Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection
- Joint injection
- Nerve block
- Nerve hydrodissection
- Platelet rich plasma injection
- Regenerative medicine therapy
- Stem cell injection
- Tenotomy-fasciotomy with Tenex technology
- Trigger point injection
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided aspiration and lavage for calcific tendinitis
- Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous tenotomy
- Viscosupplementation
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2024
Fellowship - Interventional Sports, Spine and Regenerative MedicineBodor Clinic
- 2023
ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
InternshipInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2019
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2018
Certificate - Theology and Healthcare Certificate; Theology, Medicine & Culture FellowshipDuke Divinity School
- 2014
BSEd - Health Sciences StudiesBaylor University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2024
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Awards and honors
- 2022
Mayo Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum StakeholderMayo Clinic
- 2021
PMR Scholarship Award from the Keith Stillwell, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation FundMayo Clinic
- 2019
Top 15% of ClassUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2018
Gold Humanism Honor SocietyUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2017
Theology, Medicine and Culture Fellowship AwardDivinity School, Duke University
- 2015
James O. Royder ScholarshipUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2015
Dean's List (Top 10%)University of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2014
Magna Cum LaudeBaylor University
- 2014
Sigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Honors FraternityUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2014
Dean's List (Top 10%)University of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2013
Outstanding Student Service AwardBaylor University
- 2012
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor SocietyBaylor University
- 2011
Deans List (>3.7 GPA)Baylor University
- 2010
Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation Baylor Interdisciplinary Core Honors ProgramBaylor University
- 2010
Invitation to Excellence StudentBaylor University
- 2010
National Merit Commended ScholarNational Merit Scholarship Corporation
- 2010
National AP ScholarBaylor University
- 2010
Texas ScholarState of Texas
Professional memberships
- 2023 - 2026
MemberACSM American Fitness Index Advisory Board, American College of Sports Medicine
- 2023 - 2026
MemberExercise is Medicine Clinical Practice Committee, American College of Sports Medicine
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine
- 2021 - 2022
MemberResident Section Committee, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2020 - 2022
MemberAmerican Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- 2020 - 2021
Co-ChairResidency Council Social Media, American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2020 - present
MemberInterventional Orthobiologics Foundation
- 2020 - present
MemberSpine Intervention Society
- 2018 - 2019
Co-ChairStudent Council Research Committee, American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Publications