Dr Ward has completed extensive post-fellowship training in knee, anterior hip, shoulder and ankle surgery both in Australia and the USA. He has been using robotics and 3D printed technology to aid in joint replacements for many years now. Dr Ward has extensive experience in arthroscopic (keyhole) sports surgery, particularly ACL and other ligament reconstructions in the knee and ankle. He has an interest in knee cartilage preservation techniques for younger adult patients. Dr Ward had fellowship training in shoulder arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, including rotator cuff repair and corrective surgery for shoulder instability and dislocations. Dr Ward regularly attends international professional development workshops, conferences and surgeon visitations to stay up to date with the latest advances in surgical technology and techniques. Now exclusively in private practice with Orthopaedics SA, Dr Ward consults and operates across multiple metropolitan locations. He also supports patients in the mid north of South Australia with monthly visits.
Practicing privately with Orthopaedics SA in North Adelaide, Ashford, Bedford Park, Burnside, Campbelltown and Elizabeth, Dr Ward also supports country patients at Port Pirie Hospital, and Karnak House / Whyalla Hospital.
1991-96
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS)
Flinders University
South Australia
1997
Intern
Royal Adelaide Hospital
South Australia
1998
Basic Surgical Training
Flinders Medical Centre
South Australia
1999
Basic Surgical Training
Royal Adelaide Hospital
South Australia
2000
Orthopaedic Service Registrar
Flinders Medical Centre
South Australia
Modbury Public Hospital
South Australia
2001
Orthopaedic Service Registrar
Royal Adelaide Hospital
South Australia
2002
Advanced Orthopaedic Trainee
Flinders Medical Centre
South Australia
Royal Adelaide Hospital
South Australia
2003
Advanced Orthopaedic Trainee
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
South Australia
Royal Adelaide Hospital
South Australia
2004
Advanced Orthopaedic Trainee
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
South Australia
Modbury Public Hospital
South Australia
2005
Advanced Orthopaedic Trainee
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
South Australia
Royal Adelaide Hospital
South Australia
2006
Post Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine Fellowship
Dr Keith Holt, Dr Greg Witherow & Dr Greg Janes
Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre
West Australia
Dr Leo Pinczewski, North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
2007
Private Orthopaedic Practice, Orthopaedics SA
Adelaide
South Australia