Dr. Thomas Ward, DO
Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience
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Dr. Thomas Ward, DO is an ophthalmologist in Brooksville, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital and HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
4.8 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (41 reviews)
Office Hours
Monday
8 am
to
5 pm
Tuesday
8 am
to
5 pm
Wednesday
8 am
to
5 pm
Thursday
8 am
to
5 pm
Friday
8 am
to
5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
11373 Cortez Blvd Ste 400
Brooksville, FL 34613
Brooksville, FL 34613
Locations
Vitreo Retinal Surgeons
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- Fax
- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
- Directions
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Ward specializes in the areas of Ophthalmology & Vitreo-Retinal Disease and Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Ward's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ward
4.8
41 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Dr. Ward is a wonderful doctor and he has an amazing staff. They are all friendly and professional. Each visit has been smooth and all questions answered. I would highly recommend Dr. Ward.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 05, 2025
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Replaced Cataract Lens
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bruce McLenithan – Jul 11, 2024
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Awesome Staff & Doctor
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donald Latta – Apr 03, 2024
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Great retinal doctor!
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Juliet – Jan 30, 2024
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Gentle and Caring
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Judy Roberts – Nov 27, 2023
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Dr. Ward is the best!!
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pamela – Jul 06, 2023
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Best Retina doctor and staff is great!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Milia Julian – Feb 21, 2023
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Dr. Ward is a rock star in his field!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Angela B – Feb 16, 2023
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Great Doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dolores B. – Jul 19, 2022
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Great experience and wonderful team.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Altary Sherman – May 15, 2022
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Thank you for today
Thank you for all you’ve done for me
Stan
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2021
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Dr. Ward is a great doctor, I feel comfortable in his office, I have had now 6 appts with him for wet armd,he is saving my sight with Alyea Injections,the appts have consistantly showed improvement in my eye,Dr Ward is very professional and pleasant,answers any and all questions you might have about the treatment,his staff is equally pleasant and professional,I would recommend Dr.Ward to anyone with eye difficulties.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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CarolAnn Clay – Apr 02, 2020
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Dr. Ward delivers excellent and caring treatment/surgery. He and his staff are top notch. They combine great medical care with a well organized office that minimizes wait time at the surgical center and the office.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Tom McMurray – Sep 27, 2019
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I have never met a more caring and competent retinal surgeon. His concern for my vision was as though it was his own. Dr. Ward performed surgery to repair a macular hole I had developed. Since moving from Florida I have seen two other retinal surgeons both of whom commented on the amazing work that was performed by Dr. Ward. I only wish I lived close enough to have my other eye under his care. I could not recommend a better physician and surgeon.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Linda De in NJ, DE – Jun 14, 2018
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Wonderful Doc & Staff! I'm a Snowbird and started having eye issues, called this office yesterday got an appointment today, had laser surgery for a tear in my retina today! All is well! I had this surgery for the same thing back at home 5 yrs ago and today's surgery was sooo much easier! Thank You Dr Ward and Staff!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Ruth A Burns in Ohio/ WV/ Fla – Apr 26, 2018
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Dr saved my eyesight
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Spring Hill, FL – May 02, 2017
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Dr.Ward is one of the best.. I was treated like I was the only patient in the office,he spent time with me .. I fully understood everything..
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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sue garside in Dade city fl – May 02, 2017
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very knowledgeable..I was pleased with my visit.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Spring Hill, FL – May 02, 2017
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He is an excellent retina doctor with superb training and experience. He found a retina problem that others missed and saved me from going blind in that eye.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Gainesville, FL – Apr 12, 2017
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He performed some kind of laser procedure for blood vessels on my 93 year old mother( which she said was painful); and my mother could never see well again after this! He never communicated to my family and there was no follow-up! I think that he botched the procedure!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Philip Zering in Torrington, Ct – Apr 26, 2016
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About Me
biography
I am a board certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship trained retina specialist. I completed my fellowship with Associate Retina Consultants in Detroit, and was a staff physician at Kresge Eye Institute. I have served as Chief of Surgery at Oak...read moreOphthalmology
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William Beaumont
Fellowship Hospital, 1988Doh Bicounty Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1987Sun Coast Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1984West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1983
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology®
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Ophthalmology
American Osteopathic Board
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Vitreo-Retinal Disease and Surgery†
†Self designated
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- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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