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John D Ward, MD, MSHA

  • Specialty Neurosurgery
  • Department Neurosurgery
440 Ratings
67 Comments
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Clinical Interests

    Spine surgery, Epilepsy, Peripheral nerve

Education

Fellowship

VCU Medical Center

Medical School

University of Cincinnati

Residency

Neurosurgery, VCU Medical Center

Locations

Ambulatory Care Center

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417 N. 11th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

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1000 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219

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11958 West Broad Street
Henrico, VA 23233

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Ratings & Reviews

440 Ratings
67 Comments

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Very satisfied.
April 2025
Both Dr. Ward and his staff were/are first class in every way. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needed a great neurosurgeon
April 2025
Actually Excellent
April 2025
Dr. Ward is an excellent doctor!
April 2025
He was excellent.
March 2025
Dr. Ward is a top notch provider.
February 2025
He has been my doctor, since I was born, so I trust his advice.
February 2025
Dr. Ward is always very courteous, helpful, friendly and thorough............good man!
January 2025
Good service
January 2025
Always the highest most professional manners.
December 2024
Very good.
November 2024
Dr. Ward is incredible! We need more like him!
November 2024
Wonderful physician. Have already recommended him.
November 2024
Our appointment with Dr. Ward exceeded highly successful from start to finish. We (my husband and I) appreciated the thoroughness and importance placed on our reason for the visit. Dr. Ward was professional, friendly and gave us all the time necessary plus complete information on follow-up care. It was a perfect match -- my husband and Dr. Ward.
November 2024
Dr Ward has changed my life in a very positive manner!
October 2024
Dr. Ward is the best!
October 2024
Excellent experience from beginning to end. Wish every provider was like Dr Ward.
October 2024
Dr. Ward is the best of the best.
October 2024
All good - Dr. Ward - wonderful.
September 2024
I couldn't ask for better!
August 2024
If I could give them a higher score I would
July 2024
I felt that the doctor was awesome.
July 2024
I have absolutely no suggestions for improvement at this time.
June 2024
I love Dr. Ward.
May 2024
Dr. Ward wad able to give me the results of my daughter's testing as soon as we arrived for her appointment
April 2024
Dr. Ward is a wonderful provider. We are so fortunate to have him as our neurosurgeon.
April 2024
Always great!
March 2024
Everything was excellent [...]
March 2024
Provider went out of his way to get appointment for patient with another clinic at VCU Health.
March 2024
I continue to benefit from Dr. Ward's care in monitoring and treating my NPH.
March 2024
Very good
March 2024
Dr. Ward answered all my questions and fully explained the technical aspects that I brought up.
February 2024
If not for Dr. Ward, I would probably be an invalid by now. Truly exceptional.
February 2024
Excellent visit
January 2024
Excellent provider!
December 2023
*Dr. Ward's knowledge and his interpersonal skills give the patient full confidence in the treatment received.
September 2023
Dr. Ward is always very friendly, helpful and understanding.
August 2023
Great experience
August 2023
Good
July 2023
Very thorough explaining what the problem is and what treatment is needed. Allowed time for questions and answered all concerns
July 2023
I always recommend Dr. Ward
June 2023
Dr Ward is very patient and kind
June 2023
Clear explanation
June 2023
Explained everything and answered questions before I even asked. Great experience!
June 2023
Greatest doc possible!
June 2023
Good.
June 2023
Dr ward is very knowledgeable I have all the confidence in him
June 2023
Good
May 2023
Very good experience.
May 2023
I absolutely respect Dr. Ward and his staff; no complaints!
May 2023
Dr Ward has been great throughout the treatment period.
April 2023
Dr. Ward gave me a thorough understanding of the likely next steps in my treatment, including risks and benefits. I have complete confidence in his experience and judgment.
April 2023
Dr. Ward explained NPH well - showed us the MRI - described surgical procedure with pictures on computer & discussed pros & cons.
April 2023
Wouldn't change Dr. Ward for anyone.
April 2023
Dr. Ward is a precious commodity in medicine, & it has been my great good fortune to have him overseeing my complex medical status for almost 20 yrs.
February 2023
Dr. Ward is excellent in meeting my needs & helping me to feel better. Excellent neurosurgeon.
February 2023
Dr. Ward is amazing. We always receive wonderful care with him. VCU Health is lucky to have both Dr. Ward [...] always go above and beyond to provide excellent care.
February 2023
Consistent level of excellence.
January 2023
Dr. Ward is great! He gave me my life back.
January 2023
Good
January 2023
Dr. John D. Ward instilled confidence in me to the nth degree; I am looking forward to the procedure!
November 2022
Dr. Ward is the best. Professional, caring, personable, and very easy to talk to,
November 2022
Stellar performance!
October 2022
All good.
October 2022
Dr. Ward has done multiple surgeries on me - I trust him implicitly. [...]
October 2022
First rate provider.
September 2022
Best provider.
August 2022
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