Sara K. Ward, MD

Sara K. Ward, MD

4.9 
1073 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1073 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

Thorough, friendly, professional

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Smart, compassionate… the total package and an excellent doctor

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Incredible bedside manner and helpful/informative/kind.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Personable and thorough.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

She is very personable and good explaining what is going on.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward is very thorough and knowledgeable.

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward is always pleasant and warm. The office is efficient, they get me in on time and I'm not waiting very long between talking to the nurse and when the dr. comes in. I appreciate that they respect my time.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

She is the best dermatologist! She is knowledgeable, thorough and caring!

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Thorough, caring, attentive.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and personable.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

She was great! Took time to listen to what I needed/was worried about and explained everything to me clearly

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Personable, professional and clear

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August 19, 2022

5.0

I trust her, and she is frank, clear, and experienced. If she sees something she doesn't like, it goes.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Skilled and approachable

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Excellent care. Listens, explains, discusses.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Consummate professional

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August 18, 2022

5.0

She’s thorough, professional and personable.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Ward has a great bedside manner. Very nice, listens and takes time explaining things. Never feel rushed. Same for her assisting staff.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

I trust her assessment and recommendations.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

She's phenomenal, makes me feel comfortable, and makes me feel I can trust her.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward was extremely professional, kind, patient and very thorough. She made feel very comfortable and informed every step of the way. She is simply the BEST!!

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Really detailed in explaining conditions and took great care and time to listen.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Smart, kind, compassionate… treats the whole person. A lovely person and doctor.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward does a great job of explanation what is going on. I trust her and have been her patient for many years.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, great bedside manner, Shows concern for patient, kind

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August 02, 2022

5.0

She has managed all types of skin conditions very well throughout the years

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August 01, 2022

5.0

she's thorough and on top of my issues.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

She is thorough.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Very kind and thorough.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Very nice and knowledgeable.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

She's incredibly thorough but also kind and easy to talk to. I trust her completely!

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Doctor Ward has been my dermatologist for over 10 years and Have received outstanding care from her.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Thorough and meticulous

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Very caring and personable, and provided a thorough exam. Doctor Ward had clearly read my chart and health history, answered all my questions and explained my result, and I did not feel rushed by either her or Francesca, her nurse

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Excellent caring. Very experienced.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Excellent care. Listens and informs as well.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Ward always gives you the best advice on your condition. She answers all your questions in detail. Great bedside manner never feel rushed.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Long history of care

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Good doctor who really cares about you

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Takes and interest in her patients.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward is a highly competent and thorough professional.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

She was friendly, thorough and took time to explain everything to me.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

She spends time to answer questions and listen

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July 02, 2022

5.0

She is the best!

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Ward is very good and always remembers me. It is very hard to get an appointment with her and while I will always recommend her I warn those I recommend to also try the other NMG dermatologists if they cannot get the appointment they want

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June 30, 2022

5.0

I like her very much and I think she is an excellent doctor

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Very patient and helpful

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June 27, 2022

5.0

She does a thorough job, explains things well, answers my questions and has a sense of humor—much appreciated when you’re exposing yourself to people you don’t know well!

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward is a very good physician - thorough in her exams, conservative in treatment but gives patient options, caring and efficient.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward really listens and spends time with you. She is amazing!

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June 23, 2022

5.0

She is easy to talk to and discuss any concerns I have. I thought my exam was thorough and that she had genuine concern about my health.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Dr listened to all concerns and took time during exam.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sara Ward was attentive, listened and answered my concerns. I appreciated that there was no prolonged wait.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Ward is very competent, kind and informative. While she dictated to her nurse in doctor speak she came back around and went thru it with me in patient language.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward always makes you feel like you’re the most important person in the practice. She is kind and understanding. She is also great dermatologist

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June 13, 2022

5.0

I have been coming to Dr Ward for many years! She cares, is efficient and puts in the time to make sure I don’t have skin cancer.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

We come from Michigan to see her. We trust her.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Very professional and helpful and kind

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June 01, 2022

5.0

The best dermatologist I have seen!

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May 29, 2022

5.0

Dr.Ward and her staff are the best.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Thorough, explains everything, excellent rapport with patient, puts me at ease, is understanding. She’s a wonderful dr.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward is thorough and spends time listening

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May 23, 2022

5.0

History with her and competency

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Friendly and took time to answer all of my questions. But Sara is always friendly and does her job very well.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable,

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward is compassionate and also very competent. I’ve been seeing her for over a decade.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Easy to work with and communicates well.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Confidence in her experience

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Office visit was a 10.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward is a GREAT doctor!! I have been with her for years…and I am very happy with her!!

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Great interactions, very detailed in the examination.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

High quality, clear communicator, relatable. Overall, she seems to have patient interest/well being at heart.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

She is a very thorough and caring physician.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to, thorough, felt comfortable

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Pleasant and helpful

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Very capable and patient.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

She is fantastic!

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Wonderful doctor – great Spirit and attitude

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Excellence in her specialty.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Great Dr

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Amazing at what she does. Kind, compassionate, friendly so skilled.

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May 01, 2022

5.0

she's fabulous

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Love her! I've been going to her for years. She's kind and has a deep breadth of dermatological knowledge.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

She always listens, spends enough time with me, and explains procedures and diagnoses well.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ward is an excellent dermatologist and I’ve been with her for years. I have recommended her. Also, see above comments.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Great doctor. Nice, patient and a good listener.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

She is an excellent physician. Thorough and thoughtful. Although she is consistently 20+ minutes late for appointments. Perhaps the scheduler can take this into account and adjust so she is not always keeping patients waiting.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Thorough. Efficient. Good listener. Empathetic and pleasant to work with.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Excellent care. Extremely thorough and conservative. Appreciate her insight.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Expert care, extremely knowledgeable and thorough.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Sara Ward is thorough, acts quickly if she sees something that needs attention, and is always friendly and easy to talk to. I feel like I can ask her anything about my skin/skincare during my visits with her.

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April 15, 2022

5.0

She really cares about her patients.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Efficient and friendly. Knowledgeable. Has demonstrated expertise in field by identifying issue that other non NM provider missed.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

She’s the best

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Efficient, with good notes.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Dr ward is thorough, listens to my concerns and careful to observe any possible issues with my skin.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

i feel she cares about her patients.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

She was thorough and listened

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Disclosures

Sara K. Ward, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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