John Ware (December 19, 1795 – April 29, 1864) was an American physician, college professor, and editor.

He was a founding member of the Boston Society of Natural History and fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

John Ware was born December 19, 1795, in Hingham, Massachusetts.

After graduating from medical school, Ware practiced medicine in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

In 1832, he was appointed professor in the theory and practice of medicine in Harvard College's Medical Department and held the professorship until 1858.