Dr. Victor Ferrans, MD

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Victor Ferrans, who serves patients in Lutherville, Maryland.

Recognized as an insightful psychiatrist, Dr. Ferrans is devoted to providing quality comprehensive psychiatric services and delivering excellent high quality health care at his private practice in Lutherville, Maryland.

“I provide expertise with both the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric and addiction problems and believe that the relationship between doctor and patient is of the utmost importance. I provide individual and family counseling as well as medication management. I am also extremely conservative in my approach to prescribing. I take a balanced approach to go beyond symptom relief and help you find ways to revitalize your life so that you can thrive in all of your endeavors” expressed Dr. Ferrans. 

His goal is to support the patient reaching their optimal physical and mental health. He believes in working one-on-one with each patient to provide expert medical treatment, guidance, and care tailored specifically for their health concerns. 

Providing a supportive and compassionate environment, some of the conditions that he treats include: mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and suicide prevention), psychotic disorders (schizophrenia), and anxiety disorders (social phobia, PTSD, general anxiety disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorder).

Regarding his educational background, Dr. Ferrans graduated with his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1989. He then went on to serve his residency in psychiatry at the University of Maryland.

The doctor is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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