About
Dr. Michael Ford is a board-certified internist who earned his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2008. He completed his residency in internal medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center in 2011. Before medical school, he spent six years as a Research Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh, publishing work in bacteriology and presenting findings at national medical meetings.
Dr. Ford served as a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and later as an Assistant Professor of Medicine, a role he held across both Weill Cornell and NYP Medical Group Hudson Valley through 2022. He holds membership in the American College of Physicians. His clinical focus covers hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, obesity, anxiety, depression, and Lyme disease. He is passionate about preventive medicine, fitness, and plant-based nutrition. He lives in Dobbs Ferry with his family and enjoys running and outdoor activities. New York magazine named him a Rising Star in 2019, 2020, and 2021, and a Super Doctor in 2023 and 2024.
Education & Training
Medical School
Weill Cornell Medical College (MD, 2008)
Residency
Internal Medicine, New York University Langone Medical Center (completed 2011)
Additional Training
Research Specialist II-IV, University of Pittsburgh, 1995-2001; Clinical Instructor in Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, 2001-2004
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ford right for?
Dr. Ford works well with adults who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease benefit from his thorough diagnostic style. He is a strong fit for individuals who value direct access to their physician and unhurried appointments. Patients interested in weight management, fitness guidance, or plant-based nutrition will find his clinical interests closely aligned with their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ford treats a broad range of internal medicine conditions. These include hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, obesity, insomnia, anxiety, depression, Lyme disease, and seasonal allergies. He also coordinates lung cancer screening for appropriate patients.
Yes. Dr. Ford holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds membership in the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Ford earned his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2008. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center, finishing in 2011.
Dr. Ford prioritizes listening and building a care plan together with each patient. He emphasizes thorough evaluation before recommending any course of action. His practice reflects a belief that prevention and early intervention produce better long-term outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Ford served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and later at NYP Medical Group Hudson Valley. He also worked as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine earlier in his career.
Yes. Dr. Ford provides members with his personal cell phone number for urgent medical issues after hours. The practice also maintains a dedicated after-hours phone line so members always have a direct way to reach him.
New York magazine named Dr. Ford a Rising Star in 2019, 2020, and 2021. He also earned recognition on the New York Super Doctors list in both 2023 and 2024.
Yes. Before attending medical school, Dr. Ford spent six years as a Research Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh. He published research in bacteriology in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented his findings at annual medical meetings.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026