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Dr. David Ford, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Dr. David Ford, MD
4.6 (45 Ratings)

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Dr. David Ford, MD is a General Surgeon in Niskayuna, NY.
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Dr. David Ford, MD

General Surgery* Age 60
Niskayuna, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Ford, MD is a General Surgeon in Niskayuna, NY.

About

Dr. Ford graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and completed a residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. David Ford, MD is a General Surgeon in Niskayuna, NY. Dr. Ford currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Ford has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ford received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Ford's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ford is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Nipple Reconstruction
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Trigger Point Injection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • Empire Hospital
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO
  • Open Access Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 Albany Medical College
    1769 Union St, Niskayuna, NY 12309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 264-4895
  2. 2 Office
    375 Golf Course Rd Ste 2420, Amsterdam, NY 12010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 262-5111
  3. 3 Office
    25 Hackett Blvd Ste 400A, Albany, NY 12208
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  4. 4 Office
    25 Hackett Blvd Ste 400A, Albany, NY 12208
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ford
4.6
Based on 45 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Oct 20, 2023
Kind and compassionate, explained everything in easy to understand terms. Well-versed and prepared to deal with my health limitations in addition to the surgical procedure I needed. Everything went smoothly, and I could not have been happier with every person who participated in my care.
Linda — Oct 20, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Howard University College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • North Shore University Hospital
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Ford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ford's profile.

Dr. David Ford, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Ford, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY