Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Austin N. Ward

Thoracic Surgery
Western Kentucky Heart & Chest Surgery
2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 300, 
Paducah, KY 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
6
conditions
Western Kentucky Heart & Chest Surgery
2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 300, 
Paducah, KY 

Overview

Austin Ward is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky.

Dr. Ward is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in KY

Hospital Affiliations

Baptist Health Paducah
Crittenden Community Hospital
Murray-Calloway County Hospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City
Massac Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Western Kentucky Heart & Chest Surgery
2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 300, Paducah, KY 42003

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.

8 Total Publications

Fate of moderate aortic regurgitation after cardiac surgery.
Fate of moderate aortic regurgitation after cardiac surgery.
Journal: The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published: May 31, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Austin N. Ward

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Austin N. Ward?

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Is Dr. Austin N. Ward a top-rated expert for Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Austin N. Ward is classified as an Advanced expert for Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Austin N. Ward specialize in?

While Dr. Austin N. Ward is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Austin N. Ward participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Austin N. Ward has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels. You can view a list of Dr. Austin N. Ward's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Austin N. Ward accept my insurance?

Dr. Austin N. Ward accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 270-443-5564 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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