Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Knee Pain Doctor Near Bloomfield Hills, MI from Board-Certified Doctors
Are nagging knee aches holding you back from your active life? Whether you’re an athlete dealing with a sports injury, managing arthritis, or continuing to struggle after surgery, finding the right care matters.
★ 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.
Are nagging knee aches holding you back from your active life? Whether you’re an athlete dealing with a sports injury, managing arthritis, or continuing to struggle after surgery, finding the right care matters. As a knee pain doctor in Michigan, we specialize in regenerative medicine solutions that go beyond masking symptoms.
This allows our knee pain doctor near Bloomfield Hills, MIto address the root causes of your pain using minimally invasive treatments tailored to your needs. We want you to move better, feel stronger, and regain the quality of life you deserve!
Because knee pain can stem from many sources, accurate diagnosis by a knee pain doctor near Bloomfield Hills, MI is the first step toward lasting relief. Your care begins with a comprehensive evaluation by a knee pain doctor near Bloomfield Hills, MI who understands the complexities of the knee joint and related structures.
Unlike general care that focuses solely on pain management:
- Our knee pain doctor will pinpoint the exact cause of your knee pain — whether it’s ligament, tendon, cartilage, or joint degeneration.
- Our knee pain doctor will design treatment plans based on your condition, lifestyle, and recovery goals.
- Our knee pain doctor uses evidence‑based regenerative approaches that promote healing rather than just temporary relief.
Stem Cell Therapy: Regain Mobility with a Knee Pain Doctor Near Bloomfield Hills, MI

Stem cells are powerful, versatile cells capable of developing into different types of tissue. Your knee pain doctor will harvest and inject these cells into areas of injury or degeneration to help repair damaged tissues and restore function.
Stem cell therapies, when performed by a certified knee pain doctor may relieve knee pain caused by:
- Arthritis
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Traumatic injuries
- Degenerative conditions
- Post-surgical pain
If you have yet to find lasting relief from traditional treatments, or want alternatives to surgery and long-term medications, stem cell therapy by a knee pain doctor offers a minimally invasive, targeted approach to healing.
How Your Knee Pain Doctor Near Bloomfield Hills, MI Can Help With Ligament Injuries
Rather than relying on surgery or long-term medications, your knee pain doctor can provide regenerative treatments such as PRP and stem cell therapy for ligament injuries involving the ACL, MCL, and LCL. You can also review PRP injection pricing before your consultation.
Stem cell therapy, in particular, uses mesenchymal stem cells harvested from your own bone marrow to help repair damaged ligament tissue in the knee. These minimally invasive treatments, performed by a qualified knee pain doctor offer a safe, effective, and affordable option for patients seeking non-surgical relief from knee pain caused by ligament injuries.
Ligament injuries, a common cause of knee pain, instability, and reduced mobility, often limit your ability to work, stay active, or compete in sports.
Common symptoms of knee ligament injuries that your knee pain doctor can treat include:
- Knee instability or weakness
- Pain and tenderness
- Swelling and inflammation
- Reduced mobility or range of motion
Our knee pain doctor treats knee ligament injuries, whether involving the ACL, MCL, and LCL, by addressing the root cause of pain using advanced regenerative medicine therapies.
Our Solution‑Oriented, Long‑Term Approach

Real results…patient success…natural healing. This is why so many people choose to partner with a knee pain doctor for regenerative medicine. Our solution‑oriented, long‑term approach can result in:
- Improved stability and strength
- Reduced pain with daily activities
- Better mobility without long downtime
- Decreased reliance on pain medications
Your experienced knee pain doctor is proud to provide outcomes that help you stay active and engaged in life.
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 Bloomfield Hills 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
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