Derek Ward, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	2010

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - UCSF	Orthopaedic Surgery	2015
Fellowship - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals	Orthopaedic Surgery	2016
Internship - UCSF	Orthopaedic Surgery	2011

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Review by Anonymous on December 07, 2025 -

Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center - 1500 Owens Street Suite 430

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Comment - “ Dr Ward is excellent... ”

Dr Ward is excellent

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“Dr Ward is excellent...”

Dr Ward is excellent

Anonymous 12/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 14, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Wonderful physician... ”

Wonderful physician

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“Wonderful physician...”

Wonderful physician

Anonymous 11/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 02, 2025 -

Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center - 1500 Owens Street Suite 430

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Comment - “ It was a very busy day and yet D... ”

It was a very busy day and yet Dr. Ward did not rush our time together and spend as much time as I needed to get my questions answered.

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“It was a very busy day and yet D...”

It was a very busy day and yet Dr. Ward did not rush our time together and spend as much time as I needed to get my questions answered.

Anonymous 11/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 17, 2025 -

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 209

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Comment - “ Dr Ward was very informative and... ”

Dr Ward was very informative and concerned that all my questions got answered. He is excellent and inspires confidence.

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“Dr Ward was very informative and...”

Dr Ward was very informative and concerned that all my questions got answered. He is excellent and inspires confidence.

Anonymous 10/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 05, 2025 -

Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center - 1500 Owens Street Suite 430

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Comment - “ The doctor performed my previous... ”

The doctor performed my previous knee replacement. He's wonderful. I've already recommended him to several people.

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“The doctor performed my previous...”

The doctor performed my previous knee replacement. He's wonderful. I've already recommended him to several people.

Anonymous 10/05/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 05, 2025 -

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 209

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Comment - “ Meet with Dr Ward he is excellen... ”

Meet with Dr Ward he is excellent and I am extremely satisfied with the service he provided

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“Meet with Dr Ward he is excellen...”

Meet with Dr Ward he is excellent and I am extremely satisfied with the service he provided

Anonymous 12/05/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 06, 2025 -

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 209

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Comment - “ Dr. Dereck ward is outstanding! ... ”

Dr. Dereck ward is outstanding! I have complete trust in him as he helps me navigate my health issues.

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“Dr. Dereck ward is outstanding! ...”

Dr. Dereck ward is outstanding! I have complete trust in him as he helps me navigate my health issues.

Anonymous 11/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 31, 2025 -

MarinHealth Orthopedic Care | A UCSF Health Clinic (San Rafael) - 4000 Civic Center Drive Suite 209

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Comment - “ Super kind MD... ”

Super kind MD

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“Super kind MD...”

Super kind MD

Anonymous 10/31/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 17, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Ward was thorough and caring.... ”

Dr Ward was thorough and caring. I hope to follow up with him regarding next steps for my knee treatment.

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“Dr Ward was thorough and caring....”

Dr Ward was thorough and caring. I hope to follow up with him regarding next steps for my knee treatment.

Anonymous 10/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 09, 2025 -

Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center - 1500 Owens Street Suite 430

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Comment - “ I was impressed at every point i... ”

I was impressed at every point in my visit.

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“I was impressed at every point i...”

I was impressed at every point in my visit.

Anonymous 09/09/2025

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Lyndly Tamura, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Erik Hansen, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Stephanie Pritzkow, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Emily Gray, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Kevin Hwang, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Surgeon

Anoosheh Nikkar, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Jessica Daniel, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Brendan Comer, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Alexander Escobar, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Jeffrey Barry, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

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