Anne Cunanan Ford
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
General obstetrics and gynecology, women's wellness promotion and preventive health, menopause and the peri-menopausal transition, vulvar dermatology
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Science Departments 2021
Contact Information
- 3000 Rogers Rd, Suite 310, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- DUMC Box 3840, Durham, NC 27617
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anne.ford@duke.edu
(919) 385-2940
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emory University 1990 - 1993
- M.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1988
- B.A., Duke University 1984
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Medical Licensure
- 9800248. North Carolina. 1998
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Duke Appointment History
- Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Science Departments 2018 - 2020
- Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2012 - 2018
- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006 - 2012
- Chief of the Duke Women, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2004 - 2009
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke Women's Health Associates, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000 - 2006
- Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Science Departments 1998 - 2000
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Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
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Division Director, Duke Women's Health Wake County 2020 - present
Division Chief, Duke Women's Health- Heritage, 2018 - 2020
Division Chief, Duke Women's Health Associates 2004 -2008
Vice Division Chief, Duke Women's Health Associates 2000 -2004
Division Chief, Duke Women's Health Specialist 1999-2000
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Division Director, Duke Women's Health Wake County 2020 - present
- Recognition
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Awards & Honors
- CAARE Community Leadership Award. CAARE, Inc. December 2015
- Research
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Selected Grants
- KCNK9 Imprinting in Breast Cancer Progression and Metastasis awarded by National Institutes of Health 2011 - 2015
- The Role of HER2 Signaling Networks in Early Stage Breast Cancer Initiation and Resistance to Tamoxifen Prevention awarded by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 2009 - 2015
- Disparities in cervical cancer precursors and deregulation of imprinted genes awarded by National Institutes of Health 2010 - 2014
- Treatment of Postmenopausal Decrease Sexual Desire Dysfunction with Transdermal Testosterone Gel awarded by Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation 2005 - 2008
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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Harris, Benjamin S., Katherine C. Bishop, Jeffrey A. Kuller, Anne C. Ford, Lisa C. Muasher, Sarah E. Cantrell, and Thomas M. Price. “Hormonal management of menopausal symptoms in women with a history of gynecologic malignancy.” Menopause 27, no. 2 (February 2020): 243–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000001447.Full Text Link to Item
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Bishop, Katherine C., Anne C. Ford, Jeffrey A. Kuller, and Sarah Dotters-Katz. “Acupuncture in Obstetrics and Gynecology.” Obstet Gynecol Surv 74, no. 4 (April 2019): 241–51. https://doi.org/10.1097/OGX.0000000000000655.Full Text Link to Item
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Vidal, Adriana C., Jennifer S. Smith, Fidel Valea, Rex Bentley, Maggie Gradison, Kimberly S. H. Yarnall, Anne Ford, et al. “HPV genotypes and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in a multiethnic cohort in the southeastern USA.” Cancer Causes Control 25, no. 8 (August 2014): 1055–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-014-0406-2.Full Text Link to Item
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Vidal, A. C., J. S. Smith, F. Valea, R. Bentley, M. Gradison, K. S. H. Yarnall, A. Ford, et al. “HPV genotypes and cervical intraepithelial Neoplasiain a multiethnic cohort in the southeastern United States.” Journal of Vaccines and Vaccination 5, no. 3 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.4172/2157-7560.1000224.Full Text
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Vidal, A. C., J. S. Smith, F. Valea, R. Bentley, M. Gradison, K. S. H. Yarnall, A. Ford, et al. “HPV genotypes and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in a multiethnic cohort in the southeastern USA.” Cancer Causes and Control 25, no. 8 (January 1, 2014): 1055–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-014-0406-2.Full Text
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Asonganyi, Etienne, Meenakshi Vaghasia, Clarissa Rodrigues, Amruta Phadtare, Anne Ford, Ricardo Pietrobon, Julius Atashili, and Catherine Lynch. “Factors affecting compliance with clinical practice guidelines for pap smear screening among healthcare providers in africa: systematic review and meta-summary of 2045 individuals.” Plos One 8, no. 9 (2013): e72712. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0072712.Full Text Link to Item
