Overview
John R. Ward, DO, is a cardiologist and is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Osteopathic Medicine and in Cardiovascular Diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Vice Chair of Internal Medicine at UPMC Mercy and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ward received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Allegheny General Hospital followed by his cardiology fellowship at UPMC Shadyside.
Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Attack. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat.
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Locations
1350 Locust St Ste 100, Pittsburgh,, PA 15219
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Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.