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Michael Ward, MD and Shachi Pandya, MD are family practice physicians and experts in primary care, women’s health and sports medicine. They treat amateur and professional athletes, as well as active individuals of all ages.
In addition to men’s health and occupational medicine, Dr. Ward has a special interest in musculoskeletal issues such as arthritis, fractures and ligament damage. He has considerable expertise with prolotherapy, or non-surgical ligament reconstruction, which is a form of treatment for chronic pain. He believes wellness is achieved through exercise, a balanced diet, fitness and ongoing education, and feels prevention plays a key role in getting his patients back to an active, healthy lifestyle as quickly as possible.
Dr. Pandya is fellowship-trained in sports medicine focusing on comprehensive women’s health and wellness. She provides annual physical exams and health support throughout a year for chronic and acute conditions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/rbAnGArEFds” el_width=”40″ align=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Professional Experience
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]2010 – Present
Komprehensive Primary Care, Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine
Homewood, Illinois
Family Practice – Sports Medicine Physician
2015 – Present
Advocate Health Care
Chairman, Family Medicine
South Suburban Hospital
2010 – Present
Physician Prompt Care
Tinley Park, Illinois
Urgent Care Physician
2008-2010
Suburban Emergency Physicians
Hazel Crest, Illinois
Urgent Care & Emergency Room at South Suburban Hospital
2007-2009
Advocate Medical Group
Richton Park, Illinois
Primary Care & Sports Medicine
2006-2007
Jackson & Coker
Alpharetta, Georgia
Locum tenens
2006-2007
House Call Physicians
Palos Hills, Illinois
Geriatric Medicine, Home Care
2005-2006
Barrington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
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Education & Training
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]2005
Fellowship, Sports Medicine
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
2001-2004
Residency, Family Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
1997-2001
Medical School
M.D., Degree, Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, Illinois
1992-1993
Graduate Studies, Microbiology/Immunology
University of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
1985-1989
Graduate Studies in Biology
Master of Science degree
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
1980-1984
Undergraduate Studies, Biology
Bachelor of Arts degree
Fisk University
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Certifications
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Dr. Ward is a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and supports the quality initiatives and advancement of medical care through advanced technology and sharing of information by educating patients.
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