Dr. Michael Ward
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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.
Dr. Ward is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
Franklin, PA 16323
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Ward
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Ward?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Ward by calling their office at 814-678-4810. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Ward a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Ward is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Michael Ward specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Ward is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Ward participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Ward has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diverticular Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Ward's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Ward accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Ward accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-678-4810 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Ward isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Ward isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngioplastyDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Breast CancerDr. Ward isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.