Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Platelet Rich Plasma Near Bloomfield Hills, MI from Board-Certified Doctors
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections increase the rate of healing and the rate of success of bone-grafting in anything from neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery to maxilla-facial surgery and otolaryngology.
★ 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.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections increase the rate of healing and the rate of success of bone-grafting in anything from neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery to maxilla-facial surgery and otolaryngology. Platelet rich plasma near Bloomfield Hills, MI can address several types of musculoskeletal injuries, which can lead to severe long-term pain and physical disability if left untreated. If you are weighing your options, our PRP injection cost guide explains what affects pricing.
Platelet rich plasma near Bloomfield Hills, MI helps athletes return more quickly to competition after joint injuries. This is compared to the more traditional treatments that often involve physical therapy and invasive surgery. Used often in sports medicine as a biologically-enhanced form of healing, professional athletes have been benefitting from platelet rich plasma near Bloomfield Hills, MI for many years now. It helps them with injuries sustained in football, baseball, basketball, golf and figure skating.
Platelet Rich Plasma Near Bloomfield Hills, MI: What to Expect
Patients usually need just one treatment of platelet rich plasma. Those with severe conditions may require multiple treatments. The total healing process takes between six and eight weeks, but most people say they feel better by the second week after platelet rich plasma.
Overall, platelet rich plasma enables faster prep in the outpatient setting. The patient simply gives a blood sample and a half hour later they are ready to receive their injection as part of platelet rich plasma. This comes with minimal risks, excluding possible discomfort at the injection site.
Platelet rich plasma has been used to improve bone grafting procedures and wound healing over the last few decades in the following clinical areas:
- Cosmetic
- Neurosurgery
- Periodontal
- Oral
- Maxillofacial surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Urology
- Head and neck surgery
- Orthopedic/spinal surgery
- Cardiothoracic
- General surgery
Benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet rich plasma has many advantages, such as:
- Platelet rich plasma offers a faster return to normal activity
- Platelet rich plasma offers localized treatment for increased effectiveness
- Platelet rich plasma offers a faster healing process
- Platelet rich plasma reduces need for physical therapy
- Platelet rich plasma reduces the need for invasive surgery with long recovery times
Platelet Rich Plasma Can Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries
Severe injury can occur in those who stay in fixed positions for long periods of time, engage in repetitive limb movements, add pressure to certain body parts or work at high rates of speed.
To help, platelet rich plasma offers:
- Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
- Treatment for tendinitis
- Treatment for bursitis
- Treatment for tenosynovitis
The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine is your local leader in platelet rich plasma. Thus, we can more effectively address the root cause of the pain you are experiencing rather than taking a Band-Aid approach that only hides the symptoms.
Who May Be a Good Candidate for PRP?
PRP may be considered for selected tendon problems and certain joint conditions. People who often ask about it include:
- Adults with persistent tendon or joint-related symptoms that limit work, exercise, or sleep
- Active people whose sports injury keeps interrupting training
- Some patients with knee osteoarthritis who want to discuss non-surgical options
- People still dealing with musculoskeletal pain after an auto accident
Another approach may fit better in other situations. Diabetic neuropathy calls for appropriate diabetes management and assessment of nerve-related symptoms, and spinal disc degeneration requires careful evaluation before any procedure is recommended. Tell your physician about any recent infection, bleeding disorder, or medication that affects clotting.
An evaluation is particularly important when symptoms overlap. Pain that feels like a joint problem may involve tendons, nerves, or referred pain from another area. Your physician will review your history and imaging to see whether PRP, prolotherapy, a cell-based procedure, another pain-management approach, or a referral is the better fit.
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 Bloomfield Hills patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
What is PRP treatment?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a concentrate made from a small sample of your own blood. It contains platelets and growth factors that play a role in the body’s natural healing response.
How is PRP prepared?
A small amount of blood is drawn and processed in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets. The PRP is prepared during the same visit.
What conditions may PRP help with?
Our physicians evaluate PRP for selected tendon, ligament and joint problems, such as knee osteoarthritis, tendinopathy and some sports injuries. Your evaluation determines whether it fits your diagnosis.
How is PRP placed?
Our physicians use image guidance, such as ultrasound, to place PRP precisely in the treatment area.
Does PRP treatment hurt?
Most patients feel pressure and some soreness. A local anesthetic may be used, and soreness usually settles within several days.
How many PRP sessions will I need?
It depends on your condition and how you respond. Your physician will recommend a plan after your evaluation.
What is recovery like?
Many patients return to light daily activities soon after treatment, with guidance on activity and any physical therapy. Your physician will give you instructions specific to your treatment.
Is PRP covered by insurance?
PRP is often not covered by insurance. Our team can explain costs before treatment. See PRP treatment cost in Michigan.
Who is a good candidate for PRP?
People with certain ongoing tendon, ligament or joint pain who want to explore non-surgical options may be candidates. Results vary, and a consultation is the first step.
Where do you offer PRP treatment?
Our physicians see patients at our Rochester Hills office and our Grand Rapids office.
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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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Patients visit our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids clinics from across Michigan.