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Dr. Joseph Ward, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (46)
Map Pin Small Traverse City, MI
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Ward, MD

Dr. Joseph Ward, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Traverse City, MI. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and is affiliated with Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. Dr. Ward, completed a residency at University Of Michigan Health System. Patients rated Dr. Ward an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Ward works at Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute in Traverse City, MI. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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    Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute
    3537 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (231) 935-5880

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  • Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital

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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
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Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
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Foot Fracture
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Knee Osteophyte
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Knee Tendinitis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
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Patellar Chondromalacia
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Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Fracture
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Joseph 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
    • 1902127764
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New England Baptist Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Michigan Health System
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Columbia university
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Joseph 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 accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Ward works at Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute in Traverse City, MI. View the full address on Dr. Ward’s profile.

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Ward. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. 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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