Ryan M Ford Emory Faculty
Ryan M Ford Emory Faculty

Ryan M Ford, MD

Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology

5.0 - 219 Ratings

Emory Transplant Center

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 6, Atlanta, GA 30322 +8 More Locations
Telehealth Visits Available

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(855) 366-7989

About

Dr. Ford grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta and completed his medical degree, residency, and fellowship training at Emory University. Dr. Ford is committed to taking care of patients in Georgia with liver disease and has a particular interest in viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, young adults with liver disease, and liver disease as a result of congenital heart disease. His goal is to continue to improve the practical approach to diagnosis and treatment of liver disease, and ultimately improve outcomes. One of Dr. Ford’s patients was the first patient at Emory to have a combined heart-liver-kidney transplant. Dr. Ford earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Transplant Hepatology in 2010.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Associate Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 2010

Locations

Emory Transplant Center

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg B, Fl 6
Atlanta, GA 30322

Emory Transplant Center location map

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg B, Fl 1
Atlanta, GA 30322

Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road location map

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast
Medical Office Tower, Fl 17
Atlanta, GA 30308

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus location map

Emory Transplant Center - Dublin

207 Fairview Park Drive
Dublin, GA 31021

Emory Transplant Center - Dublin location map

Emory Transplant Center - Thomasville

210 West Hansell Street
Thomasville, GA 31792

Emory Transplant Center - Thomasville location map

Savannah Liver Transplant

5354 Reynolds Street
Ste 102
Savannah, GA 31405

Savannah Liver Transplant location map

Emory Transplant Center

1181 Langford Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677

Emory Transplant Center location map

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Fl 3, Ste 350
Atlanta, GA 30342

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital location map

Kennesaw Liver Transplant

1075 Big Shanty Road Northwest
Ste 150
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Kennesaw Liver Transplant location map

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 overall rating 219 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

5 Provider showed concern
5 Provider explained things clearly
5 Provider discussed treatment options
5 Provider included you in decisions
5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

I love Dr Ford, he has a great bedside manner along with his superb medical knowledge!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Dr Ford is why I came to Emory and why I stay with Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-08

Dr Ford is the best! He's always interested in our questions and answers all of them completely. His concern for the patient is outstanding.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-04

Both my providers and the intern were both excellent and took time to listen to my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-26

Great Dr ..great bedside manner and professionalism !!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-18

Dr Ford is excellent. He is well informed about new medications available to help me. He is friendly and makes me feel he is genuinely interested in my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-08

Dr. Ford is wonderful, always listens and is truly concerned about his patients. He takes the time needed and answers questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-03

Dr Ford is a great doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Love Dr Ford

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-15

Very nice conversation with Dr.Ryan Ford and I really appreciate

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-05

Dr Ford is a true asset for Emory! Makes a patient feel important.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-02

Very bioen

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-27

Great job by Dr Ford and his resident! Thorough and professional with lots of information provided.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-09

Dr Ford is the BEST!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-28

THE DR WAS VERY INFORMATIVE, KIND AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT MY CASE.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-24

Dr Ford is a primary reason I am still here today. I have total trust in him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-31

Simply Awesome visit. I felt heard, the information Dr. Ford gave, he broke it down in ways I could understand and take home to my family to explain my visit. He was Cordial, knowledgeable and again, made me feel safe.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

Dr Ford was very patient, listened to all my concerns, called another of my doctors to confer. Did not rush me. 10 out of 10.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-25

Dr. Ford was very nice and helpful. He's highly knowledgeable and hopefully insurance will approve the options. If not, we discussed alternatives.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-28

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-25

Dr. Ford is a good listener, this was a remote appointment and even so he seemed well versed in my case and prepared.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-24

I am so glad Dr. Ford is my doctor. Truly, one of the best medical experiences in my life. Concerned, listened, and was do helpful. He helped me have hope. That's a gift. He's amazing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-12

A good listener to your health and what can better wellbeing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-06

Dr. Ford did an outstanding job explaining my care options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-03

Great bedside manner ..very caring and assuring ..made me feel very comfortable ..

