Dr. Melinda E. Ford, DO | Athens, OH | Family Medicine

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Dr. Melinda Ford is a family medicine physician who earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from A T Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 24 years of experience in family medicine, she brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients of all ages. Dr. Ford is fluent in English.

Dr. Ford practices with OhioHealth Physician Group and has affiliations with OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio. She focuses on treating common conditions such as osteoarthritis and high blood pressure, providing comprehensive care for both adult and pediatric patients. Her practice includes coordinating physical therapy services and ordering essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts and general blood work to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Ford an average rating of 3.9.

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accepting new patients
3.9

10 Ratings
24 years of experience
31 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
6 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
3 office locations
Female

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I've been seeing Dr. Ford for about 5 years now and she's great & I'd recommend her highly to anyone looking for a primary care physician.

March 11th, 2019

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She is an AWESOME doctor!!!!

January 13th, 2016

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I've been seeing Dr.Ford since she started at Parks Hall and would definately recommend her to others. She is always correct on her diagnosis and very laid back and easy to talk to. She takes her time with your concerns and is worth the wait for. She also refers me to specialists when needed.

May 16th, 2012

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My husband has been going to Dr. Melinda Ford for several years now. He will no longer be a patient of hers. My husband has hemochromatosis and gives blood to rid his body of the excess iron. She did blood work recently, telling him his liver count was too high and referred him to a specialist. We worried for 2 weeks that this meant his liver was bad! Today, the specialist says that those counts are fine. She should have done some research on the disease and she would have known that was normal. She could have also explained better to my husband that this wasn't cause for concern but that she prefer he see a dr. who specializes in this type of disease. Instead she lost all trust and faith he had in her. We would never see her again!

September 27th, 2011

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Dr. Ford doesn't appear to be very knowledgable. She is quick to refer and seemed annoyed during my appointment and judgmental in her responses. She listens but doesn't hear what you are saying. Would not recommend as a family physician.

March 31st, 2011

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Dr. Melinda Ford is my favorite doctor, by far. She treats patients holistically and I am confident in her care. I highly recommend her.

November 10th, 2010

Ohiohealth Physician Group

86 Columbus Cir Ste 203Athens, OH 45701

Tel: (740) 249-4122

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

Ohiohealth Physician Group

26 HOSPITAL DR FL 1ATHENS, OH 45701

Tel: (740) 331-7160

Ohiohealth Obleness Hospital

55 Hospital DrAthens, OH 45701

Tel: (740) 593-5551


Dr. Melinda Eileen Ford, DO	Roberto Valledor, MD	Maximilian Mcmanus	Dr. Parth Bhavsar
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Athens , OH	Mission , TX	Akron , OH	Lawrenceville , GA
Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine		Med School: The University of Southern California	Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Ohio, 2027, Active

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A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2002

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