Richard Ford, M.D.

Richard Ford, M.D.

UK King's Daughters Gynecology
2245 Winchester Ave., Suite 1
Ashland, KY 41101
606-324-2554

Richard Ford, M.D.

UK King's Daughters Gynecology
2245 Winchester Ave., Suite 1
Ashland, KY 41101
606-324-2554
4.95 out of 5

Specialties

About

Personal Statement

Areas of Interest: Practice limited to gynecology.

  • Areas of Interest: Practice limited to gynecology.

Training & Education

Degree

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Ky., 1994 Internship: University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., 1995 Residency: University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., 1999

Ratings & Reviews

4.95 out of 5
117 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    May 26th 2026
    I think Dr. Ford is an excellent listener and he understands his patients and gives very clear and concise information. And I feel that his staff is very professional and understanding and friendly. And it's a great place to go for care. Thank you.

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    May 21st 2026
    I have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Ford!

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    May 14th 2026
    Love the entire staff best ever

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    May 12th 2026
    It is nice to feel comfortable to ask questions if you have any. Dr. Ford is a great Doctor.

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    May 11th 2026
    I trust this doctor and he cares about your health
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      May 7th 2026
      Explain everything where I could under stand . Would highly recommend Him .
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      May 7th 2026
      Dr. Ford is THE BEST! He always listens and answers. Great bedside manner. He's a wonderful Dr and person!
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      May 5th 2026
      Good advice given.
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      May 5th 2026
      Dr. Ford is always knowledgeable and friendly! He's the best!
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      April 27th 2026
      Dr Ford is the best!!!
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      April 20th 2026
      Wonderful healthcare provider!
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      April 14th 2026
      Very pleasant and willing to answer all questions. I would highly recommend.
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      March 30th 2026
      Wonderful office staff and very knowledgeable physician.
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      March 27th 2026
      Dr. Ford is very easy to talk too.
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      March 19th 2026
      Dr. Ford is the best!
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      March 17th 2026
      Very professional, helpful, and reliable.
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      March 16th 2026
      Thank you all for being such a great place to come and be seen. You all are vwry nice and awesome people. God has truely has blessed me with such a great people to provide me with great care.
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      March 13th 2026
      Excellent patient care.
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      March 12th 2026
      Everything went good at the doctor's office.
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      March 9th 2026
      Dr. Ford is a great doctor. I've been with him for a long time. He has always been there for you. Listen to you help you in any way he can.
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      March 9th 2026
      He is a wonderful doctor.He answers all your questions and he listens to you.
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      February 26th 2026
      I was a new patient with Dr. Ford. They got me in really quick because there was a health concern. I was treated wonderfully by his entire staff as well as him. And I'm very happy to have him as a new doctor for my health care.
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      February 24th 2026
      There's no one better in my eyes. I travel several hours a year to see this wonderful team of professionals. I love this team and Dr. Ford!
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      February 23rd 2026
      Dr. Ford is a very caring and considerate Doctor. He will sit and listen to you and hear everything you have to say and then tell you his opinion. He will give you tips and things that he has heard from other women that help your condition.
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      February 23rd 2026
      Dr. Ford is one of the greatest! I trust him with my care immensely! He has always been there for me when I needed him to answer all of my questions and concerns. He is the best!!
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      February 23rd 2026
      Made me feel comfortable enough to help me with my problem.
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      February 23rd 2026
      Wonderful doctor.
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      February 19th 2026
      My visits (appointments) with him are very comfortable, just like they were with his father. A very easy person to talk with and ask questions.
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      February 17th 2026
      Dr. Ford is a wonderful doctor. He listens to you, takes time with you, explains everything, and answers your questions. Would recommend him to anyone. Thank you.
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      February 16th 2026
      Dr. Ford is by far the best Doctor there is! He genuinely cares about his patients. I'm so thankful I found him.
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      February 16th 2026
      Very friendly
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      February 13th 2026
