Heather Ward, APN, FNP-C

 "It is exciting to be a part of a team that offers advanced surgical interventions for patients in Southern Illinois. AST provides cutting edge surgical procedures and allows access to the best quality care without having to travel far from home. As a Nurse Practitioner, it is my goal to provide patients with a comfortable environment to evaluate their surgical concerns. Continuity of care is key. I am honored to see patients through the entire surgical process including preoperative consultation, intraoperative surgical assistant, and post-operative care, including hospital rounds when needed.”