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Dr. Alexander S. Ford Receives Prestigious Peabody Award from CDPHP
Latham, NY–November 28, 2025– Community Care Physicians is proud to announce that Dr. Alexander S. Ford, DO, RD, has received the prestigious Peabody Award from CDPHP.
Dr. Ford brings a unique blend of medical expertise and nutritional insight to his practice at Community Care Physicians – CapitalCare Family Practice Rotterdam. A native of Albany, NY, he is both a physician and a registered dietitian, committed to treating the whole person, not just the condition. His holistic approach emphasizes prevention, education, and empowerment, particularly in addressing health disparities within underserved communities. Known for his compassionate bedside manner and dedication to patient-centered care, Dr. Ford also volunteers extensively, teaching children and families about healthy living.
“Dr. Ford’s dedication reminds us that health care is about more than medicine. It’s about building trust, empowering patients, and creating lasting change in our communities,” said Ronald Musto, MD, MPH, MBA, CEO of Community Care Physicians.
The Peabody Award is a special distinction awarded to select health care providers who embody the highest ideals of patient-centered care. Named in honor of Dr. Francis Peabody, known for his famous declaration, “The secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient,” this award celebrates a provider’s commitment to the human side of health care.
“When most doctors have one foot in the exam room and the other out the door, Dr. Ford is fully present,” one patient shared. “He listens, he follows through, and he provides tools to help you live healthier beyond the visit.”
Peabody Award winners are nominated by their patients and peers and included in the annual CDPHP Top Doctors report, which measures physician practices across a broad range of criteria, including patient health outcomes, quality of care metrics, as well as patient satisfaction scores.
The 2025 CDPHP Top Doctors report includes a list of the top-performing primary care practices in the Capital Region. For more information about the report, including a list of all the winners, visit www.cdphp.com/2025topdoctors.
About Community Care Physicians
Community Care Physicians (CCP) is the largest independent multispecialty medical group in the Capital Region, with over 70 practices in Albany, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Warren counties. Since 1984, this physician-led organization has provided high quality, accessible, and convenient care for all ages with patient-centered programs throughout the region. www.communitycare.com. CCP is also on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn.
About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 36 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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