About Dr. Roni W. Ford
Dr. Roni W. Ford is a dermatologist serving patients in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Her practice covers medical dermatology and the evaluation of common and persistent disorders affecting the skin, hair, and nails.
She practices with the Center for Cosmetic and Clinical Dermatology. Current provider records identify Dermatology as her primary specialty and show more than three decades of experience since medical school.
Her clinical work includes assessing suspicious or changing skin lesions, inflammatory skin disorders, acne, sun-related skin changes, and other dermatologic concerns. The National Psoriasis Foundation also lists Dr. Ford as a dermatology provider offering care that can include systemic medicines, phototherapy, and biologic treatment for appropriate patients.
Patients looking for similar specialists can browse the Doctiplus dermatology directory.
Focus Areas
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema and dermatitis
- Moles and atypical moles
- Actinic keratosis
- Sun-related skin changes
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Skin growths and lesions
- Warts
- Hair and nail concerns
- Skin cancer assessment
- Skin biopsy and lesion treatment
Persistent or changing moles deserve medical assessment because some skin cancers can initially resemble ordinary pigmented lesions. The National Cancer Institute provides patient information about melanoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
For chronic inflammatory skin disease, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases explains psoriasis, including how severity and individual health factors influence treatment choices.
Dermatology and Patient Care Approach
Dermatology often begins with careful visual examination of the skin and a discussion of when symptoms first appeared, how they have changed, and which treatments have already been tried.
A suspicious lesion may require a skin biopsy so tissue can be examined more closely. Other conditions can often be diagnosed through their appearance and distribution, although laboratory testing or additional assessment may occasionally be appropriate.
Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Options can include topical medicines, oral therapies, cryotherapy, phototherapy, biologic medicines, or procedures for selected skin lesions. Dr. Ford’s current provider listings include both medical treatment and office-based dermatologic procedures.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Ford earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989.
She completed an Internal Medicine internship at the University of Maryland from 1989 to 1990, followed by Dermatology residency training at the University of Maryland from 1990 to 1993.
She is certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Professional records also identify her as a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Her National Provider Identifier is 1790754554, and her Maryland medical license listed in the NPI registry is D44738.
Practice Information
Dr. Ford practices with the Center for Cosmetic and Clinical Dermatology in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Current directories show the practice within the Montgomery Village area, although individual directories list different suite addresses, so patients should verify the current office location before visiting.
The National Psoriasis Foundation currently lists the practice as accepting new patients. Patients should still confirm appointment availability, insurance participation, telehealth options, and specific dermatology services directly with the office.
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