Overview
Dr. Miars is originally from Grapevine, TX and joined Southwest Sports Medicine / Baylor Scott & White Health in January of 2007. Upon graduating from Texas A&M University with a degree in Human Nutrition in 1994, Dr. Miars completed medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. He then pursued his sports medicine education at Michigan State University where he completed residency in 2001 and a Sports Medicine Fellowship in 2002. Dr. Miars is certified by the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement for Musculoskeletal Sonography. A major component of Dr. Miars’ practice today involves the use of ultrasound to aid in diagnosis as well as to direct minimally invasive interventions for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. Minimally invasive ultrasound guided interventions include injections, orthopedic biologics (e.g., platelet rich plasma) and percutaneous tenotomy utilizing the Tenex device. As a MSKUS specialist, he has also been involved in training other physicians on the use of MSKUS at local, regional and national meetings. With 20 years of experience as a sports medicine physician, Dr. Miars takes care of athletes of all ages, from youth through weekend warrior. He has served as a collegiate team physician for over 15 years at universities including Baylor, Texas A&M and Michigan State. He currently serves as Baylor Athletics, Team Consultant for complex medical cases and as a MSKUS specialist. In addition to his role as team physician at Midway High, he has served as the medical director for multiple mass sporting events including Xterra Waco, TriWaco, The Bearathon, IronMan 70.3 Waco and the Silo District Marathon. He and his wife Meredith have 4 daughters and are active members at Harris Creek Church. Dr. Miars has been involved in athletics throughout his life, from youth / high school sports to later founding the Waco Triathlon Club and completing IronMan Texas. He is passionate about sharing his love of sports by helping athletes return to their sport / active lifestyle.
His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis and Bursitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd 2nd, Floor, Waco, TX 76712
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher W. Miars
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Miars?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Miars by calling their office at 254-741-1400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher W. Miars a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher W. Miars is classified as an Experienced expert for Tendinitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher W. Miars specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher W. Miars is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Christopher W. Miars participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher W. Miars has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher W. Miars's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher W. Miars accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher W. Miars accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-741-1400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Miars isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- TendinitisDr. Miars isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.