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Summary
Dr. Joshua Ford specializes in ophthalmology and internal medicine, bringing 13 years of medical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency training at the University of Illinois Hospital. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive eye care while understanding how systemic health conditions may affect vision and eye health.
Dr. Ford maintains hospital affiliations with Alexandria VA Medical Center, West Jefferson Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital, Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children, and University Medical Center New Orleans, with practice locations throughout Marrero, New Orleans, and Metairie, Louisiana. He focuses on treating conditions such as drooping eyelids, dry eyes, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. His expertise includes performing dilated eye exams, vision tests, and visual field testing to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions.
Dr. Ford maintains hospital affiliations with Alexandria VA Medical Center, West Jefferson Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital, Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children, and University Medical Center New Orleans, with practice locations throughout Marrero, New Orleans, and Metairie, Louisiana. He focuses on treating conditions such as drooping eyelids, dry eyes, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. His expertise includes performing dilated eye exams, vision tests, and visual field testing to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- University Of Illinois Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Joshua Richard Ford has 6 locationsHeitmeier Eyecare
1111 Medical Center BlvdMarrero, LA 70072 Tel: (504) 347-6330
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 13 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 2 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
| Marrero , LA | Slidell , LA | NEW ORLEANS , LA | Marrero , LA |
| Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Joshua Richard Ford has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joshua Richard Ford has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Joshua Richard Ford holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Illinois Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Ford's NPI number is 1679991467.
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