Dr. Peter Ferrera MD
Emergency Physician
Jackson Heights NY, 11372About
Dr. Peter Ferrera practices Emergency Medicine in Jackson Heights, NY. Dr. Ferrera assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Ferrera examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1992
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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