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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Back/Neck/Spine
Degenerative Disc Disease
Electrodiagnostic Test Testing
Herniated Disc
Interventional Pain Management
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Non-Operative Spine Care
Spinal Injections

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine - 2002
Internship:: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation - 2003
Residency:: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 2006

Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

434 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward was patient, thorough, took time to listen and understand, and was willing to collaborate based on our thoughts and preferences. Excellent communication and experience.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

great doctor. great diagnostician. insightful

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He is really amazing person, he responds every question that I asked!!!

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March 27, 2025

5.0

He listens and is so kind and he is most helpful.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Very friendly. Dr Ward took his time to discuss treatment plans & show me exactly what was going on.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

They explained Everything really good!!!!

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, felt he was interested in me as a person, good explanations, good listener, good prob

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January 31, 2025

5.0

explains issues carefully and allows time for questions. Very honest and cares about his patient

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward received this score because he takes the rush out of a vid.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

He did a fine job of explaining what is wrong & what can be done.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Very thorough in explaining everything.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Easy to understand

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November 22, 2024

4.0

Looks at background takes a look at overall picture

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward, throughout my initial examination and this procedure, listened very attentively And respectfully. In addition to answering all my questions, he explained the procedure in detail and I found his treatment very gentle. I would wish all my physicians would have a similar style of listening and responding to their patients.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

He is such a caring doctor and spends time and doesn't rush. He always asks if I have any questions.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

All of my questions were answered. He rolled out a really good action plan for my issue.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Very attentive, knowledgeable and great Doctor. I trust him with his decision, because he provides with plenty of information.He tries his best to help his patients.

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October 25, 2024

5.0

He explained in detail about my options.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward was very thorough with my diagnosis. All things considered with my condition, he was very pleasant and professional.

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October 23, 2024

5.0

Ward explain to keep safe and feel better

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October 17, 2024

5.0

EXCELLENT DOCTOR

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October 17, 2024

5.0

He takes the lesser of two evils to prevent to prevent back pain along with exercises.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Reliability reputable doctor knows what he's doing and takes his time with when speaking to me about my health concerns and gives me the best options for treatment to help me get well

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Doctor explained very well other options for not have ingredients surgery

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward was prepared for my visit; he had viewed my imaging and paid attention to it; he was thorough and clear. In addition, he was extremely likeable and kind. He clearly knows his stuff and wants to provide the most effective and reasonable care.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

I felt was being heard in a caring manner

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September 10, 2024

5.0

WARD EXPLAINED THE PROBLEMS IN DETAILED

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September 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Ward always take the time to listen to my questions and answer them thoughtfully.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Truly listens which allows him to identify source of pain. Clearly discusses treatment options.

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Disclosures

Joshua J. Ward, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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