Overview
Stephen Ward, MD, is a resident physician specializing in family medicine with obstetrics. Dr. Ward approaches his patients as human beings first, not as a list of problems. He believes listening and empathy form the backbone of the doctor-patient relationship, and he enjoys the opportunity to build trust and rapport with patients over the years. He hopes he is the type of provider whom a patient looks forward to seeing, not just because of the excellent care he provides, but also because they feel heard, taken seriously and supported.Dr. Ward is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Medical Association.Away from work, Dr. Ward enjoys board games, hiking and playing the piano.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4207 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA 98312
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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