Dr. Renata Ford, MD
Surgeon
5441 Babcock Rd Suite 301 San Antonio TX, 78240Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Renata Ford is a Cardiothoracic Vascular Suergeon serving the San Antonio area for more than 10 years. Dr. Ford is experienced in Coronary artery bypass, Mitral valve repair and Minimally Invasive ...
Education and Training
Lincoln Hospital Cornell University Program 0
Federal University of Espirito Santo, Brazil M.D. 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Double Transplantation via Sternotomy 2006 Invited Presentation at the Texas Lung Transplant Club
- Invited Presentation - Innovation and Technolgy Meeting 2006 9th annual New Era Cardia, Newport Beach, CA.
Treatments
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Heart Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Closure Of The Left Atrial Appendage
- Robotic Placement Of Left Ventricular Epicardial
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Redo/reoperation
- Coronary Artery Disease
- On-pump Conventional Or Minimally Invasive
- Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass (opcab)
- Coronary Revascularization
- Arrhythmia Surgery
- Septal Defects
- Atrial Septal Defects
Fellowships
- Brody School of Medicine Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Dr. Randolph Chitwood- East Carolina University Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Internships
- Cornell University Program Lincoln Hospital
Fellowships
- Carolina University Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
Professional Society Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Carolina University: Robotic & Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
What do you attribute your success to?
- To God, who is my ceo, office manager and to training under Dr Chitwood-known as the father of robitic cardiac surgeon
Dr. Renata Ford, MD's Practice location
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Dr. Renata Ford, MD's reviews
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- Anonymous
In gods hands.
- Forrest s.
Excellent service.
- Cantu f.
Excellent.
- Patrick g.
Excellent.
- Victoria r.
Amazing.
- Howard d.
Very professional and informative.
- Michael l.
Best Thoracic Surgeon Ever!.
- Anonymous
Excellent care .
- Anonymous
Excellent care excellent bedside manor .
- Richard f.
It was one experience I don't want to experience again.
- Blake w.
To sum it up; caring, sincere and humble professionalism.
- Donald z.
Considering the situation, I couldn't have asked for a more positive experience and successful results..
- Mary r.
Phenominal.
- Anonymous
Dr. Ford was really understanding and gave us hope!.
- James t.
Great bedside and personal manner..
- Jeffrey b.
Sincerely grateful to Dr Ford for her skill and caring and giving me a new lease on my life..
- Dittfurth m.
Very, very good..
- Jaime a.
The doctor and her staff were so nice and professional..
- Domingo m.
Dr. Ford was great from the beginning.
- Gregorio p.
Great.
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Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Renata Ford, who serves patients in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Ford is an expert in the realm of cardiothoracic surgery, with a specialization in minimally invasive and robotic procedures. She is currently affiliated with Hearts SA, working with patients in San Antonio, Texas. Beyond her surgical prowess, she emphasizes preoperative optimization, advocating for measures such as weight loss, exercise, smoking cessation, and addressing undiagnosed sleep apnea.
In regards to her educational background, she received her medical degree from the Federal University Espirito Santo in Brazil in 1994, and attended the Cornell University Program at Lincoln Hospital, where she completed her General Surgery Residency. Following this, she honed her skills further at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, undertaking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship. Her commitment to excellence saw her serve as faculty at UTHSCSA and contribute significantly to the surgical team at the “Audie L. Murphy” VA Hospital.
In 2010, driven by a quest for advanced knowledge and innovation, Dr. Ford embarked on a transformative journey under the mentorship of Dr. Chitwood at the Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University. This fellowship focused on Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, particularly in Mitral Valve and Atrial Fibrillation procedures. Dr. Chitwood, renowned as the Father of Robotic Heart Surgery, imparted invaluable expertise, shaping her into one of only twenty-seven surgeons worldwide and one of five women who underwent this specialized training.
Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the doctor is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
In addition, Dr. Ford is board-certified in cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, which is an American surgical organization devoted to surgery of the chest.
Cardiothoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax. Cardiothoracic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgical procedures inside the thorax, which may involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. Alongside performing surgery, they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs.
As a testament to her success, in 2006 she received accolades for her pioneering efforts in Double Transplantation via Sternotomy, a testament to her innovative approach and surgical prowess. Her expertise was further recognized with an invitation to present at the Texas Lung Transplant Club, where she shared insights and advancements in the field, inspiring fellow professionals.
Speaking several languages, Dr. Ford is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German.
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