Andrea Ward, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
"I see practicing medicine as a way for me to extend myself out into the world to do the best that I can for others. We all come from very unique backgrounds and different experiences, and it’s so important that I take that into consideration when tailoring my treatments to the human body. For me, success as an osteopathic physician looks like my patients’ successes— their ability to go out into the world and live a life that’s meaningful to them. There’s a ripple effect—when you’re feeling better, you can go out into the world and do better.”
Locations
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Dept of Osteopathic Manipulative Med
26 East Park Drive, Suite 105C
Athens, Ohio
Who is Andrea Ward, DO?
As a physician within the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Dr. Ward specializes in using hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and support the body’s natural ability to heal. With a focus on improving function, relieving pain, and enhancing overall wellness, she works closely with her patients to provide individualized care that addresses the whole person.
Education and Experience
Andrea Ward, DO, received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. Her medical training then led her to Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky, and then to Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for her family medicine residency, before finishing at OhioHealth O’Bleness in Athens, Ohio, for her Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine residency.
Areas of Expertise
- Musculoskeletal pain management (back, neck, joint pain)
- Headaches and migraines
- Postural issues and movement dysfunctions
- Sports or work-related injuries
- Chronic pain conditions
- Supportive care for overall wellness and mobility
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna/First Health Network
- Aetna Better Health of WV -WV Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Anthem BCBS of Ohio
- Anthem Medicaid
- Bob Evans
- Buckeye Health Plan-OH Medicaid
- BWC Ohio
- CareSource-OH Medicaid
- Cigna
- Claritev
- Custom Design Benefits
- Health Plan
- HealthSmart
- Highmark WV Medicaid
- Humana
- MedBen-MHS Tier 1
- Medicaid OH Traditional
- Medicaid WV Traditional
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Medicare Ohio
- Medicare Railroad
- MediGold
- Molina
- Ohio Health Choice
- PEIA WV
- Provider Network of America
- Quality Care Partners
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare Community Plan-OH Medicaid
- United Healthcare of Ohio
- VA/UHC-Optum
- Valor Health Plan
- Wellpoint-WV Medicaid
- WV Senior Advantage
- Zelis
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