
Overview
Julia Ford is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Ford is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception A, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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.
Taubman Center
Dr. J. Michelle Kahlenberg MD, PhD is a physician scientist and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan. She completed her MD, PhD, and Internal Medicine training at Case Western Reserve University and completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Michigan. She joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2011, was appointed Assistant Professor in 2012, and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2018. She has been running her own laboratory and has been an active member of the Immunology Training Program since 2013. Her clinical work is centered on the care of complicated lupus patients, including those with refractory skin disease. Her R01-funded research laboratory combines translational approaches using patient samples and murine models to uncover the mechanisms that drive lupus and lupus flares. In particular, she is focused on unraveling the pathogenic mechanisms in cutaneous lupus, the factors that drive photosensitivity, and how skin inflammation can influence systemic lupus activity. Her work has received institutional accolades and national recognition from the Arthritis National Research Foundation, The Rheumatology Research Foundation, American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Lupus Foundation of America. In her spare time, she enjoys organic gardening, working on the family farm EMMA Acres run by her husband, Mark, and spending time with her husband and children. Dr. Kahlenberg is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.
Taubman Center
Dr. Khanna is a board-certified rheumatologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Michigan Medicine. She has a Master of Public Health degree with a focus in epidemiology and health services research. She joined University of Michigan in 2011 and has dedicated gout clinics there and at the Ann Arbor VA which are meant to foster a center of excellence in the Midwest area. In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking with her family, and traveling. Dr. Khanna is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gout, Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Taubman Center
William Mccune is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mccune is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Vasculitis, and Splenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Julia A. Ford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Julia A. Ford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Julia A. Ford by calling their office at 888-229-3065. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Julia A. Ford a top-rated expert for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Julia A. Ford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, 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. Julia A. Ford specialize in?
While Dr. Julia A. Ford is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Julia A. Ford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Julia A. Ford has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. You can view a list of Dr. Julia A. Ford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Julia A. Ford accept my insurance?
Dr. Julia A. Ford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-229-3065 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Ford isDistinguished. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Ford isDistinguished. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Ford isDistinguished. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- Advanced
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Ford isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Ford isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Relapsing PolychondritisDr. Ford isAdvanced. Learn about Relapsing Polychondritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Ford isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Experienced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- ArthritisDr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Ford isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.


