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Robert C Ward, III

Robert C Ward, III, DO

Neurology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals
  • Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital

Locations

  1. Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Neurology Royalton

Experience

Education

  • Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1990
  • Internship: McLaren-Macomb Hospital, 1987
  • Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 1986

Board Certifications

  • Sleep Medicine: American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry, 2011
  • Neurology: American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry, 1993

Insurance

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  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
  • BCBS PPO
  • BCBS Traditional
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  • Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
  • Claritev
  • Humana Military (Tricare East)
  • Lakeland Care Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

127 ratings, 42 reviews

Corewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    He understood my issue and agreed with me about doing more P.T.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    I have always appreciate thetime he takes to understand & listen to my concerns ,not just throwing me on so much meds like previous doctors to the point i could not have a normal functioning life

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Given my situation, I felt that I have a have a good person to handle my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Every visit I have with him is great, he talks to me in ways I understand and love him as my neurologist and the care he provides.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    He's the best! Professional and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    He's honest and has integrity.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    seems to know my brain very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    He talked to me like a person Not at me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Wonderful took a lot of time with us

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    I trust him to do what’s best for me !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Dr Ward never gave up and found I had a rare syndrome. He has been my Dr for years and is always pleasant and really cares. I thank God that Dr Ward is My Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Dr Ward is the best in his field - trust him 100% - would recommend him highly - kudos!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Attentive and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Ward saved my life! Thank you so much!!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Great memory recall about my file and circumstances and great teacher to his medical student

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Always great! He found my brain tumor and saved my life long ago! Cannot say one thing bad!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    He was thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Very personable

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I will never see him again. Please remove me from his patient list.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I enjoyed meeting Dr Ward to be treated with respect and heard as an African American patient means alot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Very easy to understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    He became a good Friend and trying to get me in shape and My Brain

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Excellent in relating to my needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    He is kind, patient and very knowledgable. He has provided excellent care that has kept my condition stable and allows me live a fairly normal life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    He's great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    He is also nice on top of his professionalism.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Most of all, I appreciate the honesty as well as the reality of the situation he presents.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    He has always been concerned about my thoughts and includes my husband in all our conversation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Overall care is very good, but a 90 minute wait seems excessive. Maybe it was due to a patient needing extra care, and I am ok with that, but my suspicion is that it may be due to cost cutting measures like overbooking appointments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    Knowledgeable and down to earth

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2025

    Cares immensely with my disorder.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2025

    Ease of each process

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2025

    Wish all more doctors put in the time and effort that Dr Ward does

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    Dr Ward does a good job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2025

    All staff were professional, informative and caring.