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Dr. Derek Ward, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (182)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Derek Ward, MD

Dr. Derek Ward, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN FRANCISCO and is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus and MarinHealth Medical Center.

Dr. Ward works at UCSF Orthopedic Institute in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Complications of Joint Prosthesis and Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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
    UCSF Orthopedic Institute
    1500 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-2808
  2. 2
    Ucsf Dept of Orthopaedic Surg
    500 Parnassus Ave # MU320W, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-6043

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  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
  • MarinHealth Medical Center

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    About Dr. Derek Ward, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1649596933
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN FRANCISCO
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    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Derek 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 works at UCSF Orthopedic Institute in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Ward’s profile.

    Dr. Ward has seen patients for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Complications of Joint Prosthesis and Joint Pain, 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.

    182 patients have reviewed Dr. Ward. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ward.

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