Waenard L. Miller, M.D., F.A.C.C.
 Dr. Miller is a co-founder of Legacy Heart Center.
He was named as a "Texas Super Doctor" by Texas Monthly in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. "Texas Super Doctors" are chosen through a poll of doctors and nurses across the state as well as through independent research.
Dr. Miller decided to become a physician during graduate
training in nuclear physics at Oak Ridge National Labs in
Tennessee when he realized that he wanted to go in a different
direction with his career.
"After considerable searching, I found that most areas
of cardiology were, in fact, related to physics, from the
mechanisms of the heart pumping blood around the body to
the imaging of the blood flow to the heart muscle with nuclear
markers. It seemed like a good fit in the 1970s, and I can
say some 35 years later that cardiology was exactly the
right choice for me."
Dr. Miller began practicing medicine in Collin County in
1983 after receiving his Fellowship in Cardiology at U.T.
Southwestern Medical School. In 1995, he and David Schwartz,
M.D., F.A.C.C., joined their practices together to create
Texas Regional Heart Center, the forerunner of Legacy Heart
Center.
"I am most proud of the part I played in building this cardiology practice over 2 decades from one person to our current practice of 15 cardiologists, who provide quality and leading-edge cardiovascular care to our patients."
A frequent lecturer to physician and patient groups on
heart-related issues, Dr. Miller has served in leadership
roles for the American Heart Association and the American
College of Cardiology and is recognized as a Fellow by both
organizations. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor
Medical Society. He has also served on the Board of Trustees
of the Baylor Health Care System.
Previously, he has served as Chief of Cardiology, Director
of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Secretary of the
Medical Staff at the Medical Center of Plano.
Dr. Miller is board certified in Internal Medicine and
Cardiovascular Disease and specializes in preventative cardiology
and the treatment of elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure,
coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.
He received his MD degree from the Medical University of
South Carolina and completed his Internal Medicine Residency
and his Fellowship in Cardiology at U.T. Southwestern Medical
School. He also holds Master of Science degrees in nuclear
physics, biology and medical management.
Specialty
Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
Academic Background
Master of Science in Medical Management, University of Texas
at Dallas, 2000
Southwestern Medical School, Fellowship of Cardiology, 1981-1983
Southwestern Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency,
1978-1981
Medical University of South Carolina, MD Degree, 1978
Master of Science in Biology, Wright State University, 1974
Master of Science in Nuclear Physics, University of Tennessee,
1970
Medical Interests
Preventative Cardiology
Treatment of Elevated Cholesterol
Treatment of Elevated Blood Pressure
Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
Professional Associations
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Fellow of the American Heart Association (AHA)
Past District Councilor, Texas Chapter of the ACC
Past President, Plano Division of the AHA
Past Affiliate Faculty, ACLS of the AHA
Member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Professional Appointments
Past Chief of Cardiology, Medical Center of Plano
Past Director of Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Medical Center
of Plano
Past Secretary of Medical Staff, Medical Center of Plano
Hospital Privileges
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
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