Ward Richardson
Experienced in Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. Ward Richardson

General Surgery
UPMC
Pediatric Surgery In Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Traumatic Brain Injury
UPMC
Pediatric Surgery In Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Ward Richardson, MD, is a pediatric surgeon and is certified in both general surgery and pediatric surgery through the American Board of Surgery. He is director of the Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program and is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center followed by his fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Richardson’s clinical interests include neonatal surgery, intestinal failure, minimally invasive surgery, chest wall deformities, tumors, lung and esophageal surgery, Hirschsprung’s disease, and anorectal malformations. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Richardson is a member of The American College of Surgeons and the Pediatric Trauma Society. He is on the UPMC Trauma Leadership Council and is an instructor teaching Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). He is the proud father of two daughters. View the full list of Dr. Richardson’s publications on PubMed.

Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury and Craniectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Traumatic Brain Injury.

Graduate Institution
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Pediatrics
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Pediatric Surgery in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Call: 412-530-5960
Other Locations
Pediatric Surgery in Sewickley
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
Call: 412-530-5960
Pediatric Surgery in Bridgeville
205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Call: 412-530-5960
Colorectal Center at Pediatric Surgery in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


11 Total Publications

Improving Delirium Screening in Critically Ill Pediatric Trauma Patients.
Improving Delirium Screening in Critically Ill Pediatric Trauma Patients.
Journal: Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses
Published: July 09, 2025
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