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Patient Rating:

4.8 out of 5

407 Patient Ratings
60 Patient Comments

John H. Ward, M.D.

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

John H. Ward, MD, is the Margaret A. Amundsen Endowed Professor of Medicine. He is a member of the Oncology Division in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Ward is also an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute. He served as Chief of the Oncology Division from 1998-2012. He is past President of the Medical Staff of the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics.

Ward sees patients with a variety of malignant diseases, with an emphasis on breast cancer. He is principal investigator for the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) site at Huntsman Cancer Institute and heads participation in breast cancer prevention trials. He is also principal investigator for SWOG cooperative group studies at the University of Utah. These groups provide access to national clinical trials for a wide variety of malignancies. Ward represents Huntsman Cancer Institute on the breast cancer treatment guidelines panel of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. He also provides outreach Hematology/Oncology services for Huntsman Cancer Institute in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

A graduate of the University of Utah School of Medicine, Ward completed an internal medicine residency at Duke University where he received the Haskel Schiff award as the outstanding resident. He completed a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and has been on the faculty since 1982. Ward is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. He has received numerous accolades for his teaching excellence, including the 2002 James L. Parkin, MD, award for outstanding clinical teaching at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received the inaugural Huntsman Cancer Foundation Humanitarian Award in 2010.

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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Professor
Academic Divisions Oncology
Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.8
My confidence in doctor
4.8
Time doctor spent with me
4.7
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.8
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.8
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.8
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.8
Wait time at clinic
4.3
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.9

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

June 03, 2013

Dr. Ward was an answer to a prayer. He is and has been my advocate since I was diagnosed. I was devastated by a different oncologist at a different facility. I ask him to explain about tomoxifen and he didn't want to take time to do that so he said here is a Rx if you decide to take it and you don't need to make any more appointments here. I felt alone and confused as to what to do. I just ask a question. I went back to my surgeon and he got me an appointment with Dr. Ward. I am so grateful for him. Thank you Dr. Ward.

April 29, 2013

Dr. Ward is a wonderful doctor. I actually look forward to my appointments with him. He always has a smile on his face and takes time to chat with me as a person, not just a patient. He is very responsive and takes the time to explain my options.

April 15, 2013

Dr Ward is a wonderful Dr!

April 08, 2013

This is the absolute best place to go for cancer!!

March 04, 2013

I love Dr Ward and Dr Conder!!

February 26, 2013

Both Dr. have been extremley kind and thoughtful

February 20, 2013

Dr. Ward and Rosie are the very best. I am so lucky to be in their care.

February 13, 2013

Asked a lot of personal questions I wasn't sure were pertinent

February 11, 2013

This was an important visit where we were expecting to get important information about the cancer and treatment. We were a little irritated when a different doctor we had never met before came into the room to explain the results of the CT scan with us. He had a very this accent and we had a hard time understanding what he was trying to tell us. Dr Ward finally did come in to speak to us and give us the information we needed.

February 08, 2013

I was extremely impressed with the care I recieved at the Hunstman.

February 04, 2013

everytime I go to the clinic everyone is friendly.

January 28, 2013

Incredible experience! I would not change Dr. Ward for anyone! He is the best as well as Rosie and that is why we will always come to Huntsman and not stay in Logan for my cancer treatment and care!!

January 21, 2013

outstanding

December 31, 2012

I am fortunate to have Dr. Ward as my oncologist!

December 25, 2012

We are still waiting for some information, but I have every confidence that the Dr. will call with an update. Treatment options and medications will be discussed next visit.

December 12, 2012

Everything was perfect!

December 11, 2012

Outstanding!!!

December 10, 2012

I would like to ask about a couple of problems I'm having that I forgot to bring up. We were busy talking about other things.

December 10, 2012

Dr. Ward is THE BEST!!!

November 19, 2012

I felt like a valued patient and the doctor gave me all the time I wanted.

November 05, 2012

Dr. Ward and his team are the best and take great interest in my health and my generally well-being.

November 05, 2012

Dr. Ward is THE BEST!

October 26, 2012

Dr. Ward is wonderful and his intern, Dr. Bickel was also great.

October 23, 2012

We are most pleased with Dr. Ward, thank you all very much.

October 15, 2012

Awesome doctor and staff.............

October 09, 2012

I have already reccomended this care provider.

September 26, 2012

I am truly blessed to have Dr. Ward as my care provider. He cares about me as a person.

