
Bryan K. Ward, MD
OtologyNeurotologyOtolaryngology
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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Bryan K. Ward
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Neurotologist Bryan Ward specializes in treating disorders of the ear and skull base, such as chronic ear disease, obstructive and patulous eustachian tube dysfunction, and conditions that cause dizziness, such as superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Meniere’s disease and bilateral vestibulopathy.
Dr. Ward earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency training in otolaryngology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by fellowship training in eustachian tube disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital. He returned to Johns Hopkins for additional fellowship training in otology and neurotology.
He has research interests in vestibular physiology and pathophysiology, with a particular focus on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and interactions between strong magnetic fields and the inner ear.
The magnetic fields of MRI machines can induce a force in the inner ear that may cause dizziness and vertigo. This is a fundamentally new way of stimulating the vestibular system, and he is studying how the brain adapts to this stimulus. Dr. Ward is interested in understanding novel disorders of the inner ear vestibular system by developing improved MRI and via temporal bone histopathology.
His clinical research interests include eustachian tube disorders, the pathophysiology of inner ear disorders such as superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome, Meniere’s disease and bilateral vestibulopathy, as well as novel treatments, including the development of a vestibular implant (led by Charles Della Santina).
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- ‘Bachelor’ hopeful Daisy Kent has Ménière’s disease. Here’s what to know. Washington Post (1/30/2024)
- An Explanation for Divergent Test Results in Ménière’s Disease — Hearing Health Foundation Hearing Health Foundation Blog (1/19/2023)
- The Safe Way to Pop Clogged Ears, Men's Health (July 27, 2022)
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Bryan K. Ward Art — Hearing Health Foundation (11/12/2022)
Research Interests
Eustachian Tube Disorders, Magnetic Fields, MRI of the Inner Ear, Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome, Temporal Bone Histopathology, Vestibular, Vestibular Implantation
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1fCxhHho-xhAg/bibliography/public/
Patents
Device for Magnetic Stimulation of the Vestibular System, US15668896
Honors
- Henkel Chief Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 6/20/16
- Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 5/10/16
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Best Project Sponsor, “Modeling the Role of the Bast’s Valve in Meniere’s disease”, Penn State College of Engineering, 2021
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Scholarly Concentrations Excellence in Mentoring Award, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2023
Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- American Neurotology Society
- Barany Society
- Triological Society, post-graduate member
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 443-997-6467
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2300, Lutherville, MD 21093
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- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2297
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otology & Neurotology, 2018
- Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, Otolaryngology, 2016
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 2015
- Medical Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, MD, 2009
Board Certifications
- Neurotology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2017
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
158 ratings, 64 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr Ward is very informative, efficient, emphatic, and helpful! He gives me hope and continues to offer strategies to help manage my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Extremely knowledgeable, very kind, explained everything thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
This was an emergency and I had never seen Dr Ward before, but he was thorough and very nice and took care of my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
He is the very best. An active listener, thoughtful, speaks in clear and understable manner. Presents thoughtful recommendations not only on specific medical inputs, but asks thoughtful question about my specific and personal situation. HIGHLY TRUSTED PROFESSIONAL.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Professional, informative, spends time with patients, and Drthorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Well run office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Ward is patient, kind, and very attentive to my situation during the visit. He is clearly knowledgeable and competent but explains things in a layperson way that is easily understood/
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
He is very good with the with the needs that I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr Ward is wonderful. He is kind and very patient when I ask questions. It doesn't feel like he needs to rush off to the next person which is unusual nowadays. He takes time to explain things and while doing a procedure always asks how I'm doing. I would recommend him highly to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
I have never been treated as good anywhere I have been. Dr Ward is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Ward is an exceptional good doctor in diagnosis the sources of my problems and tested different ways to heal it. Highly appreciated his exceptional knowledgable skills and time he spent in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Great skill demonstrated in removal of unusual form of earwax debris attached to ear drum.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr Ward is amazing. He's kept up with me medically thru my entire surgery/recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Very good. Easy to talk to and engaging. I have a MRI scheduled but not yet conducted to no one can get back to me regarding the results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Ward listened attentively to my issues and provided excellent care and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
I would highly recommend Dr. Ward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Excellent and caring doctor
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Provider is fantastic, but it is difficult to get appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
He's thorough and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Ward is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
He was very knowledgeable and explained things well and really listened.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Ward is excellent. He is very patient and respectful and takes his time to explain things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
I am very grateful to have Dr. Ward for my Doctor. He is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Ward was wonderful and caring during my visit. He explained things clearly to me and was very patient and kind and his bedside manner was terrific. His examination was not rushed. All of this was greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr Ward listened and responded to all of my questions. He took the time to understand my symptoms and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Ward is terrific. I was sad when [staff] left, but was so relieved to be able to become a patient of Dr Ward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Ward is the best doctor I've ever had. He explains medical information and answers questions in an easy to digest manner. He's a fantastic combination of intelligence, education and skill, as well as caring, genuine and human.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Ward is the absolute best! He is one of my favorite physicians to see. He is very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. Dr. Ward is a gem!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr Ward is an exceptional provider. With each visit, he makes sure that I have ample time to share my concerns, makes sure I fully understand what is going on with my issues, makes sure that I am comfortable during the visit and most importantly, that I matter as a oatuent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Very please with everything I experienced
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr. Ward is knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. He takes time to listen and provide a plan for care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
I thought he was great. He explained everything that was going on with me and my problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Professional, knowledgeable, explained my potential condition in detail & extremely well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Wonderful provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Dr. Ward is incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and brilliant. I am lucky he is my Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. Ward is always very thorough, and I appreciated that he ordered a test to ensure there were no hidden issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Excellent... Highly professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Good info and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Outstanding provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
He LISTENED and paid attention to the information I brought. He used the technology available to fully assess possible issues. HE THOUGHT OUTSIDE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEMPLATES and provided a diagnosis that I had not received from 3 previous docs, including Mass Eye and Ear where the doc just shrugged his shoulders and said I don't know about my presenting issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very professional, caring and supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Ward is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. He is patient, respectful, and provides necessary information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
It was a pleasure talking with Dr. Ward. He wasn't pushy as far as getting the help needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr Ward is very nice and easy to talk to about my ear health. Please share with him what a great doctor he is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Provider is courteous, knowledgeable and very profesasional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr. Ward is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Outstanding. Caring. Clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very happy with Dr. Ward!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Dr. Ward carefully explained as he cleared the debris from the ear and checked if I was ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
My previous visits with another provider were quite painful. Dr Ward was kind and gentle and there was no pain with the procedure at all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Outstanding, a true gentleman.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr Ward was amazing. We were referred to him by a non JHU doctor for his expertise and he exceeded our expectations. He was very thorough and explained different scenarios to us while offering suggestions and we were so grateful for the time he spent with us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Ward was very thorough and knowledgable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
He is an excellent doctor and very talented.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr Ward is an excellent doctor. Not only he is highly knowledgeable and care, but also he is an excellent communicator and a good listener to patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Ward spent a great deal of time getting a complete history on my complex case and then explained options for care and made sure to ask if I had questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Very knowledgeable and attentive to my particular combination of symptoms, history, and worries.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
He is super fantastic. He has been a great help to me. I feel very lucky to have finally found a doctor who is able to treat my ear correctly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr Bryan Ward is the expert I was looking forward to meet to review my medical condition. He has expert knowledge about how to diagnose and possible treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Listen with concern when I spoke
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr. Ward explained my condition very well and in terms I could understand.