Dr. Richard W. Ward, MD | Myrtle Beach, SC | Sports Medicine Physician

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Dr. Ward graduated from the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1975. He works in Myrtle Beach, SC and 2 other locations and specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ward is affiliated with Conway Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.8

11 Ratings
51 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Ohio State University Medical Center
7 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Ward's Ratings and Reviews

4.8

11 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Listened to my complaints. X-rays, Physical Therapy, an Anti-Inflammatory and I'm back to life.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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September 8th, 2016

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The man for sports injuries! I have great faith and trust in him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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February 3rd, 2016

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Took the time to listen! Knowledgeable and thorough with is diagnosis.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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October 28th, 2015

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Excellent physician.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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December 30th, 2014

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Dr. Ward is great. He is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated. At his suggestion I had a MRI which showed a tear in my medial meniscus. Surgery was performed. I am back to my old self.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 11th, 2014

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Great with athletic injuries. Been in practice a long time. Respected in the community.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 15th, 2014

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I would have to disagree with the post below. I am a CCU student and think highly of Dr. Ward. He is very caring and takes great care of all the athletes at CCU. I would highly recommend him for patient care.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 4th, 2014

Orthosc

210 Village Center Blvd Ste 200Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Tel: (843) 353-3460

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 2:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Carolina Bone And Joint Surgery Center

101 Surgeons DrMyrtle Beach, SC 29579

Tel: (843) 236-6633

Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

809 82nd PkwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29572


Dr. Richard William Ward, MD	Dr. Quentin Kalman Tanko, MD	Dr. Christopher John Grenz	Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua
Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery	Family Medicine	Addiction Medicine
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (11 Ratings)	2.6 (36 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience	67 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Myrtle Beach , SC	Kissimmee , FL	Fargo , ND	PEMBROKE PINES , FL
Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine	Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ohio State University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Ward's NPI number is 1790741320.

Benjamin J Catoe
Sports Medicine
7 Years Exp | MURRELLS INLET, SC
(0)
Dr. Max Duster Gehrman
Orthopedic Surgery
10 Years Exp | North Myrtle Beach, SC
(0)
Dr. Jennifer Lydia Horawski
Family Medicine
6 Years Exp | Myrtle Beach, SC
(0)
Dr. William Nathaniel Gasque
Family Medicine
9 Years Exp | Greenville, SC
(0)
Dr. Divino Dalessio JR.
Family Medicine
4 Years Exp | Conway, SC
(0)
Dr. Christian Joseph Eccles, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
11 Years Exp | Georgetown, SC
(0)
Dr. Jesse Marsh Putman, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
| Cape Girardeau, MO
(1)
Dr. Todd D Cook
Orthopedic Surgery
| Murrells Inlet, SC
(0)
Dr. Arthur Josephus Preslar III, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
43 Years Exp | Pawleys Island, SC
(2)
Dr. Daniel Brian Reid, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
12 Years Exp | Conway, SC
(0)

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