Kelly Pruett Ward, PA
Orthopedic Surgery

4.9 out of 5, 
New patient visits
Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Bldg 300-110
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Phone
706-613-5880Fax
706-613-5889
Kelly Ward received his Physician Assistant degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked in the Athens area for over 20 years. Prior to attending Physician Assistant school, Kelly worked as an athletic trainer with the University of Georgia. He currently serves as a Team Clinician with the University of Georgia and assists Dr. Robert Hancock in all aspects of orthopedic sports medicine care.
Kelly treats all sports related orthopedic conditions. He has a special interest in non-operative treatment and prevention of athletic injuries. He is proficient in the utilization of musculoskeletal ultrasound as a means of both diagnostic and treatment of athletic injuries.
In his spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys the outdoors.
Kelly welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Kelly treats all sports related orthopedic conditions. He has a special interest in non-operative treatment and prevention of athletic injuries. He is proficient in the utilization of musculoskeletal ultrasound as a means of both diagnostic and treatment of athletic injuries.
In his spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys the outdoors.
Kelly welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Emory University
Graduate School, 1997
Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
1,590 ratings,
464 reviews
10/27/2025
Excellent
10/22/2025
Very nice and professional
10/22/2025
Mr Ward was very thorough and professional. Quickly got to root of the problem and explained things in way that was easy to understand
10/2/2025
Explained procedure very well. Is kind, patient. Very good at this Procedure
9/25/2025
Professional. Thorough upon examination. I did not feel as if I was being rushed through.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Bldg 300-110 Watkinsville, GA 30677