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Michael J. Ward, M.D.
Chester County Eye Care
Ophthalmology: Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retina Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy
West Chester, West Grove, Exton
4.9
1006 Ratings
304 Comments
Dr. Michael J. Ward, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained retina surgeon specializing in the full range of vitreoretinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachment, ocular trauma and infections, and retina surgery for macular hole and epiretinal membrane. He utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as digital fundus imaging, fluorescein and OCT angiography, fundus autofluorescence, ocular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography.
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4.9
1006 Ratings
304 Comments
Dr. Michael J. Ward, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained retina surgeon specializing in the full range of vitreoretinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachment, ocular trauma and infections, and retina surgery for macular hole and epiretinal membrane. He utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as digital fundus imaging, fluorescein and OCT angiography, fundus autofluorescence, ocular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography.
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West Chester, PA
915 Old Fern Hill Road Building B, Suite 200 West Chester, PA 19380
West Chester, PA 19380
West Chester, PA 19380
West Grove, PA
455 Woodview Road 1st Floor, Suite 125 West Grove, PA 19390
West Grove, PA 19390
West Grove, PA 19390
Exton, PA
740 West Lincoln Highway Exton, PA 19341
Exton, PA
Exton, PA
Dr. Michael J. Ward, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained retina surgeon specializing in the full range of vitreoretinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachment, ocular trauma and infections, and retina surgery for macular hole and epiretinal membrane. He utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as digital fundus imaging, fluorescein and OCT angiography, fundus autofluorescence, ocular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography.
While at Jefferson Medical College, Dr. Ward was awarded the Thomas D. Duane, M.D., Ph.D. Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital where he conducted research and published on eye trauma. During his ophthalmology residency, Dr. Ward’s research on sutureless, minimally invasive retinal surgery was presented at national and international meetings. He went on to complete a prestigious 2-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the esteemed Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where he participated in the first gene therapy trial in the United States for hereditary retinal disease. Dr. Ward continues to be active in various clinical trials which contribute to the future of vitreoretinal care.
As an ophthalmologist specializing in retina care, Dr. Ward is frequently called upon to manage complex and urgent vision-related issues. Dr. Ward feels privileged to be able to bring about significant improvement in patients’ vision and overall quality of life. He understands the stress his patients can be experiencing, and is dedicated to making you feel at ease and confident in his care.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. Joseph’s University, graduating Magna Cum Laude
Doctor of Medicine degree from Jefferson Medical College
Internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
Residency in Ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
2-year Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania
POSITION AND DISTINCTIONS
Attending Surgeon and Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Chester County Hospital
Advisory Board, Gene Therapy for Macular Degeneration, F.M. Kirby Center for Molecular Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
AWARDS
Top Doctor in Main Line Today magazine
Top Doctor in Philadelphia magazine
The Carol R. Mullen Memorial Prize in Ophthalmology at Jefferson Medical College
Thomas D. Duane, MD, PhD Student Research Fellowship
PERSONAL SNIPPET
In his spare time, Dr. Ward enjoy staying active through golf, strength training, and loves spending quality time with his wife and two daughters.
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Dr Ward is the best of the best! He always takes time in answering any concerns or questions you may have. You never feel rushed. Glad he decided early on to become an eye doctor.!!
Dr. Ward was very informative and knowledgeable!!
Consistently an outstanding ophthalmologist... Dr. Ward has always provided excellent care and reassurance from my first visit when I suddenly developed a retinal blood vessel problem.
Dr. Ward had been seeing me for years and I am always comforted about his care.
he is caring and thorough person
Great Doctor!
Dr. Ward has Always been very polite. He's extremely CALM, being perfect to have when one puts a needle into ur eye. He's reassuring to the patient that their doing a good job. Ilove having Dr. Ward~ for treating my momma.
Smooth & Gentle, made me feel comfortable.
Dr Ward was informative and understood my eye issue. He exuded confidence, understood my emotions in relation to procedures moving forward. I have the utmost confidence that Dr Ward has my eye heath care a priority. The best comment from Dr Ward and Dr Oldham was they both said- “… you are our patient- we will take care of you…”
Dr ward and his staff were professiona, informative and patient.