Meet Dr. Kevin T. Crawford
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Founder of Native Stem Cell Clinics
Kevin T. Crawford, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the founder of Native Stem Cell Clinics. He has spent his career treating joint pain, arthritis, and degenerative orthopedic conditions, helping tens of thousands of patients improve mobility and quality of life.
Dr. Crawford provides regenerative treatments, including stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, as part of a comprehensive, non-surgical approach to joint care. His clinical background in both surgical and non-surgical orthopedics allows him to evaluate patients thoroughly and recommend appropriate treatment options based on individual needs.
A Leader in Orthopedic Care & Regenerative Medicine
For decades, Dr. Crawford has specialized in treating knee, hip, and joint disorders using both traditional orthopedic techniques and cutting-edge regenerative options. He began studying stem cell therapy more than 15 years ago, long before it became widely known, and continues to consider it one of the most promising advancements in modern orthopedic medicine.
Dr. Crawford has been performing stem cell therapy in Michigan with regulatory approval since 2014, treating hundreds of patients with exceptional outcomes. His dual background in orthopedics and scientific engineering gives him a unique advantage in understanding the cellular science behind biologic healing.
Education & Scientific Expertise
Dr. Crawford’s academic training is among the most comprehensive in the field of regenerative orthopedics. His degrees include:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
This rare combination of medical expertise and engineering-level scientific training allows him to understand regenerative medicine not only from a clinical perspective, but also at the cellular and biochemical level. This deep understanding guides how he evaluates each patient, how he performs biologic procedures, and how he optimizes treatment outcomes.
Why Dr. Crawford Founded Native Stem Cell Clinics
After years of seeing patients struggle with arthritis, joint degeneration, and chronic pain—often with surgery as their only option—Dr. Crawford recognized the need for a better, less invasive path to healing. He founded Native Stem Cell Clinics in 2016 with a mission to:
Provide safe and effective stem cell and PRP therapies
Help patients avoid long surgical recoveries
Reduce pain naturally
Restore mobility and quality of life
Offer treatments backed by both science and clinical experience
His belief is simple:
If the body has the ability to heal itself, medicine should support that natural process.
A Patient-Centered Approach to Healing
Dr. Crawford is known not only for his expertise, but also for his genuine compassion and personal connection with patients. He values long-term relationships and takes time to understand each patient’s goals—whether that means:
Walking without pain
Returning to sports
Keeping up with family
Avoiding joint replacement
Staying active later in life
Many patients say they choose Dr. Crawford because he listens, he explains treatment options clearly, and he offers honest expectations without pressure.
A Physician Who Lives an Active Life
Dr. Crawford leads an active lifestyle and understands firsthand what joint pain can mean. He enjoys:
Skiing
Golf
Tennis
Bicycling
Playing hockey
Landscaping and home projects
He has also experienced sports injuries, ligament tears, broken bones, and knee surgeries, giving him a personal understanding of the recovery journey his patients face.
Family, Community, and Quality of Life
Dr. Crawford is married and the father of seven energetic, athletic sons. Because family is so important to him, he deeply relates to patients who want to stay active with their children or grandchildren.
When someone says their goal is “to get back to walking with my spouse” or “to play on the floor with my grandkids,” Dr. Crawford understands not just the physical goal, but the emotional meaning behind it.
Helping people reclaim the moments that matter most is at the heart of his practice.
Dr. Crawford’s Commitment to His Patients
Dr. Crawford’s guiding principle is hope—hope for healing, hope for mobility, and hope for a better quality of life. He believes that regenerative medicine offers patients an opportunity to avoid or delay surgery, reduce pain naturally, and regain the ability to live life fully.
Through Native Stem Cell Clinics, he continues to advance regenerative orthopedic care across Michigan with an approach grounded in:
Science
Safety
Precision
Compassion
Experience