Stella M. Ferker, MD

Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry)

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Physiatry
  • Interventional Spine
  • Spine Care

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Russian

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About

Philosophy of care

I firmly believe in performing high-quality and evidence-based spine interventions. I use a multidisciplinary approach to managing your pain, including physical therapy, medication, lifestyle modification and minimally invasive procedures. I evaluate and treat patients who have painful and disabling neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.

Why I entered medicine

My family and I emigrated to the United States from Ukraine when I was only 7 years old. Our move followed an automobile accident that took the life of my father and left my mother critically ill. I watched for years as she battled one disability after another with the help of astonishing physicians. Even at that young age there was nothing I wanted to do more than help patients such as my mom gain their function and life back. Going to medical school seemed like the correct choice.

Community involvement

During the past several years of work in Pennsylvania I have been involved in programs that educate people in the community about different disease processes and possible treatment options.

Personal interests

I love spending time with my wonderful young family. Traveling with family and friends is my favorite pastime. Personal hobbies include painting, art appreciation and theater. I've been a New Yorker since childhood, so Broadway shows are a large part of my life.

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Education

Undergraduate
 Brooklyn College, Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Psychology), 2007

Medical School
 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2012

Training

Internship 2013
 Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Residency 2016
 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY

Fellowship 2017
 Interventional Spine, Northeast Community Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Publications & Clinical Trials

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