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-21

Dr. Ryan Ford is an incredible doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-11

Dr. Ford is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-10

Dr Ford has wonderful bedside manner and communication. He did not seem rushed, took his time both asking and answering questions. He genuinely seems to care for me as an individual rather than just another patient . He is a wonderful doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-03

Dr. Ford is by far the best Doctor I have ever had. As I said in my review he is the best. So compassionate and really takes an interest in you and listens. So down to earth. You never feel like he's in a rush. I have been seeing him for 15 years and he always asks about my family. Other doctors should take a page out of his book.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-01

Dr. Ford is one of the best doctors at Emory

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-19

Doctor Ford and team is the best, I know I would not want to be any other place but Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-20

Dr. Ford is the best, he has taken care of me for 4-1/2 years and there has been some close calls, but with his knowledge I have made it through

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-09

The care provider's very helpful for gave the information that I needed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-03

Dr. Ford was very personable and helpful and knowledgable. He was patient and kind. I did not feel rushed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-26

Dr. Ford is absolutely the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-25

Dr Ford is amazing! Very knowledgeable but easy to talk with

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-24

Dr Ford is incredible

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-24

Great and very professional and answered all my questions and set up trsts

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

Excellent, caring, personable about your health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-08

Dr Ford was great at explaining all options and recommendations with my care & medications.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-02

Very professional and knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-02

Dr Ford is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-31

Dr Ford exhibits the highest standards of expertise coupled with a caring approach.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-25

I always recommend Emory if anyone I know has a medical issue.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-26

I'll recommend Dr.Ford and Emory to anyone! You are lucky to have him!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-11

Dr Ford is a great doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-10

Excellent Dr and very thorough

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-27

I was amazed at how caring D. Ford was in explaining the whole process and my options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-13

Our experiences at Emory are nothing short of excellent and we've had a lot of experiences at Emory. There are not enough words to express how incredibly wonderful Dr. Ryan Ford is. He's an excellent doctor, very personable, informative, and exceptionally caring. Just a magnificent doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-31

Dr. Ford is so thorough and easy to talk to.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-25

Great listening skills

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-20

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-19

Dr. Ford was really great. He took the time to address any questions my wife and I had.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-18

Never received better care than with Dr. Ford. I wish more doctors showed this effort to make your experience stress free and knowledgeable in his field of care and the game plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-05

Will highly recommend Emory for medical needs.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

Dr Ford demonstrated concern for my well being and health. Clear on treatment plans

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-22

Dr Ford always shows concern and truly cares. I thank God everyday that I have him for a doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-14

Dr. Ford is great! I am very confident in his abilities. He is the main reason I have referred people to Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-13

Extremely respectful and caring

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-09

Dr Ryan Ford is superb. Very intelligent and friendly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-01

Dr. Ford is one of the best doctors at Emory. He is logical, keep abreast of new techniques and technology in his field. He is very professional, thoroughly explains everything, discuss options and future medical plans to assure my continued healthy life. I never feel rushed and he has current and past Information about my issues and not from a folder or computer. He takes time and doesn't rush. He makes you feel as though you are his only concern. I would recommend his services to anyone who needs a great doctor! He is the BEST!!.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-31

Dr. Ford is excellent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-29

Dr. Ryan Ford is best of the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-23

Dr Ryan Ford is beyond exceptional. I've never had a bad experience with him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-03

Already recommended people to Emory

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-05

Dr. Ryan Ford is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-29

I always speak highly about Emory.

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Hepatology, 2010
  • Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 2009
  • Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2006
  • Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Medicine, 2003
  • Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Transplant Hepatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010
  • Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005

Awards

  • Medical Director of the Center for Viral Hepatitis (Emory Transplant Center)
    Emory Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program Director
    Co-Director of the Young Adult Liver Transplant Transition Clinic
    Co-Director of the Fontan Associated Liver Disease Collaborative
    Senior Physician, Emory Clinical Distinction
    Director of the M1 Foundations of Medicine Liver Week
    Attending of the Year (Emory Digestive Diseases 2011)
    1st ACGME accredited Transplant Hepatology Fellow at Emory
    Chief Gastroenterology Fellow (Emory) 
    Chief Resident Internal Medicine (Emory Atlanta VAMC)
    AOA

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
    American College of Gastroenterology
    American Society of Transplantation
    Alpha Omega Alpha