Sara K. Ward, MD

Sara K. Ward, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Dermatology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1994
Internship:
University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1995
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1514 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Very thoughtful and professional

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Friendly, thorough

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is very thorough and explains everything that's happenning. I so appreciate that.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Reliably excellent care.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

She’s top notch.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is thorough, professional and caring. I trust her judgment completely.

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April 23, 2024

4.0

Very nice and very thorough

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is extremely thorough and professional

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Friendly. Very knowledgeable. I always recommend her but i don’t think she is taking new patients.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Caring, responsive, answered all of my questions + concerns

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April 15, 2024

5.0

She cares & takes time!

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Super caring doctor.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

She is fantastic!

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner. Very good explanations of care.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

she takes the time to address all my issues and concerns and is always very clear with treatment plans and options.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Intelligent skilled And compassionate

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Very kind. Very through. Knowledgeable.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Easy to be around.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

She’s smart , approachable and explains all

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March 22, 2024

5.0

I love Dr. Ward, she's so easy going and knowledgeable.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She is kind and understanding and smart.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

I have been Dr Ward’s patient for many years and always find her to be knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and thorough.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Shared overview above. Have been a patient for 15 + years! Dr Ward is the best!

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March 18, 2024

5.0

I thought she was very attentive. Took concerns seriously.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

On time, thorough exam and treatment, pleasant.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

excellent care

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March 13, 2024

5.0

As mentioned, she understood my situation and recommended for improvement and it worked

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward listens to my concerns and never makes the visit seemed rushed.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Competent, trustworthy, friendly

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Attentive, nice, doesn’t rush

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Understanding realistic thorough and personable plus most helpful staff!

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She is a wonderful physician. Very professional!

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is wonderful. She has a great bedside manner - making awkward visits easy! She is curious, helpful and very knowledgeable. I leave feeling confident and healthy!

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March 08, 2024

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Ward for years now and she has been kind, caring, professional, and educational. She has been an excellent provider of care.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Doctor great, thorough, committed

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Does a great job!

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly and caring.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Good bedside manner and thorough in examination

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Ward is thorough and respectful and always thinking of ways to help with clinical and cosmetic issues. I always feel like I’m in the best care with Dr Ward as well as her staff.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward took great care to make feel comfortable during the procedure, she prepped and iced the location of treatment so that I would feel minimal pain. I trust her and am so glad she is my dermatologist!

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February 23, 2024

5.0

She’s amazing and thorough and kind

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is a true professional. She is thorough and attentive. She is also very friendly and I feel that she knows me as a patient

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Very Professional.

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February 20, 2024

4.0

Great care and she takes time to explain things

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Professional

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February 14, 2024

5.0

She cares to take her time to deliver her great care.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Great care

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February 12, 2024

5.0

thorough and efficient and informative.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is very thorough and caring.

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Ward is kind and compassionate and thorough.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Courteous and efficient, while always making time to answer questions and involve patient in decision process. Good communicator. Staff support (especially Stephanie) is good at answering questions and assisting promptly as needed, both in office and via ePlatform.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, accurate, thorough and thoughtful

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable. Always upbeat and positive.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Responsive doctor, timely and thoughtful.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Great rapport with patients. Always listens and offers options to address any concern.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

I like her. She is pleasant, has a nice manner, and is a knowledgeable doctor.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

good communicator, very skilled

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Ward is the best Dermatologist that I have ever had as my doctor.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and takes the time to explain things

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is very professional & has a great manner. My follow up care has been great. Plus, she rescheduled my appointment when there was a cancellation.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is outstanding -- thorough, compassionate and appropriately aggressive given my history.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She is always very thorough and I feel confident in her as my doctor.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

She's great. Good blend of personable and professional

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Very attentive.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She is a caring doctor who is very knowledgeable.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ward is caring and an excellent physician. She raises her concerns when needed.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She’s the best!

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She’s everything one wants in a doctor.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Expert, efficient care

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and kind

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Excellent

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December 14, 2023

5.0

She is always prepared and knows my background. Answers all my questions. She is the best!!

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December 05, 2023

5.0

I have been her patient for may years and am always impressed by her skill and concern for my best care

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Ward was able to fit me in as I was concerned with a new spot on my cheek. She was able to access the situation and treat it quickly. I appreciated her thorough treatment of my concerns.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Smart. Humble. Personable.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ward always takes the time her patient needs. She’s amazing….

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November 21, 2023

5.0

She is thorough, helpful and listens.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Great bedside manner- kind and understanding and very friendly.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Most personable dermatologist I’ve seen. Treats me like a friend and is so genuine. Prescribed a regimen for acne that has worked wonders for my skin. Phenomenal provider that I would recommend to anyone.

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November 14, 2023

5.0

She’s very thorough and kind. Also, she didn’t make me feel bad for visiting for something that is most likely nothing

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November 14, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and communicates well

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Compressive and friendly.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

I trust Dr. Ward implicitly. She diagnosed a very concerning problem, explained it to me, and gave me an excellent treatment plan. She also really listened to me. I now have hope and trust that my condition will improve.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

She listens and is easy to talk to.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Good doctor

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Have been going yo her for almost 20 years. Brilliant. Incredibly thorough. Always cautious. I drive from Milwaukee to continue to see her

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November 06, 2023

5.0

Great doc

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November 04, 2023

5.0

It is so difficult to find such a caring doctor.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Understands a person situation and how to resolve

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October 31, 2023

5.0

See above. She is the best!!

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Even though I only see her once a year I still feel I’m getting personalized care. She’s great!

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October 30, 2023

5.0

She cares about me!

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October 29, 2023

5.0

She’s the absolute best!

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Very professional and thorough. Seems well versed in her specialty. Approachable. Good bedside manners.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

She knows me well

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Expert in Botox and skin cancer diagnosis.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Very experienced and knowledgeable physician.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ward is the best—personable caring and thorough.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Very thorough, prompt and professional. Dr. Ward takes the time to listen to you and answer any questions you might have.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ward is patient and knowledgeable. She always answers questions and has helpful suggestions. Highly recommended!

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Disclosures

Sara K. Ward, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

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