Dr Ward has extensive experience utilising the anterior approach to hip arthroplasty, an approach that leads to improved recovery times. Dr Ward has also undertaken training and gained accreditation to perform robotic surgery, a state-of-the-art surgical aid that improves precision in the placement of partial and total knee replacements. After graduating from Flinders University in 1996, Dr Ward obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2005. He then completed post fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroplasty with two internationally regarded surgeons; Dr Keith Holt, at the Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, and Dr Leo Pinczewski, at North Sydney Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. This training supported sub-specialisations in all facets of knee and shoulder surgery, particularly ACL reconstruction and arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Dr Ward continues to maintain up-to-date knowledge through continuing professional development and education, including specialist visits internationally.
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