Carmen Ford, MD, received her medical degree from the University of Missouri — Kansas City School of Medicine, where she also completed her internal medicine/pediatrics residency. "Ive always loved science, so a career in medicine seemed right for me. I can use science to form lasting relationships with patients,"; says Dr. Ford. Dr. Ford diagnoses and treats both adults and children for a variety of illnesses and helps patients to maintain general health. She offers preventive health care for adults, well-woman exams and well-child checks. She treats a variety of conditions including diabetes, hypertension and asthma.