- Treatments matched to your diagnosis and goals
- Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids offices, plus telehealth
Credentials & memberships
Training You Can Look Up
Board certification shows a physician completed specialty training and passed independent exams. Our physicians go further, with added certifications and memberships in orthobiologics, musculoskeletal ultrasound and electrodiagnostic medicine. Each program is run by an independent organization, so you can see exactly what it requires.
PM&R Board Certification
Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, the specialty focused on restoring function.
Pain Medicine Board Certification
Board certification in pain medicine, covering evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions.
IOF Certification Courses
Advanced knee, hip and spine certification courses in image-guided orthobiologic procedures.
IOF Instructors & Training Hub
Our physicians teach other doctors as IOF instructors, and our Rochester Hills clinic hosts training.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, the imaging used to guide our treatments.
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine, the specialty behind EMG and nerve testing.
American Academy of PM&R
The national society for physiatrists, physicians focused on restoring movement.
Interventional Pain (ASIPP)
A society that sets education and practice standards for interventional pain medicine.
Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)
A physician group focused on non-surgical musculoskeletal care, including prolotherapy.
DataBiologics Registry
We report patient outcomes to a national orthobiologics registry to track results over time.
Insurance & cost
Insurance, Self-Pay, and Clear Pricing
We accept many major insurance plans for consultations, testing, and many spine and joint procedures. Regenerative treatments such as PRP and stem cell therapy are usually self-pay, so you get a clear estimate before you decide.
Usually billed to insurance
- Consultations and office visits
- EMG and nerve testing
- Epidural, facet, and SI joint injections
- Nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and nerve stimulators
Usually self-pay
- PRP and stem cell therapy (BMAC)
- Prolotherapy
- PRP hair restoration
- Stem cell banking
Self-pay options include prompt-pay discounts, payment plans, and HSA or FSA funds for eligible expenses.
Plans we accept
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UMR coming soon. Blue Care Network plans require a referral. Coverage varies by plan and service, so call Rochester Hills (248) 216-1008 or Grand Rapids (616) 288-1109 and we will check your benefits.
Why patients choose MCRM
- Board-certified physicians Every procedure is performed by a board-certified physician, not a technician.
- Image-guided precision Ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance places treatment exactly where it is needed.
- Your own cells, prepared on site Platelets and bone marrow cells are processed in our in-house lab during your visit.
- Results we track We have reported patient outcomes to the DataBiologics registry since 2019.
- Clear, upfront pricing Itemized estimates before treatment, prompt-pay discounts, and payment plans.
- Physicians who teach physicians Our doctors teach orthobiologic courses and helped write national back pain guidelines.
Insurance
Procedures That Can Be Billed to Insurance
Many regenerative treatments, such as PRP and stem cell therapy, are self-pay. These procedures can be billed to insurance, depending on your plan:
- Cervical, thoracic & lumbar epidurals
- Facet injections
- SI joint injections
- Joint injections
- Trigger point injections
- Medial branch blocks
- Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections
- Spinal cord stimulator
- Peripheral nerve stimulator
- Radiofrequency (RF) ablation
- EMG testing
- Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
Veterans and first responders: ask about our special discounts. Call (248) 216-1008.
Patient reviews
What Our Patients Say
In Their Words
We were amazed at how thorough the explanation of the recommended procedure was. I knew just what would happen and what I was agreeing to.
Steve G. Regenerative medicine patient
This doctor is very professional, using layman’s terms and taking his time with my parents to fully explain everything, and in answering all our questions!
Rosanna Windsor, Ontario · Family of a stem cell patient
Dr Nabity answered every question/concerns I had prior to the procedure in detail. If you leave a message for him he always calls you back himself.
Connie H. New Baltimore, MI · Stem cell patient
Excerpts from our patient testimonials.
Individual results vary. Reviews reflect each patient’s own experience.
Patient stories
Hear From Our Patients
Patients describe their own experiences with care at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Individual results vary.
Patient Testimonial
Patient Testimonial
FAQ
About Our Practice
Answers to common questions about the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
Who founded the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine?
Dr. Thomas Nabity, a physician board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and in pain medicine, who has practiced interventional pain medicine since 2009 and added regenerative medicine in 2016.
Where are your offices?
Rochester Hills: 355 Barclay Cir, Suite A, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, (248) 216-1008. Grand Rapids: 1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, (248) 216-1008.
What are your hours?
Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
What conditions do you treat?
Disorders of the bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, including joint, spine, and nerve pain, plus men’s and women’s health, hair, skin, and functional medicine. See treatable conditions.
Are procedures image-guided?
Yes. Our physicians use ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance to place treatment in the intended tissue.
Do you accept insurance?
Many conventional procedures, EMG testing, and diagnostic ultrasound can be billed to insurance. Regenerative treatments like PRP and stem cell therapy are usually self-pay. See insurance accepted.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. Call about special discounts for veterans and first responders.
Do you see patients from out of town?
Yes. See our out-of-town patients page for virtual visits and travel help.
Next step
Request a Consultation
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★ 4.7 Google ratingBoard-certified physiciansTwo Michigan clinics
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