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Dr. Harold Ward, MD

Dr. Harold Ward, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Harold Ward, MD is an ophthalmologist in Homosassa, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

8490 W Homosassa Trl Homosassa, FL 34448

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Dr. Ward's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ward

3.2
23 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Knows his stuff
I knew something was going wrong. Thought it was floaters. Turns out I had a retinal tear. He did emergency Lazer surgery within a few minutes and saved my vision. I could have went blind at any moment. He also saved my husband's vision removing metal from his eye from using a grinder without safety glasses. He is retired military doctor, so if you expect some fluffy guy with a girly bedside manner, go find someone else. If you want a doctor that has seen and FIXED just about anything, he's your doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Pam – Jul 25, 2023
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TERRIBLE!
I don't care how bad of a day you are having you never take it out on your staff and/or patient. Never have I ever witnessed so much unprofessionalism from a doctor in my life. The staff is outstanding, but this doctor is a whack job. This is not over...
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 30, 2022
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Dr. Ward & his staff are wonderful. Dr. Ward saved my eyesight. Without his outstanding care, I’m sure I would be blind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jul 07, 2021
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Very rude and unprofessional. If you like arrogant doctors then he is for you. Otherwise, go somewhere else. Not even sure how he is still in practice with the attitude he has.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 25, 2021
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Rudest and most unprofessional Dr. I have ever encountered. I would not recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 31, 2019
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Do not go!! He told me I only needed readers. Turns out I have MS !! He talked very highly about himself. I knew something wasn’t right and told him so, as the eyesight change happened suddenly.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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MI – Jan 02, 2019
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The single most outstanding Doctor and staff that I have ever come across. Very busy but always friendly, efficient and very polite. Highly recommend this Doctor and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Theresa A Curtis in Homosassa, FL – May 09, 2017
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Dr. Ward has a terrible chair side manner. He is abrupt and rude. He talks over the patient and does not listen. He is consistently unpleasant. The office is cramped. He overschedules and once you in the office you wait and wait until he breezes in and gives you 3 minutes. I had waited in closet space twice. The staff in the reception area and billing are lovely and welcoming, but the doctor is anything but! He never addresses me personally and refers to me by "she" as I sit there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Homosassa, FL – Apr 18, 2017
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Dr Ward and his staff are very professional while being very patient and helpful. My mother and I are both patients. We like the hospitable staff for the extra care they give my mom who has dementia and has some difficulty getting around.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Scott in Hernando, FL – Mar 19, 2016
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I was referred to Dr Ward through the Lion's Club and was so happy to find such a professional doctor. He immediately repaired my retinal hole and helped me with the eye drops I needed. I loved his caring staff and would recommend Dr Ward to anyone with eye problems. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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cherie in Inverness, FL – Mar 09, 2016
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Dr. Ward is an excellent doctor. He has gone out of his way to help every member of my family over the years. He only performs the necessary procedures and doesn't do anything just to put money in his pockets. He is very professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Tanya in Citrus Springs, FL – Jan 09, 2016
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Dr. Harold Ward, MD is an ophthalmologist in Homosassa, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Harold C. Ward8490 W Homosassa Trl Homosassa, FL 34448
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Citrus Hospital

    502 W Highland Blvd
    Inverness, FL 34452
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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