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Stephen F Miller, MD

Gender
Male
Language
English

Primary Specialty

Sports Medicine


Education

Board Certification
Am Bd Int Med (Sub: Sports Medicine), American Board of Pediatrics
Medical School:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Residency:
Duke University Medical Center
Fellowship:
Children's Hospital of Akron

Network


Introduction

Stephen Miller, MD, joined Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in 2020 as a Sports Medicine Pediatrician. Dr. Miller grew up in rural Illinois along the Mississippi River. He trained in pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center and later in pediatric sports medicine at Children’s Hospital of Akron. He is board-certified in pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr. Miller enjoys helping young athletes manage non-operative musculoskeletal injuries. His specific clinical interests include adolescent back pain, throwing-related injuries and concussions.

Before joining Children’s, Dr. Miller practiced pediatric sports medicine in Virginia Beach, Va. He has more than 15 years of experience serving as a high school team physician covering football, wrestling and the Beach District Gymnastics Tournament. He was also a team physician for Virginian Wesleyan University.

In his spare time, Dr. Miller enjoys fishing, being outdoors and playing board games with his family.

Focus of Practice

  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Concussion management

Areas of Interest

  • Spondylolysis and other causes of adolescent back pain
  • Stress fractures
  • Throwing-related elbow and shoulder injuries
  • Running-related pain
  • Sports-related concussion

Locations

Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Childrens at Meridian Mark, 5445 Meridian Mark Rd NE Ste 250 Atlanta, GA 30342 Get Directions 404-255-1933

Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Center for Advanced Pediatrics, 2174 North Druid Hills Road NE 2nd Flr Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-255-1933

Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Childrens at Hudson Bridge, 1492 Hudson Bridge Road Stockbridge, GA 30281 Get Directions 404-255-1933

Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Childrens at Fayette, 1250 Highway 54 West Suite 200 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Get Directions 404-255-1933

Research & Publications

Teen holding leg during shin splints

Top 10 Tips for Preventing Shin Splints in Teens

Shin splints can be a painful obstacle for young athletes. Understanding risk factors and causes are key to preventing symptoms before they get worse.

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Pediatrician giving sports physical to teen athlete

Why a Pediatrician Should Do Your Teen's Sports Physical

We recommend your child or teen continues to see a pediatric specialist for his healthcare needs, especially if he needs a sports physical each year.

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