Ronald A. Ford

Dr. Ronald A. Ford

Family Medicine
635 1st St N, 
Winter Haven, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
635 1st St N, 
Winter Haven, FL 

Overview

"Dr. Ronald Ford specializes in family medicine at BayCare Medical Group Gessler Clinic in Winter Haven, where he sees patients age 5 and older. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Ford then earned his Doctor of Medicine at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, Ohio, followed by a family medicine residency at the Alachua General Hospital/University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida.', ""Dr. Ford has served the Winter Haven community since 1990 and is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient's situation and adapts his consultations and treatment options appropriately to accommodate individual needs and concerns. He has been affiliated with the Polk County Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Medicine, the Florida Academy of Family Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. Dr. Ford has served on leadership boards locally, nationally, and internationally and is affiliated with Winter Haven Hospital.".

His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ford is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in FL

Hospital Affiliations

Bartow Regional Medical Center
Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven Women's Hospital
BayCare Physician Partners
BayCare Medical Group
BayCare Physician Partners ACO

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Freedom Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Primary Care at Gessler Main
635 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881

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.

3 Total Publications

Toward a Community Standard for Clinical Ethics: The South Florida Pediatric Bioethics Consortium.
Toward a Community Standard for Clinical Ethics: The South Florida Pediatric Bioethics Consortium.
Journal: Hospital pediatrics
Published: June 16, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ronald A. Ford is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteomyelitis in Children, 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. Ronald A. Ford specialize in?

While Dr. Ronald A. Ford is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Ronald A. Ford participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ronald A. Ford has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteomyelitis in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Ronald 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. Ronald A. Ford accept my insurance?

Dr. Ronald A. Ford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 863-294-0670 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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