Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine Near Troy, MI from Board-Certified Doctors
Find out if you are a good candidate for regenerative medicine, including PRP and stem cell therapy, at our clinic near Troy.
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
Who is a good candidate for regenerative medicine near Troy, MI?
You may be a good candidate if you have knee or hip osteoarthritis, or tendon or ligament pain, that has not improved with physical therapy, rest, or medication. For Troy patients, our physicians evaluate your condition and imaging and explain whether PRP, stem cell therapy, or another approach fits.
You may be a good candidate for regenerative medicine if you have knee or hip osteoarthritis, or tendon or ligament pain, that has not improved with physical therapy, rest, or medication. For Troy patients, the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine provides care at our nearby Rochester Hills clinic.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
- Mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, or shoulder
- Chronic tendon problems, such as tennis elbow or patellar tendinitis
- Partial ligament injuries
- Pain that has lasted despite conservative care
- A goal of delaying or avoiding surgery
Regenerative treatment is usually not the right choice for severe, end-stage joint damage, for some acute injuries that need surgical repair, or when another condition explains the pain. Your physician will be direct about which applies to you.
PRP in Troy: How It Works
PRP is made from a small sample of your blood, spun to concentrate the platelets, and placed into the injured area under ultrasound guidance. It is often considered for tendon problems and knee arthritis. See PRP treatment in Troy.
Other Options
For more advanced wear, your physician may discuss stem cell therapy near Troy using your own bone marrow-derived cells. Physical therapy and activity changes are often part of the plan.
Schedule a Consultation Near Troy
Call (248) 216-1008 to request a free consultation.
Conditions
Conditions Our Physicians Evaluate
Osteoarthritis and chronic tendon and ligament pain are the most common reasons Troy patients ask about regenerative medicine.
Knee arthritis and old injuries can limit walks and stairs. An exam shows which options fit.
Shoulder symptoms can come from tendons, the joint or nerves, so diagnosis comes first.
Back discomfort does not always start in a disc. Careful evaluation guides the next step.
Hip, elbow and ankle concerns are reviewed with your history, exam and imaging.
Lingering problems after a sports injury or car accident get a full evaluation.
Neuropathy, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and more. Browse every condition we evaluate.
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 condition, 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
In-depth guide
Regenerative Medicine Near Troy: A Complete Patient Guide
For Troy patients weighing their options: how PRP works, who tends to benefit, how regenerative care compares with steroid injections and surgery, how many treatments you may need, and what recovery looks like.
Key points
- Good candidates have persistent joint, tendon, or ligament pain that matches their exam and imaging and has not improved with conservative care.
- PRP is prepared from your own blood and placed with image guidance, usually in a single office visit.
- Regenerative care, steroid injections, and surgery each have a place. The right choice depends on your tissue and your goals.
- Many patients start with one to three treatments, with reassessment after each.
- Treatment works best paired with a structured rehab plan.
Are You a Good Candidate?
Regenerative care may be worth considering if joint or soft-tissue pain keeps limiting you despite rest, physical therapy, or medication, and your imaging and exam point to tissue irritation or early to moderate wear rather than end-stage damage. Common examples include tendinopathy, ligament sprains that never fully settle, mild to moderate osteoarthritis, and overuse injuries.
Signs it may be time for an evaluation:
- Pain with activity that eases with rest but keeps coming back
- Swelling or tenderness around a joint or tendon
- Lost range of motion or strength
- Pain that interferes with sleep or daily tasks
Health and readiness
Results depend on your overall health as well as the procedure. Your physician will review your medications, diabetes control, smoking status, body weight, and infection risk. If you take a blood thinner, never stop it on your own; your physician will coordinate with your prescriber. Being ready to follow a rehab plan matters, too.
How PRP Works
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) uses your own blood. After a review of your medications, allergies, and goals, a small blood sample is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets. The treatment area is prepared with sterile technique, and the PRP is placed precisely, using ultrasound guidance when appropriate.
- Collect and label your blood sample
- Concentrate the platelets in a centrifuge
- Prepare the skin and confirm the treatment site with imaging
- Place the PRP and review aftercare instructions
PRP may respond less predictably in advanced bone-on-bone arthritis, uncontrolled diabetes, active infection, or significant anemia. See PRP treatment in Troy and PRP treatment cost.
Treatment for Knees, Hips, and Shoulders
For joint pain, your physician first confirms what is causing it and rules out warning signs, then places treatment inside the joint with image guidance, where inflammation and cartilage wear often drive symptoms.
Outcomes vary with your diagnosis, the grade of arthritis, joint alignment, weight, and activity demands, so you will set measurable goals together, such as walking tolerance, stairs, and sleep. A rehab plan to protect the joint and improve mechanics is part of the treatment. See knee pain treatment near Troy and shoulder pain treatment.
