James W. Miller, M.D.

"James W. Miller, MD founded Family Practice Specialists of Richmond in November 1994. Dr. Miller attended the University of Virginia where he obtained his B.A. in Chemistry in 1972 and his Doctorate of Medicine in 1977. He completed his residency at Riverside Hospital- MCV Department of Family Practice in Newport News, VA in 1980 and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice in 1986. Dr. Miller also holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. He serves as an international lecturer in the sports medicine field. Dr. Miller has been a national team physician for USA Swimming since 1996. He currently serves as an international Doping Control Delegate, overseeing the testing of athletes for banned substances at international swimming events. In addition, he chairs the Asthma and Diabetes Task Forces for USA Swimming. He is the immediate past president of United States Masters Swimming and also participates in many national and international competitions as an athlete. He is deeply committed to fitness for all patients and sees many athletes, many of whom are swimmers, referred from throughout the United States. He has written multiple articles for publication. The topics include asthma, diabetes, training effects on adult athletes, shoulder injuries, nutrition, coaching adults, and open water swimming. Learning is a lifetime passion of his which keeps his excitement for medicine keen. He shares this passion as an Associate Clinical Professor for the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University and James Madison University."

"Family Practice Specialists of Richmond (FPSR), P.C., first opened its doors on the campus of Johnston-Willis Hospital in October, 1994. Dr. James W. Miller had been practicing in the Richmond, Virginia area for more than 20 years and decided to create a practice that would motivate patients to improve their overall health by being physically active and living a healthy lifestyle. The practice, once owned by a solo physician, quickly grew to become a leader in the community that reflects the best of modern healthcare with its blend of high technology, knowledgeable physicians and nurse practitioners, and skilled office staff. FPSR’s philosophy centers on empowering people to assume responsibility by taking an active role in their own healthcare. When patients agree to work with their primary care provider to resolve health issues, the results can be startling and measurable. Our on-site nutrition counseling, diabetic education, weight-loss program, development and maintenance of preventative care plans, and our aggressive approach to adopting a pro-active lifestyle all serve to motivate patients to make better choices and improve their overall health. Our providers build a rapport with their patients and establish a course of treatment with mutually agreed-upon goals. This approach to medicine is the foundation on which FPSR was built, and it holds true today."