September 25, 2012

I am never embarrased to ask questions or feel the doctor or PA don't have time to answer. The most difficult questions are the ones that no one has the answers to like...will my cancer return? I'm grateful the providers at Huntsman are teaching me not to worry and move through the process step by step.

September 17, 2012

I feel i am in the best hands

September 03, 2012

I have absolutely loved Dr. John Ward as my oncologist and his assistant Rosie! He treated my mother who is a 10 year breast cancer survivor and I wouldnt go to anyone else now that I have him and either would my mom! They are a huge reason why I came to the Huntsman for my treatment

September 03, 2012

Care provided is excellent!

August 27, 2012

I feel that my charts have been read in advance and they are expecting me, and ready to address any concerns about my health and well well being.

August 27, 2012

Dr. Ward and his staff are the best!!!!

August 13, 2012

Dr Ward is wonderful and shows a great interest in my mom. Thank you!!!

August 13, 2012

Dr. Ward is very professional and I have complete faith and trust in him.

July 30, 2012

Dr. Ward and Rosie Conder were sooooo important in my treatment and recovery. Even a year after my treatment is over they still show the same concern when I have difficult times with my healing. They NEVER treat me as if my concerns being post-treatment a

July 24, 2012

I am fortunate to have such caring medical professionals.

July 23, 2012

Dr. John Ward is the best! Best decision I ever made was coming over to Huntsman from Elko, Nevada for treatment.

July 11, 2012

These special people,, Dr. Ward and the staff have a special place in our prayers.

June 25, 2012

I am grateful that I have such competent, caring doctors to care for me. I often come into the clinic with a list of questions, and each doctor always makes sure all my questions are answered. I especially appreciate meeting with Rosie (PA); she is concerned with my overall health and provides treatment options that I am confident using.

June 20, 2012

Dr. Ward is an incredible doctor. I have the utmost confidence in his ability to provide me with the best of care, as he has demonstrated over and over during the course of my treatment. I always recommend him and Huntsman Cancer Institute as the best possible place to go.

June 12, 2012

Dr. Ward is the best. He's been with me since the beginning of my cancer adventure. I trust him and his staff. I especially like his NP, Rosemary Conder. I really feel like I can talk to her about my concerns and fears, and she listens and understands.

April 20, 2012

I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Ward head "my team". I feel that there is a network of doctors and medical professionals working together for a positive outcome.

April 06, 2012

I have recommended Dr. Ward to several friends.

April 06, 2012

I would and have recommended Dr. Ward many times.

April 04, 2012

Dr. Ward is excellent

April 04, 2012

doctor Ward has been so kind and sweet to work with- he is a VERY caring doctor and individual. I never feel rushed at his office and I can take as much time as I wish, and he still smiles.

March 22, 2012

I think it's very commendable he listened to my issue with the billing department, but he made some statement about not having anything to do with billing because it's such a large organization. I really think the doctors need to know how their patients are being treated by billing.

March 14, 2012

Dr Ward is excellent at taking the time to listen and make sure all my questions are answered. He is a wonderful Doctor.

March 08, 2012

The appt seemed a bit rushed and I left feeling like I still had questions yet I can't think of the questions I might have asked.

February 22, 2012

Dr. Ward is wonderful. He is kind, caring and gentle. He gives understandable explanations and is always willing to answer any questions I have.

February 09, 2012

dr. Ward was very sensitive to my feelings about follow up on the lab work that was done. He was able to determine that I would prefer a phone call telling me about the results rather than assume everything was OK if I didn't hear fron him. I really appreciated his prompt phone call.

February 08, 2012

Rosie Conder and Dr. John Ward are both terrific medical practitioners. I am fortunate to have them caring for me.

February 02, 2012

Rose Mary explained a lot of things to me that I hadn't thought of before

February 02, 2012

I think that the Huntmans Center is the only place to be if someone has to fight cancer.

January 26, 2012

Love Dr. Ward, Ann, and Marcia! Chelsea is great. She was very good at drawing blood and I have a lot of experience having blood drawn, IVs etc.!

January 19, 2012

I am extremely pleased with Dr. Ward and his helper Rosie. I have a lot of confidence in their judgement and actually that is why I am at the Huntsman Clinic.

January 13, 2012

excellent experience

January 11, 2012

I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Ward and I have already recommended him to a friend who is having breast health issues.

January 04, 2012

Dr. Ward is an outstanding oncologist and caring human being