Flaig-Miller joins Parkview Physicians Group

Stephanie Flaig-Miller, DO, has joined Parkview Physicians Group – Family Medicine and is welcoming patients at her office in the John B. Kay Medical office building adjacent to Parkview Huntington Hospital.

“It’s been a pleasure to welcome Dr. Flaig-Miller to Huntington,” says Doug Selig, president of Parkview Huntington Hospital. “Patients will really appreciate her warmth and caring, in addition to her technical knowledge. Families looking to build a relationship with a primary care provider will find her a wonderful partner for their healthcare.”

Dr. Flaig-Miller, who grew up near Huntington and was raised in Marion, is happy to be settling into her practice in what feels like familiar territory.

“Huntington reminds me of my hometown,” she said, “with a strong sense of community and people who appreciate having a relationship with a local medical provider. Having spent half my childhood in the city limits and the other half living next to cornfields, I came to really appreciate the diverse community I grew up with. I see this diverse community in Huntington and am enjoying getting to know my patients, their families and the community. I am also excited to be part of the family medicine group providing care for inpatient pediatric patients and newborns at Parkview Huntington Hospital.”

Flaig-Miller completed her residency in family medicine through the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis.

Prior to medical school, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). She received graduate student research awards from both IUPUI and the Indiana Physiological Society.

During graduate school, Flaig-Miller worked in research at several institutions, including IUPUI, where she was a research technician investigating therapies to treat polycystic kidney disease. An author of several research papers and abstracts, she also served a medical school internship at Eli Lilly and Company, working in the study of diabetes.

While she started out spending much of her time in laboratories, she ultimately decided to follow a different path and become a primary care provider.

“I have always enjoyed biology, with my early education focusing on research in cellular and then animal studies,” she said. “While rewarding, this experience emphasized how much I valued human social interaction. A family physician has the unique privilege of getting to know each patient and their families on an individual level. No two patients are the same, and becoming a part of their lives is very fulfilling.”

Flaig-Miller is a member of the Fort Wayne Medical Society and the Indiana State Medical Association.

As a DO, she has been trained to take a whole-person approach to caring for patients of all ages and from all walks of life. She is also able to provide osteopathic manipulation treatments to treat various musculoskeletal disorders and other medical issues. In addition, she describes herself as passionate about women’s health and the health of infants and young children.

“Having young children myself,” she said, “I can relate to the many unique challenges women face, including motherhood. From aspiring mothers to post-delivery and beyond, I enjoy helping my patients through this beautiful journey.”

A believer in the power of voluntarism, she has had many volunteer interests over the years, both during her time in Indianapolis and since her return to the greater Fort Wayne area.

“As each of our lives develops, so our area of volunteer focus changes in our communities,” she said. “In the past, my volunteer activities focused on educating children and teens about science and medicine through state and university science fairs, supporting women who were victims of violence through The Julian Center, and helping to screen and treat animals for the Indianapolis Humane Society. Currently, outside of the clinic, being a mom is my joy. Volunteering at my children’s school, and staying involved in their lives as much as possible, is very important to me. As they get a bit older, I look forward to getting involved in the broader community again.”

Flaig-Miller also enjoys tennis and swimming and creative activities such as painting. She hopes to be able to spend more time on them and share them with her growing children.

Dr. Flaig-Miller is accepting new patients at her office, 2003 Stults Road, Suite 100. Call (260) 356-5424 for appointment scheduling.