William Ward, MD

Dr. William G. Ward is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal oncology, complex reconstruction, and joint replacement surgery. He treats patients with bone and soft tissue tumors, including primary cancers and metastatic disease, as well as complex orthopedic conditions requiring advanced reconstruction. Dr. Ward has expertise in limb-sparing surgery, custom and modular implant reconstruction, hip and knee replacement and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. He develops treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals, helping restore function and improve quality of life. Dr. Ward earned his medical degree and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He completed fellowships at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, and the University of California, Los Angeles, with advanced training in musculoskeletal oncology and complex reconstruction.

Dr. Ward is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys jogging, weight training, water and snow skiing, scuba diving and wake surfing on Lake Hickory.