Miguel Angel Linares, MD

Specialty: Sports Medicine, Family Medicine
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
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Miguel Angel Linares, MD
Sports Medicine
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    Dr. Linares obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Michigan and his medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at William Beaumont Hospital. Dr. Linares completed his fellowship training in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. During his fellowship he became well versed in taking care of a wide range of sports injuries from adolescent to professional athletes as he was involved with the medical care of local surrounding high schools, colleges, the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and has a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Linares is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Alongside the research that Dr. Linares has completed he has been awarded several orthopaedic United States Patents for his work in the field. Dr. Linares treats athletic injuries and illness at MedSport Domino Farms and Brighton Health Center.

    Areas of Practice

    Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal injuries of the knee, shoulder and hip

    Locations

    • Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 1
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416
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    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Program | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1000
      Lobby A
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    University of Toledo College of Medicine, 2011

    Residency

    St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital, Family Medicine, 2013
    William Beaumont Hospital, Family Medicine, 2015

    Fellowships

    Henry Ford Health System, Sports Medicine, 2016

    Board Certifications

    Family Medicine
    Sports Medicine

    Links

    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Medsport

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    Patient Ratings

    499 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    October 27, 2025 - "Dr. Linares listened with care and clearly explained everything"

    July 30, 2025 - "Dr. Linares communicated clearly, efficiently obtained the information he needed and provided diagnosis and recommendations. It is a privilege to have doctors like him available to me as a patient."

    July 30, 2025 - "[...] Dr. Linares was terrific. He listened to me, was thorough in his examination, explained everything very thoroughly (even walking me through my [...] which I really appreciated), and answered my questions."

    July 25, 2025 - "Dr. Linares was a bit cold to me at my very first appt over a year ago, but ever since becoming one of his regular patients he has become extremely friendly and attentive. He always answers any questions or concerns I have and always responds to anything within MyChart with speed. I have come to really appreciate and like him as one of my care team."

    July 16, 2025 - "LOVE Dr. Linares -- excellent provider! Competent, kind, good listener"

    July 16, 2025 - "Dr. Linares is a very doctor. He listens to my concern and applies his knowledge to answer my questions, He would be a very good teacher to other doctors"

    July 16, 2025 - "A very good experience, and Dr. Linares and [...] help me with my mobility!"

    June 6, 2025 - "Dr. LINARES is the best I have had [...]"

    April 9, 2025 - "I was there for [...]. Dr. Linares was kind and professional, but was just very quick about everything. [...] To be fair, this was my first [...] and I assumed he would talk to me about what's going on with [...] for a few minutes [...]. Perhaps that is not the case for this type of appointment."

    March 17, 2025 - "Dr. Linares is kind, professional, courteous, definitely NOT patronizing or condescending (which is important to me). He listens and then provides information."

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