Dr. Robert E. Ford, MD | Sarasota, FL | Family Physician

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Dr. Robert Ford is a family medicine physician who has been caring for patients for over four decades. He completed his medical education at Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and went on to complete his residency training at West Suburban Medical Center. With 42 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Ford brings extensive experience to his role in family medicine. He provides care in English for patients and families throughout the community.

Dr. Ford practices at multiple locations in Sarasota, Florida, including affiliations with Doctors Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating back pain in patients of all ages, from children and teenagers to pregnant women experiencing back discomfort. He incorporates various therapeutic approaches into patient care, including physical therapy techniques, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy treatments. Patients have rated Dr. Ford 4.5 out of 5 stars for his compassionate …and thorough approach to family healthcare.

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accepting new patients
4.5

32 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English
West Suburban Medical Center
13 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Ford's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

32 Ratings with 13 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Dr. Ford has been our family doctor since our arrival in Sarasota in 2012. He has not only been supportive and great to work with, but also even continued to support us remotely when work moved us to Bend OR for a year.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 13th, 2020

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He listens to you concerns and addresses them. Extremely nice and makes you feel very relaxed. He is very to thorough too. Scott P

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 23rd, 2018

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His professionalism, compassion, and great sense of humor made my first visit feel comfortable and confident between doctor - patient relationship.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 8th, 2016

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Best Doc around.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 14th, 2016

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Best doctor I have seen in Florida! :-) Excellent, professional, considerate, courteous care. Incredible reputatation in.Florida. He always goes the extra mile for the patient. Last of the good guy doctor's I was told by other health professionals in Florida. I can't say enough excellent experiences every time saw him. He knows his field and also has other office for orthopedics in.Bradenton, Florida. I have been to both offices and he is the absolute best. Our family considers him as a local super hero doctor, we think he must have a cape somewhere! We would give him an award for best doctor in in.Florida! We are new patients just moved from N.Y. so glad we we found him! He treats us like your part of his family, very caring, all about the patient needs comes first. Eager & happy to help find practical, sensible, solutions and useful recommendations for patient care. We could write a book about the excellent care we have received!.Highest praise for this doctor and both offices… staff courteous and professional care,!. Do your family`s health a favor, go see Dr. FORD, BEST PATIENT ADVOCATE!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 6th, 2016

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Dr. Ford is a very caring doctor,

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 28th, 2015

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I think that Dr. Ford is one of the BEST DOCTORS that I have found for myself & Family. As he knows what needs to be done without question, has the best bedside manner, and you can talk to him just like a friend instead of a WHITE COAT doctor who is in and out. He takes the time to listen to you and answers any and all questions without feeling like your being rushed. He makes you feel like you are important not just a patient. They need to have more caring and listening doctors in the health field, he is just not in it for the money but to help improve your life with the right medicines. I couldn't ask for a better doctor then Dr. Robert Ford!!!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 6th, 2013

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Listens very well. Practical and caring. Remembers his patients!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 18th, 2012

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Dr Ford has been our family doctor for over ten years. You will not find a better listener than him. He has made our transition into being senior citzens easy and comfortable. He was ther ewhen our son died a year ago and listen as we sobbed and gave us help as needed. The best doctor around.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 18th, 2011

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Awesome office. Great people and great doctor. Even when I switched insurances due to a job change, I STILL continue to go to this office and choose to pay the cash price due to the fact that I have NEVER been to a better place.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 27th, 2010

Ford Robert E Medical Group

2828 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239

Tel: (941) 925-9355

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital

1700 S Tamiami TrlSarasota, FL 34239

Tel: (941) 917-9000

Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota

5731 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34233

Tel: (941) 342-1100

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Dr. Robert Emil Ford, MD	Cesar Requena Roman, APRN	Dr. Qushania Nesbitt, DNP, FNP-C, PMHMP-BC	Dr. Kathryn Smith, DO
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (32 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	1 Year of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English		Speaks English
Sarasota , FL	SAINT CLOUD , FL	BRANDON , FL	Jupiter , FL
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: University of West Florida		Med School: Touro University of California
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare

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Dr. Robert Emil Ford holds a probation medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with a probation medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at West Suburban Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Ford's NPI number is 1790753242.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Emil Ford affiliated with?: Dr. Robert Emil Ford is affiliated with Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

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