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Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Jeffrey Jeffrey Ferris, M.D.)

(980 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), Crohn's disease, enterocele repair, and more.

9000 Franklin Square Drive 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-6225

Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD is a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

9000 Franklin Square Drive 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-6225

(410) 391-4016

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Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Small Bowel Resection

Small bowel resection is a surgical procedure performed to remove all or part of the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and passes waste to the large bowel. Tumors or conditions such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease can cause injury to the intestine or lead to blockage. To allow the small intestine to function normally, surgery to remove part of the intestine may be necessary.

Small bowel resection can be done through either a laparoscopic or open approach. If someone is having a laparoscopic small bowel resection, their surgeon will make multiple small incisions on the abdomen and insert a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. If they are having an open small bowel resection, a large cut is made on the abdomen to expose the intestine. A laparoscopic small bowel resection is associated with less pain and requires a shorter recovery period, but depending on the condition, patients may have to undergo an open procedure.

After making the necessary incisions, the surgeon will remove the targeted portion of the intestine and then perform an anastomosis. Depending on the amount of intestine left, an anastomosis may involve the surgeon either joining together the ends of the intestine or creating a stoma which is an opening in the abdomen. In this procedure, called an ileostomy, the end of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the opening in the abdominal wall. A drainage pouch will be attached to the skin to collect waste.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the intestine will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the intestines to heal following surgery.

Small bowel resection is typically completed in one to four hours. After the operation, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and it may take some time before they can return to their normal diet.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic colonoscopy without biopsy

hemorrhoidectomy

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

By Affordability:

laparoscopic surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD performed more diagnostic colonoscopy without biopsy, hemorrhoidectomy (surgical hemorrhoid removal), and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, open surgery, abdominal surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	52
doctor visit	220
gastrointestinal procedures	87
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	35
open surgery	52
preventive care	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	284
gastrointestinal procedures	52
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	33
open surgery	19
preventive care	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	41
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, open surgery, abdominal surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	44
doctor visit	296
gastrointestinal procedures	85
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	41
open surgery	44
preventive care	41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	34
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, open surgery, abdominal surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	52
doctor visit	273
gastrointestinal procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	37
open surgery	52
preventive care	37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	64
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	34
anorectal procedures	18
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	304
excision	18
gastrointestinal procedures	126
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	74
open surgery	34
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	35
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
anorectal procedures	12
doctor visit	261
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	65
open surgery	15
preventive care	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	31
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
anorectal procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	279
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	64
open surgery	14
preventive care	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	22
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
anorectal procedures	16
doctor visit	323
excision	16
gastrointestinal procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	30
open surgery	17
preventive care	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	33
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
anorectal procedures	12
doctor visit	195
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	42
open surgery	11
preventive care	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	20
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	265
gastrointestinal procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
preventive care	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	16
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
anorectal procedures	16
doctor visit	303
excision	16
gastrointestinal procedures	72
minimally invasive procedures	56
preventive care	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	23
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and open surgery.

abdominal surgery	27
anorectal procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	273
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	78
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	47
open surgery	28
preventive care	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	257
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	29
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	130

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	20
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open EPO Plus

IH-Open POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Employee Health Plan

Choice POS II Open Access

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 980 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-19

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Attentive and a very good listener. Was clear and concise about dealing with problem and potential strategies.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-19

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Dr. Ferris has always been wonderful. He is kind, attentive, knowledgeable and always concerned.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-01

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Dr Ferris was informative and concerned with my situation. He is worth the price of admission.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-21

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Care was great by *Dr. Ferris but office response to questions is slow.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-16

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The Gi Dr was very helpful to answer my questions and concerns

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-06

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Dr Ferris is the best. Makes you feel very comfortable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-24

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Statistics, concerns, options were all explained

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-23

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Dr Ferris was nice and easy to visit

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-31

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Would highly recommend Dr. Ferris.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-28

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Dr Ferris is an excellent doctor

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Philip J. Ferris, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$16,379 Da Vinci Surgical System $12,379	DAVINCI XI $4,000
Davol Inc.	$1,127 Phasix Mesh $459	PHASIX $406	SURGICAL $135	OPTIFIX $106	$22
Cook Incorporated	$579 SUR - SIS $579
Allergan, Inc.	$256 STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $256
Ethicon US, LLC	$212 STRATAFIX $122	Echelon Powered Circular $39	SURGICEL NU-KNIT $23	Echelon Flex $14	Mega Soft $13
Other	$852 SPY Technology $143	AirSeal $137	Exparel $95	SUR - SIS $80	TISSEEL $74	Other $324

**Types of Payments**
Education	$12,522
Food and Beverage	$4,023
Travel and Lodging	$2,859

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Ferris is a specialist in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ferris include colposcopy, inguinal hernia, and perianal abscess. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Ferris accepts. Before performing his residency at Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Ferris attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Baltimore, MD.