Dr. Scott Christopher Ford MD
Emergency Physician
2577 Herndon St. Clovis CA, 93611About
Dr. Scott Ford practices Emergency Medicine in Clovis, CA. Dr. Ford assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Ford examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1983
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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