Dr Steven Ward

Steve is a highly experienced and accomplished Haematologist who was born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland. After completing his medical education, he pursued his basic postgraduate training in the UK prior to moving to Perth where he continued his Specialist Haematology training. In 1998, Steve became a consultant physician and pathologist in Haematology and was elected as a Fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.

Steve has been working at Sir Charles Gairdner and Royal Perth Hospital since 1990. Currently, he works part-time at SCGH, and also in private practice at Hollywood, Joondalup, and with Western Diagnostic Pathology, where he is the head of the department. His areas of interest and expertise include all aspects of laboratory Haematology, alongside the more chronic blood disorders, such as chronic leukaemias, myeloproliferative disorders, low-grade lymphomas, myeloma, iron deficiency and overload, and coagulation.

As a member of the Haematological societies HSANZ, ASBT, ALLG, BSH, EHA, and ASH, Steve is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements and research in his field.

In addition to his medical work, Steve spends a significant amount of his time developing computer programmes and web-based apps that are aimed at assisting medical practitioners. Outside of medicine, he enjoys indulging in his hobbies such as traveling, exploring new wines, and photography.