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Ronald Ford, MD, Pediatrics, Hollywood, FL

Ronald Ford MD MBA

Hospitalist


Chief Medical Officer, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

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  • 3501 Johnson St# DivisionHollywood, FL 33021

  • Phone+1 954-265-6301

  • Fax+1 954-985-1434

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Summary

  • Dr. Ron Ford is the Chief Medical Officer at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, FL. Board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine, he has extensive experience in child abuse pediatrics, pediatric hospitalist medicine, hospital administration, and graduate medical education. He completed his medical education at Wake Forest School of Medicine, followed by a pediatric residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Ford also holds an MBA in Healthcare from Florida International University. He is currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer. Prior to this he was Medical Director for the Pediatric Hospitalist program, and and the founding Residency Program Director at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. His previous roles include Clinical Director at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and staff positions at other children's hospitals. Dr. Ford is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Education & Training

  • Florida International University
    Florida International UniversityMBA, Healthcare, 2017 - 2018
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1996 - 2013
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1994 - 1998
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Are You at Risk for Measles? Miami Sees Case Amid US Outbreak. What to Know in Florida
    Are You at Risk for Measles? Miami Sees Case Amid US Outbreak. What to Know in FloridaMarch 5th, 2025
  • Kids and COVID: Answers to Parents’ Top Omicron Questions
    Kids and COVID: Answers to Parents’ Top Omicron QuestionsJanuary 24th, 2022
  • ER nurse manager at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital says ‘pediatric patients are a lot sicker’ this time around
    ER nurse manager at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital says ‘pediatric patients are a lot sicker’ this time aroundFebruary 3rd, 2023
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