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Melinda Ford, DO, serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Primary Care at Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Her clinical practice integrates family medicine with specialized addiction treatment services.
Her educational background includes:
- DO from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (2002)
- BS in Biology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania (1997)
Dr. Ford's clinical focus centers on Family Medicine with deep specialization in Addiction Medicine. She implements evidence-based approaches for opioid use disorder treatment through Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols within primary care settings, addressing critical public health needs in rural and underserved communities.
Her professional recognitions include:
- Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (FACOFP)
- Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Addiction Medicine
As a clinical faculty member, Dr. Ford prioritizes patient-centered care in addiction treatment while contributing to medical education through clinical preceptorship. Her work focuses on practical implementation of addiction services within primary care frameworks rather than research or grant-funded projects.
She maintains an active clinical practice at Heritage Hall without formal research laboratory affiliations, concentrating on direct patient care and clinical teaching responsibilities.
