Michael J. Kulju, MD, RMSK
- Regenerative Procedures Offered:
- • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- • Nerve Hydrodissection
Dr. Kulju is a Board-Certified Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician specializing in non-surgical orthopedics and comprehensive sports medicine care for patients of all ages and activity levels.
Dr. Kulju looks to provide innovative and evidence-based care. He holds advanced certification in diagnostic ultrasound and has served as an educator at multiple American Medical Society for Sports Medicine ultrasound courses. As an advocate for innovative care, he was the first provider in Maine to perform ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release. He regularly cares for patients using advanced techniques with interventional ultrasound as well as providing patients with cutting-edge biologic therapies, such as platelet-rich plasma injections.
Dr. Kulju has experience treating athletes from high school to the professional level, including working with University of Notre Dame and the NFL Combine athletes. On a more local level, he has been a team physician for multiple high schools.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys staying active and spending time with family and friends.
Brian W. Abbott, DO, RMSK
- Regenerative Procedures Offered:
- • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- • Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMAC)
- • Nerve Hydrodissection
- • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
- • Adipose Graft Procedures
- • Prolotherapy
Brian W. Abbott, DO, RMSK, is board-certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Primary Care Sports Medicine, and is Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK). Dr. Abbott specializes in nonsurgical orthopedic care, managing both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, as well as peripheral nerve conditions.
He utilizes musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostic evaluation and image-guided procedures. In addition to traditional treatment approaches, Dr. Abbott performs regenerative orthopedic procedures including prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and adipose graft injections. These therapies can help facilitate healing of tendon, ligament, and joint injuries.
Dr. Abbott frequently incorporates osteopathic manipulation into patient care. Viewing the body as a functional and interconnected whole, he performs comprehensive evaluations which recognize that few injuries occur in isolation. Through gentle osteopathic techniques, he helps improve pain, mobility, and overall function.
Committed to supporting his patients’ activity and performance goals, Dr. Abbott provides care with the understanding that activity level, musculoskeletal health, and general well-being are closely linked. Recognizing the complexity of the human body and the uniqueness of each injury, he takes pride in individualizing treatment plans to meet each patient’s needs.
During his sports medicine career, Dr. Abbott has been involved in the medical care of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League, as well as athletes from Grand Valley State University, Aquinas College, Calvin College, and Davenport University.
Dr. Abbott began his medical career as faculty in the Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, then practiced primary care in Seward, Alaska. He later worked in a nonsurgical orthopedic practice in Montana before returning to Maine. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, running, skiing, camping, hiking, and spending time with his wife, two boys, two cats, and two dogs.