About Dr. Ferrara
Dr. Ferrara grew up in Otsego County NY. After spending a year studying in Brazil, he graduated Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Vermont. Dr. Ferrara received his MD from Albany Medical College and stayed on at Albany Medical Center for his orthopedic residency training. Dr. Ferrara then completed a hand, microvascular, and upper extremity fellowship at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital.
Dr. Ferrara’s practice covers conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Ferrara spends his time outside of work with his wife and two sons.
Experience & Resources
Education
Medical School
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY – MD, 2003
Fellowship
Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI – Fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery, 2008-2009
Residency
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY – Orthopedic Surgery, 2003-2008
Board Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Patient Resources
Affiliations
- Saratoga Hospital
- OrthoNY Surgical Suites
Dr. Ferrara’s Reviews
Quick check in process if pre-register with little time in the waiting room before being led to my room where Dr. Ferrera was in the room.
John Broderick
July 12th 2026
John Broderick
July 12th 2026
Dr. Ferrara is pleasant, considerate and genuinely listened to me. A good man.
Craig Rockwell
July 11th 2026
Craig Rockwell
July 11th 2026
Excellent
MARICE PAPPO
July 1st 2026
MARICE PAPPO
July 1st 2026
Quick, friendly thorough care. Dr. Ferrara was caring and knowledgeable.
Melanie Frye
June 30th 2026
Melanie Frye
June 30th 2026
Dr. Ferrara and staff were very personable and explained things very clearly to us.
Tony Kelsey
June 23rd 2026
Tony Kelsey
June 23rd 2026
Dr F very good.
Kevin Arno
June 20th 2026
Kevin Arno
June 20th 2026
I have been having a prickly sensation in both hands. I have been scheduled for a nerve test to be done.
Katherine Stefka
June 16th 2026
Katherine Stefka
June 16th 2026
Professional and informative. I feel confident in his expertise and his ability to surgically repair my wrist
Frankie Gabriele
June 16th 2026
Frankie Gabriele
June 16th 2026
Always happy with Dr. Ferrara and the staff.
Barbara Sleight
June 11th 2026
Barbara Sleight
June 11th 2026
Dr. J. Farrara makes a patient feel very comfortable and explains everything in easy-to-understand terms. I definitely recommend to anyone that has a problem with their hand. He is a very compassionate …
Ronald Cristinziano
June 7th 2026
Ronald Cristinziano
June 7th 2026