Michael R. Ward
Experienced in Breast Cancer

Dr. Michael R. Ward

General Surgery
UPMC
UPMC General Surgery
Franklin, PA 
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Experienced in Breast Cancer
UPMC
UPMC General Surgery
Franklin, PA 
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Overview

Michael Ward, DO, is a general surgeon and certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Ward received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a general surgery residency at Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pa. Dr. Ward’s clinical interests include general surgery, upper and lower endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, abdominal surgery, and breast surgery.

Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Northwest
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC General Surgery
Franklin, PA 16323
Call: 814-678-4810
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