David M. Ferraro
David M. Ferraro, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Ferraro is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
Associate Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Department of Medicine

Education

Education
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, MD
Residency
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, Pulmonary and Critical Care

Awards & Recognition

2019: Army / Air Force American College of Physicians Master Teacher Award
2019: James J. Leonard Award for Excellence in Teaching Internal Medicine
2019: Teacher of the Year, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
2018: Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences AOA Faculty Teacher of the Year
2017-2018: "Most Valued Instructor" (three times)
2011: Outstanding Teaching Fellow of the Year, Brooke Army Medical Center

Board Certification

2010: Internal Medicine
2012: Pulmonary Disease
2014: Critical Care Medicine

Professional Memberships

2016- Present: American College of Physicians, Fellow
2015-Present: American College of Chest Physicians, Fellow
2020-Present: Society of Critical Care Medicine, Fellow

Publications

Ferraro D, Geiling J, Reed M.  Fundamental Critical Care Support: Austere Operational Environment.  Chapter 4: Acute Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation.  2019.     

Ferraro DM, French SK, Bell DG.  Bilateral Indwelling Pleural Catheters for Pleural Effusions Secondary to Nonmalignant Superior Vena Cava Obstruction.  Annals Am Thorac Soc 2018; 15(2): 258-62.  PMID 29388816.

Ferraro DM, McCann ET, Bell DG.  Airway Management in Combat Trauma.  Current Pulmonology Reports 2017 Sep; 6(3): 206-213.

Forbes DA, Bassett EA, Auger WR, Ferraro DM.  Persistent Pulmonary Artery Filling Defects: Looking Beyond Anticoagulation Failure.  Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension 2016; 15(2): 106-112.  

Ferraro DM, Hiles PD.  Blast-Related Lung Injuries.  Current Pulmonology Reports 2016 Jun; 5(2): 70-76.

Teaching & Professional Positions

Consultant, Fundamental Critical Care Support Course
Director, Fundamental Disaster Management Course
2014-2019: Associate Program Director, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Internal Medicine Residency
2014-2019: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Science

Conflicts of Interest

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654

Patient Ratings

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
 

Provider showed concern
4.7

Friendliness
4.8

Spoke using clear language
4.8

Provider explained things clearly
4.8

Amount of time spent with you
4.8

Provider included you in decisions
4.8

Confidence in your doctor
4.8

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7
 

Comments

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National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2022
I appreciated Dr Ferraro's up to date expertise, honesty, willingness to reevaluate clinical evidence and service to his country.

National Jewish Health PatientOctober, 2022
Dr Ferraro was respectful of my alternative views of medicine. He explained the situation well and offered choices for next steps.

National Jewish Health PatientSeptember, 2022
Dr. Ferraro is awesome !

National Jewish Health PatientAugust, 2022
*Dr. Ferraro is so exceptional. He heard all my concerns and addressed all options and potential outcomes. He is so thorough and knowledgeable, truly an excellent provider.

National Jewish Health PatientJuly, 2022
Clinician was excellent.

National Jewish Health PatientJuly, 2022
We were very impressed with Dr. Ferraro and felt very confident with him

National Jewish Health PatientJuly, 2022
Dr Ferraro listened to my ideas and do not dismiss them.

National Jewish Health PatientJuly, 2022
5. Already have done so!

National Jewish Health PatientJuly, 2022
I've been very proactive about my health over the past year and Dr. Ferraro was very encouraging for me to continue this trend. It was nice to have reinforcement of my hard work.

National Jewish Health PatientJuly, 2022
I was treated well

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