Greg Ferrara, MD

I feel that our relationship with Dr Ferrara exceeds all expectations of what a General Physician is to you personally and professionally . My husband Terry Porter has had many significant health issues over the years (Hep C , heart by pass , prostrate cancer, etc) and I don’t think Terry would have recovered as well or had the confidence needed to bounce back without the encouragement and guidance from Doc as he has always called him!! He is truly a blessing to my entire family and I pray we will always have him available to us in the future!! So many great things to say and Sherie and Mindy In his office are the absolute BEST. 

When I relocated to Baton Rouge, Louisiana from Texas my first task was to find a new doctor. Unfortunately, I had two failed attempts that wasted 2 years of my life before I found Dr. Greg Ferrara.
I turned 80 last year. My main concerns were blood sugar readings that had spiraled out of control and my failures to lose the weight I definitely needed to lose. I finally ask a trusted friend who she would recommend, and followed up her advice with research of my own. Confident with all I had found out about Dr. Ferrara I made an appointment to see him. From that first meeting with him I was confident that I’d finally found the perfect doctor for me. Not only did Dr. Ferrara want to learn about me as a patient but also as a person. The other doctors I saw were always pressed for time. After long waits that took twice the time of my actual visit with them, I’d leave the doctor’s office feeling stressed and frustrated. However, with Dr. Ferrara, I found that it was a such a relaxing experience to talk with a doctor and ask the questions I needed answered without feeling that it was his job to get me out of there as fast as possible so he could see the next patient. Instead, Dr. Ferrara listened to my concerns about my health issues and the goals I wished to achieve. He then discussed a detailed plan to put me on the right path, which included a thorough series of the appropriate tests to start my treatment. I am thrilled to say that my blood sugar is now under control and I reached my weight loss goal within a few months. I recently had my 81st birthday and I have not exceeded my weight since I reached my desired weight. Indeed, thanks to Dr. Ferrara, I am healthier than I have been in several years.

Dr Greg Ferrara has been my primary care doctor in Baton Rouge for close to 20 years. I had back surgery in December and then developed Sepsis. After 3 weeks in the hospitals, and taking a large daily dose of heavy anti-biotics, I was having some anxieties over what probiotics I should be taking, how often I could take the mild laxative my doctor prescribed, etc. I called Dr Ferrara's "emergency" line one Friday evening and left a voicemail. Dr Ferrara called me back within 10 minutes. He went over all the issues I was trying to overcome, and we talked about our conversations in his office about the different supplements and dosages I needed to take. At the end, he apologized for appearing to be in such a hurry, but he was in New York and the play he was going to see was about to start.

I found MDVIP and Doctor Ferrara 10 years ago. 13 years ago, i was diagnosed with 3 life changing problems. I had multiple surgeries and saw multiple doctors. I was visiting my family and needed help with something. I visited often, so I decided that I needed a doctor that was accessible. I am no longer a visitor, but a resident, and being a patient brings me peace of mind. Dr Ferrara and his staff know me, and they are proactive about anything that i need. I am not worried all the time about who to see, who will understand my situation. There are things that no doctor may be able to handle, but I know that Dr.Ferrara, Sherri and Mindy, will listen and do their best to keep me as healthy as possible. Dr Ferrara does not push medications that are not suitable. He knows that I do not want all the side effects. Peace of mind is a key to good health. When it comes to my health, Dr Ferrara and their staff, are patient and considerate. He adjusts my medications if necessary and I can participate in the process. Not being rushed also gives me Peace of Mind. Thank you.