Pediatric Endocrinology

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EDUCATION

Graduate Education: Master of Science in Healthcare Ethics, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska,
Medical Education: University of Washington, Seattle
Residency: Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire
Fellowship: Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSURE

Board Certified in Pediatric Endocrinology
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Alaska Medical License
Tennessee Medical License

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

DKA Regional Emergency Room Quality Improvement project, Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

PRESENTATIONS

Ford GA, Duvall, KL, Thomas, T, Wood, D, Quinn, M. (2021) Analysis of type 1 diabetes and patient outcomes in new, underserved pediatric endocrinology clinic established in 2015 in south central Appalachia. Abstract 2514. Poster presentation-virtual.  

Los E, Stone W, & Ford G. (2020) Exhaled isoprene products change during hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes and home breath capture is feasible as a diagnostic tool. Abstract 2020-A-5008 Poster presentation at American Diabetes Association 80th Scientific Sessions. Chicago, Ill.

Ford GA,&  Los E (2020) Project ECHO Pediatric DKA Quality Improvement project  and DKA pathway, Pediatric Endocrine Society Meeting. FortWorth, TX, April 24-27.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Los E, & Ford GA (2018). Klinefelter Syndrome. StatPearls [Internet]; 2018 Jan-2018 Feb  10

Los E, & Ford GA (2017). Galactose 1 Phosphate Unidyltransferase Deficiency (Galactosemia). StatPearls [Internet}; 2017 Jun-2017 Aug 15

Ford GA, & Rogol A, (2018). Editor in Chief Specialties, StatPearls, Pediatric Endocrinology Specialty Review and Self-Assessment 650 Questions and Explanations, .  https://books.apple.com/us/book/pediatric-endocrinology/id1049061719

Ford, G. A., Denniston, S., Sesser, D., Skeels, M. R., & LaFranchi, S. H. (2016). Transient versus permanent congenital hypothyroidism after the age of 3 years in infants detected on the first versus second newborn screening test in Oregon, USA. Hormone research in paediatrics, 86(3), 169-177.

Ford, G., & LaFranchi, S. H. (2014). Screening for congenital hypothyroidism: a worldwide view of strategies. Best practice & research Clinical endocrinology & metabolism, 28(2), 175-187.