Dr. Gary E. Wyard, MD | Waconia, MN | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Gary Wyard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with an extensive 58-year career dedicated to treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency training at Regions Hospital. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Wyard has developed deep expertise in surgical and non-surgical treatments for bone, joint, and soft tissue problems. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Wyard practices at multiple locations including Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, and Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. His hospital affiliation includes Glencoe Regional Health Services. With nearly six decades of experience, he has treated thousands of patients with orthopedic conditions ranging from sports injuries to degenerative joint disease. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.1 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

2.1

15 Ratings
58 years of experience
speaks English
Regions Hospital
5 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Dr. Wyard's Ratings and Reviews

2.1

15 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 4 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (7)
Had a good bedside manner: (0) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Spent time with me: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
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Worst doctor I ever seen

July 9th, 2019

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Spend very little time with me and barely examined injury spot - ordered me to do physical things that had nothing to do with my injury. Mandatory appointment for workers comp - attorney told me they would dismiss my case if I didn't see him. He sent report to court without even viewing x-rays from broken bone. Found out later his primary practice is the same as the initial orthopedist I saw - he is the Chief Medical Officer for that practice and he is past chief of staff at the hospital where I fell and broke my arm. I believe his only job was to protect a co-worker who falsified my medical records and to help keep the hospital from paying a claim. DO NOT SEE HIM. Look at his reviews throughout the medical system.

January 20th, 2016

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Worst physician I have ever met. Should have his license revoked. DO NOT SEE HIM

August 8th, 2015

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Absolutely the most arrogant doctor I've ever have had the pleasure of "seeing". Has no business putting Dr. in front of his name. He actions are an insult to the real true professional doctors who spend their lives dedicated to helping people. If you are instructed to receive a physical by him from an insurance company defense attorney fight it. He works for them and will lie to skew the reports he writes in favor of the attorney who hired him of course. Expert witness....!!!?!! He doesn't even belong to the AMA. At 71 ya know he's in it for the money. After all his years of "practicing" I'm sure there isn't anyone left in MN who would risk their health seeing him on purpose. 100% JERK!!!

January 10th, 2014

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In my experience i found him to be extreemly dishonest in a report, trying to portray me in a negative manner, I read a few bad reviews about him before my appointment so came prepared and recorded it on two separate devise's, I would recommend it. This is only a review on my experience, I saw him for an insurance matter and would think he would be different if he was working for me and not the insurance co. Also that picture is probably 20-25 years old, one might think that's a little misleading

December 3rd, 2013

Ridgeview Medical Center

500 S Maple StWaconia, MN 55387

Tel: (952) 442-2191

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

6401 France Ave SEdina, MN 55435

Tel: (952) 924-5000

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407

Tel: (612) 863-4000


Dr. Gary Edwin Wyard, MD	Dr. Kessiena Laarni Aya	Dr. Neil Ryan Olmscheid	Dr. Reed Larson
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients
2.1 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
58 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Waconia , MN	Burnsville , MN	New Prague , MN	Edina , MN
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

Dr. Gary Edwin Wyard holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Regions Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1968.

NPI Number

Dr. Wyard's NPI number is 1659487239.

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Nurse Practitioner
| Minneapolis, MN
(0)
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(0)
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Orthopedic Surgery
| Edina, MN
(0)
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Orthopedic Surgery
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(0)
Dr. Cora Lee Gibbs
Orthopedic Surgery
| Edina, MN
(0)
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Orthopedic Surgery
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(0)
John S Jakala
Orthopedic Surgery
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(0)
Dr. Kenneth Olsam, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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(0)
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Orthopedic Surgery
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(0)
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Does Dr. Gary Wyard accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Gary Wyard has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Gary Wyard's office located?: Dr. Gary Wyard's office is located at 500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN, 55387.
What languages does Dr. Gary Wyard speak?: Dr. Gary Wyard speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Wyard affiliated with?: Dr. Gary Wyard is affiliated with Glencoe Regional Health Services.
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