Sign up
Healthed-White-on-Blue
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.

More from this expert

2603325079

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.

By Dr Melissa Ford
Podcasts iconPodcasts

Discover

Healthed

CPD platform

Last chance - $155 special ends midnight Sunday!

This is your last chance to secure discounted registration to both national seminars before prices increase on Monday! You're invited to attend Australia's most popular seminars for GPs and healthcare professionals.

Register for $155
WCH26 - Carousel Ad - MWCH26 date
WCH26 - Carousel Ad - SWCH26 date
WCH26 - Carousel Ad - BWCH26 date
WCH26 - Carousel Ad - PWCH26 date
WCH26 - Carousel Ad - AWCH26 date

First Healthed Webcast for 2026

TONIGHT! The new dementia test - Assessment & management of the patient with cognitive concerns

Tuesday 3rd February, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

Speaker

Dr Stephanie Daly

General Practitioner; GP Educator, Dementia Training Australia; Central Adelaide Multi-Disciplinary Geriatric Service, SA Health

We invite you to our first webcast of 2026, where Dr Stephanie Daly​ will provide an update on dementia tests in primary care. Earn up to 4 hours CPD. RACGP & ACRRM accredited.

Register for first 2026 webcast