Summary

Debra Ford graduated from the Howard Univ College of Medicine,Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc in 1986. She works in Washington, DC and specializes in Colorectal Surgery. Debra Ford is affiliated with Howard University Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 40 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Howard Univ Hosp, General Surgery
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

HU Faculty Practice Plan - Colon and Rectal Surgery

2041 Georgia Avenue Northwest Tower 4th Floor Suite 4000Washington, DC 20060
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

Compare with Similar Doctors

Debra Ford, MD
Dr. Vivek Patil, MD
Dr. Craig Rezac, MD
Preetha Ali, MD
Debra Ford, MDDr. Vivek Patil, MDDr. Craig Rezac, MDPreetha Ali, MD
Colorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgeryColorectal Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.3 
4.1 
40 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 18 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
Washington , DCBethesda , MDArlington , VAWashington , DC
Med School: Howard Univ College of Medicine Med School: Universita Di Pisa Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Debra Ford

  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Debra Ford has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Debra Ford has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Colon Cancer
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases (GI Diseases)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Debra Ford holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Howard Univ Hosp, General Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program, and Howard University in 1987.

Medical School

Graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine in 1986 and Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc in 1986.

NPI Number

Debra Ford's NPI number is 1225131451.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Debra Ford speak?
Debra Ford speaks English.
Does Debra Ford accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Debra Ford accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Debra Ford accepting new patients?
Debra Ford is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Debra Ford's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Debra Ford accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Debra Ford has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Debra Ford affiliated with?
Debra Ford is affiliated with Howard University Hospital.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.