Dr. Joseph Ferrara Jr, MD is a neurology specialist in Roanoke, VA and has been practicing for 15 years. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Med Univ in 2003 and specializes in neurology.Read his story
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- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Parkinson's Disease
very high
more than 98% of peers
Dystonia
very high
more than 97% of peers
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
high
more than 84% of peers
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Dr. Ferrara Jr's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Ferrara Jr "After earning his medical degree at the State University of New York Syracuse in 2003, Dr. Ferrara completed his neurology residency at Duke University Medical Center, followed by a two-year movement disorders fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. He is currently an assistant professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute in Roanoke, Va. Dr. Ferrara is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International Movement Disorder Society, and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His clinical interests include all forms of adult and pediatric movement disorders. Dr. Ferrara has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal publications and book chapters covering movement disorder topics, including Parkinson's disease, deep brain stimulation therapy, functional movement disorders, chorea, and tremor."
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1 Specialties
- Neurology
1 Board Certifications
- NeurologyAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
5 Conditions Treated
- Ataxia
- Chiari's Deformity
- Dystonia
- Huntington's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
2 Procedures
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Virginia.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- SUNY Upstate Med UnivMedical School | Graduated 2003
- SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityInternship Hospital | Completed
- Duke University School Of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed
- Baylor College Of MedicineFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Ferrara Jr accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health CareSouthern Health PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPOPreferred PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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