Dr. Russell Alan Ward MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Russell Alan Ward MD

Orthopedist

2401 South 31st Street Temple Texas, 76508
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About

Dr. Russell Ward is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Temple, Texas. Dr. Ward specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ward tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 21 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Bone Cancer in ChildrenMusculoskeletal Oncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston -

Internships

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Orthopedic Surgery)

Fellowships

  • University of Utah (Musculoskeletal Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Connective Tissue Oncology Society

Articles and Publications

  • Has been Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His patients and training, which allows him to learn and continually develop his skills.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Fly Fishing

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Clinical Oncology

Dr. Russell Alan Ward MD's Practice location

2401 South 31st Street -
Temple, Texas 76508
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