Dr. Derek Ward, MD - San Rafael (CA)

5 /5 Wink Grelis: Friendly, helpful staff; world-class surgeon. All interactions with Dr. Ward were 5-star. At my initial consult, Dr. Ward took time to answers my questions and follow-up messages fully; very personable and thorough. Surgery results are awesome: at 2 weeks post surgery (knee replacement) outpatient PT cleared me to drive and I dont need a walker. Looking forward to returning to tennis in the future. Thank you!

5 /5 Bill OSuch: Dr. Ward and the team at UCSF have been wonderful in my journey to hip replacement surgery in a few days. At the pre-surgery meeting, Dr. Ward went through all my questions carefully with respect and care given me even more confidence about the upcoming procedure and how to maximize my recovery success. Further the getwell loop has been a fantastic way to work through the checklists before surgery and have all my questions asked in a rapid manner. Kudos to Erica for her responsiveness. I’m all prepared for my surgery and it is thanks to the UCSF team and their system.

5 /5 Sara Peterson: Six months ago, Dr. Ward did a revision on my right knee which had been replaced almost 20 years ago. The original prosthetic had displaced almost 15 years ago, making my knee very unstable. I am now walking better than I have in at least 10 years. Dr. Ward is an exceptional surgeon and a very caring doctor. His team is first rate and very responsive. I only wish I had connected with him earlier. Thank you, thank you!

5 /5 Pamela Porter: I am so happy UCSF Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ward performed my very complex total hip replacement one year ago. Dr. Ward’s obvious professional knowledge and his compassion for me as a patient has had a positive effect on my healing throughout this year. Not only was my surgery basically pain free, but my stay at UCSF hospital was a great experience. I have the highest regard for Dr. Ward, and I recommend him most highly.

5 /5 Anne Asperger: I am thrilled with the service of all Dr. Wards staff and Dr. Ward. I have had him replace both my left knee (8/22/22) & my right knee (1/30/23). I am just one month out from my second surgery and am already able to walk without the use of a cane & am able to get in over 100,000 steps a week between walking on the running machine & using the crosstrainer & bike.