Christina Ward, MD
Internal Medicine
Locations
Not Accepting New Patients
Approach To Care
Dr. Christina Ward believes that medical care is about more than medications and office visits. She takes interest in caring for the whole person to support quality of life for all her patients. Her medical career has been varied with experience in the military as well as working both in hospitals and in clinics in the primary care setting. Dr. Ward believes strongly in the practice of preventive medicine and working with patients to integrate healthy lifestyle management. Her primary focus is communication and collaboration that she believes is required for a good patient-provider relationship.
“I believe strongly in the practice of preventive medicine and working with patients to integrate healthy lifestyle management.”
Experience
Education
- Undergraduate School – Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
- Medical School – Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Residencies
- Internal Medicine Residency – Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine Board
Recognition
- United States Navy Veteran, Lieutenant Commander, Medical Corps
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal x 2
- Medical Corps Officer of the Year, 2014, US Naval Hospital Okinawa
Personal
Dr. Ward was born and raised in South Dakota. She grew up in the Midwest and stayed in the region for college and medical school. Her and her husband were both in the Navy and spent four years serving the country. They both served in the US and abroad. After several years of adventure, they have settled in the area with their five kids. Dr. Ward enjoys reading, music, outdoor activities and spending time with family.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare
