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Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP

(Dr. George Almond Ford III, M.D.F.A.C.P.)

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Virginia School of Medicine (1976)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, diabetes, and more.

1139 E Sonterra Boulevard Suite 405 Methodist Physicians Imed Healthcare Associates - Stone Oak 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78258

(210) 404-0000

Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP is an internist in San Antonio, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1976 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP is affiliated with Methodist Physicians, Methodist Health System, METHODIST PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PLLC, LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

Office Locations

Address:

1139 E Sonterra Boulevard Suite 405 Methodist Physicians Imed Healthcare Associates - Stone Oak 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78258

Some issues Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

blood draw	31
breathing treatment	48
cardiac procedures	28
diabetes management	238
doctor visit	2025
ear procedures	12
hospital care	368
inpatient care	333
lab tests	6685
outpatient care	35
preventive care	1569
thyroid function tests	1498
vaccines	221

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	780
Black	13
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	137
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

blood draw	24
breathing treatment	40
cardiac procedures	16
diabetes management	225
doctor visit	1805
hospital care	477
inpatient care	439
lab tests	6226
outpatient care	38
preventive care	1467
thyroid function tests	1205
vaccines	187

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	784
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	142
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

blood draw	11
breathing treatment	41
cardiac procedures	20
diabetes management	209
doctor visit	1712
hospital care	425
inpatient care	410
lab tests	5247
outpatient care	15
preventive care	1681
thyroid function tests	890
vaccines	508

**Gender**
Male	744
Female	904

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1502
Black	0
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	826
From 75 to 84	532
85 and over	268
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

breathing treatment	33
cardiac procedures	18
doctor visit	1740
hospital care	439
inpatient care	424
lab tests	128
outpatient care	15
preventive care	307
vaccines	260

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

breathing treatment	33
cardiac procedures	20
doctor visit	1641
hospital care	448
inpatient care	449
lab tests	27
preventive care	190
vaccines	142

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	718
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	17
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

breathing treatment	39
cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	1666
hospital care	311
inpatient care	312
preventive care	177
vaccines	143

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	16
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

breathing treatment	30
cardiac procedures	18
doctor visit	1616
hospital care	365
inpatient care	366
preventive care	71
vaccines	25

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	17
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

doctor visit	1366
hospital care	188
inpatient care	189
preventive care	20
vaccines	7

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	700
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	95
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

doctor visit	2705
hospital care	186
inpatient care	187
preventive care	26

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP treated as an internist in San Antonio, TX were lab tests, thyroid function tests, preventive care and hospital care.

blood draw	22
cardiac procedures	19
diabetes management	224
doctor visit	1811
ear procedures	12
hospital care	356
inpatient care	345
lab tests	3672
outpatient care	25
preventive care	616
thyroid function tests	1198
vaccines	188

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	671
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	34
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	252
85 and over	64
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	365

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1976)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals (1979)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George A. Ford III, MD, MDFACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Physicians

Methodist Health System

METHODIST PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PLLC

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$148 Enhertu $148
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$123 $123
Abbott Laboratories	$115 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $90	FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $25
AbbVie, Inc.	$113 Androgel $113
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$102 BOOSTRIX $76	FLUARIX $14	SHINGRIX $13
Other	$233 XARELTO $26	CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT $22	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $18	Harvoni $17	Aptensio XR $16	Other $133

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$833

Biography

Dr. George Ford graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Ford's professional affiliations include Methodist Healthcare and Methodist Physicians.

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