Dr. Kayla HintonDO

Family Medicine

at Plum Health Direct Primary Care — Detroit, MI

About

Dr. Kayla Hinton is a board-certified family medicine physician with deep roots in integrative and osteopathic care. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Warren. Her clinical interests include osteopathic manipulative treatment, environmental health, pediatrics, and preventive care for patients across all age groups. Dr. Hinton offers OMT sessions in her practice and has taught the technique at the national level. She focuses on patient education and empowerment as central elements of her care. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading, traveling, and learning languages; she speaks conversational Spanish and currently studies Italian.

Education & Training

Medical School

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Family Medicine residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Warren

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Languages

Spanish, Italian (studying)

Conditions Treated

pediatric conditions
chronic disease
environmental health conditions
preventive care

Who is Dr. Hinton right for?

Dr. Hinton is a strong fit for patients who want an integrative, whole-body approach to primary care. Families with children benefit from her pediatric focus and preventive care expertise. Patients interested in osteopathic manipulative treatment will find her skills particularly valuable. Those who prioritize environmental health and patient education thrive under her care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Hinton treats patients across all age groups with a focus on family medicine, pediatrics, and preventive care. Her clinical interests also include environmental health and chronic disease management. She brings an osteopathic perspective to every patient encounter.

Yes, Dr. Hinton holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Warren.

Yes, Dr. Hinton offers OMT sessions as part of her practice. She has also taught osteopathic manipulative treatment at the national level, bringing deep expertise to this service.

Yes, pediatric care is one of Dr. Hinton's primary clinical interests. She sees patients across all age groups, making her a strong choice for families seeking a single physician for both children and adults.

Dr. Hinton places patient education and empowerment at the center of her care. She integrates osteopathic principles with preventive medicine and environmental health to address the whole patient, not just isolated symptoms.

Yes, Dr. Hinton speaks conversational Spanish and currently studies Italian. Patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish are welcome to do so during their visits.

Dr. Hinton graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed her residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Warren, Michigan.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026