Summary

Dr. Gerald Ford is an ophthalmologist with 56 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision disorders. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at USPHS Hospital. Dr. Ford brings more than five decades of expertise to his practice, focusing on comprehensive eye care and advanced retinal treatments. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Ford practices at Ford Caserta Eye Center in Tempe, Arizona, and maintains hospital privileges at Banner Desert Medical Center. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, two of the most common vision-threatening conditions. Gerald also addresses dry eye syndrome, helping patients find relief from this uncomfortable condition. His practice offers advanced diagnostic procedures including optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to provide detailed views of eye structures. He also performs anti-VEGF treatments, which are cutting-edge therapies for certain retinal diseases. Patients rate Dr. Ford 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 56 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Usphs Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ford Caserta Eye Center

2600 S Rural Rd Ste BTempe, AZ 85282
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Gerald Penny Ford, MDHenry M. Kwong Jr., MDSetu N. Patel, MDJ. Shephard Bryan, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.7 
4.4 
56 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Tempe , AZPhoenix , AZPhoenix , AZPhoenix , AZ
Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gerald Penny Ford

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gerald Penny Ford has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gerald Penny Ford has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Usphs Hospital

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health SciencesGraduated in 1970

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Gerald Ford's office located?
Dr. Gerald Ford's office is located at 2600 S Rural Rd Ste B, Tempe, AZ, 85282.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gerald Ford affiliated with?
Dr. Gerald Ford is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center.
Does Dr. Gerald Ford accept my insurance?
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