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 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 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 -

Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center - 1500 Owens Street Suite 430

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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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Review by Anonymous on June 28, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He did not show any real concern... ”

He did not show any real concern until I began to cry.

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“He did not show any real concern...”

He did not show any real concern until I began to cry.

Anonymous 06/28/2025

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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 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 -

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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 July 14, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Ward has been an excellent l... ”

Dr. Ward has been an excellent leader of a complicated case. I have appreciated his conservative treatment until it was truely time for my second revision of 2 failed right knees replacements.

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“Dr. Ward has been an excellent l...”

Dr. Ward has been an excellent leader of a complicated case. I have appreciated his conservative treatment until it was truely time for my second revision of 2 failed right knees replacements.

Anonymous 07/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 18, 2025 -

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Comment - “ A great experience and result... ”

A great experience and result

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“A great experience and result...”

A great experience and result

Anonymous 05/18/2025

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Lyndly Tamura, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Rick Coughlin, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Podiatrist

Stephanie Pritzkow, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Chunbong Ma, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Emily Gray, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Erik Hansen, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Anoosheh Nikkar, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Brendan Comer, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Kevin Hwang, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Surgeon

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