John Ford, MD
Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
PO Box J141 Main St. Smithville Flats NY, 13849About
Dr. John Ford is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Smithville Flats, NY. Dr. Ford specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
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