About
Dr. Bryant Ward grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina, spending his youth hiking the forests of Western NC and earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He studied Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, then completed medical school at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating at the top of his class. Brody is well known for training primary care physicians to serve rural communities. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, a program recognized for broad-spectrum training.
After residency, Dr. Ward served as a medical missionary with Samaritan's Purse at a small hospital in Togo, West Africa. He then moved to Boone in 2017 and worked as a hospitalist at Watauga Medical Center. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and actively pursues functional medicine certification. Dr. Ward is passionate about longevity medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle change. 0 framework and the Centenarian Decathlon concept in his clinical work. He and his wife Rachel, a doctor of public health, are parents to four children: Jasper, Peter, Laurel, and Joseph. Outside the clinic, he enjoys hiking, skiing at Appalachian Ski Mountain, gardening, and family adventures in the High Country.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Biology
Medical School
Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University
Residency
Family Medicine, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), Asheville, NC
Additional Training
Pursuing functional medicine certification; worked as medical missionary with Samaritan's Purse in Togo, West Africa; previously hospitalist at Watauga Medical Center (UNC Appalachian)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ward right for?
Dr. Ward is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive partner in long-term health planning. Patients managing metabolic conditions like insulin resistance, hypertension, or obesity benefit from his clinical focus on root causes. He works well with people motivated to build sustainable habits around nutrition, exercise, and sleep. His functional medicine approach also suits patients curious about cardiovascular risk and body composition. Locals and non-local patients alike can access his care, including via telehealth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ward focuses on metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular risk, hypertension, insulin resistance, obesity, and chronic disease prevention. He also diagnoses and treats tick-borne illness, which is common in the High Country. His clinical work draws on functional medicine frameworks to address root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Dr. Ward centers his practice on four pillars: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Emotional Health. 0 framework to help patients build healthspan, not just lifespan. He uses advanced cardiovascular testing and body composition analysis to assess risk early. His goal is to help patients avoid chronic disease, not just manage it after it arrives.
Yes. Dr. Ward holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also actively pursues functional medicine certification to deepen his expertise in lifestyle-based and root-cause medicine.
Dr. Ward earned his medical degree from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating at the top of his class. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, NC. He also served as a medical missionary with Samaritan's Purse in Togo, West Africa before returning to practice in North Carolina.
Yes. Dr. Ward maintains full privileges at both Watauga Medical Center and Cannon Memorial Hospital. This means he can provide continuity of care for members who require hospitalization.
Yes. Concierge members have direct access to Dr. Ward's personal cell phone for after-hours emergencies. This level of access is a core feature of the concierge membership at Valle Health.
Dr. Ward uses InBody bioelectrical impedance analysis at Valle Health. The InBody machine measures body fat, muscle mass, and water distribution across individual body segments. He uses these results to guide personalized nutrition and fitness planning.
Yes. Dr. Ward offers telehealth visits for non-local patients. Valle Health also maintains partnerships with integrative medical practices around the country to help coordinate care when members travel.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026