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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Acne (adult or teenager)
Bacterial skin infection (cellulitis)
Blisters (pemphigus)
Bug bites
Cyst or abscess
Dark skin patches (melasma)
Eczema (dry, itchy or bumpy skin)
Genital concerns, male
Genital conditions, female
Hair follicle that is inflamed or infected (folliculitis)
Hair loss (alopecia)
Hidradenitis suppurativa
History of melanoma
Inflamed cyst (swollen, red or painful cyst)
Itchy, peeling or red skin
Mole or lesion evaluation
Mole that is bleeding
Nail evaluation
Noncancerous skin tumor (seborrheic keratosis)

Psoriasis
Rash
Redness or flushing of face (rosacea)
Scar tissue (keloid)
Skin allergies or hives
Skin cancer concern
Skin color loss (vitiligo)
Skin complications from radiation or chemo (cancer treatments)
Skin dark spots (hyperpigmentation)
Skin exam for full body
Skin fungus
Skin immune systems conditions (sarcoidosis, granuloma, morphea, scleroderma)
Skin inflammation (atopic/contact dermatitis)
Skin tag removal
Sun spots (actinic keratosis)
Sweating excessively (hyperhidrosis)
Viral skin infection (molluscum)
Warts
White bumps on skin (milia)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1994
Internship:: University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1995
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998

Board Certifications

American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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1824 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

She is very companionate and thorough.

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Solid professional. Has helped me over a number of years.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

She listens and she provides good practical advice.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

She listens, offers suggestions, takes her time as she does your body scan and like her as a person.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Ward is knowledgeable and professional in caring for patients

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Listens and is thorough

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April 13, 2025

5.0

I'm a long time patient of hers and I've recommended her to others.

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April 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward and the medical staff are wonderful, and always listen and take the time with all concerns.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

She is a true professional. A talented physician, informative, precise, caring.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

She is both competent & kind!

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Ward is excellent! She's always willing to take whatever time is needed to address all of my issues and questions.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

See above. Dr. Ward takes her patients seriously and is careful to address all of my issues.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Appropriate level of explanation

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Ward is knowledgeable, caring and efficient.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Ward is the absolute best doctor! She is so caring, kind, personable, she explains everything in detail so I understand. Dr. Ward makes you feel special when she remembers personal details about me and my family. I really enjoy her as a doctor and cannot give her high enough reviews!!

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward is highly qualified and provides outstanding medical care.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Answered all questions

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March 19, 2025

5.0

She listens, addressed concerns, and doesn't make me feel rushed through.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Noted earlier- Dr. Ward is amazing!

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, Personable and Practical

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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March 14, 2025

5.0

I trust her and she is attentive to any concerns I have. She takes the time to personally follow-up with me.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

The medicines prescribed last time worked magic on my face - no more red for the for the first time in my life and itchiness down a lot. I wished I had this for the past 60+ years and my Mother would have wished it for me for even longer.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Ward works closely with the other provider to document each questionable site, and the information is categorized in the computer. Very efficient and open to discussion about any questions I may pose.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Very good and explains things

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March 11, 2025

5.0

She is the ultimate physician.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Sara Ward is a great dermatologist, very thorough and compassionate.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

She is highly skilled, kind and caring.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Great clinician, thoughtful thorough and kind practitioner

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March 06, 2025

5.0

The doctor and team made sure that I was able to meet or speak with the doctor same day. Even though I cancelled my in office appointment the morning of the day. They made it so I could still speak with Dr ward and get a telemedicine appointment.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledge in her practice in medicine

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward listens then examines me thoroughly. And then gives good practical advice.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

She's knowledgeable, kind, and efficient

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March 03, 2025

5.0

She is nice and is very careful and knows skin very well.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Sara is smart, confident, and relatable.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

I highly recommend Dr Ward. She's professional, friendly, thorough, and respectful to her patients.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough . Friendly. Smart

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward is the best derm i have ever seen. She helps me resolve all of my concerns in a caring effective way. I feel very lucky to have found her

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Took time to explain everything in detail!

