HSHS Medical Group Pediatric Hospitalist Program St. John's

Dr. Ferraro completed his medical and graduate degrees at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa, followed by his radiation oncology residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo.A native of northern Minnesota, Dr. Ferraro has several family members who had cancer and sometimes had to travel to Mayo Clinic for treatment. "One of my goals is to be able to give the equivalent care that you would get at a place like Barnes here, in a more rural environment. I know how hard it is for people to get back and forth when care is far away from where you live."Top 10% Patient ExperienceThis provider ranks in the top 10% nationally in patient experience, based on scores from the "Care Provider Overall" question on surveys completed with Press Ganey.

For over 40 years, Prairie Cardiovascular has cared for more patients than any other heart and vascular program in Illinois. Prairie currently has 62 board-certified physicians and 45 advanced practice clinicians in 39 clinic sites across Illinois.

Our patients are at the heart of all we do. The Doctors of Prairie diagnose and treat more than 150,000 patients each year, including those with rare conditions or complex health issues. Our experienced team is one of the largest in the Midwest offering the latest innovations in cardiac care including state-of-the-art tests and procedures to ensure an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan.