Dr. Jerald M Ford M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
1200 Bath Ave Suite 150 Ashland KY, 41101About
Dr. Jerald Ford is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Ashland, KY. Dr. Ford specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ford can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ford can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1970
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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