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Timothy Ward

Timothy Ward, MD

Spine Surgery

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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4.2 of 5 stars153 ratings, 37 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Adolescent

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Timothy Ward

Timothy Ward, MD, was born and raised in Pittsburgh, attending Catholic grade and high school in the Knoxville section of Pittsburgh. He spent 2 years in college at Penn State University followed by medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed a residency at Duke University School of Medicine and fellowships at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the University Berne. He considers J. Leonard Goldner, MD, former chief of orthopaedic surgery at Duke University Medical Center, to be his most important professional mentor and role model. Dr. Ward specializes in Pediatric Orthopaedics with a concentration on scoliosis and spine surgery. His research interests include outcomes research, spinal cord injury, spinal deformity, and congenital hip disease.

Dr. Ward has been married since 1978 to Bobette Ward, MD, herself a physician specializing in geriatric medicine. Tim and Bobette live in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh. They have six children and seven grandchildren.

View Dr. Ward's full list of publications from PubMed

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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. Pediatric Orthopaedics in Lawrenceville
    • 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

    Expertise

    Education

    University Berne

    Fellowship

    Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

    Fellowship

    Duke University School of Medicine

    Residency

    Duke University School of Medicine

    Residency

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Medical Education

    Board Certifications

    Orthopaedic Surgery

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Insurance

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    Search plans
    • UPMC for Life
    • UPMC for You
    • UPMC Health Plan
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    • Aetna CHIP
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    • Caresource
    • Cigna
    • Gateway
    • Health America
    • Health America / Advantra
    • Highmark
    • Humana
    • Independent Health
    • Medical Mutual of OH
    • Medicare
    • Non-PA Medical Assistance
    • PA Health And Wellness
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    • The Health Plan
    • Tricare
    • Unison
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    • Veterans Choice

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2 out of 5

    153 ratings, 37 reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

    Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
    Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
    Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
    Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
    Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
    Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
    Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
    Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
    Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/25/2025

      Dr Ward was impressive. Very nice man, professional and explained things in detail. Talked to my son AND to us in ways we could understand. His knowledge and details made us feel confident with his answers and decisions regarding further treatment. Incredibly knowledgeable and never made us feel rushed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/24/2025

      We love Dr. Ward! It took a few visits but my daughter is finally warming up to him too!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/11/2025

      Always top notch

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      We had excellent attention from the doctor and all his staff. Every person involved in the visit presented as competent and compassionate. The individual attention my child received In every Interaction was exemplary.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/31/2024

      My family and I absolutely love Dr. Ward and wish him the best in his retirement.

      2 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Doctor never laid a hand on my daughter, was in the room less than 2 minutes

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/22/2024

      Dr. Ward is very understanding to any problems me and my daughter had come up with or any questions we had asked.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Good

    • No RatingReviewed on 10/1/2024

      Wouldn't recommend him to anybody who actually wants to know what's going on with their body.

      • 0 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/19/2024

        The doctor was very rude, didn't listen, and felt like he didn't care, and rushed the visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/30/2024

        Highly recommend to anyone

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/9/2024

        Dr Ward is a great doctor. Would recommend hi. To anyone

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/9/2024

        Dr. Ward has been wonderful throughout my daughters treatment

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/8/2024

        Ward was great!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/4/2024

        A lot of Dr's make you feel like you can't ask questions and seem to be arrogant making it uncomfortable and I didn't feel that way at all. Very friendly and personable!

        2 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/7/2024

        He refused to discuss in more detail my complaints about prior treatment to me and my daughter that dr ward was In charge of. He continued to try to brush them under the rug and blame them on it being end of day when he wasn't "supposed" to be there or the NAT protocol net being too large in stead of taking any full responsibility for himself being he was a lead doctor at a teaching hospital.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/5/2024

        He was A nice doctor & he was really nice and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/5/2024

        Everyone is amazing. Dr ward is great and explains everything so it is easy to understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/4/2024

        Dr ward is awesome. He explains things and is totally up to date on my grandsons issues

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/12/2024

        No bad experience all good and beginning to the end

        1 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/6/2024

        Dr. Ward is extremely condescending. Both myself and my son felt as though his ego was too large to be bothered with our concerns. We travel to this hospital because UPMC Children's saved our daughter's life, and we have the upmost respect for this hospital. I left this appointment feeling very let down and upset. I will never bring my children back to this clinic and I won't recommend it to anyone.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/5/2024

        Our appointment was quick but I felt Dr. Ward was very experienced and we received the appropriate care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/29/2024

        Dr. Ward spent a lot of time with us - it was really appreciated.

        2 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2024

        I started before he was "cold" and has this tone like we were wasting his time by asking for help.

        3 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/19/2023

        Patient was miserable bc she has autism and she had to wait over an hour to be seen by the dr.

        1 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/11/2023

        Made us feel like we were bothering him. Automatically assumed that we wanted surgery when we were just referred to orthopedic doctor as next step in my daughter's treatment. Didn't speak directly to my daughter about her issues instead directed all questions to me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2023

        Dr. Ward is great! He explains things well, and provides insight that is helpful and realistic. I would recommend him to anyone.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/10/2023

        Dr. Ward was not overly warm and he didn't include my child in any of the discussion or really speak to her much at all. He examined the top of her buttocks and didn't give a warning or ask permission before he did this and she was embarrassed. However, he was very experienced in the field and very knowledgeable so we will continue to see him because of his expertise.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/15/2023

        Dr. Ward answered her questions, and was very personable with a good bedside manner

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/12/2023

        Dr Ward is just awesome

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/28/2023

        Dr. Ward is outstanding.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/21/2023

        Dr. Ward is a WONDERFUL DOCTOR!!! He's so kind and did an amazing operation to correct my right club foot.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/21/2023

        Dr. Ward was very informative and helpful.

      • No RatingReviewed on 6/2/2023

        This guy was so cold & lacked any type of bedside manner. He was in such a hurry and the only answer he gave us was" give it time". Made us feel as if our concerns were foolish. We will be getting a second opinion.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/30/2023

        Short, sweet and to the point which I appreciate

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2023

        Dr Ward has always taken his time to speak directly to my daughter. His thoughtful care makes a difference in her appointments.

      • No RatingReviewed on 5/9/2023

        Terrible bedside manner, not a candidate for surgery so he had no concern for anyway to help or recommendations.