Deetra Yelena Ford MD

Summary

• Dr. Deetra Ford is a neurologist in Kansas City, KS and is affiliated with The University of Kansas Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.
  Dr. Deetra Ford is a board-certified neurologist with specialized expertise in headache medicine. She is widely recognized for her clinical acumen and has delivered numerous professional lectures on the management of complex headache disorders.
  At The University of Kansas Medical Center, Dr. Ford serves in several key leadership roles, including Vice Chair of Neurology Outpatient Clinical Operations, Chief of General Neurology, Medical Director for Neurology Physician Wellness, Ambulatory Neurology Pharmacy and Therapeutics Liaison, and Director of the Patient Experience Initiative within the Department of Neurology. She also serves as the Physician Champion for the Medication Reconciliation Project at The University of Kansas Health System. Across these roles, Dr. Ford leads department-wide initiatives focused on enhancing clinical operations, elevating patient experience, and fostering physician well-being.
  Dr. Ford holds a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management from the Helzberg School of Business at Rockhurst University, which has supported her strategic leadership development. She is currently a member of the 2025–2026 cohort of the Drexel Executive Leadership in Healthcare (ELH) program, further strengthening her ability to drive innovation and transformation within academic medicine.