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Heather Ward, MD, Psychiatry, Nashville, TN

HeatherBurrellWardMD

Psychiatry • Nashville, TN

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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  • Office

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    1601 23rd Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37212
    Phone+1 615-327-7000

Education & Training

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBehavioral Neurology, Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation Fellowship, Zinberg & Livingston Awards, 2021 - 2022
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Psychiatry, 2017 - 2021
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2017
  • Williams College
    Williams CollegeBA, Chemistry, 2007 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Groundbreaking Study Shows Promise for Early Detection and Intervention in Psychotic Disorders Such as Schizophrenia
    Groundbreaking Study Shows Promise for Early Detection and Intervention in Psychotic Disorders Such as SchizophreniaAugust 21st, 2024
  • Jolting the Brain’s Circuits with Electricity Is Moving from Radical to Almost Mainstream Therapy. Some Crucial Hurdles Remain
    Jolting the Brain’s Circuits with Electricity Is Moving from Radical to Almost Mainstream Therapy. Some Crucial Hurdles RemainJanuary 12th, 2022
  • Study Targets Nicotine Craving in Schizophrenia
    Study Targets Nicotine Craving in SchizophreniaMarch 1st, 2024

Grant Support

  • Network-Targeted Neuromodulation for Nicotine Dependence in SchizophreniaNIDA2024–2029

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association
    Member

Dr. Heather Ward, Dr. Heather Ward, MD, Dr. H Ward, Dr. Heather Burrell Ward