Charles W. Ford, MD, FACS

Dr. Charles Ford is the founder and managing partner of Blue Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat. He takes great pride in providing medical and surgical care involving diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head/neck and allergies. Dr. Ford is a skilled surgeon and performs a broad range of surgery in the head and neck. His specialty interests include removal and reconstruction of facial and neck skin cancers, thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Dr. Ford has enjoyed significant accomplishments as a nasal and sinus surgeon as well. Medically, Dr. Ford strives to provide the highest standard of care treating issues such as hearing loss and allergy. He also has significant expertise in complex problems such as chronic cough, dizziness, hoarseness and difficulty swallowing.

Dr. Ford has served the community since he founded the practice in 1994 and takes great pride in providing needed care to the high country. His expertise, guidance and wisdom have allowed Blue Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat to thrive and grow for 29 successful years. Outside of medicine, Dr. Ford focuses on his family, including his 26 grandchildren. Dr. Ford’s son-in-law, Dr. Joseph Garner, will be joining the practice in the near future!

Undergraduate

• United States Academy at West Point, Bachelor of Science

Medical School

• The Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University

Internship

• William Beaumont Army Medical Center

Residency

• Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Board Certifications

• American Board of Otolaryngology
• American Board of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery

Fellowship Certifications

• Am. College of Surgeons
• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

Organizations

• American Academy of Otolaryngology
• American College of Surgeons
• American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

Hospital Affiliations

• Watauga Medical Center
• Cannon Memorial Hospital
• Ashe Memorial Hospital