Summary

Dr. James Ford specializes in internal medicine with advanced expertise 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 treating heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Ford brings extensive knowledge to complex cardiac care. He speaks English.

Dr. Ford practices at multiple locations throughout Paducah, Kentucky, and is affiliated with Continuecare Hospital at Baptist Health Paducah. His clinical focus includes treating familial lipid disorders and managing high cholesterol in both adults and young patients. He performs specialized procedures using autoinjectors and insulin pens to help patients manage their cardiovascular health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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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

Patients’ Perspective

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

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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39 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Paducah , KYLyons , COPaducah , KYPaducah , KY
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute
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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

Completed their residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Ford's NPI number is 1285665182.

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Dr. James Ford's office is located at 2601 Kentucky Ave Ste 301, Paducah, KY, 42003.
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What languages does Dr. James Ford speak?
Dr. James Ford speaks English.

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