Heather A Ferris, MD

Dr. Heather Ferris is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed her residency at UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, finishing in 2009. Dr. Ferris then pursued fellowship training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, completing her advanced studies in 2012. With 22 years of experience in medicine, she holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She provides care in English.

Dr. Ferris practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital and sees patients at locations throughout Charlottesville, Virginia. She focuses on treating Type 2 diabetes in both adults and young patients, including children and teenagers with this condition. Her expertise extends to managing hyperglycemic emergencies, which are serious complications that can arise from diabetes. Dr. Ferris utilizes continuous glucose monitoring …to help patients better manage their blood sugar levels and incorporates physical therapy into comprehensive treatment plans. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average score of 4.9 out of 5.