Andrew J. Ward, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Avid reader, amateur fly tyer

About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English, German

I have a clinical background in oncology; specifically breast cancer, colon cancer, melanoma, pancreas cancer, and sarcoma. I have interests in survey research and secondary data analysis in survivorship care, high-risk cancer prevention, and health care access and equity in Appalachia. I enjoy spending time with my family including two active boys and a rambunctious springer spaniel, Bonnie.

Clinical Focus:
Oncology Geonomics, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Sarcoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Specialties:
Family Medicine, Surgical Oncology

Education & Credentials

Schools

University of Tennessee (PhD grad 2023, MSN 2008, BA 2003), University of Arkansas (MA 2005)

Other Education

City of Hope, Clinical Genomics (2018 -2019)

Board Certifications

ANCC

Organizations & Societies

ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Committee) AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) AACR (American Association of Cancer Researchers)

Educate patients on the impact of genomics on their own treatment and mentor future advanced practice nurses to incorporate clinical genomics into their practice.

— Andrew J. Ward