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Dr. Brian Ward, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.6 (12)
Map Pin Small Omaha, NE
Accepting new patients
22 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 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine and is affiliated with CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Methodist Hospital, The Nebraska Medical Center, Chi Health Lakeside, Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs and Chi Health Immanuel. 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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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

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 Jennie Edmundson
  • Methodist Hospital
  • The Nebraska Medical Center
  • Chi Health Lakeside
  • Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • Chi Health Immanuel

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Vomiting Disorders
Nausea
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Vomiting Disorders
Nausea
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colorectal Polyp
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Cholecystitis
Acute Diarrhea
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Disorders
Bile Duct Stricture
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Disorders
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Diarrhea
Chronic Infectious Diarrhea
Chronic Steatorrheal Diarrhea
Clostridium Difficile Colitis
Colitis
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Colitis-Like Hematochezia
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Mass
Colon Polyp
Colonic Volvulus
Colorectal Cancer
Common Bile Duct Stone
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Dieulafoy's Lesion
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticular Diseases
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Essential Thrombocytopenia
Failure to Thrive
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fatigue
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Fatty Liver Disease
Fecal Impaction
Fecal Incontinence
Food Allergy
Foregut Disorders
Frequent Heartburn
Gastresophageal Reflux-Related Chronic Cough
Gastric Erosion
Gastric Lymphoma
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gilbert's Syndrome
Hematemesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatocellular Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
High Cholesterol
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperlipidemia
IBS Associated With Giardiasis
Ileitis
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Ileus
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Indigestion
Infections
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inherited Conditions
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Jaundice
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Kidney Damage - Aspirin
Lactose Intolerance
Large Bowel Obstruction
Lipoproteine Lipase Deficiency
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Malabsorption and Malnutrition
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Microscopic Colitis
Mucositis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neutropenia
Nocturnal Heartburn
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Odynophagia
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Pancreatic Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peritonitis
Portal Hypertension
Pouchitis
Proctalgia
Pseudomembranous Colitis
Pseudoobstruction Idiopathic Intestinal
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Pain
Rectal-Colon Bleeding
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Cholangitis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Sepsis
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Severe Constipation
Severe Heartburn
Short Bowel Syndrome
Small Intestine Disorders
Small Intestine Diverticulosis
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Bleeding
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Varices
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting
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Weight Loss
Zenker's Diverticulum
Cancer Treatment
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal Stenting
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
Interventional Endoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Screening Colonoscopy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Humana
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    4.6
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    Based on 12 ratings
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    About Dr. Brian Ward, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1366494643
    NPI Number
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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
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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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.

    Dr. Ward has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    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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