ABOUT US

Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician

About Us

Dr John Ward is a Specialist Sport and Exercise Physician.

Dr Ward works as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the Dolphins NRL team, Surfing Australia and is the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Swimming doctor on the Gold Coast.

Dr Ward was awarded the ACSEP College Medal in 2024 for the top Sports Physician exam results across Australia and New Zealand.

Dr Ward attended the 2024 Paris Olympics with surfing working out of the renowned surfing spot Teahuapo’o.

What is a Sport and Exercise Physician?

Sport and Exercise Physicians are experts in musculoskeletal and sports medicine. This includes extensive experience in diagnosing, educating and treating musculoskeletal conditions across all parts of the body including knees, shoulders and hips. A decision can be made on the most suitable treatment options taking into account your goals. We see all patients from all age groups and most commonly see general public moreso than elite athletes.
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Previous positions include:

Gold Coast Titans CMO
NRL All Stars 2019-2023
Australian Prime Minister XIII doctor 2022-23
Gold Coast Suns academy
Burleigh Bears doctor
Brisbane Roar men’s team doctor
QAS skate and BMX doctor
Coverage of Noosa triathlon & Cairns IronMan

Dr Ward has also completed his General Practice Fellowship (FRACGP) and worked as a sports GP prior to specialising in Sport and Exercise Medicine.

EXPERT TREATMENT – HOW WE WORK

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Diagnosis and assessment of mulsculoskeletal pain and conditions

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Appropriate investigations and imaging as required

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Education on conditions and treatment options available

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Ultrasound guided injections including cortisone, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and hyaluronic acid (HA)