Dr. Russell Alan Ward MD
Orthopedist
2401 South 31st Street Temple Texas, 76508About
Dr. Russell Ward is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Temple, Texas. Dr. Ward specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ward tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Marital implications of parent-adult child coresidence: a longitudinal view.
- Multiple parent-adult child relations and well-being in middle and later life.
- How old am I? Perceived age in middle and later life.
- Intraoperative navigation for minimally invasive resection of periarticular and pelvic tumors.
- Change in perceived age in middle and later life.
- Close To You? How Parent-Adult Child Contact Is Influenced by Family Patterns.
- Fibrous Dysplasia in the Calcaneus.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston -
Internships
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Orthopedic Surgery)
Fellowships
- University of Utah (Musculoskeletal Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- Connective Tissue Oncology Society
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- His patients and training, which allows him to learn and continually develop his skills.
Hobbies / Sports
- Fly Fishing
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Clinical Oncology
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