Debra Ford, MD FACS

Dr. Ford is a member of the full time faculty of the Howard University College of Medicine in the Department of Surgery. She is a Colon and Rectal Surgeon. Her surgical practice is located in the Ambulatory Towers affiliated with the University. She is an expert in the management of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Her special areas of interest are: colon, rectal and anal cancer; ulcerative colitis; Crohn's Disease; benign anorectal diseases; screening for colon and rectal cancer; and endoscopy. Her practice is located in a large urban population and her patients are very diverse.

Anorectal Disease

• anal abscess
• anal fissure
• anal fistula
• anal tears
• anal warts
• hemorrhoid problems
• rectal bleeding
• rectal prolapse
• sphincter repair

Colon and Rectal Cancer/Tumors

• anal cancer
• colon cancer screening
• colon surgery
• colon/rectal cancer
• colonic polyps
• colostomy
• diverticular disease
• ileostomy
• intussusception
• laparoscopic colon surgery
• Meckel's diverticulum
• peritonitis
• small bowel syndrome

Gastrointestinal

• abdominal pain
• jejunostomy tube
• peritonitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Crohn's disease
• ulcerative colitis

Minimal Invasive/Endoscopic Procedures

Howard Univ Hosp.

Attending

Howard

Associate Professor

Head, Sect of Colon and Rectal Surg

Other

Howard University College of Medicine

Washington, DC

Associate Professor