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Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: deep brain stimulation (DBS), dislocation, neuroendoscopy, and more.

1200 Crawford Avenue Suite B
Granbury, TX 76048

(817) 870-5094

Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD is a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD is affiliated with Medical City Healthcare and Medical City Fort Worth Medical City Weatherford Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute.

Office Locations

1200 Crawford Avenue Suite B
Granbury, TX 76048

(817) 870-5094

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891 Eureka Street
Weatherford, TX 76086

(817) 870-5094

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909 9th Avenue Suite 201
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 870-5094

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Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	263
hospital care	246
inpatient care	246
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	107
X-rays	87

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	263
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	61
X-rays	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	21
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	302
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	357
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	26
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	289
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	30
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	12
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	273
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	12
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2018 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	283
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	227
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	12
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2020 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	194
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2021 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	204
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2022 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	198
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2023 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	167
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX during 2024 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	180
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Granbury, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and spinal procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	246
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	165
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	7
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory Alan Ward, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$841 Spinal Implant $841
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$228 Other - Miscellaneous $228
Spine Wave, Inc.	$180 Posterior Fusion $143	Pedicle Screw System $37
4WEB, Inc.	$155 SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM $155
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$120 CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $26	DURASEAL EXACT SPINAL SEALANT SYSTEM $26	CODMAN CERTAS $18	$49
Other	$411 Excelsius GPS $117	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $65	Tremfya $39	Spinal Surgery $37	COFLEX $34	Other $119

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,439
Travel and Lodging	$496

Biography

Dr. Gregory Ward specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. Ward attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. His areas of expertise include the following: laminectomy, facial problems, and brain aneurysm. He is affiliated with Medical City Healthcare.