Native Stem Cell Clinics provides non-surgical stem cell therapy (BMAC) and PRP injections for joint pain throughout Michigan. Care is led by Dr. Kevin T. Crawford, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 25+ years of experience treating knee, hip, shoulder and sports-related conditions.
Our Mission: Michigan-Focused, Patient-First Care
We help Michiganders avoid or delay joint replacement by offering physician-guided regenerative options grounded in exam findings and imaging. Our clinics in Bloomfield Hills, Grand Rapids and Houghton Lake serve patients from Detroit to Northern Michigan and beyond.
Why Patients Choose Native Stem Cell
- Board-Certified Orthopedic Leadership: Procedures directed by Dr. Crawford with decades of joint-care experience.
- Regenerative Expertise: Autologous stem cell (BMAC) and PRP protocols tailored to your diagnosis and goals.
- Statewide Access: Three Michigan clinics plus virtual consultations for convenience.
- Transparent Options: Clear expectations, recovery timelines and payment plan support.
Meet Dr. Kevin T. Crawford
Dr. Crawford has treated more than 100,000 patients for orthopedic conditions across Metro Detroit and West Michigan. He brings a unique blend of surgical training and scientific rigor—holding bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering, a master’s in chemical engineering, and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
He began studying regenerative orthobiologics over 15 years ago and founded Native Stem Cell Clinics in 2016 to expand access to stem cell therapy and PRP for appropriate candidates. Outside of medicine, he stays active—skiing, golf, tennis, cycling and hockey—so he understands the goals of patients who want to move without pain.
Conditions We Evaluate
We commonly evaluate osteoarthritis and soft-tissue injuries of the knee, hip, and shoulder, along with certain elbow, wrist and ankle issues. After your consultation, we’ll discuss candidacy and next steps, which may include knee or hip procedures, PRP, or other orthobiologic options.
Michigan Locations
- Bloomfield Hills, MI — 2525 South Telegraph Road Suite 101 • (248) 918-2875
- Grand Rapids, MI — 4070 Lake Drive Suite 101 • (616) 622-2361
- Houghton Lake, MI — 9091 W. Lake City Rd. • (231) 821-3753
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a good candidate?
Adults with joint pain from osteoarthritis or soft-tissue injury who want to avoid or delay surgery may be candidates. We confirm with an exam and, when available, imaging.
Is there downtime?
Most patients resume light activity shortly after the procedure, following personalized guidance from the physician.
Do you serve all of Michigan?
Yes—patients visit our Bloomfield Hills, Grand Rapids and Houghton Lake clinics from across the state.
Dr. Kevin T. Crawford is a Beaumont board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of the few physicians in Michigan who provide stem cell injection therapy.
He has been treating arthritic disorders and joint pain for his entire career and has helped more than 100,000 patients with knee, hip, and other orthopedic conditions.
In his Metro Detroit practices, Dr. Crawford offers the fullest breadth of orthopedic treatments available. He treats degenerative joint disease with conventional surgical and nonsurgical techniques. He began studying stem cell therapy 15 years ago and finds it to be the most exciting modality currently available.
That's why he opened Native Stem Cell Clinics in 2016.
Dr. Crawford believes that stem cell therapy is the best possible alternative to living in pain or enduring a painful procedure with long recovery time. He has been practicing stem cell therapy in Michigan with regulatory approval since 2014 and has treated hundreds of patients with excellent results.
Dr. Crawford is uniquely qualified in this field because of his experience as an orthopedic doctor and his extensive scientific training. Dr. Crawford has earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering, a master's degree in chemical engineering and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Quality of Life
Dr. Crawford is a well-rounded, personable and empathetic doctor who truly cares about his patients and develops a lasting bond with them. His goals are to make patients feel better and to help them return to the active lives to which they've grown accustomed.
In his personal time, Dr. Crawford leads an active life too. He enjoys skiing, golf, tennis, bicycling and playing hockey as well as working around his house on landscaping and other projects. He understands his patients because he has also experienced aches and pains, ligament injuries and broken bones, as well as surgeries on his knees.
Dr. Crawford is married, with seven energetic and athletic sons. That means he knows just how important family is. When patients come to Dr. Crawford and say that their goals are to be able to play with their grandchildren and enjoy walks together, he understands what that means to them. Dr. Crawford is committed to helping his patients and offering them hope.