Summary

Dr. Samuel Ferris is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 34 years of experience caring for patients with heart and circulatory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, where he also completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease in 1998. His training includes an internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 1993 and a residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center in 1995. Dr. Ferris communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ferris practices at Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank in Gretna, Louisiana. He specializes in evaluating and treating chest pain and various chest problems that may affect his patients. His expertise includes performing diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to assess heart function and structure. Patients have given Dr. Ferris an average rating of 4.3 stars, reflecting their satisfaction with his cardiovascular care.

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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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Samuel John Ferris

120 Ochsner BlvdGretna, LA 70056

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Accepts New Patients
4.3 
34 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Gretna , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LAFarmington , CT
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine - GME Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Santiago De Compostela Facultade De Medicina E Odontoloxia Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Samuel John Ferris has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Samuel John Ferris holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine - GME in 1998.

Residency

Completed their residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center in 1995.

Internship

Completed their internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine - GME in 1992.

NPI Number

Samuel John Ferris' NPI number is 1841256955.

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