Pulmonology

Hubert Ford, M.D.

Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Program

Hillsborough, NC

Dr. Hubert James Ford III, MD, is a pulmonologist specializing in pulmonary hypertension, critical care medicine, pleural disease, and pulmonary vascular medicine. He directs the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he serves as Professor of Medicine and Co-Medical Director of UNC Pulmonary Clinics. Dr. Ford treats adult patients with complex pulmonary vascular disorders, including pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), sarcoidosis-associated p

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pulmonary Disease (ABIM)
Critical Care Medicine (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (MD, 2002)
Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Health System (Internal Medicine, 2002-2005)
Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2005-2008)

Years in Practice

24+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pulmonary Hypertension

Conditions & Treatments

Interstitial Lung DiseasePulmonary Hypertension

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UNC Hospitals Pediatric Rheumatology
Rex Hospital
University of North Carolina Hospital
UNC Health

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Ford treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ford accept Aetna insurance?

Hubert Ford's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ford practice?

Hubert Ford practices in Hillsborough, NC with hospital affiliations including UNC Hospitals Pediatric Rheumatology, Rex Hospital, and University of North Carolina Hospital.

What does Dr. Ford specialize in?

Hubert Ford is a board-certified pulmonology specialist with focus areas in Pulmonary Hypertension.

How long has Dr. Ford been practicing?

Hubert Ford has 24+ years of clinical experience in pulmonology.

What is Dr. Ford's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (MD, 2002); Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Health System (Internal Medicine, 2002-2005); Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2005-2008).

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