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Alan C Ford M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

2/5(4)
1321 11th Ave Altoona PA, 16601
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About

Dr. Alan Ford is a cardiologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Ford specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Ford also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1984

University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Alan C Ford M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1321 11th Ave

1321 11th Ave -
Altoona, PA 16601
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New patients: 814-942-2411
Fax: 814-942-0510

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Alan C Ford M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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