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Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1974)
Professional interests include: LASIK, cataracts, glaucoma
1408 S Gold Street #1
Centralia, WA 98531

Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD is an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD is affiliated with Providence, Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute and Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute.

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Office Locations

1408 S Gold Street #1
Centralia, WA 98531
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2517 Northeast Kresky Avenue
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-8632
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Some issues Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

laser surgery
YAG laser capsulotomy

In 2024, Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD performed more laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 10%

By Volume:

simple cataract surgery

In 2024, Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD performed more simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 42
eye procedures 3476
laser treatment 42
ultrasound (sonogram) 115

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 57
eye procedures 3837
laser treatment 57
ultrasound (sonogram) 51

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 400
Female 527
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 687
Black 21
Hispanic 119
Asian 38
Other 17
Native American 45
Age
From 65 to 74 501
From 75 to 84 311
85 and over 70
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2013

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 74
eye procedures 4180
laser treatment 74
ultrasound (sonogram) 72

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 462
Female 587
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 816
Black 31
Hispanic 101
Asian 39
Other 21
Native American 41
Age
From 65 to 74 592
From 75 to 84 356
85 and over 64
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2014

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 4
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 117
eye procedures 3926
laser treatment 117
ultrasound (sonogram) 63

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 828
Female 1176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1594
Black 30
Hispanic 156
Asian 98
Other 52
Native American 74
Age
From 65 to 74 1146
From 75 to 84 674
85 and over 112
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2015

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 177
eye procedures 4548
laser treatment 177
ultrasound (sonogram) 86

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 487
Female 695
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 906
Black 24
Hispanic 129
Asian 43
Other 30
Native American 50
Age
From 65 to 74 689
From 75 to 84 370
85 and over 78
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2016

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 5
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 216
eye procedures 5043
laser treatment 216
ultrasound (sonogram) 40

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 517
Female 789
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1028
Black 24
Hispanic 137
Asian 51
Other 32
Native American 34
Age
From 65 to 74 772
From 75 to 84 406
85 and over 70
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2017

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 280
eye procedures 3731
laser treatment 280

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 482
Female 654
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 915
Black 15
Hispanic 117
Asian 26
Other 27
Native American 36
Age
From 65 to 74 599
From 75 to 84 422
85 and over 69
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2018

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 26
Dementia 5
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 272
eye procedures 3179
laser treatment 272

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 450
Female 572
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 835
Black 0
Hispanic 114
Asian 0
Other 25
Native American 25
Age
From 65 to 74 577
From 75 to 84 346
85 and over 69
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2019

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 178
eye procedures 1758
laser treatment 178

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 245
Female 365
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 489
Black 0
Hispanic 63
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 20
Age
From 65 to 74 369
From 75 to 84 186
85 and over 37
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2020

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 23
Dementia 3
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 203
eye procedures 2691
laser treatment 223

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 436
Female 567
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 818
Black 12
Hispanic 101
Asian 16
Other 33
Native American 23
Age
From 65 to 74 553
From 75 to 84 367
85 and over 58
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2021

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 239
eye procedures 2693
laser treatment 258

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 478
Female 660
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 956
Black 17
Hispanic 96
Asian 22
Other 30
Native American 17
Age
From 65 to 74 597
From 75 to 84 439
85 and over 78
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2022

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 3
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 234
eye procedures 2696
laser treatment 253

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 443
Female 664
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 925
Black 0
Hispanic 96
Asian 0
Other 35
Native American 24
Age
From 65 to 74 572
From 75 to 84 450
85 and over 68
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2023

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Dementia 2
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA during 2024 were eye procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 260
eye procedures 2191
laser treatment 285

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Male 373
Female 540
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 793
Black 0
Hispanic 61
Asian 11
Other 31
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 477
From 75 to 84 369
85 and over 54
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD in 2024

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 2
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Centralia, WA were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy 180
eye procedures 3380
laser treatment 187
ultrasound (sonogram) 71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD.

Gender
Female 599
Male 430
Ethnicity
Black / African American 13
Asian / Pacific Islander 26
Non-Hispanic White 827
Native American / Alaskan Native 29
Hispanic 99
Other 27
Age
75 to 84 361
85 and over 63
Less than 65 33
65 to 74 572

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 21
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Dementia 3
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1974. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1974)

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center (1978)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.56 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Centralia, WA. 

4.56
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Orland Ford, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
CLARITY MEDICAL SYSTEM $132
$132
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $132

Biography

Dr. Robert Ford specializes in general ophthalmology and practices in Chehalis, WA. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ford is especially interested in glaucoma, LASIK, and cataracts. His professional affiliations include Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute and Providence. He attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.

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