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Christopher Wayne Miars, DO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Non-surgical Sports Medicine, Family Medicine

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About Christopher Wayne Miars, DO

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.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenGeriatrics, Children (ages 3-11), Adults, Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Insurance Accepted
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Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Children's Medical Center Employee Plan
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - City of Dallas Employee Plan
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
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Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Imagine Health - EPN
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Medicaid - AmeriGroup
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Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior Vision - Superior Vision
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Superior - Foster Care
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
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University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice. Baylor Scott & White Health does not manage the insurances accepted for this doctor. Please contact the office directly to confirm coverage.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (1998)
  • Internship: Traditional Osteopathic Rotating Internship, Edward W. Sparrow Hospital (1999)
  • Residency: Family Medicine, Edward W. Sparrow Hospital (2001)
  • Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Edward W. Sparrow Hospital (2002)
Certifications
  • Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
  • Sports Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine/Sports Medicine
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Christopher Wayne Miars, DO  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (108) for Christopher Wayne Miars, DO

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Sep 8, 2023
He was very helpful with my kid explaining everything.
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Sep 6, 2023
Prompt, knowledgeable,and efficient service
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Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Miers was good at explaining things and answering any questions I had. I appreciated the way he explained all the scenarios and let me choose the path I wanted to take.
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Aug 22, 2023
Dr Miars was very concerned with my medical issue and gave me great advice
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Aug 17, 2023
The Dr. Had great communication skills. He was very informative. He took the time to talk with me and didn't make me feel like he was in a hurry to get to his next patient.
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Aug 10, 2023
Listened to me and answered my questions, very professional!
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Aug 9, 2023
Knowledgeable and friendly, all options were presented with pros and cons
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Aug 8, 2023
Super fine treatment/procedures in every way!
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Aug 4, 2023
Professional, friendly and informative
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Aug 2, 2023
Explained in detail the nature of my injury and what step to take to repair the damage rotor
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Jul 28, 2023
Friendly, knowledgeable and provided helpful information.
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Jul 27, 2023
Everyone is very friendly
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Jul 26, 2023
Dr Miar's is compassionate and professional. I enjoyed my visit and had confidence that he resolved my pain Issue.
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Jul 25, 2023
Very gentle
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Jul 21, 2023
Great communication
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Jul 8, 2023
He's always very nice and polite. He make her feel comfortable to talk to.
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Jul 7, 2023
Very courteous, helpful,caring
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Jul 3, 2023
Not sure why x-rays were taken. Dr. Miars knows my history of knee pain, and I went in for an injection prior to a trip abroad.
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Jul 2, 2023
He has a good bedside manner, listens well and shows compassion.
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Jun 28, 2023
Very professional and very helpful experience
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Jun 9, 2023
Dr was great, the time it took to get in to see him was horrible!
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Jun 6, 2023
Did a great job of explaining options to address my problem.
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May 18, 2023
He was very transparent with information, answered all my questions, offered a variety of solutions
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May 12, 2023
Explaining options real clearly
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May 9, 2023
Extremely pleasant, truly conversant about my hips pain/problems
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May 6, 2023
Very personable, professional, and courteous!
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May 5, 2023
He always listens; he gives me options for treatment; he shows concern for my well-being.
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May 4, 2023
Very professional
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May 3, 2023
Very knowledgeable, kind, great listener and put a plan in motion to fix our problem!
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May 2, 2023
Gives lots of information needed for choices of how to proceed, honest
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Apr 27, 2023
Very through explaining all aspects
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Apr 26, 2023
Very caring physician
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Apr 22, 2023
He knee exactly what I had done to myself when he walked in. My other doctor gave me a shot and my tibia blow up in pain.
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Apr 21, 2023
He took his time and explained the diagnose.
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Apr 21, 2023
Listening to me was kind and helped with my issue
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Apr 18, 2023
Very professional and courteous
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Apr 15, 2023
Everyone was friendly and helpful. I was also impressed with how short I waited and how much time I spoke with the doctor.
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Apr 13, 2023
Excellent service from doctor and nurse and each point of contact
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Apr 13, 2023
One of my best Drs and clinics and is why I am staying with BSW. Otherwise based on my general practice Dr I would be gone.
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Apr 12, 2023
Very knowledgeable, explained every thing as in options and thourly explained procedures and routes to take. Also very patient friendly.
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Apr 11, 2023
He listened to all I had to say and was patient.
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Apr 7, 2023
I like the way he explain about my health issueAnd very polite very satisfied with the service
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Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Mairs was very knowledgeable and friendly. The staff was also helpful and friendly.
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Apr 5, 2023
He's excellent with kids
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