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Dr. Derek Ward, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (186)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
14 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 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of California at San Francisco and is affiliated with MarinHealth Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ward an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Ward works at Practice in San Francisco, CA with other offices in San Rafael, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Knee Tendinitis and Patellar Tendonitis 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
    Radiology At the Orthopaedic Institute
    1500 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 353-2808
  2. 2
    Ucsf
    500 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-6043
  3. 3
    University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 476-1000
  4. 4
    Marinhealth Orthopedic Care
    4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 209, San Rafael, CA 94903 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 925-8963

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • MarinHealth Medical Center

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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.
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Bursitis of Hip
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spine Deformities
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clubfoot
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Revision of Failed Total Joint Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement and Revision
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Trigger Point Injection
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    About Dr. Derek Ward, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 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
    Medical Education
    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 has seen patients for Joint Pain, Knee Tendinitis and Patellar Tendonitis, 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.

    186 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.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ward, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ward appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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