About
Dr. Michael Hilts has practiced medicine since 1999 and holds board certifications in both family medicine and primary care sports medicine. He spent most of his career in Greensboro with Piedmont Orthopedics, now known as Cone OrthoCare, focusing on non-surgical sports medicine and family medicine. In 2014 he moved with his family to Texas, where a period of personal family health challenges introduced him to functional medicine. He pursued functional medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine, taking courses at every opportunity. His goal was to apply that knowledge to benefit as many patients as possible.
Dr. Hilts carries deep expertise in musculoskeletal care. In 2012 he became the first person in North Carolina credentialed by the ARDMS in musculoskeletal ultrasound. He has since performed thousands of diagnostic ultrasounds and ultrasound-guided injections. His clinical interests include regenerative therapies such as prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma injections. He returned to Greensboro to found Hilts Direct Primary Care. Genova Diagnostics featured him on their podcast, The Lab Report, in 2023. Outside the clinic, Dr. Hilts enjoys hiking, coffee roasting, Bible study, and time with his wife and daughters.
Who is Dr. Hilts right for?
Dr. Hilts suits patients who want a physician to look beyond symptoms and address root causes. Adults managing chronic conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, or complex health concerns benefit from his combined expertise. Athletes and active patients find his non-surgical sports medicine background valuable. Patients with an interest in functional medicine, regenerative therapies, or lifestyle-based approaches fit well with his philosophy.
Similar Doctors Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hilts practices family medicine, sports medicine, and functional medicine. He holds board certifications in both family medicine and primary care sports medicine. He also has extensive functional medicine training through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Hilts holds board certifications in family medicine and primary care sports medicine. He also completed substantial training in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Hilts earned credentialing from the ARDMS in musculoskeletal ultrasound in 2012. He was the first person in North Carolina to hold that credential. Since then, he has performed thousands of diagnostic ultrasounds and ultrasound-guided injections.
Yes. Dr. Hilts offers prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma injections as regenerative options for musculoskeletal conditions. He uses in-house ultrasound to guide these procedures accurately.
Dr. Hilts focuses on finding root causes rather than simply managing symptoms. He applies a functional medicine lens to chronic disease care. When possible, he works with patients on diet and lifestyle strategies alongside clinical treatment.
Dr. Hilts has practiced medicine since 1999. He spent much of that time in Greensboro doing non-surgical sports medicine and family medicine before founding Hilts Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Hilts performs cortisone injections, hyaluronic acid injections, prolotherapy, and platelet-rich plasma injections. He uses in-house musculoskeletal ultrasound to guide these procedures. He also manages simple fractures in-office.
Yes. Genova Diagnostics featured Dr. Hilts on their podcast, The Lab Report, in 2023. The episode highlighted his work in functional medicine and direct primary care.
Personal family health challenges during a five-year period in Texas introduced Dr. Hilts to functional medicine. He pursued formal training through the Institute for Functional Medicine with the goal of applying those tools to as many patients as possible.
Dr. Hilts manages a broad range of non-surgical orthopedic needs in-office. He treats musculoskeletal injuries, performs ultrasound-guided injections, and handles simple fractures. He refers patients to surgical specialists when their needs go beyond his scope.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026