      Dr. Ford always takes his time to explain everything needed to know from appointment. He listens and doesn't rush you. He's the best doctor I have ever been to.
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      February 12th 2026
      I feel like Dr Ford and his staff are there to help their patients.Dr Ford does take time to listen to his patient. All very nice.
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      February 10th 2026
      Dr. Ford always provides the best care! I highly recommend him!
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      February 10th 2026
      Courteous efficient staff. Richard has always taken time to listen to concerns and address them. Complete trust in care he provides.
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      February 10th 2026
      Dr. Ford was amazing. He was very kind and seemed genuinely caring. He took the time to ensure I was comfortable, heard and properly treated. I will be going back and recommend others to him!
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      February 9th 2026
      The atmosphere is very welcoming. I feel like I'm a priority patient, when I'm there. Everyone is attentive and very nice.
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      January 22nd 2026
      Dr. Ford and his team have always listened to my concerns. The experience has always been comfortable for me and I feel like I am important and my concerns are a priority. I am lucky to have he and his team as a part of my medical care.
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      January 20th 2026
      Reception, nursing, and Dr Ford are always incredible. I am completely confident in their ability and impressed by their professionalism.
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      January 19th 2026
      Dr. Ford was thorough in my diagnosis. As I'm older, he made me very comfortable in his examination. I definitely hope I don't need to go back, but, if I do, I know I'd be in good care with the doctor.
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      January 15th 2026
      My visit was great as always!
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      January 13th 2026
      Dr. Richard Ford is the best GYN I've ever been to. He answers all my questions and does not seem to be in a hurry to get out. He seems genuinely concerned with my health problems. He is awesome!!!
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      January 13th 2026
      Dr Ford is and has always been 10 out of 10. He listens and I like that he is personable. You never feel like a number when being seen in his office. Everyone there is extremely kind and helpful.
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      January 13th 2026
      Dr. Ford was very clear on his thoughts concerning my visit. He felt it best that I see a specialist and put me in contact with someone he felt comfortable with and valued his opinion.
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      January 12th 2026
      Dr. Ford and his staff are very caring from the time you register, the nurse, and Dr. Ford. Very professional and caring.
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      January 9th 2026
      Called to get more information but kept missing the call.
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      January 8th 2026
      Dr. Ford is a very compassionate doctor, very concerned, offers to help in any way possible, offers if you need further treatment or you need other questions to call him back. I appreciate his treatment. Thank you. Have a nice day.
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      January 8th 2026
      Dr. Ford is a kind, caring doctor who answers every question! He is the best!
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      January 8th 2026
      Dr. Ford is amazing and our community is blessed to have him!
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      January 6th 2026
      Dr. Ford is always so reassuring and professional. He always listens and is very understanding with my concerns.
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      January 5th 2026
      I really appreciate Dr. Ford's patient mannerism and him taking the time to really listen and understand and calm my nerves about my health issues. And I just really wanted to take the time to make sure that I let someone know how important that is to me and how much I appreciate that out of him. Thank you.
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      December 15th 2025
      He is great. He listens and he really is a great advocate. His staff is wonderful and I think they have the best office as far as helping patients get in and out there is. Thank you.
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      December 8th 2025
      I have the utmost confidence in the care I receive with Dr. Richard Ford and I would never want to go to anyone else. He is the best for women's gynecology and anything else he provides.
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      December 4th 2025
      Very caring physician. He takes the time to sit down and actually let you talk and he listens.
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      December 2nd 2025
      Excellent doctor, answered all my questions and told me if I had any questions to call him back at any time. Excellent service. Thank you.
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      December 1st 2025
      The staff are always very nice & personable! Dr. Ford is such a caring physician, always listens to your concerns!
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      December 1st 2025
      Dr Ford always listen to what's going on and gives me treatment options. He never seems rushed or preoccupied. His front desk staff and nurse are also top notch.
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      December 1st 2025
