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Dr. Abner Ward, MD

Dr. Abner Ward, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Abner Ward, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Merced, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ward has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center Merced. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

240 E 13th St Merced, CA 95341

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Dr. Ward's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ward

3.0

8 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Susan Avilla – Jan 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Harold Graves – Mar 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jo – Feb 09, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Myrna Aguilera in Bakersfield, CA – May 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Abner Ward, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Merced, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ward has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of North...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office240 E 13th St Merced, CA 95341
1
Gorum Orthopedics & Associates1199 Delbon Ave Ste 1 Turlock, CA 95382
2
Carlson Hansen Kwon-Hong MDS1213 Coffee Rd Ste A Modesto, CA 95355
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1700 Coffee Rd
    Modesto, CA 95355
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mercy Medical Center Merced

    333 Mercy Ave
    Merced, CA 95340
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Emanuel Medical Center

    825 Delbon Ave
    Turlock, CA 95382
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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