PRP and Biologics for Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Tendon and ligament problems need a different strategy than arthritis. Treatment targets the injured fibers and the area where the tendon attaches to bone, guided by ultrasound.
- Image-guided targeting of the tear or the area of tendon degeneration
- A treatment protocol matched to your injury
- Progressive rehab to help new tissue organize along lines of normal use
- Follow-up with standard scores and repeat exams
Research suggests PRP can help certain chronic tendinopathies and partial ligament injuries when the treatment is matched to the diagnosis and return-to-activity timelines are respected.
Not sure if regenerative medicine fits your situation?
A board-certified physician can review your history and imaging and explain your options, including when another approach may fit better.
Regenerative Medicine vs. Steroid Injections vs. Surgery
- Regenerative treatment such as PRP may support repair signals and function when imaging shows tendon degeneration or mild to moderate joint changes, usually with little downtime.
- Corticosteroid injections can calm inflammatory pain quickly. Repeated use may weaken tendon tissue and mask overload, so they are usually limited in frequency. See understanding cortisone.
- Surgery can be the right path for unstable tears, a joint that locks, or worsening nerve problems. It aims to restore structure, but it involves anesthesia and a longer rehab.
Insurance treats these differently, too: many biologic treatments are self-pay, while steroid injections and surgery are more often covered. Your physician will help you weigh the trade-offs honestly.
What to Expect at Your Consultation
- A review of your medical history and symptom timeline
- Confirmation of allergies, supplements, and current medications
- An exam of the joint, tendon, or nerve region involved
- A decision on whether more records or tests are needed
You will then review your imaging, exam findings, and limits with your physician and match them to options such as PRP, bone marrow concentrate, or other treatments. The plan often follows a sequence: control pain, treat the tissue, then gradually rebuild load and return to full activity. Physical therapy or bracing may be added. You will leave with milestones, symptoms to report, and follow-up dates.
How Many Treatments Do Patients Need?
Many patients start with one to three sessions, but your plan depends on your diagnosis, the condition of the tissue, and your goals.
- Mild, localized problems may respond to one well-targeted treatment
- Moderate degeneration often benefits from a short series with reassessment
- Pain involving several structures may need treatments staged over time
- Health factors such as metabolic health and medications can affect the number needed
You will be reassessed after each visit using pain scores, range of motion, strength, and everyday tasks. If progress levels off, the plan changes rather than continuing automatically.
Recovery, Restrictions, and Timeline
Regenerative procedures involve less downtime than surgery, but recovery still needs a plan. Soreness and stiffness for a few days are common. Your physician may ask you to avoid anti-inflammatory medicines for a period, because early inflammation is part of the healing response.
Expect to limit impact and heavy lifting at first, then resume light activity and mobility work as your physician directs. Strengthening is added once pain stays stable, followed by sport- or task-specific activity. If symptoms spike or swelling increases, scale back and check in with your care team.
Improvement, when it happens, is usually gradual over weeks to months as the tissue remodels. Staying consistent with rehab helps protect your progress.
Cost and Choosing a Provider Near Troy
Costs vary with the type of treatment, imaging, processing, and follow-up visits, so ask for an itemized estimate and the expected number of sessions. Your care team can help you check benefits and documentation when insurance may apply. See insurance accepted.
- A board-certified physician who uses ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance
- Clear criteria for who is and is not a candidate, and consent that explains the limits of the evidence
- Sterile technique, a plan for handling side effects, and coordination with rehab
- A follow-up schedule with standard pain and function measures
Troy patients are seen at our Rochester Hills clinic at 355 Barclay Circle, Suite A.
FAQ
Regenerative Medicine Questions
Answers to common questions from Troy patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
Who is not a good candidate?
Severe joint damage, some acute injuries that need surgical repair, or pain from another condition may make regenerative treatment a poor fit.
Is physical therapy part of the plan?
Often, yes. Your physician may combine regenerative treatment with physical therapy or activity changes.
What treatments does regenerative medicine include?
Our physicians offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow-derived cell therapy, prolotherapy, and other orthobiologic treatments, chosen to fit your diagnosis.
Is regenerative medicine the same as stem cell therapy?
Stem cell therapy is one type of regenerative medicine. PRP and prolotherapy are others. Your physician will explain which fits your condition.
Which conditions are evaluated?
Common examples include osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, rotator cuff problems, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, and some back and neck conditions.
Are treatments done with imaging?
Yes. Our physicians use ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance to place treatments precisely.
Is there downtime?
These are outpatient procedures. Most patients return to light daily activity soon after, and your physician will give you a plan for exercise and follow-up.
Will I need more than one treatment?
It depends on your diagnosis and how you respond. Some conditions are treated once, while others need a series.
Where is the clinic for Troy patients?
Our clinic is at 355 Barclay Circle, Suite A, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Call (248) 216-1008 for directions.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (248) 216-1008 or use the short form on this page to request your free consultation.
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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
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