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Overall great care!Easy to schedule, staff was friendly and accommodating, Dr. had great bedside manner, overall great care and very efficient.
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Dr. Ward
Dr. Ward was truly excellent to my daughter. He was very professional, kind, respectful, thorough, and gave very helpful medical advice. I felt the concern (possible stress fracture ankle) was very well addressed.
Dr. Ward is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in comprehensive foot and ankle care. He focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries and trauma to complex deformities and degenerative disease. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive options to help patients recover function and return to activity as safely and efficiently as possible. Dr. Ward is committed to delivering individualized, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s goals and lifestyle.
Dr. Ward, At a Glance
- Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
- Fellowship-trained in Foot & Ankle
- Fracture care & management
- Delaware Today Top Doctor
Specialty Focus
Dr. Ward is committed to delivering individualized, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s goals and lifestyle. He is an active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and also serves as a consultant for medical device companies and a reviewer of orthopedic research publications.
Specialty Focus:
- Total ankle replacement (arthroplasty)
- Sports-related foot and ankle injuries (including high-level athletes)
- Foot and ankle arthroscopy
- Percutaneous Achilles tendon repair
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Complex deformity correction and trauma care
- Advanced bunion correction, including Lapiplasty® 3D bunion correction
Advanced Techniques / Approach to Care
Dr. Ward has specialized expertise in total ankle arthroplasty, sports-related injury treatment, and foot and ankle arthroscopy. He utilizes cutting-edge techniques, including CT-guided ankle replacement and the use of 3D-printed implants, to improve surgical precision, alignment, and long-term outcomes.
He also performs minimally invasive and percutaneous procedures, such as Achilles tendon repair, designed to reduce recovery time and accelerate healing. Dr. Ward is highly experienced in advanced bunion correction, including the Lapiplasty® 3D bunion correction procedure, which addresses the root cause of bunion deformity and helps reduce recurrence.
His approach emphasizes accurate diagnosis, conservative treatment when appropriate, and advanced surgical solutions when necessary to restore mobility, function, and performance.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Ward
Patients choose Dr. Ward for:
- Fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist
- Expertise in advanced and minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Utilizes cutting-edge technology, including CT-guided surgery and 3D-printed implants
- Extensive experience treating high-level and competitive athletes
- Focus on personalized, patient-centered care plans
- Strong emphasis on non-surgical treatment options when appropriate
- Committed to helping patients return to activity safely and efficiently
- Collaborative approach with patients and care teams
Conditions Treated
Dr. Ward specializes in comprehensive treatment of foot and ankle conditions, including:
- Complex deformities
- Trauma
- Fractures, with a particular emphasis on sports-related injuries.
Procedures Performed
He provides both surgical and non-surgical care for common conditions such as:
- Achilles tendon ruptures and plantar fasciitis
- His expertise includes advanced procedures such as:
- Total ankle arthroplasty and arthroscopy
- Percutaneous Achilles tendon repair
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Lapidus procedures
Please note that Dr. Ward does not provide treatment for corns, calluses, or routine nail care
Patrick Ward III's Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Resources for current Dr. Ward patients:
Surgery Handouts
Exercises
Post-Op Weightbearing Progression
Resources
Dr. Ward completed his Fellowship training at OrthoCarolina were he received extensive training in cutting edge foot and ankle orthopaedics, participated in the care of numerous professional and collegiate athletes, and trained with developers of multiple widely used orthopedic systems including the Wright Medical total ankle replacement. Following this, Dr. Ward practiced in the Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania participating in the training of both residents and fellows. Dr. Ward is Board Certified in Orthopaedics and treats all variety of foot and ankle conditions. He has special expertise in total ankle arthroplasty, treatment of sports related injuries and arthroscopy, percutaneous Achilles repair, minimally invasive techniques, trauma and treatment of complex deformity. He is an active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedics. He is actively works as a consultant for multiple medical design companies and as reviewer of medical research papers.
- Fellowship - OrthoCarolina
- Residency – University of Pittsburgh
- Medical school – Jefferson Medical College
- Undergraduate – Johns Hopkins University
- Top Doctor by Delaware Today: 2023, 2024, 2025
Board certifications:
- Board Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Professional memberships:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Active Fellow
- American Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Society, Active Member
- Medical Society of Delaware
Dr. Ward was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Malvern, Pennsylvania. He is proud to have returned to the Delaware Valley with his wife, Lauren, and their two sons to be closer to family. He joined Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in October 2021 and serves in a leadership role within the organization as a member of the Executive Committee.
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Delaware Today Magazine recently released its annual Top Doctor list. The survey asked other Delaware physicians who they would most recommend to care for their patients, friends and family. The top vote-getters are listed in their annual Top Doctor magazine. Congratulations to our 2025 Delaware Top Doctors!
Delaware Today Magazine recently released its annual Top Doctor list. The survey asked other Delaware physicians who they would most recommend to care for their patients, friends and family. The top vote-getters are listed in their annual Top Doctor magazine. Congratulations to our 2024 Delaware Top Doctors!
Delaware Today Magazine recently released it’s “2023 Top Doctor” list. The survey asked other Delaware physicians who they would most recommend to care for their patients, friends and family. The top vote-getters are listed in their annual Top Doctor magazine issue each year. Congratulations to our 2023 Delaware Top Doctors!
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