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Dr. Christopher Wayne Miars, DO

Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Baylor Scott & White Southwest Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics 140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd # 2, Waco, TX 76712
(254) 741-1400

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

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.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Edward W. Sparrow Hospital - 2002

RESIDENCY

Edward W. Sparrow Hospital - 2001

Edward W. Sparrow Hospital - 1999

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Edward W. Sparrow Hospital (Education) - 2002

Texas College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 1998

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd # 2, Waco, TX 76712
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Humana
Parkland Community Health Plan
Medicare
Texas Children's Health Plan
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Allegiance Life and Health
Oscar Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Superior HealthPlan
STLDentalPlan| LLC
CHAMPVA
GEHA
Aetna
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Tricare
FirstCare Health Plans
EMI Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60