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Ibarra-Drendall, C., M. M. Troch, W. T. Barry, G. Broadwater, E. F. Petricoin, J. Wulfkuhle, L. A. Liotta, et al. “Erratum: Pilot and feasibility study: Prospective proteomic profiling of mammary epithelial cells from high-risk women provides evidence of activation of pro-survival pathways (Breast Cancer Research and Treatment (2012) 132 (487-498) DOI: 10.1007/s10549-011-1609-9).” Breast Cancer Research and Treatment 135, no. 3 (October 1, 2012): 925. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-012-2227-x.Full Text
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Ibarra-Drendall, Catherine, Michelle M. Troch, William T. Barry, Gloria Broadwater, Emanuel F. Petricoin, Julia Wulfkuhle, Lance A. Liotta, et al. “Pilot and feasibility study: prospective proteomic profiling of mammary epithelial cells from high-risk women provides evidence of activation of pro-survival pathways.” Breast Cancer Res Treat 132, no. 2 (April 2012): 487–98. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-011-1609-9.Full Text Link to Item
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Pilie, Patrick G., Catherine Ibarra-Drendall, Michelle M. Troch, Gloria Broadwater, William T. Barry, Emanuel F. Petricoin, Julia D. Wulfkuhle, et al. “Protein microarray analysis of mammary epithelial cells from obese and nonobese women at high risk for breast cancer: feasibility data.” Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 20, no. 3 (March 2011): 476–82. https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-10-0847.Full Text Link to Item
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Conference Papers
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Smith, Paul, Rowena Dolor, Anne C. Ford, Kristine Schmit, Kate Nisbet, Mary Ales, and Amanda Hoffmann. “Raising Awareness ... Starting the Conversation.” In Menopause the Journal of the North American Menopause Society, 23:1402–3. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2016.Link to Item
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Exhibitions, Screenings, & Performances
- Teaching & Mentoring
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Advising & Mentoring
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GYN faculty mentor, Primary Care Leadership Track Program, Duke University School of Medicine, 2010 -2018
Faculty Mentor to Ob/Gyn residents, 2012 to present
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GYN faculty mentor, Primary Care Leadership Track Program, Duke University School of Medicine, 2010 -2018
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Teaching Activities
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Menopause Zoom Lecture for Duke Nurse Practitioner Course April 23, 2020
Menopause Update - Lecture with Camille Moreno, DO to Duke Uroynecology Division, Fall 2019
Physician course director, Solving Your Tough Cases: Essential Musculoskeletal Assessment for Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, July 2017.
Menopause core lecture to first year medical students, 2008 -2011.
Lecturer, Southern Obstetric and Gynecologic Seminar Annual Meeting, Asheville, NC July 2012
Lecturer, 55th Annual University of SC Greenville Postgraduate Internal Medicine Seminar, Greenville, SC, April 2011
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Menopause Zoom Lecture for Duke Nurse Practitioner Course April 23, 2020
- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Presentations & Appearances
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Update, and The Well Woman Visit - Do Asymptomatic Women Need Annual Gyn Exams? . 6th Annual Essentials in Primary Care Winter Conference. Contining Education Company. February 2018 2018
- HPV Vaccine (Gardasil)/Zoster Vaccine (Zostavax) Update andBreast and Cervical Cancer Screening- An Update, and The Well Woman Visit-Do Asymptomatic Women Need Annual Gyn Exams?. Medical Dilemmas in Patient Care Conference. Southern Medical Association. December 2017 2017
- Examining & Providing Gynecologic Care in the Older Patient. 100th Annual Conference Primary Care Update . IPMA. October 2016 2016
- Symptomatic Vulvovaginal Atrophy: Breaking Down Barriers to Identification and Treatment. 25th North American Menopause Society National Meeting. NAMS. October 2014 2014
- Menopausal Treatment – balancing risks/ benefits 10 years after WHI. Southern Obstetric and Gynecologic Seminar Annual Meeting . July 2014 2014
- Hormone Therapy: Good,Bad or In between?. 8th Annual Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer Conference. FORCE. June 2014 2014
- Menopausal Treatment Options. 55th Annual USC- Greenville Postgraduate Internal Medicine Seminar. University of SC School of Medicine. April 2011 2011
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Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
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Service to the Profession
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Academic & Administrative Activities
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OB/GYN Departmental Clinical Leadership Team - 8/2020 - present
Surgical Services Executive Committee, Wake Med North Hospital, 2/2019 - present
Clinical Sciences Faculty Council 6/2008 -- presentICGME Committee 7/02 – 7/04
Clinical Ethics Service 6/00 – 6/02
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Clinical Activities
- Full time physician with Duke Women's Health Associates, an academic generalist Ob/Gyn practice within Duke University School of Medicine. In addition to patient care responsibilities, duties include clinical teaching to Duke medical students and residents, Duke NP students, and Duke PA students.
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