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Dr. Gary Ford, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 73
Dr. Gary Ford, MD
1.3 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Gary Ford, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Gardena, CA.
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Dr. Gary Ford, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 73
Gardena, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gary Ford, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Gardena, CA.

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Dr. Gary Ford, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in Gardena, CA and has 48 years experience. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hospital of Gardena. At present, Dr. Ford received an average rating of 1.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ford also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ford is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laryngitis
Nasal Polyp
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
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Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
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Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
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Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Parathyroidectomy
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroidectomy
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
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Otosclerosis
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Pharyngolaryngitis
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Retropharyngeal Abscess
Salivary Gland Cancer
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Sjögren's Syndrome
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
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Audiometry
Bronchoscopy
Carbon Dioxide Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Earlobe Repair
Earwax Removal
Endoscopic Laser Laryngeal Cancer Surgery
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facial Bone Fracture Repair
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Foreign Body Removal
Frenectomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
KTP Laser Treatment
Laceration Repair
Laryngoscopy
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lip, Excision or Resection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastoidectomy
Maxillofacial Surgery
Microlaryngeal Surgery
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Myringotomy
Nasal Disorder Endoscopy
Nasal Surgery
Nasopharyngoscopy
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Salivary Gland Surgery
Scar Revision Surgery
Septal Perforation Repair
Sinus Surgery
Skin Cancer Removal
Skin Grafts
Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tracheostomy
Treatment for Nose Bleeds
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Gary E Ford M.D. A Professional Corp.
    1045 W Redondo Beach Blvd Ste 575, Gardena, CA 90247
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 329-8633
  2. 2 Memorial Hospital of Gardena
    1145 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 329-8633
  3. 3 Martin Luther King Jr-Harbor Hospital
    12021 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 668-4424
  4. 4 California Hospital Medical Center
    1401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 748-2411

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County USC Medical Center
    1981
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Ford, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ford's profile.

Dr. Gary Ford, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of Gardena.

Yes, Dr. Gary Ford, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hospital of Gardena

    1145 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA