Thomas Nabity Jr., MD
Thomas Nabity, MD
Regenerative Medicine Specialist
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Thomas Nabity, MD (PM&R)

Dr. Nabity is board-certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.  After completing his medical school training at the University of Nebraska and his residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, he began his career with an initial focus on non-surgical management of musculoskeletal, spine, and joint pains. 

As part of developing comprehensive treatment plans for his patients, Dr. Nabity developed a special interest in optimizing his patients’ overall health rather than just focusing on their pain generating condition.  This interest led him to become one of the first physicians in Michigan to incorporate Regenerative Medicine treatments such as PRP and Stem Cell injections as well as hormone replacement and peptide therapy into his treatment options. 

Academic Background

  • Medical School: University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
    • MD, 2004
  • Undergraduate: Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
    • BA, Chemistry, 2000

Medical Training

  • Fellowship: Interventional Pain 2009-2010
    • Michigan Neurology Associates, Clinton Twp, MI
  • Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2006 – 2009
    • William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
  • Internship: Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2004-2006
    • William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI

Licensure/Certification

  • Licensed to practice medicine: Michigan (2006 – Current)
  • Board Certified American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab (2010)
  • Board Certified American Board of Pain Medicine (2011)
  • ARDMS Certified in Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (2013)
  • IOF Advanced Regenerative Injector Course Certificated
  • ACLS and BLS certified

Professional Organizations

  • Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation
  • Institute for Functional Medicine
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
  • American Association of Orthopedic Medicine

Staff Privileges

  • Corewell Health/William Beaumont Hospital – Grosse Point
  • Henry Ford/Ascension St. John Hospital – Detroit

Recent Work Experience

  • 2017 – Current – Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine – Founder/CEO
    • Founded a company focused on providing best in class regenerative medicine treatments.
  • 2021 – Current – CMO Forever Labs – Chief Medical Officer
    • Provide medical insight into clinical applications for products and conducting clinical research.
  • 2022 – Current – ProActive IV Center – Medical Director
    • Provide medical supervision for treatment plans involving hormone replacement, peptide therapy, weight loss, and IV therapy.
  • 2022 – Current – Custom Health Centers – Medical Director
    • Provide medical supervision for treatment plans involving hormone replacement, peptide therapy, weight loss, and IV therapy.
  • 2022 – Current – Allied Wellness Solutions – Medical Director
    • Provide medical supervision for functional medicine treatment plans involving hormone replacement, peptide therapy, weight loss, and IV therapy.
  • 2012 – 2024 – Michigan Neurology Associates – Director of PMR and Pain
    • Managed the PMR department, developed practice guidelines and policies for the pain management services, and serve on the Board of Directors.
  • 2009 – 2012 – Michigan Neurology Associates – Associate Physician
    • Provide outpatient PM&R evaluations with a special focus in evaluating and treating painful conditions including the performance of interventional procedures.
  • 2006 – 2009 – Pearce Hospitalist Service, Beaumont Hospital
    • Moonlighted as a staff physician during residency providing after-hour evaluations of unstable hospitalized patients.

Post Graduate Training

  • Feb. 2023 – IOF Annual Conference
  • October 2021 – TOBI Conference
  • Feb 2020 – IOF Intermediate and Advanced Spine Certification Course
  • Feb 2020 – AAOM Advanced Interventional Procedures Cadaver Course
  • Feb 2020 – IOF Annual Conference
  • March 2019 – IOF Advanced Hip and Knee Certification Course
  • September 2018 – A4M – Certification in Peptide Therapy
  • January 2018 – World Medical Link – Bioidentical Hormone Certification
  • September 2017 – Rejuv Medical Regenerative Medicine Summit and Hands-on Regenerative Orthopedics training
  • September 2017 – Rejuv Medical Regenerative Cosmetics Hands-on training
  • September 2016 – Boston Biolife Regenerative Medicine Conference and Hands-on Cadaver Workshop
  • March 2016 – Cooled RF Lesioning Procedures for Chronic Pain Management
  • August 2015 – Onsite Regenerative Injection Training at Rejuv Medical
  • April 2015 – AAOM Annual Conference on Regenerative Medicine
  • April 2015 – AAOM Annual Conference Precourse: An Introduction to Prolotherapy & Regenerative Injection Procedures
  • October 2014 – ASIPP Comprehensive Review Course and Cadaver Workshop
  • July 2014 – Disc-FX Minimally Invasive Discectomy Cadaver Course
  • February 2012 – AAPMR: Diagnostic and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Lower Extremity
  • January 2011 – Medtronic’s Spinal Cord Stimulator Cadaver Course
  • January 2010 – Introduction to Radiofrequency Ablation for Pain Management
  • March 2009 – AAPMR: PASSOR Spinal Procedures Workshop
  • November 2008 – Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the Physiatrist: New Perspectives From Different Vantage Points
  • October 2008 – NeuroRehab Preceptor Program – Identification and Management of Spasticity and Muscle Overactivity in Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: A Hands-on Approach
  • February 2008 – 9th Annual American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons/ American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Course
EMG Testing 10 Year Certified
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Logo
American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation
Certified Advanced Hip Orthobiologic Core Injection Skills
Certified Intermediate Spine Orthobiologic Injections
Certified Advanced Knee Orthobiologic Core Injection Skills
APCA Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography

Research Activities:

Current active studies include:
  1. Testosterone replacement for men with low normal testosterone levels
  2. Intradiscal Autologous Stem Cell Injections for Degenerative Disc Disease
  3. Spinal Cord Stimulation with Intrathecal Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injury
  4. Platelet Rich Plasma injections for Achilles Tendonopathy
  5. Platelet Rich Plasma injections for Greater Trochanter Bursitis
Hemodynamic Changes Of Functional Aerobic Impairment In Patients With Fibromyalgia.

An abstract describing heart rate and blood pressure changes in this patient population was selected for presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine in May 2009.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness as an Objective Measure of Potential Deficits in Fibromyalgia.

A poster of the study was presented at the 2008 AAPM&R Annual Assembly in November 2008, and the abstract was published in the December 2008 on-line issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dopamine Responsive Dystonia presenting as Transverse Myelitis in a 25 Year Old Female.

This case report was presented as a poster at the 2008 AAPM&R Annual Assembly, and the abstract was published in the December 2008 on-line issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Traffic Collisions Between Electric Mobility Devices and Motor Vehicles.

A poster of this study which reviewed over 200 newspaper articles describing traffic collisions between wheelchairs users and motor vehicles was presented at the 2008 AAPM&R Annual Assembly in November 2008, and the abstract was published in the December 2008 on-line issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Treatable Conditions from Board-certified Doctors at Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine

  • Muscle Pain Treatment
  • Spine Pain Treatment
  • Treatment For Shoulder Injuries
  • PRP Treatment for Hair Restoration (New Service)
  • Nerve Pain Treatment
  • Chronic Pain Treatment
  • Rotator Cuff Tears in The Shoulders
  • AC Joint and Tendon Tears Treatment
  • Ankle Pain Treatment
  • Treatment For Muscular Weakness
  • Arthritis Treatment
  • Joint Pain Treatment
  • Sciatica / Lumbar or Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Treatment
  • Sacroiliac (Si) Joint Dysfunction Treatment  
  • Lower Back Pain and Spinal Pain
  • Bone Pain Treatment
  • Achilles Tendon Ruptures Treatment
  • Bursitis Treatment
  • Spinal Stenosis Treatment
  • Chronic Inflammation Treatment
  • Back Pain Treatment
  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment
  • Foot and Ankle Injury Treatment
  • Herniated Discs of The Spine
  • Hip Injury Treatment
  • Hip Pain Treatment
  • Musculoskeletal Injury Treatment
  • Treatment For Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Muscle And Tendon Sprain and Strain Treatment
  • Treatment For Knee Cartilage Lesions
  • Anyone Looking to Repair/Grow Tissue or Bone from Trauma, Tearing, Arthritis or Decay
  • Male Erectile Regeneration (New Service)
  • Female Pelvic Floor Regeneration (New Service)
  • Regenerative Skin Care (New Service)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
  • Musculoskeletal Pain Treatment
  • Neck Pain Treatment
  • Sciatica Treatment
  • Knee Injury Treatment
  • Neuropathy Treatment
  • Osteoarthritis And Degeneration of Joints
  • Other Pains Involving Bone, Joints or Tendons
  • Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
  • Ligament Injury Treatment
  • Muscle Strains from Sports and Other Injuries
  • Musculoskeletal Disorder Treatment
  • Sacroiliitis / Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction Treatment
  • Sciatic Nerve Pain Treatment
  • Elbow Pain Treatment
  • Ligament Strains
  • Shoulder Pain Treatment
  • Spine Trauma Treatment
  • Tendinitis Treatment
  • Meniscus Tears in the Knee
  • Tendon Injury Treatment
  • Foot Pain Treatment
  • Treatment for Tendonitis and Bursitis
  • Treatment for Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
  • Tension Headache Treatment
  • Torn Tendons and Ligament Treatment
  • Treatment After Auto Injuries
  • Lumbar Disc Herniation Treatment
  • Knee Pain Treatment
  • Regenerative Medication for Podiatry/Foot Doctors Looking for a Regenerative Medicine Lab in Metro Detroit tor Regrow Bone or Tissue

