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Dr. Derek Ward, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Derek Ward, MD
5.0 (200 Ratings)

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Dr. Derek Ward, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Derek Ward, MD
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Dr. Derek Ward, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Derek Ward, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Ward graduated from University of California at San Francisco. Dr. Derek Ward, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Ward currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Marinhealth Medical Center. Dr. Ward has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Knee Tendinitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ward received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 200 times. Dr. Ward's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ward is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Tendonitis
Knee Replacement
Avascular Necrosis
Bursitis of Hip
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
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
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Genu Valgum
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 Radiculopathy
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 Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Facet Blocks
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Revision of Failed Total Joint Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Joint Replacement and Revision
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Radiology at the Orthopaedic Institute
    1500 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158
  2. 2 Ucsf
    500 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
  3. 3 University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
  4. 4 University of California San Francisco
    505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
  5. 5 Marinhealth Orthopedic Care
    4000 Civic Center Dr Ste 209, San Rafael, CA 94903

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5.0
Based on 200 Reviews
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4 Stars (3)
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Oct 15, 2024
Dr,ward is very helpful to let me making decision to improve my health and life quality. The surgery is successful!
Irene — Oct 15, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at San Francisco
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Ward, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ward's profile.

Dr. Ward frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Knee Tendinitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Ward, MD is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and Marinhealth Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Ward, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way, Novato, CA

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, CA