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Ford, Melissa

Dr Melissa Ford

Specialist General Practitioner, Neurodevelopmental, ADHD and Mental Health
Dr Ford graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery from Griffith University in 2009. After graduating from medical school she worked as a resident medical officer at Logan Hospital for 3 years completing a year of dedicated obstetrics before deciding to join the General Practice specialist training programme in 2013 and completing her specialist training in 2015.Dr Ford has over 10 years of personal and professional experience helping neurodiverse families live their best lives. In addition to her work with neurodiverse families Dr Mel also has a special interest in managing complex antenatal patients and enjoys all aspects of women’s health and paediatrics. She also has many years managing complex medical patients and enjoys working with her patients to better their lives and health.

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ADHD in children: Genetics, neurotransmitters, and practical approaches to assessment

In today’s podcast, Dr Melissa Ford explores how to identify, assess and begin treatment for ADHD with confidence, care and practical tools.

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