      Dr. Ford is THE BEST!!!! He patiently listens, caring, clearly explains my condition & how to do home care. Dr. Ford's staff are the best; so kind & thoughtful. I never feel rushed from the moment I step into the building & depart afterwards. I hope medical students learn his caring qualities.
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      November 20th 2025
      Dr Ford was extremely considerate and kind. I had seen him before and had doctored with his father for many years.
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      November 17th 2025
      Dr Ford is an excellent GYN. Very respectful and his front staff and nurses are so friendly and make you feel welcome
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      November 13th 2025
      This physician is very easy to talk to and always listens to my concerns.
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      November 11th 2025
      A caring doctor.
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      November 11th 2025
      Great doctor and great staff!
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      November 10th 2025
      Dr Ford and his staff are a pleasure to visit.
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      November 6th 2025
      I have been seeing Dr Ford for more than 20 years and I trust him completely. He truly cares about his patients.
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      November 6th 2025
      Dr Ford and all of his staff have always been the best!
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      November 6th 2025
      Dr. Ford is always a great caregiver provider. He helps to put you at ease in what for me is sometimes a nervous situation. And I appreciate that.
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      November 4th 2025
      Dr Richard Ford is a consummate professional who I trust with my life. KDMC is so lucky to have him as a provider, as am I!
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      November 3rd 2025
      I wasn't able to move very easily due to motorcycle wreck and Dr Ford was patient, gentle and very understanding.
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      November 3rd 2025
      The staff is always so friendly and they listen to what you have to say and they're so helpful. And Dr. Ford is, he's such a great doctor. He just cares so much about his patients and takes time with us. And I just appreciate that so much. And yeah, he's just a great doctor. Thank you.
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      October 30th 2025
      I love Dr, Ford. He has always been so good to me. Takes good care of me.
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      October 30th 2025
      Great Dr. Listens to what you have to say.Answers all your Questions.
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      October 21st 2025
      Since my complete hysterectomy, and my other gyno retiring, I had not seen anyone. I was VERY nervous, but my "boyfriend" went with me and that helped, but then Dr Ford came in and talked with us and I was at ease. He was very quick and made the diagnosis quickly which made things better. I would recommend him if anyone should ask!
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      October 20th 2025
      Dr. Ford is a wonderful doctor! He is so caring and very knowledgeable.
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      October 14th 2025
      All the staff was nice and helpful.
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      October 14th 2025
      Dr Ford is the best gyn I've ever gone to. He takes his time with his patients and you don't feel like he's trying to rush you to get to the next patient.
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      October 6th 2025
      Dr. Ford is the best. Always thorough and personable. I'd recommend him to anyone.
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      September 29th 2025
      He's the best!! Very caring.
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      September 29th 2025
      Dr. Richard Ford has been a blessing to our family. He has been my provider for almost 24 years. He delivered my baby boy 23 years ago and has comforted me during procedures and surgery. He listens, goes the extra mile, and makes sure to explain things to me to where I can understand what is going on with my health. I would recommend him to everyone.
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      September 29th 2025
      I really appreciate Dr. Ford's time and patience and understanding with my care and with the time that it took to answer my questions. He always seems to be very consistent from visit to visit with me and I really appreciate it.
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      September 18th 2025
      Dr. Ford is a caring and knowledgeable physician. Great care!
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      September 18th 2025
      Dr. Ford and his staff are very professional and very helpful on anything on which I've had to contact them.
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      September 16th 2025
      I appreciate the way that Dr. Ford listens to you and allows you to ask questions. He doesn't rush you and I couldn't ask for better care.
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      September 15th 2025
      Very prompt. Nice office. Staff very nice. Dr Ford was great. Glad I made the decision to become a patient with this practice.
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      September 11th 2025
      I like Dr. Ford, the gynecologist. He was very good, friendly, made me feel at ease. I definitely would recommend him to anybody.
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      September 8th 2025
      Dr.Ford is an amazing doctor.
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      September 4th 2025
      Everyone was very professional and helpful.
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      September 4th 2025
      He is an amazing doctor, exclamation mark.
