Senior Associate Consultant
Mayo Clinic Arizona
Chris Ha, D.O., is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialty expertise in Musculoskeletal and Regenerative Medicine.
His focus is on helping patients stay active and perform at their best, whether that is returning to a beloved sport, recovering from injury, or maintaining longevity and flourishing.
His clinical work spans the full spectrum of non-surgical musculoskeletal care, including:
-Knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, foot and ankle conditions
-Regenerative medicine/orthobiologics, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and cell-based therapies
-Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (radial and focused) for musculoskeletal conditions
-Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided interventions
-Lifestyle medicine and musculoskeletal health
Dr. Ha attended Baylor University where he majored in Health Science Studies within the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation. Afterwards, he obtained his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He then 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 invested in research, with a particular interest in regenerative medicine and pioneering the use of artificial intelligence for precision musculoskeletal care. He also thoroughly enjoys providing mentorship and education to undergraduate pre-med students, medical students and residents and holds multiple roles in fostering the development of the next generation of physicians.