Dr. Alison M. Ford M.D.
Family Practitioner
300 S 8th St Suite 480 West Murray KY, 42071About
Dr. Alison Ford is a family practitioner practicing in Murray, KY. Dr. Ford specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ford possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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