Dr. Ricky Joe Ford M.D.
Orthopedist
925 Hilltop Dr Suite 101 Weatherford TX, 76086About
Dr. Ricky Ford is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Weatherford, TX. Dr. Ford specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ford tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1981
Texas A&M University, TX 1981
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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