Greg Ward

About Greg Ward

WILLIAM GREGORY “GREG” WARD, MDCHAMAPIGN, ILLINOISGENERAL SURGEONPATIENT WELLNESS/AUTONOMY | TREAT/PREVENT DISEASE | HEALTHCARE OPERATIONSProactive and high-performing professional committed to patient care. Oversee and manage operating room staff. Stay up todate on emerging technologies and latest surgical techniques. Able to stay calm in high-stress situations. Sought after forexpertise in demonstrating compassion and patience whether discussing procedures with patients or mentoring staff members.Serve on countless committees and participate in board decisions affecting hospital procedures.Skilled in: Operative goals, Advanced Conditions, Cancer, Visuospatial Awareness, Team BuildingSpecialties include: General Surgery, Laproscopic Procedures, Reflux Disease, Cancer, Venous Disease, Currently licensed in: States of Kentucky, North Carolina, and IllinoisMember of: American College of Surgeons, Chicago Medical Society, American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Board ofVenous and Lymphatic Medicine, and American College of PhlebologyAffiliated with: Whitesburg Hospital, Hazard Hospital, Appalachian Regional HealthcareHAZARD HOSPITALHOSPITAL EMPLOYED SURGEON | 2021 – PRESENTWHITESBURG HOSPITALHOSPITAL EMPLOYED SURGEON | 2019 – PRESENTPARK RIDGE HOSPITALHOSPITAL EMPLOYED SURGEON | 2015 – 2018SURGICAL PRIVILEGES | 2015 – 2018NAPERVILLE VEIN CENTERSURGEON AND PRESIDENT | 2010 – 2016RUSH COPLEY MEDICAL CENTER (LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER)SURGICAL PRIVILEGES | 1996 – 2015ALDEN SUB-ACUTE WOUND CENTERCHAIR: SURGICAL STANDARDS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (SSEC)| 10/2021 – PRESENT(SYSTEM) MEDICAL DIRECTOR, SURGICAL PRODUCT LINE | 09/2021 – PRESENTWHITESBURG HOSPITALCHAIR: SURGICAL STANDARDS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (SSEC)| 02/2022 – PRESENTHAZARD HOSPITALCHAIR: SURGICAL STANDARDS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (SSEC)| 09/2021 – PRESENTCHAIR: DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY | 2003 – 2005MEMBER: MEDICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2003 – 2005MEMBER: BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE | 2002 – 2006EDUCATION & CREDENTIALSDoctor of Medicine (MD)| Albany Medical College, Albany, NYBachelor of Science in Science and Chemistry | Northwestern University, Evanston, ILProfessional Development & Certifications:Fellow | American College of SurgeonsDiplomate | American Board of Venous and Lymphatic MedicineCertification in Venous Phlebography | Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)VOLUNTEERISM/WORK-LIFE BALANCEMeals on Wheels | Blue Ridge Parkway Sanitation (Mile 293)Enjoy mountain biking, snow skiing, and fly

Experience

1. Chair of Surgery

   OSF HealthCare

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Invoved with quality-of-care issues and priviliges for the entire surgical department

Education

• Albany Medical College

  Doctor of Medicine (MD)

  1980 — 1984

• Northwestern University

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry

  1976 — 1980

• Michael Reese Hospital System and Residency

  Surgery, Abdominal, Oncologic and Vascular

  1984 — 1989