Michael Miao MD - Desert Orthopaedic Center

10/11/2025

It's done. LV Aces with the Championship. Congratulations to the players and coaching staff. Special congratulations to the Athletic trainers, physical therapists, equipment personnel, sports psychiatrist and of course to our fearless leader, Dr. Zarndt for the hard work, time, effort and persistence to get these ladies in winning playing shape game after game.

The Las Vegas Aces dynasty is here, and at the helm is A'ja Wilson, the league’s first four-time MVP by winning all in a six-year span.

10/02/2025

Kudos to the Indiana medical staff for their diligent care and to Dr. Jessica Zarndt, our medical team physician for making the ultimate call to get her to the hospital for more intensive care. Hope for a fast recovery.

Unfortunately for Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell, her 2025 season ended with her leaving the court early against the Las Vegas Aces in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals. Mitchell, a three-time All-Star, suffered what appeared to be leg cramps during the third quarter of a must-win Game 5. Fever ...

09/24/2025

When something that can’t happen happens. You’re riding your bike from the pool, minding your own business, and “wham” you rear end a bee.

Right between the eyes. (Just above the rim of my cycling glasses). Ouch. Burn. Swipe it away.

Get home and see this beauty sticking straight out of your forehead.

Check. Something new.

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09/21/2025

When your family is watching the game you get to see another view of what you’re doing.

09/03/2025

Makaula ‘O’oma rainforest trail. I much prefer the local sounds. When came across others it didn’t make sense that they’re having regular conversations going on.

09/03/2025

…just across and down the way this one was having a ?fun time making all sorts of racket.

09/03/2025

Pretty chill. Was in the back but came to the front to eat next to me. Happy to share the time. And then….

09/02/2025

Hilo Zoo. Small but mighty. This beautiful girl surprised me by coming out mid day in the heat and initially lounged out in the shade of a tree when she spotted a caretaker planting orchids with his back to her. Amazing to watch native instincts take control. He never knew she was there.

09/01/2025

?inspiration for Darth Vader's tie fighter

09/01/2025

sea salp. each light is an individual animal. linked as a chain. This one is small compared to the about 6ft one I saw in 2022 but it's trying to spiral as it swims.

09/01/2025

big jelly fish

09/01/2025

one more comb jelly