Dr. Peter J Ferrara MD
Surgeon
3604 N Wells Fargo Ave Suite L Scottsdale AZ, 85251About
Dr. Peter Ferrara is a general surgeon practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Ferrara specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Ferrara provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
New York University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Concussion
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Broken Ankle
Fellowships
- Ohio State University - Columbus
- (General Surgery), THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS (SURGICAL ONCOLOGY), COLUMBUS, OH 1987
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