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward is friendly and includes me in my care. She is very professional, yet makes me feel comfortable during my appointment

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward was friendly, and she explained the condition of my mole very comprehensuvely and clearly.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

She knows everything and tells it like it is

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February 18, 2025

5.0

The nurse was attentive to my needs and listened well. Dr Ward was fabulous with providing many solutions.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward is always thorough, kind, understanding, excellent review for patient

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February 15, 2025

5.0

She is knowledgeable and has good options for treatment.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

I have recommended her. She answers my questions, provides options, and recommends solutions for my skin issues.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

She is a superb doctor.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

As above, I always leave the office with a smile, even if I need to have a procedure, she is a pleasure to see

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February 04, 2025

5.0

She is awesome! Warm and approachable while also extremely knowledgeable, Dr. Ward is the perfect combination. She always takes the time to answer questions and make sure I understand what to expect - both during the appointment and after I leave. I wish all my doctors were like her!

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Pleased with care .

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Strong communicator and excellent diagnostician. I totally trust her.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

She is very thourough, communicates well both in person and with written back-up, and she is ever-so-pleasant as a human being.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

Took time to speak with and treat me.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Sara Ward and her team are SO awesome. I have been to many dermatologists and she is by far the most thorough AND has the best 'bed-side' manner. You would not expect both of those traits in the same doctor. Kudos to Northwestern Medicine for having her.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

I'm veryconfident that she knows what she's doing - plus she's very personable and easy to talk to

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January 16, 2025

5.0

I've been seeing Dr. Ward for 25 years. She is the best dermatologist. She is smart and kind.

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Takes time with patient, explains procedures and instructions.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ward does a thorough skin cancer check and keeps thorough notes on moles/spots of concern. She provides referrals to other skin specialists when needed.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

I have total confidence in Dr. Sara Ward! She's smart, caring, excellent. I've referred many people to her and they feel the same way. Superior. Also, she found a problem I had on my face when a dermatologist from a different practice did not.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

competent, on-time care

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January 09, 2025

5.0

very thorough and explains everything

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Love Dr. Ward. She listens, is thorough, and always caring.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Always pleasant, flexible and attentive

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward and her nurse Stephanie are very thorough. They are good listeners and answer all questions. They ask good clarifying questions. I feel very blessed to have found Dr. Ward. They are both so very kind.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Listens, answers questions, wonderful doctor.

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December 13, 2024

5.0

have been with dr ward for several years. I trust her knowlegde and experience.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is an excellent provider. She's skillful with superb people skills.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Thorough, nice, knowledgeable, skilled and experienced.

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Very professional.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Clearly communicating and thorough exam.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

pleasant, specific, listens well and looks at "spots/places" that worry me.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Very professional and confident

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Took care of my needs expertly and efficiently

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, treated my issues.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is very attentive and thorough.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

She's the best. Takes her time. Is thorough. Friendly.

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October 31, 2024

5.0

I absolutely love her. She is such a fabulous doctor. She is always very professional but also kind & compassionate. Is very helpful answering questions and concerns. I am so happy to be her patient!

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is always attentive, patient and pursues the details of any question or situation.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

She is like family in caring for her patients, with buckets of empathy.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Very professional but cares about you as a person. Prompt in her time for appointment but doesn't rush.

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Good communication and very knowledgeable.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Explanations for skin lesions, supportive care in office

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is experienced, knowledgeable and thouough.

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October 08, 2024

5.0

Great listener. Always focused on you and your concerns

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October 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent doc

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October 07, 2024

5.0

There's no one better.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

I'm loyal to Dr. Ward having seen her for help over many years.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

She is very bright, makes you feel comfortable, and spends the time needed to answer all questions. Her body check is thorough and it was a great experience overall.

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October 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent care, friendly, clear explanations.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner!

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September 28, 2024

5.0

Explains well and is knowledgeable and makes me feel comfortable

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September 27, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Ward for years. It always feels like a visit with a good friend.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

She's the best.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

I feel that she addresses my concerns and forms a plan for treatment. She is friendly, courteous and knowledgeable.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Excellent communication skills, very professional demeanor, thorough exam

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September 08, 2024

5.0

She does a comprehensive inspection, confirms changes from the previous session. She takes time to make sure she has thoroughly discussed potential issues.

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September 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is so thorough and knowledgeable, yet approachable. I really feel like she cares for my health.

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Disclosures

Sara K. Ward, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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