David M. Ferraro, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient 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 5280 Top Doctors 2020 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars 49 Patient Ratings 9 Patient Comments × No Rating Available In order to provide the most accurate and useful information on our providers, we only post satisfaction data when a provider has received a minimum of 30 survey responses. 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Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Bronchiectasis Treatment Program Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Program Specialties & Conditions Asthma Bronchiectasis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Eosinophilic Lung Diseases Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Cancer Military & Veterans Lung Disease Pleural Effusion Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Sarcoidosis Education Education 2003 - 2007 University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, MD Residency 2007 - 2010 Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, Internal Medicine Fellowship 2010 - 2013 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 Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 Saint Joseph Hospital 1835 Franklin Street Denver, CO 80218 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. 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 4.8 Friendliness 4.9 Spoke using clear language 4.9 Provider explained things clearly 4.8 Amount of time spent with you 4.9 Provider included you in decisions 4.9 Confidence in your doctor 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.8 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 excellent doctor National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2020 There was not a lot of "issues" to discuss. On my previous visit Dr. Ferraro had been very thorough in what we would do testing wise. My results were good so there was not a lot to discuss. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2020 I love how Dr. Ferraro is honest with me and listens to me. I trust him. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 best medical experience ever, DR Ferraro is excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Liked the care plan put in motion. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 I feel very comfortable with the doctor. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 I thought Dr. Ferraro communicated well and responded with care to my questions and concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 I was surprised by how long the Doctor spend with us, explaining the diagnosis, answering our questions, and addressing our concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2020 Very informative and caring