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Russell Alan Ward, MD

Orthopedic Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Hip Surgery, Joint Replacement

Accepts New Patients
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About Russell Alan Ward, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Children (ages 3-11), Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Accepts New Patients
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Accepts New Patients
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Texas A and M University School of Medicine (2003)
  • Internship: Orthopedic Surgery, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2004)
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2008)
  • Fellowship: Orthopedic Oncologist, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics (2009)
Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Russell Alan Ward, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (79) for Russell Alan Ward, MD

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May 9, 2023
Always a pleasant experience as he is though in his evaluation and seeks my input into any planed actions. I have found him to be a highly competent professional.
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May 8, 2023
Dr. Ward always explains all the details about any procedures he does or plans to do. He also provides a model of the replacement joint with all of the details about the procedure, after care, and details of the out-patient surgery. He's very easy to talk to and does not rush through the visit. He provided care for my mom and she had 100% use of her shoulder after the surgery.
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May 4, 2023
He is thorough, compassionate,professional. I am super happy with how my recovery is going. I am so grateful Dr. Ward is the one that operated on me. He understood my particular needs from the very start and was mindful of what I want to continue to be able to do in the future!
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May 4, 2023
Excellent
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May 4, 2023
Very interested in the patient and my input. Took his time to listen to me and answered so that I could understand. Very thorough.
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Apr 27, 2023
Understanding to my needs
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Apr 27, 2023
Thorough, patient, answered all concerns and questions.
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Apr 25, 2023
Made it plain for me to understand the procedure.
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Apr 25, 2023
The Dr. Was very professional and caring. He took the time to explain my care plan with me and to asked any questions pertaining to the procedure that I'm having done. I really like him and his team members.
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Apr 25, 2023
Very courteous and professional.
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Apr 14, 2023
Keeps me well informed about my care. He shows concern about my health.
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Apr 14, 2023
He's very compassionate and always spends as much time with me that I need. He's great.
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Apr 11, 2023
He took away my constant shoulder pain!
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Apr 8, 2023
Dr Ward is an outstanding surgeon and has a wonderful bed side manner. I highly recommend him as a provider.
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Apr 4, 2023
Excellent Surgeon & Staff!!!!
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Mar 30, 2023
Very knowledgeable and caring.
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Mar 21, 2023
He's awesome
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Mar 11, 2023
Incredibly friendly, helpful and communicative around what was going on and how he could help for resolution.
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Mar 7, 2023
I really like Dr. Ward. He's so knowledgeable about hip surgery.
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Mar 4, 2023
Excellent doctor who provides superior care for his patients.
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Mar 3, 2023
Excellent,caring physician
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Mar 2, 2023
Very thorough and thoughtful
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Feb 24, 2023
Always giving attention to our concerns and needs, willing to answer any questions.
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Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Ward was amazing im looking forward to using him for my provider.
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Feb 11, 2023
Very compassionate and thorough. Listened to all of my concerns. Wants to provide the best care he can.
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Feb 11, 2023
Very pleased
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Feb 9, 2023
He did a great job on repairing my leg. Because we live 3+ hours away, he was willing to work with us for recheck appointments
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Feb 9, 2023
Dr. Ward is a capable and concerned physician. He's easy to get an appointment with and inspires confidence in what you need and what he can do for you.
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Feb 4, 2023
Communicates very well with me and my wife. Great surgeon.
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Feb 2, 2023
Doc Ward is outstanding. He has been my surgeon and oncologist for 3 years and 2 surgeries. He is candid and direct, but can work with you on options. I truly could not have found anyone better.
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Feb 1, 2023
Took time to answer all my questions and address all my concerns; very down to earth yet professional, great asset to the organization
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Jan 31, 2023
Dr Ward is the best!
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Jan 26, 2023
1st visit, hard to form an opinion
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Jan 17, 2023
He was very good in checking my knee. He is a very good doctor.
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Jan 17, 2023
Clear and informative
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Jan 12, 2023
Dr. Ward always provides excellent patient care and broad knowledge for my needs
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Jan 5, 2023
Very thorough and interested in my welfare. Answered questions thoroughly and was not rushed.
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Jan 5, 2023
Dr Ward is very thorough, professional and personal every time. Explains clearly so I can understand what I need to do as well as how I'm doing with my progress.
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Jan 5, 2023
Great Doctor.
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Dec 29, 2022
I like how he's a visual doctor he shows you exactly what he is going to do during your surgery. Out of all the doctors I have seen for my situation he's the only one who showed me that he cared and was willing to do everything he can to get me better.
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Dec 23, 2022
HE THE BEST DR I HAVE SEEN IN LAST TEN YEARSTHROUGH - PATIENT- TAKES THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THINGS AND THE MOST HELPFUL DRS I'VE HADI VALUE HIS INPUT AND ADVICEGREAT WITH PATIENTS AND HAS A GREAT STAFF HE HAS A GREAT TEAM AND HE INSPIRES CONFIDENCEWISH ALL YOUR DOCTORS WERE AS GOOD AS HIM
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Dec 20, 2022
Very thorough with explanation. Great "bedside " manner.
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Dec 20, 2022
He was patient, kind and honest. I have felt safe and comfortable.
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Dec 18, 2022
Very good information
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Dec 15, 2022
Dr. Ward let's me know exactly what's wrong and how he will try and fix it.Love having a Dr. Be upfront when there's a problem
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Dec 13, 2022
Gives explanations where I understand and is very caring. I believe that he is a very good doctor and BSW is very lucky to have him on staff.
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Dec 13, 2022
81 yr old BK amputee, ankylosed elbow, malaligned femur, broken sternum, mangled hands, etc.,etc., I've been seen by a large array of orthopods. I can say, without reservation, that Dr. Ward stands head and shoulder above those afore mentioned Dr's. He speaks to you on an adult level without implying, as many do, that what he's explaining is probably going over your head. I find Dr. Ward to be pleasant, interested, and throughly professional. Highly recommend him to all requiring orthopedic medical assistance.
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Dec 8, 2022
Excellent provier
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