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4.6
Wil H.
I was told by a orthopedic surgeon that I needed surgery for a tear in my meniscus, fortunately I found Dr. Farhat at regenerative medicine. I recieved PRP and almost immediately the pain started to go away. This is the future of medicine.
Lise S.
Dr. Robert Farhat is extremely professional, educational & most of all cares about his patients. I went there for a tear in my shoulder, had platelet replacement therapy/surgery. (I had struggled for 6 months before this, going to PT, etc. no luck,
and I did not want regular surgery.)
I am back to lifting weights as prior to my injury, hiking etc. I am a True believer in this type of medical procedure!
T B.
Dr Farhat is the best when it comes to pain management. He is a doctor that actually listens and he truly cares about his patients. The staff goes above and beyond to help. Excellent medical team. I highly recommend!
Judith S.
Dr. Nabity is awesome! He spent over an hour with my husband and me going over my MRI’s for hip issues and all other information. He explained everything about PRP and answered all my questions. While we were there, he even checked out my husband’s hip problem too and gave him suggestions as well. I am very pleased with the plan of action we chose together. Looking forward to healing!!
Mary S.
Dr. Nabity is easy to talk to and helps a lot with his procedures. I had PRP on my Right shoulder for tear in my rotator cuff. My shoulder is feeling 99% better. Only when I over do it do I have some discomfort.Grateful that I didn’t have surgery & saw Dr Nabity.
M F.
I’ve been coming here to bring my wife since the other builder an to my surprise it was a guy there Name Joe! His badge said lead receptionist. His hospitality customer service was simply outstanding. He offer me, coffee water, and even asked me would I be interested in some services which was great because you all have services geared towards men and it’s just a little bit more comfortable talking to a guy. So Thank you Sir I hope the Doctors give u a hi five for a awesome Job
John P.
I have had several operations this was by far the very best everyone was friendly new there job I have told everyone I would do it again it was such a great experience
Mary B.
These doctors really listen to you, and they give you different opinions to help with pain management. My sister told me about them, one of the best decisions I’ve made in a long time.
Anthony K.
Dr farhat is an amazing doctor that actually cares about his patients. The surgery team like the nurse and anesthesia Dr were phenomenal. I highly recommend this doctors office. Everyone from the front office staff to the medical assistants are so friendly and knowledgeable. 5/5
James G.
This is only a review for the first consultation. I met with Dr. Santa Anna and I was very impressed with his ability to explain my options after looking at my previous MRI's and also doing ultra sound on my shoulder. I did not feel any pressure and he gave me multiple options with his opinion on what would be the best option. I have not gotten any procedures yet and will update after I do. This is for those that might be nervous about going here for their first consultation.
Jason B.
I have been seeing Dr. Farhat for almost 5 or six years now. Was in an auto accident that has given me problems which led to five surgeries over the last six years. He is one of the only people that I believe that has helped my pain from my back and from my neck. He joined a wonderful group of doctors that I had seen before and I would have nothing but good things to say about every single one of them and highly recommend any of these physicians to anybody that needs care to get out of the ailment’s they have. You should have every bit of confidence in the care that they provide. They have put the care back in healthcare that has been so deeply diminishing with our insurance companies. See these guys first before you do any major surgery!
Burger W.
Thank you doctor Farhat! Before visiting the Michigan Center For Regenerative Medicine. I had been dealing with a herniated disc for over a year. At times it was debilitating, and made doing most things unbearable. I am 4 weeks post stem cell and PRP injections and the difference I feel is unbelievable. My back pain is gone and I feel amazing! I am so thankful to have gone to the Michigan Center For Regenerative Medicine. It is 100% worth it.
Derek V.
I saw Dr Nabity for an ankle issue I had been dealing with for a year. Dr Nabity was very personable and really listened to me about my issue. He then offered a solution and explained why this he suggested this particular solution. 3 months after the procedure I’m having great improvements and am well on the way to full recovery.
Charlotte D.
I’m grateful for the care and attention I received by Dr Farhat and his staff pertaining to an auto accident injury I sustained. He was extremely helpful in my recovery! I did not feel pressured into anything and everything was explained to me in detail so I knew what to expect. I received a PRP procedure on my neck and EMP. He also helped coordinate with other doctors to make sure I got the help I needed. He went above and beyond and for that I am truly grateful and highly reccomend this practice to others. 5 stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
