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Sierra C Ford, DO
I speak: English
My gender: Female
This provider requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
Growing up in a small town near Santa Cruz, California, I loved spending time outdoors in the redwood forests and at the beach. I decided to become a physician at a young age and spent many years dedicated to that dream. I attended the University of California, Davis, for my undergraduate degree and Touro University in Vallejo, California, for medical school. I completed a residency in neurology at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, near Hollywood. The city was definitely a big change, but I loved exploring L.A. and enjoyed its tremendous food scene. For the final leg of my training, I chose to do a fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University. I fell in love with Portland and decided to make it my home. I chose neurology because I enjoy studying the complexity of the brain — and the puzzle of figuring out where a problem is and why. I chose to specialize in stroke (vascular neurology) because it’s a field of medicine at the forefront of modern medical technology.
About my practice
The Neurology Department at Kaiser Permanente is committed to providing the best care for our members. We have recently created a team to provide immediate expert neurologic consultation for patients in the Emergency Medicine Department or in a hospitalized setting at both Sunnyside and Westside Medical Centers. Teams such as ours have been shown to improve the quality of care provided. I have expertise in stroke care, as well as knowledge in seizures, headaches, brain tumors, concussion/traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and other neurologic conditions. I believe it is important that physicians treat patients as they would want themselves or their family members to be treated, with expertise, kindness, and respect. I am dedicated to the health of all my patients, whatever their needs may be.
How I thrive
Thrive to me means enjoying life, while living an energetic and active lifestyle. To achieve this, I try to spend time outdoors, hiking and exploring new places. I also enjoy trying new foods and finding delicious meals to eat with my husband and friends. I love traveling and look forward to crossing off more of my “bucket-list” locations.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical Groups, Plans, and Networks
Lsc - Legacy Salmon Creek Neurology
Networks and plans accepted
- Added Choice (Washington Employer)
- Added Choice + Dental Choice (Washington Employer)
- Classic
- Classic + Dental Choice
- Classic Complete
- Medicaid
- Oregon Added Choice (Oregon Employer)
- Oregon PPO Plus (Oregon Employer)
- PPO Plus (Washington Employer)
- PPO Plus + Dental Choice (Washington Employer)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- Appointments/information
- 360-487-1000
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
This information is not available at this time.Board certification
Neurology
AB Psych&NeuroTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
This information is not available at this time.Affiliated with Kaiser Permanente since
2025License information
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My hospitals
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This page was last updated on: 03/29/2026