Daniel M. Ward, M.D., former Medical Director for Co-Management-Arthroplasty and the Director of Fellowship Education at New England Baptist Hospital, is that institution’s new Chief of Arthroplasty.
“Dr. Daniel Ward has long been a strong voice for change, innovation and entrepreneurship from within the Arthroplasty section. His appointment represents a new leadership team for the Orthopedics Department and the Arthroplasty section,” said David Passafaro, president of New England Baptist Hospital.
New England Baptist
Boston-based New England Baptist Hospital is the highest volume center for orthopedic care in New England. The 131-year-old institution was modeled in many respects, beginning in the 1920s under legendary Frank H. Lahey, M.D., on the approach of Dr. Lahey’s good friends, Will and Charlie Mayo who founded the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Like the Mayo brothers, Dr. Lahey recruited experts from all branches of medicine to single location.
New England Baptist today is a 141-bed adult medical-surgical hospital which specializes in orthopedic care and complex orthopedic procedures. Like the Mayo clinic, New England Baptist is an international leader in the treatment of all forms of musculoskeletal disorders and diseases.
In 1995, New England Baptist established the New England Baptist Bone & Joint Institute, which specialized in all aspects of musculoskeletal health. In 1996, in an effort to detect cardiac abnormalities in the professional, student, and recreational athlete, the hospital created the Thomas W. Nessa Center for Sports Cardiology.
Daniel Ward, M.D.
Dr. Ward graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed both his internship and residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and is a graduate of the Otto AuFranc Fellowship program at New England Baptist Hospital.
“I am someone who advocates and promotes progressive ideas,” said Dr. Ward to OTW. “It is imperative to embrace change and try to inspire others to pursue innovative solutions to combat the challenges facing all health care providers today.”
“As the new Chief of Arthroplasty, I recognize I have been fortunate to be around many exemplary people in my many years as an orthopedic surgeon. I have had wonderful mentors in my career. During the last almost 20 years in Boston I have learned that my strength centers on my clinical practice. Patients are why we are here. Every day presents a new hurdle. Patients are more informed than ever before. Patients know the health care delivery model is/has changed and will continue to do so. Patients know technology is universally available. We as health care professionals have a tremendous responsibility to incorporate these changes into our clinical practices. Hopefully we can continually reevaluate the ‘health care delivery model.’”
“I hope through new innovative models and approaches to clinical orthopedics, we can further inspire all health care professionals and allow them to provide the absolute best care to our patients. New England Baptist Hospital has been the region’s premier orthopedic hospital for decades. This lofty position has been through the collaboration of both hospital employed and private practice surgeons. This framework for care has been highly effective and has consistently delivered excellent outcomes. The past success of this model of care has proven its value. Collaboration is the key to success for this organization. Our patients want and deserve our best.”
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