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Dr. Richard Chadwick Ford M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3/5(18)
25 Clark Summit Dr Suite F201 Bluffton SC, 29910
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3/5

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Dr. Richard Ford is a psychiatrist practicing in Bluffton, SC. Dr. Ford is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ford diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ford may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Ford treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2002

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry

Provider Details

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Dr. Richard Chadwick Ford M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 25 Clark Summit Dr Suite F201

25 Clark Summit Dr Suite F201 -
Bluffton, SC 29910
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Patient Experience with Dr. Ford


3.0

Based on 18 reviews

Dr. Richard Chadwick Ford M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist 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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