About
Dr. Alex Ford is a board-certified family physician and registered dietitian serving Albany and New York's Capital Region. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and completed his Family Medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he was selected as Chief Resident. Few physicians hold both a medical degree and a registered dietitian credential. Dr. Ford built his practice around that rare combination.
His training instilled a conviction that excellent primary care requires time, trust, and a whole-person perspective. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at both Albany Medical College and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ford is passionate about men's health, metabolic health, osteopathic manipulative treatment, and nutrition-informed chronic disease management. He has received multiple honors for his clinical and community work, including the Albany Business Review 40 Under 40 designation, the American Osteopathic Foundation New York State Emerging Leader award, and consecutive CDPHP Top Doctors and Practices Awards. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine recognized him with its Resident Teacher Award in 2023. He also speaks publicly on nutrition and preventive health, presenting at BNMC's 6th Annual Food As Medicine Symposium.
Education & Training
Residency
Family Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Additional Training
Clinical Assistant Professor, Albany Medical College and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM); Registered Dietitian (RD)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ford right for?
Dr. Ford is a strong fit for adults and children ages five and older who want a primary care physician who integrates nutrition directly into their medical care. Patients managing metabolic conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his dual background as a physician and registered dietitian. Men seeking proactive, relationship-based care for hormonal health, cardiovascular risk, or weight management will find his practice especially well-suited to their needs. Patients with musculoskeletal concerns like back pain, neck pain, or joint issues can access osteopathic manipulative treatment as part of their care plan. Those who want direct, unhurried access to their physician and a focus on prevention over reaction will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ford treats a wide range of primary care conditions. These include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, diabetes, obesity, and sleep disorders. He also manages musculoskeletal concerns such as back pain, neck pain, and joint pain. His men's health focus includes testosterone-related conditions and sexual and reproductive health.
Yes. Dr. Ford holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic, where the program selected him as Chief Resident.
Dr. Ford holds dual credentials as both a physician and a registered dietitian. Very few practicing physicians carry both designations. This allows him to integrate medical care and evidence-based nutrition guidance within the same appointment and relationship.
Yes. Dr. Ford offers osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT, when clinically appropriate. He applies it to musculoskeletal concerns including back pain, neck pain, and joint discomfort. Non-members can also access standalone OMT packages outside of a membership.
Dr. Ford treats nutrition as a core part of clinical care, not an afterthought. His registered dietitian credential means he evaluates patients through both a medical and a nutritional lens. He applies this to conditions like metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and weight management.
Yes. Men's health is one of Dr. Ford's dedicated areas of focus. He addresses annual preventive care, metabolic health, weight management, testosterone-related conditions, cardiovascular risk, and sexual and reproductive health. He creates a direct, judgment-free environment for men to discuss concerns they might otherwise put off.
Dr. Ford serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at both Albany Medical College and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also engages in community wellness seminars, nutrition education workshops, and preventive health outreach throughout the Capital Region.
Yes. Dr. Ford has earned numerous awards. Recent honors include the Albany Business Review 40 Under 40 designation, the American Osteopathic Foundation New York State Emerging Leader award, and multiple CDPHP Top Doctors and Practices Awards. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine presented him with its Resident Teacher Award in 2023.
Dr. Ford accepts patients ages five and older. His care spans children through adults, with a whole-person approach that considers lifestyle, nutrition, and long-term health at every stage.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026