Summary

Dr. Samuel Ferris specializes in cardiovascular disease with over three decades of experience caring for patients with heart and blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 1993, followed by his residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center in 1995. Dr. Ferris further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine, which he completed in 1998. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ferris practices at Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank in Gretna, Louisiana. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including serious cases that require immediate attention and pediatric hypertension in children. His expertise includes performing heart tests such as EKGs to monitor heart rhythm and specialized ultrasound imaging of the heart. Patients have given Dr. Ferris an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Tulane University School of Medicine - GME
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Samuel John Ferris

120 Ochsner BlvdGretna, LA 70056

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.6 
34 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Gretna , LAKenner , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine - GME Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Samuel John Ferris

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Travelers
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Samuel John Ferris has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Samuel John Ferris has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Hypotension
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Tulane University School of Medicine - GME1998

Residency

Vanderbilt Medical Center1995

Internship

Vanderbilt University Medical Center1993

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine - GMEGraduated in 1992

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