Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Platelet Rich Plasma Near Birmingham, MI from Board-Certified Doctors
Persistent joint, tendon, or soft-tissue pain can interfere with everything from your morning routine to your favorite sport.
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
What is PRP treatment?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from a sample of your own blood. Processing concentrates platelets, which contain growth factors and other signaling proteins involved in the body’s healing response. The prepared PRP is injected into a selected treatment area when clinically appropriate. Its potential usefulness depends on the diagnosis, and research findings vary.
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Persistent joint, tendon, or soft-tissue pain can interfere with everything from your morning routine to your favorite sport. If conservative care hasn’t provided the improvement you hoped for, platelet rich plasma near Birmingham, MI may offer another option. Wondering about pricing? Learn how much PRP treatment costs in Michigan.
We offer personalized PRP treatment for patients with a variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Platelet rich plasma near Birmingham, MI uses components from your own blood to support the body’s natural healing response without major surgery.
Our approach to platelet-rich plasma in Michigan includes:
- Personalized evaluation and treatment planning
- Minimally invasive PRP injections
- Image-guided procedures
- Treatment for many joint and soft-tissue conditions
- Care from physicians specializing in regenerative medicine
What is Platelet Rich Plasma?
Platelets are probably best known for helping your blood clot, but they also contain growth factors and other proteins involved in tissue repair and healing.
With platelet rich plasma near Birmingham, MI, a small sample of your blood is collected and placed into a centrifuge. This separates and concentrates the platelets from other blood components. The resulting platelet-rich preparation is then injected into the targeted treatment area.
Because PRP comes from your own blood, platelet rich plasma takes a very different approach from treatments that rely primarily on medication to control symptoms.
What Conditions May Be Treated With Platelet Rich Plasma?
Platelet rich plasma may be considered for a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions, particularly those involving joints, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
Depending on your diagnosis, platelet rich plasma may be able to help with:
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Tennis or golfer’s elbow
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendinitis
- Ligament injuries
- Other chronic joint and soft-tissue conditions
Not every injury responds to the same treatment. Before recommending platelet rich plasma your physician will evaluate your condition to determine whether PRP is an appropriate option.
Is PRP Only for Athletes?
Professional athletes have helped bring PRP into the spotlight, but you certainly don’t have to be an athlete to consider platelet rich plasma.
Platelet rich plasma may be an option for active adults, weekend athletes, people with physically demanding jobs, or individuals experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain. The important consideration isn’t your activity level; it’s your diagnosis and whether platelet rich plasma is appropriate for the tissue or condition involved.
PRP Treatment Starts With the Right Diagnosis
Pain in one area doesn’t always mean the problem originates there. Before recommending platelet rich plasma your physician evaluates your symptoms, medical history, and the structures involved to identify the likely source of your pain.
This step is important because PRP isn’t appropriate for every type of pain or injury. An accurate diagnosis helps determine whether platelet rich plasma or another approach is the better option for you.
Conditions
Conditions Our Physicians Evaluate
PRP may be considered for selected tendon and joint problems. Your evaluation determines whether it fits your diagnosis.
Knee arthritis can make stairs, walks and workouts harder. PRP may be one option to discuss.
Rotator cuff and shoulder tendon problems are a common reason patients ask about PRP.
Back and SI joint concerns get a careful diagnosis before any plan is suggested.
Joint problems beyond the knee may also be evaluated to see whether PRP is a fit.
For athletes who want to get back to training, an exam clarifies the source first.
Tendinitis, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and more. Browse every condition we evaluate.
Patient reviews
What Our Patients Say
In Their Words
He listens to the issues I have and works out a plan with me. He takes the time to explain what is going on and helps me understand.
Rosanna K. Sterling Heights, MI · PRP patient
He discussed options with me, on what he thought was the right course of action. He, along with his staff that assisted him during the procedure, were very caring about my comfort levels.
Dawn Novi, MI · PRP patient
I live in Ontario and drove across the border to get this treatment done and I did the right thing. Dr. Nabity and his staff took an exceptional care of me.
Anwar London, Ontario · PRP 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 PRP fits your plan, 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
Foot and Knee Pain Testimonial
FAQ
PRP Treatment Questions
Answers to common questions from Birmingham patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
Does PRP use my own blood?
Yes. Platelet rich plasma near Birmingham MI is prepared from a sample of your own blood. The sample is processed to create a concentration of platelets that is then used for treatment.
How many PRP treatments will I need?
There’s no universal number. The recommended treatment plan for platelet rich plasma near Birmingham MI depends on your diagnosis, severity of the condition, treatment area, and individual response.
How quickly does platelet rich plasma near Birmingham MI work?
PRP is intended to support biological processes involved in healing, so improvement isn’t necessarily immediate. Recovery and response times vary depending on the condition and individual patient.
Is PRP the same as a steroid injection?
No. PRP and corticosteroid injections work differently. PRP uses concentrated components from your own blood and is intended to support the body’s healing response. Your physician can explain which approach may be appropriate for your condition.
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Free webinar replay
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Watch the replay of our physicians’ webinar on platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Our physicians host free webinars with live Q&A. Watch any past webinar on demand, or call us to ask about the next date.
Our locations
Visit Our Michigan Clinics
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
PRP Treatment Near You
Patients visit our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids clinics from across Michigan.