Dr. Sandra M. Ford, MD, Internist
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Dr. Sandra M. Ford, MD

Internist

3/5(11)
516 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw Birmingham AL, 35211
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3/5

About

Dr. Sandra Ford is an internist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Ford specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Ford provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine 1978

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Nutrition

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Medical Director Internal Medicine Affiliates 1989 - Present

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
  • Vascular Disease
  • Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails

Professional Memberships

  • Mineral District Medical Society  
  • American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine, Alabama Chapter  
  • American Medical Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Spirit Of Luke Charitable Foundation, A Promise to Help Charitable Foundation

Dr. Sandra M. Ford, MD's Practice location

516 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw -
Birmingham, AL 35211
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New patients: 205-786-1025
Fax: 205-780-0670

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ford


3.0

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Dr. Sandra M. Ford, MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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