Dr. Michael J. Ward, M.D.

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Otolaryngology

Doctor Ward has practiced otolaryngology, head and neck surgery in the Chester County area for over ten years. He performs hundreds of ambulatory and in-patient surgeries each year, involving all facets of his specialty.

Areas of Specialization

  • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

  • Pediatric otolaryngology, including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and ear surgery

  • Endocrine and salivary gland surgery including the thyroid, parathyroid, parotid, and submandibular glands

  • Excision of cutaneous carcinomas of the head and neck

  • Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery

Private Practice

  • Chester County Otolaryngology and Allergy Associates

Fellowship

  • University of Washington Medical Center, Fellow in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1998

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency

  • University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, 1994-98

  • The Pullen Award for Excellence in Teaching Gross Anatomy, 1997

  • Basic Science Resident Research First Place Award at 20th Annual Fitz-Hugh Symposium, 1996

General Medical Officer, United States Navy

  • United States Naval Academy Clinic, 1991-94

  • Battalion Surgeon for 7th Communication Battalion, Third Marine Division, Okinawa, Japan

Surgery Internship

  • Oakland Naval Hospital, 1989-90

Medical Degree

  • Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1985-89, Cum Laude

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1988

Undergraduate Degree

  • Villanova University, Cum Laude, 1981-85

  • United States Naval Health Professions Scholarship, 1985

Board Certification

  • American Board of Otolaryngology, 1999

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Pennsylvania Medical Society

  • Chester County Medical Society