Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS
Dr. Melvin Ford, DDS is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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2875 Sabre St Ste 260 Virginia Beach, VA 23452Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
Three doctors, one team, one goal: To provide exceptional care with uncompromising standards.Drs. Ford, Guter, and Gray possess over 55 years of oral surgery experience and deliver advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical care that...read more
biography
Dr. Melvin Ford has been a partner with Oral Surgery of Tidewater since 1995. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received a bachelor's degree with honors in chemistry. In 1982, he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from...read moreOral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1990Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College Of Virginia School Of Dentistry
Medical School, 1982Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1982Scott Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1982Virginia Commonwealth University Vcu/mcv
Undergraduate School, 1978
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- Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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