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Dr. Robert Ford III, MD

Dr. Robert Ford III, MD

Family Medicine*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Ford III, MD is a family medicine physician in Knoxville, TN and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / KNOXVILLE in 2019. He is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

7211 Wellington Dr Knoxville, TN 37919
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ford III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ford III

3.4
13 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
54%
54%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
38%
38%

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Bright and competent
My spouse has a combination of age-related conditions which require the focus and responsiveness of a competent and caring primary care physician. As caregiver, I have been attentive to these dimensions as a participant in care. From the beginning, he has provided this consistently and has been open to suggestions over these three years. A somewhat younger doctor, his medical knowledge is excellent and current. We have recommended him to a friend who, for the first time, is finding good results.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 28, 2024
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Knowledgeable, kind, thorough
Dr. Ford was recommended by my old doctor when he retired. I was very wary about seeing a new doctor, but I am glad I went with him. He is very knowledgeable, kind, and thorough. I have come to trust him very much with my care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Melissa S. – Dec 23, 2023
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Very thorough and likable!
I recently moved from the Nashville area and needed a new PCP. I (easily) made an appointment with Dr. Ford’s office and had my first appointment today. I found him to be very thorough and I’m glad to have found him (and his staff!).
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
Helpful
Very thorough – Sep 13, 2022
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Dr. Ford is the most unprofessional caretaker in the medical field. He cares nothing about how the patient feels. It is his way or no way. I do not recommend using him at all.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 24, 2022
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My husband and I saw Dr. Ford because our Primary Care Physician retired. We found him to be thorough and well knowledgeable. He is easy to talk with and answers questions with time given to the patient. We look for this to be a very good fit for us in the future.
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
  • Long wait times
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Lana and Kenneth Snyder – Sep 14, 2021
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He is at summit medical, wellington in knoxville tn. Overheard him talking to a patent. This is the most un professional person in this business. Told this lady that having blood pressure all over the place was normal. Heart fluttering was nothing to worry about. It was sicking to hear this from a doctor. I will now loo for another office to go to. If the people at summit will hire this guy well.... you must have trust now I do not.
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
  • Long wait times
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Jun 26, 2020
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Awful Doctor and human being who doesn’t care about his patients. Tells them fluctuating bp that goes really high is normal!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 26, 2020
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Absolutely the most thorough, most kind, most personable. Covered an emergency situation that resulted in a satisfactory outcome with patience and care. Excellent physician.
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
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Sep 14, 2019
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Dr. Robert Ford III, MD is a family medicine physician in Knoxville, TN and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / KNOXVILLE in 2019. He is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Tennessee / Knoxville

    Medical School, 2019
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Summit Medical Group at Deane Hill7211 Wellington Dr Knoxville, TN 37919
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Summit Medical Group at Northshore1924 Pinnacle Pointe Way Knoxville, TN 37922
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Practice

Office1275 Dick Lonas Rd Knoxville, TN 37909
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd
    Knoxville, TN 37923
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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