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      August 22nd 2025
      Great doctor and great service. Thank you.
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      August 19th 2025
      Dr Ford and staff are great, he's very caring about his patients, takes time to explain to you.
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      August 19th 2025
      Dr.Ford has always been an excellent physician. He truly goes above and beyond to find answers to your concerns and listens. He doesnt rush you out the door as he tries to move on to the next patient. His staff, the nurses and even front desk ladies are great! Very friendly and always polite.
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      August 19th 2025
      Love the staff and Dr
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      August 18th 2025
      Very detailed and caring environment and Dr. Ford is very understanding .
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      August 18th 2025
      Dr. Ford is a wonderful doctor. I feel like I can contact him anytime of day or night if I had questions or problems.
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      August 14th 2025
      I felt very comfortable with Dr. Ford from the beginning of my visit. When I explained my fears to him he listened and did not make me feel I was being ridiculous. His staff is very friendly. I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends
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      August 14th 2025
      Dr Ford and his staff are the best!
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      August 12th 2025
      I've been a patient of Dr. Ford's ever since he has been in Ashland. He is a great doctor, a great listener, a great provider, and there's nothing that you could do that would make it any better. Wait time, I didn't have to wait. He will answer questions. He would do anything to help you. If you had more doctors like him, it would be a better world. Thank you.
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      August 8th 2025
      All staff and the physician are very caring and helpful.
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      August 7th 2025
      I feel very comfortable with this doctor. He is an exceptional doctor and very nice person.
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      August 5th 2025
      Dr. Ford is truly an amazing doctor and person. He literally saved my life working until he found out what was wrong with me. It was uterine cancer. It didn't fit me because of my age and size. Within a week I was sent to Lexington and had surgery and was treated. I am so blessed to have a doctor who listens and cares. His staff is the best around also!
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      August 5th 2025
      I did not have to wait more that a few minutes before being called back. I was in and out in about an hour. This was my first visit with Dr. Ford and he was very friendly and easy to talk with.
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      July 31st 2025
      Dr. Ford is one of the best doctors in Ashland. Excellent gynecologist, excellent surgeon, but he listens to you.
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      July 31st 2025
      Dr Ford is a wonderful and helpful Dr as he spends time talking and listening to his patients. He care about your needs and provides any help he can. He is very compassionate and respectful. I would highly recommend him to everyone!
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      July 24th 2025
      I have been going to Dr Ford for over 20 years. He's the best!
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      July 24th 2025
      You listened to everything that I had to say and respected my responses and gave me the time that I needed to speak. He's one of the greatest doctors I've ever met in my life. He sits down and explains everything to you. There is no other doctor that I've ever met like that in my life. I would suggest everybody to go to him and I always do tell them so that's all I gotta say. Thank you.
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      July 22nd 2025
      I have a lot of faith in Dr. Ford and he is very, very nice and considerate. Thank you.
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      July 17th 2025
      Dr. Ford is a class act. He is very sensitive to patients and he has been a good doctor to have. He took his time to give me an opportunity to ask any questions I might have. I sinverely thank he and his wonderful staff. Very professional and caring
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      July 17th 2025
      Great gynecologist ,awesome staff and nurses !?
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      July 14th 2025
      Dr Ford is an awesome person!!
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      July 11th 2025
      Had a good experience from check in to check out !
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      July 10th 2025
      I had an appointment and waited 45 minutes past my time. There were one nurse working for 3 providers.
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      July 10th 2025
      He had a great experience. He listened to everything I said and what I complained about. He made sure that I understood everything that I had to do.
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      July 7th 2025
      Always is very thorough and explains everything so I understand. The best!
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      July 7th 2025
      I would highly recommend Dr. Ford to friends and family, and I have many times.
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      July 1st 2025
      Dr Ford is a wonderful dr and I trust him with my health.
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      June 26th 2025
      Excellent care and very timely visit
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      June 26th 2025
      Excellent doctor.