David M. Ferraro, MD

Dr. David Ferraro is a fellowship-trained pulmonologist who treats all lung diseases, including bronchiectasis and primary ciliary dyskinesia.
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
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Contact Information
- Office: 877.225.5654
Locations
- National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206 - Saint Joseph Hospital
1375 E 19th Ave.
Denver, CO 80218
Patient Ratings
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characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best
therapy, and patient outcomes.
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Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Amount of time spent with you
Confidence in your doctor
Spoke using clear language
Patient 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.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Time spent with Dr. Ferraro was excellent. We had quality communication. He heard me and I heard him. I have another appointment scheduled with him in early September.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
I have great confidence on Dr. Ferraro. He answered my questions.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Very kind and concerning
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2025
Excellent care!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2025
While just my first visit, I believe Dr. Ferraro to be a skilled and knowledgeable physician. He listened and demonstrated empathy while meeting with me. He had reviewed my medical history prior to the visit and asked questions that demonstrated insight into my condition and furthered my plan of care. I felt respected, cared for, and valued as a patient and human being.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025
I feel that Dr. Ferraro and I have a great rapport. I really appreciate his style of communication with me. It is very matter of fact, and I feel very comfortable with that.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2025
Dr. Ferrara was absolutely wonderful! I felt he really cared about me and my quality of life. He has a very compassionate manner, listen to me and answered my questions with patience and understanding. Exceptional doctor!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Very good in every aspect
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
I was throughly impressed with Dr Ferraro. He devoted time to reviewing my extensive health problems. I could tell he gave a lot of thought to answering my questions and I appreciated his recommendations.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr. Ferraro was excellent. He took his time, listened to me, explained things very well. It was worth the 3 hour drive for us to see Dr. Ferraro. He follow up with a phone call the same day which was wonderful. Thank you, Dr. Ferraro!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Excellent experience
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2025
Dr. Ferraro (sp?) was the most impressive doctor I have had in this struggle with my lungs. He was patient and listened to me explain what is happening, he asked questions, he didn't just seem to have a cut and paste answer prepared to get me out and the next patient in as an assembly line. He sat and took time to listen and understand and to explain to me and my wife of what may be going on and what some treatments can be. He actually talked TO us, not AT us or OVER us. I am very thankful to be his patient.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
Excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
So impressed with how knowledgeable Dr. Ferraro is. He had prepared for my visit by reading my background. He listened to me. He answered my questions. He explained what and why I would have various procedures.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
I'm so very impressed with the care Dr. Ferraro provides!
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2025
I was talking about my concerns about what I need and he promised me that he would take good care of me.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Great doctor. Spent a lot of time in order to review everything. Put a lot of thought into care
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Dr. Ferraro was attentive and explained issues of my health.
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2025
Open to weaning off meds following trial period
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr Ferraro is great
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr Ferraro is the best doctor in the world!
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Dr Ferraro is always kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful.
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024
Excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Dr Ferraro is fantastic
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Execellent in all areas
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Am very grateful Dr. Ferraro took my condition and worries seriously when I first arrived in his care. I've never needed medication to help with breathing before but am happy with what I have been prescribed. Happy that my lungs are working GREAT again.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Awesome
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Am so happy that dr David Ferraro is my Pulmonogist
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024
Impressive exam
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
What a difference in care over my PCP and his health system. They were treating the symptoms. This visit I was finally working with a physician that is treating the root cause. Thank you!
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Dr. Ferraro is awesome and that is why I love National Jewish!
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Muy buena experiencia
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National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024
Dr. Ferraro was excellent.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
Excellent doctor. He was very thorough and solved mycronic coughing problem in less than 10 minutes.
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National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024
I was very satisfied with the professional care I received
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National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024
The Dr. Took time to talk to me about meds and test. He is great.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Love Dr. Ferraro. Amazing dr.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Excellent visit
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Dr Ferraro is caring and very kind. Appreciate being his patient.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
I feel better about the protocol explanation for my care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2024
Dr. Ferraro was kind, compassionate and thorough
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr Ferraro is superb and a good human being
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr. Ferraro is really excellent. He is always willing to spend time listening to my concerns & work together to formulate a plan of care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Great!
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Dr. Ferraro is great. He's patient he explains things and I feel like I'm in good hands.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
Incredibly thorough, thoughtful, professional and caring physician. Got to the root of my problem by multiple tests and then provided a plan of care that has been successful. As a nurse, I have been so impressed by National Jewish and their care. Comforting to know there are still folks that actually care about the patient and their profession.
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National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024
I felt like I was being listened too!
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Great visit. Best I've had in some time with a care provider.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr Ferraro is a great listener and has allowed me to voice my reasons why I don't want to do certain procedures and respects my decisions.
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
I was impressed how unrushed the doctor was, and spent a long time with me and my son and daughter-in-law
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Dr. Ferraro is one of the best physicians I've ever worked with. I'm in healthcare myself and he's the kind of physician you like working with when treating mutual patients. I'm so grateful he's managing my pulmonary health
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National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024
Incredible experience with Dr. Ferraro. He was so helpful and it felt great to meet with a provider face to face, who spoke at me instead of typing.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Multiple JNH healthcare providers, during my 10 day stay, were consistently kind, caring, and supportive.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr. Ferraro was amazing. So professional and truly cared about my medical concerns.
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
I have the greatest confidence in Dr Ferraro
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
Dr Ferraro was very compassionate, kind, listened to me, did not rush through the appointment, explained my medications. Wonderful doctor!!
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National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024
He is very professional and caring
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr Ferraro was very thorough and attentive. I could tell from the specific questions he asked that he was thinking through every diagnostic possibility and not discounting anything His demeanor was caring and focused on getting to the source of my illness.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Doctor was attentive. He seemed interested in what I have to say. Most important I didn't feel rushed while explaining
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Ferraro was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Very happy to have met him and have him following my care.
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National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024
Dr. Ferraro brought us great pieces of mind. Listened, validated, kind, great!
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr. Ferraro was excellent. He patiently listened, explained and answered all our questions. He is amazing!
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Excellent
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Dr Ferraro was very professional and very caring concerning my needs
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
Very well prepared
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National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024
I am very impressed with Dr. Ferraro
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National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023
Dr. Ferraro was just great. Clean, friendly & concerned.
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
Dr Ferraro Is awesome
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National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023
I enjoyed meeting with a resident physician, who was competent and thorough prior to seeing Dr. Ferraro