About
David Ferriss, MD, MPH, holds dual board certifications in preventive medicine and lifestyle medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine on a full-tuition Hawthorne scholarship and completed his family medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He then pursued preventive medicine training at UCLA, earning a Master of Public Health, followed by a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr. Ferriss is passionate about the role of lifestyle in preventing and reversing chronic disease. He first encountered lifestyle medicine in 2008 while serving as Medical Officer for Clinical Program Development at a national health services organization. Before joining MaxWell Clinic, he held senior medical leadership roles at several large healthcare organizations. His clinical interests include neurofeedback for ADHD, anxiety, and depression; heart rate variability and HeartMath; near-infrared therapy for brain health; and regenerative injections.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine (full-tuition Hawthorne scholarship)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Additional Training
Preventive Medicine training, UCLA (MPH - Master of Public Health)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ferriss right for?
Dr. Ferriss is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions with roots in lifestyle and metabolic health. Patients dealing with anxiety, depression, or ADHD benefit from his neurofeedback expertise. Those seeking a physician with deep public health training and a preventive focus will find his approach valuable. He works well with patients ready to make meaningful lifestyle changes to reverse disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ferriss treats chronic diseases with strong lifestyle components, including cardiovascular risk, metabolic conditions, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He applies functional and preventive medicine principles to identify and address root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Yes. Dr. Ferriss holds dual board certifications in preventive medicine and lifestyle medicine. These credentials reflect his focus on both preventing disease and using lifestyle as a primary therapeutic tool.
Dr. Ferriss earned his MD from Tulane University School of Medicine on a full-tuition Hawthorne scholarship. He completed his family medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, pursued preventive medicine training at UCLA where he earned an MPH, and completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Yes. Dr. Ferriss uses neurofeedback as part of his clinical approach to ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He also incorporates heart rate variability training and HeartMath techniques into patient care.
Dr. Ferriss focuses on preventing and reversing chronic disease through targeted lifestyle interventions. He draws on his backgrounds in functional medicine, preventive medicine, and public health to build individualized plans for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Ferriss held senior medical leadership roles at several large healthcare organizations before joining MaxWell Clinic. He first encountered lifestyle medicine in 2008 while serving as Medical Officer for Clinical Program Development at a national health services organization.
Yes. Regenerative injection therapy is one of Dr. Ferriss's clinical interests. He incorporates it alongside other advanced therapies as part of a comprehensive, individualized care approach.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026