Summary

Dr. James Ford is an internal medicine physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. With 39 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Ford brings extensive expertise to treating heart and vascular conditions. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Ford practices at multiple locations throughout Paducah, Kentucky, including Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology and Western Kentucky Heart And Chest Surgery Associates. His clinical focus includes treating high cholesterol and coronary artery disease. He performs heart monitoring procedures such as electrocardiograms and contrast echocardiography to evaluate cardiac function. 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
  • 39 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Kenneth Ford has 6 locations

Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology

2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 301Paducah, KY 42003
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

Dr. James Kenneth Ford

2535 Broadway StPaducah, KY 42001

Western Kentucky Heart And Chest Surgery Associates

2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 300Paducah, KY 42003
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

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital

1530 Lone Oak RdPaducah, KY 42003

Baptist Health Paducah

2501 Kentucky AvePaducah, KY 42003

Baptist Health System Kentucky

2601 Kentucky Ave, Suite 301Paducah, KY 42003

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4.5 
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39 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Paducah , KYLyons , COPaducah , KYReston , VA
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services Univer
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Kenneth Ford

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Kenneth Ford has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Kenneth Ford has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. James Ford affiliated with?
Dr. James Ford is affiliated with Continuecare Hospital At Baptist Health Paducah.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Ford?
You can find contact information for Dr. James Ford here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. James Ford's office located?
Dr. James Ford's office is located at 2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 301, Paducah, KY, 42003.
Does Dr. James Ford accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Ford has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. James Ford speak?
Dr. James Ford speaks English.

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