Dr. James J Ford M.D.
Orthopedist
21 Highland Ave Suite 16 Newburyport MA, 01950About
Dr. James Ford is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Newburyport, MA. 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1987
Tufts University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sciatica
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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