Dr. Gary Allen Ward M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1040 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 320 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Gary Ward is a physiatrist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Ward is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ward focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Ward can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1972
University of Minnesota Medical School 1972
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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