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Dr. Renata Ford, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.8 (19)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Renata Ford, MD

Dr. Renata Ford, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They graduated from Universidade Federal Do Espirito Santo, Centro Biomedico and is affiliated with Methodist Heart Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak and Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Ford, completed a residency at Lincoln Hospital Weil Med College Of Cornell|University Of Tx Health Science Center. Patients rated Dr. Ford an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Ford works at Renata Ford, M.D. in San Antonio, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ford's Office Locations

  1. 1
    South Texas Cardiology Institute Pllc
    6800 W Interstate 10 Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 519-5797
  2. 2
    Renata Ford, M.D. -Cardiothoracic Surgery
    5441 Babcock Rd Ste 301, San Antonio, TX 78240 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 519-5797

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Methodist Heart Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
  • Baptist Medical Center

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    About Dr. Renata Ford, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1972685907
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Lincoln Hospital Weil Med College Of Cornell|University Of Tx Health Science Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Universidade Federal Do Espirito Santo, Centro Biomedico
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Ford speaks French, German, Portuguese and Spanish.

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