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Deetra Y Ford

Deetra Y Ford, MD

Neurology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Adults Over 65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Deetra Y Ford

Dr. Deetra Ford is committed to taking care of the neurological needs of adults of all ages. A board-certified neurologist, she focuses on providing a positive experience for all of her patients and their families.

As the chief of general neurology and director of outpatient neurology services, she has worked to open more services for patients in Johnson County. A leading physician in headache and migraine treatment, she works with the neurology team to provide new medications and other treatments once they become available.

As the co-chair of the Kansas City Clinical Neurological Society annual update course, Dr. Ford shares updates and innovations in patient care with physicians across the region. She also frequently presents at professional conferences.

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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, Neurology, 2011
  • Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2008
  • Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City, Doctor of Medicine, 2007

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2011

Insurance

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