Joshua J. Ward, MD

Joshua J. Ward, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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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

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4.9
4.9 

313 Ratings

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54 Reviews

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54 Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is caring, considerate, knowledgeable and informative. He explained everything to me and then asked if I had questions.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Explain procedure to me very clearly and I understood everything he said made me feel like it is what my procedures would be like and what happened

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Ward does a great with excellent questions, listens well, provides alternatives, good explanations on his suggestions and ends with asking if I have other questions.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Ward spent sufficient time listening and talking to me about my health problems.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

He was informative and very considerate of my needs.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Doctor knowledgeable, thorough, professional, knowledgeable And explain everything in layman’s terms.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward provided me with exceptional Care , he is not only so knowledgeable but very approachable and compassionate . He took the time to answering all my concerns. Dr. Ward is very kind and professional, he has eased my worries about my condition.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Explained options thoroughly, patient.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very informative and concerned with my recovery. Takes time to explain all questions I have.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Very good at explaining the tests and what they mean.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

The best doctors around

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is amazing!!!

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March 07, 2024

5.0

very professional Explains very well Includes the patient in decisions Very kind

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He listens and that includes him having a good team he obviously communicates with and trusts .

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Very pleased with his approach to my issue.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable Relatability Patient He’s fully focused on you and your wellbeing

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Professionalism, knowledge, clear communication and patient with questions

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He took the time necessary to assist me and explain future procedures.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Very caring on your needs and also making sure he takes matters in his hands and right choices

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Ward took the time to listen and began step one of my diagnosis/treatment immediately! He’s very smart and personable. His Nurse Nancy is awesome! What a great team…from Lisa at the front desk to Nancy and Dr Ward! They took great care of me😊

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is a good listener, explains the health issue in simple terms, and makes good decisions for the next steps of our treatment.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He is a awesome doctor that works with his patients and looks out for your best interest.

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February 08, 2024

4.0

He really took his time

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward answered all of my questions, he took his time with the test and explaining everything to me, and his staff was great.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

I love his calm, cool demeanor. He spent extra time explaining potential issue about my condition and showed personal interest. That's rare these days. Thank you!

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February 03, 2024

5.0

He’s all that you look for, in a medical care professional!

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor with a sincere understanding of the patient needs and problems. Excellent communication and diagnosis.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, patient, articulate and helpful

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He seeks the need to take care of the problem you have and work with you very well on what steps you want to take

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Provides excellent care for me in every situation possible.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

doctor listened to me and answered all my questions

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Ward is a good doctor.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He spends a lot of time explaining what our procedure is and how I should react to it……

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Explain everything nice bedside manner

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He was very kind and very patient listening to the problem of my pain and take time to explain to me what could it be and the treatment he was going to give me. Very professional

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and Dr. Ward takes as much time as is necessary to explain everything.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Because he is always very kind and takes the time necessary to explain to me so that I understand what he is going to do.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Really takes his time seeing your problems and taking care of it

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Great doctor.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor, thank you very much.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He was extremely good at explaining to me the nuances of my condition. I ask tons of questions and he patiently answered them all. He explained why he came to the conclusion he did. He did not rush the process, had looked at my previous file from Duly and seemed to take his job seriously. His demeanor gave me confidence in his abilities and diagnosis.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough and took the time necessary to discuss my concerns.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

DR Ward is compassionate, has a wonderful bedside manner, is informative and knowledgeable, and takes the time to explain all aspects of care. He is a credit to NM.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Very thorough in his questioning and answering my concerns. Felt comfortable talking with him and he explained in detail the pros and cons of the prescribed medication. More doctors should be like him!

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October 17, 2023

5.0

He listened to me was very thorough with me on my issues and best options to help alleviate them.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

All is good

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October 11, 2023

5.0

He makes me part of the planning

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October 09, 2023

5.0

Very caring and professional doctor.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

He made me have hope and confidence that we had a plan to help me feel better.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Excelente doctor

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September 27, 2023

5.0

Great listener but then also explains well by breaking it down.

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September 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Ward is awesome. Listens well to what my complaints are, tells me what he believes the problems to be and then presents various options for dealing with the issues.

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Compassionate and knowledgeable

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September 04, 2023

5.0

He is a kind and caring physician. He was also very skilled in performing my recent EMG as well as explained everything and answered all of my questions.

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Disclosures

Joshua J. Ward, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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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