Cardiac Study Center-At the Forefront of Cardiology


“Patients receive the multi-dimensional care approach most appropriate for each unique individual.”

Dr. Ward has been dedicated to the health and lives of the people of Pierce County through his medical practice specializing in Cardiology.
EDUCATION: • Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Portland, Portland, OR. • Overseas Program, Salzburg, Austria • Medical Degree, University of Oregon Medical School, Portland, OR • Rotating Internship, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO • Residency in Internal Medicine, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO • Fellowship in Cardiology, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO • Chief Resident of Internal Medicine, Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Denver, CO	SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS: • Member, Council on Clinical Cardiology, Pierce County Medical Society • Washington Association of Surgical and Medical Sub-Specialists • FACC • SCCT • Tacoma Academy of Internal Medicine APPOINTMENTS: • Tacoma General Hospital • Allenmore Hospital. • St. Joseph's Hospital • St. Clare Hospital • Good Samaritan Hospital

Dr. Needham Ward - Visit our cardiac study center for CT Angiography, Screening diagnostic services, and other cardiology services.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease

Dr. Ward is married and the father of five children; four have graduated from college. He and his family enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking. Dr. Ward also enjoys reading historical biographies.

CLINICAL FOCUS:
Dr. Ward's years of practice combine to provide him the insightful experience necessary to recognize the lifestyle as well as the physical conditions affecting his patients' hearts. This combination of medical knowledge, the latest cardiac treatment technology, surgical techniques, and understanding of the people of our community ensures that Dr. Ward's patients receive the multi-dimensional care approach most appropriate for each unique individual. Dr. Ward served as Medical Director for Cardiac Study Center's physicians and staff from 1996 through the end of 2004.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH :

Dr. Ward and his wife, Diane, are always Involved in Cardiac Study Center's Community Outreach programs. These programs include The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society, and McKinley Elementary School on the eastside of Tacoma.

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