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Dr. Brian Ward, MD

Gastroenterology
4.6 (12)
Map Pin Small Omaha, NE
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Ward, MD

Dr. Brian Ward, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Omaha, NE. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine and is affiliated with CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, Methodist Hospital, Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs, The Nebraska Medical Center, Chi Health Lakeside, Chi Health Immanuel and Methodist Jennie Edmundson. Dr. Ward, completed a residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ward an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Ward works at Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates in Omaha, NE with other offices in Council Bluffs, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Vomiting Disorders, Nausea and Inflammatory Bowel Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ward's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates PC
    8901 Indian Hills Dr Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 397-7057
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2
    Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, PC
    17001 Lakeside Hills Plz Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (402) 885-8700
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3
    Midwest Gastrointestinal Associates, PC
    808 E Pierce St Ste 301, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 396-2997
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
  • Methodist Hospital
  • Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • The Nebraska Medical Center
  • Chi Health Lakeside
  • Chi Health Immanuel
  • Methodist Jennie Edmundson

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    4.6
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    About Dr. Brian Ward, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1366494643
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri School of Medicine
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    Dr. Brian Ward, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ward is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Ward has seen patients for Vomiting Disorders, Nausea and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ward on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Ward. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ward.

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