John H. Ward, MD

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  • 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 an investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He served as Chief of the Oncology Division from 1998-2012. He is a past President of the Medical Staff of the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. He served as the Huntsman Cancer Institute Interim Senior Director of Clinical Affairs and the HCI Interim Physician in Chief from 2019-2021.

    Ward sees patients with a variety of malignant diseases, with an emphasis on breast cancer. 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 internal medicine 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 Huntsman Cancer Foundation Humanitarian Award in 2010. In 2017, he received the Outstanding Clinical Leadership Award of the University of Utah Health Regional Network. In 2021, he was recognized with the Department of Internal Medicine's Chair Award for Lifetime Achievement.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Primary
    Academic Divisions Oncology

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    August 06, 2022

    Dr. Ward has been my Oncologist since February, 2017. He is an amazing dr and human being! He has always shown me respect for my decisions and concern. I am so grateful that I had him, Rosie and his staff to assist me through the journey!

    July 18, 2022

    Very good

    July 08, 2022

    The doctor takes his time to communicate about my progress and my treatment. And shows genuine care.

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  • 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 an investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He served as Chief of the Oncology Division from 1998-2012. He is a past President of the Medical Staff of the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. He served as the Huntsman Cancer Institute Interim Senior Director of Clinical Affairs and the HCI Interim Physician in Chief from 2019-2021.

    Ward sees patients with a variety of malignant diseases, with an emphasis on breast cancer. 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 internal medicine 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 Huntsman Cancer Foundation Humanitarian Award in 2010. In 2017, he received the Outstanding Clinical Leadership Award of the University of Utah Health Regional Network. In 2021, he was recognized with the Department of Internal Medicine's Chair Award for Lifetime Achievement.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Oncology

    Education history

    Fellowship Hematology/Oncology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - Duke University Medical Center Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - Duke University Medical Center Intern
    Medicine - University of Utah Hospital School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate University of Utah B.S.