Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Knee Pain Doctor Near Ann Arbor, MI from Board-Certified Doctors
Do you wake up sore or find that squatting and other activities that seemed simple are now complicated, if not outright impossible, thanks to your knee pain?
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
What are the treatment options for knee pain in Michigan?
Depending on your evaluation, options may include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, bone marrow-derived cell therapy, and hyaluronic acid injections. These minimally invasive treatments aim to address the source of knee pain and may help some patients put off surgery or reduce reliance on medication.
You are not alone. Tens of thousands of American citizens deal with chronic or active knee pain daily. Consequently, help is available for Ann Arbor residents.
You don’t have to surrender to the specter of knee pain and can get back to doing what you love without any caveats. The team of knee pain doctors at The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine is ready to help you avoid painful surgeries and potentially harmful prescription medications.
Your Body Is Powerful And Is The Key To Effective Knee Pain Treatment
The knee is one of the most complete joints in the human body. Therefore, a complex solution may answer this riddle of pain your body is putting you through. However, you already have the answer to your knee pain, and it is within you. The human body is a remarkable feat of bio-engineering, and like many other mammals on earth, we have the means to regenerate damaged structures within the body automatically. While the human body doesn’t have the same level of regeneration as something like a lizard, which can regenerate its tail, our bodies can still do a lot to heal us from painful conditions.
For people living with arthritis, you may already be aware of the soft padding that surrounds joints, keeping bone from rubbing on bone and reducing friction while moving. It is just one example of the body naturally protecting himself, but what happens if you lose all that cushioning? That is where knee pain doctors at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine come into play. Through interventional orthopedics and a wide array of available knee pain treatments, we aim to relieve your pain through natural means and replace what you may have lost to time or injury. Some of our most popular procedures for knee pain treatment include the following:
Stem Cell Therapies: Stem cells are the foundation of all specialized cells in our body and are the very beginning state of regenerative therapies. By harvesting stem cells, these cells can then be grown and injected into specific tissue groups. Regarding knee pain, stem cells can be used to replace deteriorated cartilage or as a baseline for damaged tendons around the knee. Stem cell therapy is a long-term solution that takes some time to harvest and grow but represents a significant investment in yourself when you start the procedure.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatments: Another specialty at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments. Simpler than stem cell treatments, PRP uses a simple blood draw, which is then spun in a centrifuge, enriching the platelets. The platelets are then injected into the knee, allowing for a targeted infusion of healing blood directly into the root of your pain. If you are weighing your options, our PRP injection cost guide explains what affects pricing.
Other Therapies: Depending upon your specific condition and reason for coming in to see a knee pain doctor, we may recommend a combination of the above therapies or one of our other procedures, which include prolotherapy and physician appointments.
Visit The Michigan Center For Regenerative Medicine To Fight Back Against Knee Pain
We can’t diagnose or treat your knee pain if you don’t come in, and when it comes to many of the conditions that cause discomfort in the knee, starting treatment sooner rather than later is essential. Knee pain will commonly get worse over time rather than better, so when you take action to fight back, you give yourself the best possible chance to make a full recovery and lessen the long-term effects of knee pain. For more information for Ann Arbor, MI residents, visit us online or call (248) 216-1008 to schedule your intake appointment today!
Who May Be a Candidate for Non-Surgical Knee Treatment?
Many people explore regenerative options because they want to stay active, delay or avoid surgery when it is not necessary, or reduce their reliance on medication. You may be a good fit for an evaluation if you have:
- Knee osteoarthritis that limits walking, stairs, or exercise
- A meniscus tear or ligament sprain that has not settled with rest and therapy
- Tendon pain around the kneecap from overuse
- Lingering knee pain after a sports injury or car accident
- A recommendation for knee surgery and want to understand your options first
Not every patient is a candidate, and surgery remains the right choice for some structural problems. Your physician will review your history, exam, and imaging before recommending any treatment.
Conditions
Conditions Our Physicians Evaluate
Knee pain can come from cartilage, the meniscus, ligaments, or tendons. Your evaluation determines which option, if any, fits.
Worn cartilage can make walks and stairs harder. An exam and imaging show which options fit.
Twisting injuries and age-related wear can tear the knee’s cushion. Diagnosis guides the plan.
Sprains and partial tears affect stability. Your physician reviews the exam and imaging.
Jumper’s knee and tendon irritation often follow overuse. Treatment depends on the tissue involved.
Pain behind the kneecap can come from cartilage changes or alignment. Evaluation comes first.
If surgery has been suggested, learn which non-surgical options may be worth discussing.
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.
Your visit
Your Path to Treatment
Most visits follow four simple steps. Our team guides you through each one and answers questions along the way.
1. Consultation
Meet your physician, talk through your symptoms, and review your history and goals.
2. Diagnosis & Imaging
Ultrasound or other imaging helps identify the source of your pain.
3. Treatment
If a regenerative option fits your knee, your physician provides image-guided treatment in our clinic.
4. Follow-Up
Check-ins track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
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
- PPO Trust
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.
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
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.
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
Knee Pain Treatment Questions
Answers to common questions from Ann Arbor patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
What are the treatment options for knee pain?
Depending on your evaluation, options may include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, bone marrow-derived cell therapy, hyaluronic acid injections, and conservative care such as physical therapy and bracing.
How does PRP therapy work for the knee?
A small sample of your blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate platelets. The prepared PRP is injected into the knee under imaging guidance, where it may support the body’s natural healing response.
What is bone marrow-derived cell therapy?
Cells are collected from your own bone marrow with established techniques, concentrated, and placed into the knee under imaging guidance. Research on these therapies is ongoing.
How do hyaluronic acid injections help?
Hyaluronic acid lubricates and cushions joints. Injections may ease symptoms for some patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Can these treatments help me avoid knee surgery?
Some patients choose non-surgical care first, and it may help delay or avoid surgery in selected cases. Surgery remains the right choice for some structural problems, and your physician will tell you if that applies.
Which knee conditions do you evaluate?
We evaluate osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, tendon pain around the kneecap, cartilage wear, and pain after sports injuries or car accidents.
How many PRP treatments will I need?
It depends on your condition. Our in-house lab can prepare a concentrated PRP sample, and your physician will explain how many sessions are recommended for your knee.
Is there downtime after treatment?
These are outpatient procedures. Most patients return to light activity soon after, with a gradual plan for exercise. Your physician will give you specific aftercare instructions.
Is knee treatment covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by plan and treatment. Some services may require self-payment. Our team can review costs and options before treatment.
Where are your knee pain clinics?
We have clinics in Rochester Hills, (248) 216-1008, and Grand Rapids, (616) 288-1109. Patients visit from across Michigan.
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Rochester Hills Clinic
355 Barclay Cir, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Grand Rapids Clinic
1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Areas we serve
Knee Pain Treatment Near You
Patients visit our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids clinics from across Michigan.
