Dr. Brian P. Ford, MD | Lake Charles, LA | Dermatology

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Dr. Brian Ford is a dermatologist and internal medicine physician who has been caring for patients for 28 years. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and completed his residency training at LSU Health Sciences. Dr. Ford speaks English and brings nearly three decades of clinical experience to his practice.

Dr. Ford is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital and practices in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He specializes in treating skin conditions like psoriasis and seborrheic keratosis, as well as squamous cell skin cancer. His expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Patients have given Dr. Ford an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
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26 Ratings
28 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Lsu Health Sciences
9 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations
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He is very friendly & a good patient attitude. Very concerned about his patients & his assistants as well. Very accurate in his diagnosis. He found a cancerous spot on my 90 year old Mom when no other doctor had noticed it. He is a hands on doctor. Not afraid to put his hands on you. Definitely recommended. Mrs. Green

March 11th, 2019

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Went to him for my face. He did not say hello or anything else. He looked at and said it was malasma. He did not touch it or anything else. He wrote a prescription for a cream. He gave no information on it or treatment nor did he schedule a follow up visit. He did not have good bedside manners or friendliness. I have never returned.

June 30th, 2017

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on time and thorough

August 18th, 2016

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Initial appointment took 3 months. Once arriving in clinic everything went smoothly and quickly. Dr. Ford and his staff were courteous and efficient. Had been to another dermatologist in the area several years before with no results. Have had to return to Dr. Ford each month for the past 4 months however, the results have gotten better with each visit. Drastic improvement. Very Pleased

December 19th, 2015

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Did not look accurately at skin. Prescribed medicine and did no follow up. Took only 3 minutes. It eats like he was over confident and so good that he could do an in and out visit. Definitely would not recommend and medicine did not clear up problem.

July 29th, 2014

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I walked into a lovely office, and before I could sit down the nurse took me back (I was 45 minutes early) to see the doctor, I was out before my actual appointment time! I had never been to Dr. Ford before and was a bit nervous but he put me totally at ease and actually listened to me!!!!!

May 13th, 2013

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I went for my acne and drastically oily skin. He didn't even look at my skin and didn't talk to me at all. He talked only to my mom and spent only at most 5 minutes in the room. He didn't listen to me when I told him what medicine I had already been on and prescribed something that I had already taken and had not worked. Worst doctors visit I've ever been to.

July 20th, 2012

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Excellent Doctor!! Very intelligent and friendly! Gets you in and out without the feeling of being rushed!

March 28th, 2011

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Received a message to call the office for the biopsy results 2 days ago. I have called back and left messages 7 times and still have not gotten a return call. I hope no news is good news.

August 25th, 2010

Dermatology Associates Of Southwest Louisiana

2000 Tybee LnLake Charles, LA 70605

Tel: (337) 433-7272

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Memorial Hospital For Women

1900 W Gauthier RdLake Charles, LA 70605

Tel: (337) 480-7000

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

4200 Nelson RdLake Charles, LA 70605

Tel: (337) 474-6370

Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital

524 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601

Tel: (337) 480-8990

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601

Tel: (337) 494-3000

Cornerstone Hospital Of Southwest Louisiana

524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Fl 3Lake Charles, LA 70601

Tel: (337) 310-6000


Dr. Brian Paul Ford, MD	Dr. Omotayo Mutiat Olatinwo, MD	Dr. Luke Meade Williams, MD	Dr. Ahad Aftab Khan Lodhi, MD
Dermatology	Hospital Medicine	Critical Care Medicine	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.8 (26 Ratings)	4 (1 Rating)	2.8 (9 Ratings)	4.5 (2 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Arabic
Lake Charles , LA	Pineville , LA	Lake Charles , LA	Lake Charles , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport	Med School: Ahmadu Bello University Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans	Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
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Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

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Lsu Health Sciences

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Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1998

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Where is Dr. Brian Ford's office located?: Dr. Brian Ford's office is located at 2000 Tybee Ln, Lake Charles, LA, 70605.
What languages does Dr. Brian Ford speak?: Dr. Brian Ford speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Ford affiliated with?: Dr. Brian Ford is affiliated with Christus Oschner Saint Patrick Hospital.
Does Dr. Brian Ford accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Brian Ford has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Brian Ford accepting new patients?: Dr. Brian Ford is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Brian Ford's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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