Overview
Debra Ford is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Anal Cancer, and Anal Fissure.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 4000, Washington, DC 20060
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Debra Ford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Debra Ford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Debra Ford by calling their office at 202-865-3785. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Debra Ford a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Debra Ford is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Debra Ford specialize in?
While Dr. Debra Ford is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Anal Cancer, and Anal Fissure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Debra Ford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Debra Ford has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Debra Ford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Debra Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Debra Ford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-865-3785 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Anal CancerDr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.