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Sports medicine physician Dr. Juris Simanis presents at medical conference
Juris P. Simanis, M.D., MPH, MSPH, FAAFP, DiMM, FAWM, DiDMM, a board-certified sports medicine physician with Citizens Memorial Hospital, was a featured speaker at the 2025 Wilderness Medical Society Winter Conference in Crested Butte, Colorado, in February.
Dr. Simanis gave a presentation titled, "Subacute Treatment of MSK Injuries." He shared tips on how to better diagnose and treat common injuries such as twisted ankles and knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. He also discussed how to improve the physical exam, the pros and cons of imaging, and how to create stronger treatment plans to help patients recover more effectively.
During the afternoon session, Dr. Simanis led a 2.5-hour workshop on musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound attended by wilderness medicine physicians, advanced practitioners and emergency responders. During the session, he discussed how MSK ultrasound is a valuable portable imaging tool for facilitating rapid, proper diagnosis, treatment and stabilization in the field before difficult and dangerous patient extractions from rugged locations.
The conference welcomed more than 500 attendees from across the country and around the world. The Wilderness Medical Society, founded in 1983, is the world's leading nonprofit group focused on medical care in remote and extreme environments.
About Dr. Simanis
Dr. Simanis is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is also certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound medicine and practices at the CMH Sports Medicine Clinic in Bolivar.
Dr. Simanis earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond. He completed a residency in family practice and general medicine at the Carilion Family Practice Residency Program in Roanoke, Virginia, and a two-year fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.
With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Simanis treats athletes and active adults using advanced tools and techniques. These include ultrasound-guided injections and radiofrequency nerve ablation.
He is also a wilderness medicine expert and one of the few doctors to achieve the Wilderness Medical Society's prestigious "Triple Crown" recognition. Dr. Simanis has served as an instructor for the National Ski Patrol for more than 25 years and has been the lead team physician for Southwest Baptist University since 2007.
Dr. Simanis also brings international medical experience, including service with the Peace Corps in Thailand and work at the Orthopedic Traumatological Institute in Latvia.
The CMH Sports Medicine Clinic is part of the CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center, located at 1155 W. Parkview St., Suite 2D, in Bolivar. For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Simanis, call 417-777-6161.
Juris Simanis, M.D.
