Michael Ward
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Michael Ward

General Surgery
Franklin, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
6
conditions
Franklin, PA 

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.

Graduate Institution

Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Northwest

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC General Surgery
Franklin, PA 16323

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 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

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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