Dr. Tasha J Ford MD
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
877 JEFFERSON AVE MEMPHIS TN, 38103About
Dr. Tasha Ford is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in MEMPHIS, TN. Dr. Ford specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1994
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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