Dr. Michael J. Ward, MD

Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retina Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy

Michael J. Ward, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained retina surgeon specializing in the full range of vitreoretinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachment, ocular trauma and infections, and retina surgery for macular hole and epiretinal membrane. He utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment such as digital fundus imaging, fluorescein and OCT angiography, fundus autofluorescence, ocular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography.

While at Jefferson Medical College, Dr. Ward was awarded the Thomas D. Duane, M.D., Ph.D. Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital where he conducted research and published on eye trauma. During his ophthalmology residency, Dr. Ward’s research on sutureless, minimally invasive retinal surgery was presented at national and international meetings. He went on to complete a prestigious 2-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the esteemed Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where he participated in the first gene therapy trial in the United States for hereditary retinal disease. Dr. Ward continues to be active in various clinical trials which contribute to the future of vitreoretinal care.

As an ophthalmologist specializing in retina care, Dr. Ward is frequently called upon to manage complex and urgent vision-related issues. Dr. Ward feels privileged to be able to bring about significant improvement in patients’ vision and overall quality of life. He understands the stress his patients can be experiencing, and is dedicated to making you feel at ease and confident in his care.

Dr. Michael J. Ward, MD

Get to Know 

Dr. Michael J. Ward, MD

Education & Awards

Education

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. Joseph’s University, graduating Magna Cum Laude
  • Doctor of Medicine degree from Jefferson Medical College
  • Internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ
  • Residency in Ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
  • 2-year Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania

Positions And Distinctions

  • Attending Surgeon and Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Chester County Hospital
  • Advisory Board, Gene Therapy for Macular Degeneration, F.M. Kirby Center for Molecular Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Awards

  • Top Doctor in Main Line Today magazine
  • Top Doctor in Philadelphia magazine
  • The Carol R. Mullen Memorial Prize in Ophthalmology at Jefferson Medical College
  • Thomas D. Duane, MD, PhD Student Research Fellowship

Personal Snippet

In his spare time, Dr. Ward enjoy staying active through golf, strength training, and loves spending quality time with his wife and two daughters.

Personal Snippet

In his spare time, Dr. Ward enjoy staying active through golf, strength training, and loves spending quality time with his wife and two daughters.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

The reviews listed below were collected independently of Chester County Eye Care through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

1/18/2025

Focused on you. Procedures for eye injection are thorough and painless. When he is finished he tells you, you did a good job.

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

12/17/2024

The staff is very nice and friendly. Dr. Ward is very knowledgeable and a have great bedside manners.

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

12/17/2024

I have been seeing Dr Ward for more than 15 years and I am always very pleased with the care he and rest of Chester County Eye Care staff provide.

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

12/16/2024

Dr. Ward‘s office staff are also very nice, patient, and helpful. Dr. Ward is amazing and would highly recommend him to anyone with eye issues.

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

12/16/2024

I was told by my family doctor when I was having eye issues cataract surgery was the place to go from Doctor to Stefano all the way to Dr Ward everybody's been very professional and made me always feel important I'm very happy that that practice exists to help many other people Ronald j trunzo

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

12/11/2024

Dr. Ward saved my vision in my left eye, twice. He is a miracle man. Possibly he missed the 2nd retna tear the first time, but he fixed it like the 1st retna tear and it's all good for now. He is pleasant, knowledgeable, highly skilled, and attentive. Office staff are wonderful also.

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

12/5/2024

Was in and out in less than an hour. My first time here, transferred from another practice where it usually took me 3 hours for them to do the exact same testing. Very efficient from what I’m used to. Sorry it took me so long to transfer.

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

11/27/2024

Very impressed with the whole experience, Dr.Ward was very thorough and informative about my situation. Definitely am returning.

rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

11/26/2024

Dr. Ward is easy to talk to and takes the time to listen. He always answers my questions and addresses any concerns I may have. Always a pleasure to see him, even though he will be sticking a needle in my eye.

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

11/21/2024

Dr. Ward was very pleasant as he was going through his examination and recommendations during my daughter’s visit. He answered all our questions and concerns.

Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

11/21/2024

I come every 5-6 weeks and every time I am welcomed warmly by the front desk. Everyone, nurses,tech, and doctors are professional ,.friendly and compassionate I have eye injections frequently and Dr.is always calm, quick,. I know I am getting great care .

rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

11/19/2024

Dr Ward is my mom’s doctor and although the procedure he has to perform is not pleasant he is lovely with her.

Enhance Your Vision Today!

We are always accepting new patients. If you would like to schedule anything from a general eye exam to a consultation with a specialist, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Our staff looks forward to assisting you in achieving your ideal vision.

Diabetic Eye Disease
Macular Degeneration
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