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Chris Ha, D.O.

  1. Physiatrist
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Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

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Chris Ha, D.O., is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialty interests in Musculoskeletal and Regenerative Medicine. His clinical focus areas include:

  • Non-surgical management of musculoskeletal issues (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, foot and ankle)
  • Regenerative medicine/orthobiologics including platelet-rich plasma and cell-based therapies
  • Ultrasound-guided procedural interventions
  • Lifestyle medicine and musculoskeletal health

Dr. Ha completed his undergraduate degree at Baylor University, followed by medical training at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He completed a fellowship in Interventional Sports, Spine and Regenerative Medicine at the Bodor Clinic in Napa, CA under the direction of Dr. Marko Bodor. During medical school, he took an additional year to complete the Theology Medicine and Culture Fellowship at Duke Divinity School, where he devoted himself to work in medical humanities, bioethics, and the renewal of healthcare.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Ha is actively involved in musculoskeletal research and education and providing mentorship to medical students and residents.

  1. Achilles tendinitis
  2. Achilles tendinopathy
  3. Ankle arthritis
  4. Back pain
  5. Baker's cyst
  6. Biceps tear
  7. Biceps tendinitis
  8. Bursitis
  9. Calcific tendinitis
  10. Carpal tunnel syndrome
  11. Cervical radiculopathy
  12. Cervical spinal stenosis
  13. Cervical spondylosis
  14. de Quervain's tenosynovitis
  15. Discogenic back pain
  16. Elbow impingement
  17. Facet joint syndrome
  18. Foot injury
  19. Golfer's elbow
  20. Hamstring injury
  21. Hand arthritis
  22. Hand injury
  23. Hip arthritis
  24. Hip impingement
  25. Hip labral tear
  26. Hip tendinitis
  27. Hip tendon tear
  28. Knee arthritis
  29. Knee bursitis
  30. Knee cartilage injury
  31. Knee pain
  32. Ligament pain
  33. Lumbar radiculopathy
  34. Lumbar spinal stenosis
  35. Lumbar spondylosis
  36. Median neuropathy
  37. Metatarsalgia
  38. Neck pain
  39. Osteoarthritis
  40. Patellar tendinitis
  41. Patellar tendon tear
  42. Patellofemoral pain syndrome
  43. Piriformis syndrome
  44. Plantar fasciitis
  45. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
  46. Posterolateral corner injury
  47. Radiculopathy
  48. Rotator cuff injury
  49. Rotator cuff tear
  50. Rotator cuff tendinitis
  51. Sarcopenia
  52. Shoulder arthritis
  53. Shoulder disorder
  54. Shoulder impingement syndrome
  55. Shoulder injury
  56. Sports injury
  57. Sprained ankle
  58. Sprained finger
  59. Sprained thumb
  60. Tendinitis
  61. Tendinopathy
  62. Tendinosis
  63. Tennis elbow
  64. Thumb arthritis
  65. Trigger finger
  66. Turf toe
  67. Ulnar neuropathy
  68. Ulnar wrist pain
  69. Wrist pain
  1. Bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection
  2. Joint injection
  3. Nerve block
  4. Nerve hydrodissection
  5. Platelet rich plasma injection
  6. Regenerative medicine therapy
  7. Stem cell injection
  8. Tenotomy-fasciotomy with Tenex technology
  9. Trigger point injection
  10. Ultrasound
  11. Ultrasound-guided aspiration and lavage for calcific tendinitis
  12. Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection
  13. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy
  14. Viscosupplementation
  1. 2024
    Fellowship - Interventional Sports, Spine and Regenerative MedicineBodor Clinic
  2. 2023
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2020
    InternshipInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  4. 2019
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  5. 2018
    Certificate - Theology and Healthcare Certificate; Theology, Medicine & Culture FellowshipDuke Divinity School
  6. 2014
    BSEd - Health Sciences StudiesBaylor University

Certifications

  1. 2024
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Mayo Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum StakeholderMayo Clinic
  2. 2021
    PMR Scholarship Award from the Keith Stillwell, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation FundMayo Clinic
  3. 2019
    Top 15% of ClassUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  4. 2018
    Gold Humanism Honor SocietyUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  5. 2017
    Theology, Medicine and Culture Fellowship AwardDivinity School, Duke University
  6. 2015
    James O. Royder ScholarshipUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  7. 2015
    Dean's List (Top 10%)University of North Texas Health Science Center
  8. 2014
    Magna Cum LaudeBaylor University
  9. 2014
    Sigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Honors FraternityUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
  10. 2014
    Dean's List (Top 10%)University of North Texas Health Science Center
  11. 2013
    Outstanding Student Service AwardBaylor University
  12. 2012
    Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor SocietyBaylor University
  13. 2011
    Deans List (>3.7 GPA)Baylor University
  14. 2010
    Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation Baylor Interdisciplinary Core Honors ProgramBaylor University
  15. 2010
    Invitation to Excellence StudentBaylor University
  16. 2010
    National Merit Commended ScholarNational Merit Scholarship Corporation
  17. 2010
    National AP ScholarBaylor University
  18. 2010
    Texas ScholarState of Texas

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - 2026
    MemberACSM American Fitness Index Advisory Board, American College of Sports Medicine
  2. 2023 - 2026
    MemberExercise is Medicine Clinical Practice Committee, American College of Sports Medicine
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  4. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine
  7. 2021 - 2022
    MemberResident Section Committee, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  8. 2020 - 2022
    MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
  9. 2020 - 2021
    Co-ChairResidency Council Social Media, American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  10. 2020 - present
    MemberInterventional Orthobiologics Foundation
  11. 2020 - present
    MemberSpine Intervention Society
  12. 2018 - 2019
    Co-ChairStudent Council Research Committee, American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  13. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  14. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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