About
Michael (Mike) Ward, MD
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Dr. Ward particularly enjoys teaching pediatric residents and medical students, woodworking with his father, running with his wife, and spending every possible free moment with his three daughters. He has an active household that includes a set of twins and a pair of labs. He has run two marathons and is married to Mai Duong, MD, also an ARC pediatrician. He is a member of a church and has participated in health-related trips to Mexico.
My goal in caring for my patients and their families is to partner with them in reasonable ways that educate, encourage, and empower each one to become a confident caretaker of his or her own health.
Services
- Behavioral Evaluation
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Behavioral Evaluation
ARC Pediatrics provides behavioral evaluations to gather information to help your child and family.
- Circumcision
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Circumcision
Circumcision is a surgery to remove the skin covering the end of the penis, called the foreskin, and is most often done one or two days after a baby boy’s birth. ARC Pediatricians are available to perform the procedure and answer any questions you may have about the procedure.
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- Developmental and Autism Screening
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Developmental and Autism Screening
Developmental and Autism screenings are tests that help diagnose developmental challenges in children.
- Flu Shots
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Flu Shots
A Flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Fluoride Varnish for Children
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Fluoride Varnish for Children
Regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up at least twice each year for most children. Some children may need check-ups more often.
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- Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children
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Hearing Screenings for School-Age Children
Hearing screenings are tests to help identify hearing loss in children and its severity.
- Lactation Support
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Lactation Support
If you choose to breastfeed, your ARC pediatrician, ob/gyn, and care team can provide advice and recommendations. We also partner with Breastfeeding Success (BFS) to help new parents fwith specialized educational materials, classes, and visits with a lactation consultant, as needed.
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- Newborn Hearing Screenings
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Newborn Hearing Screenings
Hearing loss screenings for newborns help determine if your baby has hearing loss.
- Pediatric Eye Exam
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Pediatric Eye Exam
ARC pediatric eye exams check eye health and scan for amblyopia risk factors, blurry vision, farsightedness, nearsightedness, vision loss, and more.
- Pediatric Immunizations
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Pediatric Immunizations
Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from diseases, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is important to maintain routine immunizations during a pandemic or other public health emergency to prevent further outbreaks.
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- Pediatric Mental Health
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Pediatric Mental Health
When you have concerns about your child’s mental or behavioral health, your ARC pediatrician can conduct a screening or refer you to a provider who can determine the kind of help you need and help you access the right resources for your child.
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- Pediatric Newborn Visits
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Pediatric Newborn Visits
Our dedicated pediatricians offer comprehensive 3-day and 2-week newborn visits designed to ensure the health and well-being of your newest family member.
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- Radiology Services
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Radiology Services
Radiology services at ARC use imaging to diagnose and treat diseases visualized within the human body. Our full and partial body radiology equipment is a state-of-the-art digital radiology system that offers fast processing, elimination of films, and the ability of our doctors to view images and reports online.
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- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Well-Check Exam
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Well-Check Exam
A well-check exam focuses on maintaining your child’s health and is a time to discuss preventive care. Our doctors cover growth, development, immunization updates, health, safety, nutrition, physical fitness, puberty, acne, learning, behavioral questions, and family and social concerns.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, 1994
Residency
University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals, Tucson, AZ, 1997
Education
B.S. Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX, 1990
Professional Positions
- Chief Resident, Pediatrics, 1997-98
- Former Board Member, Austin Regional Clinic
- International Medicine Rotation, Vietnam, 1997
- Medical Student and Resident preceptor
Awards & Honors
- Austin Monthly Magazine Top Pediatricians 2020
- Top Docs for Kids 2021, Austin Monthly magazine
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