93.9 The Eagle – The News and Talk of Columbia, MO
Columbia native Dr. John Miles has been with Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) for 24 years. Dr. Miles, a leader in the local medical community, is a spine surgeon. Many of you remember his late father, who was an engineering professor at Mizzou. Dr. Miles’ mother, Dr. Beverly Miles, is a well-known chiropractor/artist and is still alive. Dr. John Miles joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Dr. Miles and Fred tell listeners that Columbia had approximately 30 orthopaedic surgeons 15 years ago, and that number has doubled now to about 60. Dr. Miles tells listeners that’s due to demographics and trends. Dr. Miles also tells listeners that there’s a shortage of primary care physicians in Columbia. Some mid-Missourians are relying on urgent care for their primary health care. Mr. Parry and Dr. Miles also discussed numerous other topics during their interview, including the Health Cooperative in mid-Missouri, along with Boone Hospital Center and St. Mary’s in Jefferson City. And Mr. Parry also blasted insurance companies during the interview, describing them as “greedy” and telling listeners that they’re the biggest part of the problem with your health care:
Columbia Orthopaedic Group's state-of-the-art 72-thousand square foot facility is located at Columbia's Broadway and Keene (undated photo courtesy of COG website)
