Dermatology
Michael Ford, M.D.
Founder, Southeastern Dermatology
Tallahassee, FL
Michael J. Ford, MD is a board-certified dermatologist in Tallahassee, Florida specializing in medical and surgical dermatology. He graduated in 1982 from the University of Florida College of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors and completed a dermatology residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served as Chief Resident. He was a faculty member at the University of Florida (Shands) from 1991 to 1999, where he was instrumental in starting the University of Florida
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Dermatology
- American Board of Dermatology - Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)
- Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (FASDS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (1982, AOA)
- Internship: University of Alabama
- Residency: University of Alabama (Family Practice)
- Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Dermatology, Chief Resident)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Former Professor, University of Florida (Shands), 1991-1999
- Co-founder, University of Florida Dermatology Residency program
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
Skin CancerMohs Surgery
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Archbold Memorial
- Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
- HCA Florida Capital Hospital
- Madison County Memorial Hospital
Experience
40+ years in practice