Summary

Dr. Nelson Ferreira is a gastroenterologist with 38 years of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Ferreira speaks Spanish and French, allowing him to communicate with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Ferreira practices at Meritus Digestive Health Specialists in Hagerstown, Maryland, where he is affiliated with Meritus Medical Center. He specializes in treating abdominal pain and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux. His expertise includes performing immunology testing and celiac disease antibody tests to help diagnose digestive conditions. Patients rate Dr. Ferreira 4.1 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 38 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • University Of Maryland Medical System
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Meritus Digestive Health Specialists

11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 246Hagerstown, MD 21742
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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38 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Hagerstown , MDTempe , AZBaltimore , MDFrederick , MD
Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: University of Cincinnati Med School: Wilmington University Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nelson Lawrence Ferreira

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nelson Lawrence Ferreira has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nelson Lawrence Ferreira has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Maryland Medical System

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health SciencesGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nelson Ferreira accepting new patients?
Dr. Nelson Ferreira is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Nelson Ferreira's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nelson Ferreira affiliated with?
Dr. Nelson Ferreira is affiliated with Meritus Medical Center.
Does Dr. Nelson Ferreira accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Nelson Ferreira has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Nelson Ferreira speak?
Dr. Nelson Ferreira speaks Spanish and French.
Where is Dr. Nelson Ferreira's office located?
Dr. Nelson Ferreira's office is located at 11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 246, Hagerstown, MD, 21742.

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