- Graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison – 2013
- Medical School – Midwestern University – CCOM – 2017
- Internship – Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago – 2018
- Residency – New York University – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – 2021
- Fellowship – University of Minnesota – Pain Medicine – 2022
- Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Board Certified in Pain Medicine
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Member
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians – Member
- American Society of Pain and Neuroscience – Member
- North American Neuromodulation Society – Member
- Spine Intervention Society – Member
- Illinois State Medical Society – Member
- Winnebago County Medical Society – Member
Dr. Belford is originally from Rockford and graduated from Boylan High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he earned his undergraduate degree, he then returned to Illinois for medical school at Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. During his training, Dr. Belford developed a unique interest in helping patients maximize their function and overcome their physical barriers. This led him to pursue a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, which he completed at New York University. He then went on to complete a Pain Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Minnesota. His practice style is one of evaluating each patient as a whole, and working together to develop a plan that best suits their individual needs and goals. Dr. Belford has had the privilege of caring for a diverse group of patients with a wide array of painful conditions, and is pleased to bring this experience back to the people of his hometown.