Dr. Heather A Ford M.D.
Surgeon
41 Mall Rd Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Heather Ford is a general surgeon practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Ford specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Ford provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Sebaceous Cyst
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