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Dr. Benjamin Ford, MD

Dr. Benjamin Ford, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Benjamin Ford, MD is a general surgeon in Charleston, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

510 Albemarle Rd Charleston, SC 29407
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ford

4.4
7 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Did a solid job
Removed my appendix did it relatively quick.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dylan s – Jul 15, 2022
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This Doctor is byfar the best Surgeon you can have Highly recommended
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Frank M – Aug 08, 2020
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Our family experienced the new Roper St Frances emergency care unit on March 11th 2020. My dear mom, Thelma (Mazzone) McLeod was transported to the ER for stomach pain and was recently diagnosed with lung and brain cancer at 82 years old. Dr. Ford demonstrated his passion and care by providing our family with full detail and comfort of our circumstances. While the family decided not to chance surgery at that time, it was Dr. Ford who gathered his team to further comfort us during the time of need. His research and response to the matter allowed our family to feel good about the decision we had to make. My mom passed away a couple of days later. However, Dr. Ford and the other doctors made us feel like family and for that Roper St. Frances will continue to be our choice for generations to come. Many thanks goes out to Roper’s staff who assisted us during that time, including the security officers who were extremely patient with all of our family members. G.G
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2020
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Dr. Benjamin and Dr. Blessing had to do a very rare procedure on me, it came out successful! He was great,and proficient. When I had any questions in regards to healing afterwards he was easy to get hold of on phone and in office. Most importantly my stitches healed up beautifully, I would definitely recommend him for any type of surgery!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2020
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Dr. Ford initially saw me in August 2019 immediately following a ruptured diverticulum. He treated me with IV antibiotics and closely followed me to make sure I healed and wouldn’t need surgery. I was successfully discharged 6 days later. We scheduled removal of the sigmoid colon in December. He again followed me closely and I was discharged on post op day 2. The pain level was tolerable - only needing two doses log low dose narcotic. Dr. Ford is very caring and compassionate. I highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 24, 2019
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Dr. Ford is a very personable Dr. who spends time listening and answering questios. He is very reassuring. I woukd recommend him 100%
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2019
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Benjamin Ford was the on call Dr. while I was in Roper (downtown). My surgeon was The Awesome Dr H. West. My surgery was conducted on 10/10/2019 Dr. West removed a 8 pd Desmoid Tumor and 12 inches of my small intest. Very Serious Surgery. PA(Ryan) on duty said it would not hurt to stay in for the weekend, but he cannot override the on duty Dr, which was Dr. Ford. Whom kept asking whether I was passing gas and going to the bathroom. In short Dr. Ford made the following commit to my wife and I' 'The hospital is for sick people and discharged me. I was in pain at home ,my wife called the provided number in case of medical condition changing. (Dr. Ford called my wife back and she told him I was not holding nothing down vomiting and pain. Dr. Ford said that was normal, and gave no other instructions. Dr. West called on 10/14/2019 and re-admitted me. I had bower blockage(Postoperative Ileus) just came home 10/19/2019 6 days to restore. Hospital has been alert with a formal complaint.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Charles M Carter – Oct 21, 2019
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Dr. Benjamin Ford, MD is a general surgeon in Charleston, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Roper Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • General Surgery

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Locations

Practice

Unavail510 Albemarle Rd Charleston, SC 29407
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  • Call
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions
(843) 723-6426

Practice

Charleston Surgical Associates2085 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 310 Charleston, SC 29414
2
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
(843) 266-5500

Practice

Unavail300 Callen Blvd Ste 330 Summerville, SC 29486
3
(854) 529-3001

Practice

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital100 Callen Blvd Summerville, SC 29486
4
(854) 529-3001
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