Retired neurosurgeon Michael Miner, MD, was recently honored for his volunteer work with the Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award, reports Focus Daily News.
Dr. Miner established the Duncanville (Texas) Authors Program, which brings authors to the community to encourage local children to read more.
During his career, he spent 10 years as a medical missionary in Latin America and earned the rank of captain with the U.S. Army Reserve.
Previously, Dr. Miner served as professor of neurosurgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
He also served as chair of the neurosurgery departments at the Ohio State University in Columbus and UT Health Science Center in Houston.