samie L.
I am very happy with my stem cell therapy. I can now walk without a limp most days and it's only been 12 weeks. I would and do recommend this office and procedure to everyone.
John F.
They did an excellent review of my symptoms to determine the best treatment plan for me, which resulted in a great outcome! No high pressure sales, just first class medical consultation to assist with making my own choices!
Jody D.
Dr. Farhat and his team are fantastic! After he helped me through resolving some lower back pain last year, I returned this spring for PRP in both knees. This procedure greatly improved my everyday activities: getting up from a chair, getting in and out of a car, and so much more! An added bonus is that I had been taking pain reliever once or twice a week for achey knees, but I haven't needed it even once since. A total win!
Carol F.
I had been suffering with a lumbar herniated disc for two years and did not want pain injections when I saw Dr. Nabity. After reviewing my MRI he told me I would be a candidate for stem cell injections. He explained everything and I had the procedure. It has been 3 months and my pain has reduced and my mobility has increased. I would highly recommend Dr. Nabity and MCRM.
Christy P.
I highly recommend Dr Santos and Dr Farhat. We've had two issues in our family, my husband had debilitating arthritis and Dr Santos did a stem cell procedure a few years ago, it saved my husband's life. His pain was so severe and crippling, he was walking with a cane, it would take him 10 minutes to be able to get out of bed, even riding in a car would cause him excruciating pain. Within months of the procedure, he was able to start walking without a cane and his back continued to improve. He even went sky diving about a year later. We took my son here to see Dr Farhat about peripheral neuropathy. Dr Farhat had a great bedside manner. He took the time to talk to my son and exam him. Unfortunately a stem cell procedure is not an option to help with neuropathy, but he prescribed mediation that has taken away the severe pain he was experiencing. Other doctors we saw didn't take the time and just wrote my son off. Just after a couple of weeks on the medication, my son's pain is nearly gone. I can't thank the doctors enough for how much they have helped our family.
Teresa R.
I highly recommend this clinic! I'm Canadian, and went there for prolotherapy injections for tailbone pain and knee hypermobility. Doctor Santa Ana was thorough, heard me out and even adjusted his treatment plan to target a particular ligament, as I requested. I have found the treatment very helpful and my pain is much much improved. Dr. Santa Ana went above and beyond . Thank you so much!
Trisha W.
It has been 3 months since I had my bone marrow/PRF & PRP treatments. I had my left knee, both hips and L-3,4,5 transplant-injections. Before treatment my pain level was unbearable. I couldn’t get through a day or night without pain. I couldn’t sleep on my side (hips), my knee woke me up many times each night. I tried Physical Therapy twice, acupuncture and was told to try cortisol shots. I did not want to just have a temporary solution, if that would have helped at all. I do not have any pain in my knee now. My hips and back pain is a One to Two on the pain scale now because I now can exercise twice a day for 20-30 minutes. The procedure was not painful at all. I am thankful for the Doctors and Nurses at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. My body is only three months into this journey of healing, I will continue to heal and improve over the next three months. Many thanks Dr. SantaAna.
Sherry W.
After years of enduring excruciating pain and sleepless nights, I found relief at the Michigan Center For Regenerative Medicine. Chronic back and shoulder discomfort had taken a toll on my well-being, leaving me fatigued and irritable. My family even nicknamed me "Shrek" due to my constant agony. However, thanks to the expert care I received at the center, I've experienced a remarkable transformation. Following treatment for my back and shoulder, I am now able to lift my arm over my head—a simple task that had eluded me for years. Today, I am no longer plagued by pain and misery, and I finally find myself living a life filled with happiness and comfort. (from Tom Lints)
Kris P.
I was having serious SI joint flares for a few months and was having a hard time working because of the pain and inability to walk very well. I then started physical therapy but was not able to do my exercises very well because of the pain. I heard about PRP and contacted the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. I was able to get PRP done the next week and it was a life saver! I truly thought I was never going to be the same again. All the staff and Doctor Santa Ana were super kind and helpful during the procedure. I felt better right away and have not had a flare since the procedure. I am so thankful and recommend this to anyone with severe pain!
Cheri F.
Dr Nabity takes the time needed to explain procedures and answer questions and concerns. The procedure went well and my bodies response has been a success. The pain I had is effectively gone. This has been a really great experience.

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