About
Dr. Greg Ferrara has practiced family medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for over four decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Louisiana State University in 1975. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Louisiana State University Medical School in 1979. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, finishing in 1982.
Dr. Ferrara holds board certification from the American Board of Family Physicians. He earned recognition as a Best Doctors in America honoree for 2013-2014. He belongs to the American Academy of Family Medicine, the Southern Medical Association, the Louisiana State Medical Society, and the East Baton Rouge Parish Medical Society. His clinical focus includes managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He approaches each patient as a partner, working to anticipate health needs and build individualized wellness plans. His hospital affiliations include Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Woman's Hospital, and Baton Rouge General.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, B.S. Zoology, 1975
Medical School
Louisiana State University Medical School, Doctorate of Medicine, 1979
Residency
Family Medicine, Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, 1980-1982
Additional Training
Internship: Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, 1979-1980
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ferrara right for?
Dr. Ferrara suits adults seeking a long-term, relationship-driven primary care physician in Baton Rouge. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his proactive, personalized approach. He works well with patients who want direct, after-hours access to their physician. Those who value unhurried appointments and a doctor who tracks their health over time will find his practice a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ferrara focuses on family medicine with particular expertise in managing chronic conditions. He treats type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His preventive care approach helps patients get ahead of these conditions before they worsen.
Yes, Dr. Ferrara holds board certification from the American Board of Family Physicians. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge and has practiced in the specialty for over four decades.
Dr. Ferrara earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in 1979. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, finishing his residency in 1982.
Yes. Dr. Ferrara is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact him directly for urgent concerns, giving patients reliable access to their own physician rather than an on-call stranger.
Yes. When you visit the office, you see Dr. Ferrara directly. He does not route patients to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in his place.
Dr. Ferrara earned recognition in the Best Doctors in America program for 2013-2014. He also maintains active membership in several professional societies, including the American Academy of Family Medicine and the Louisiana State Medical Society.
Dr. Ferrara holds affiliations with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Woman's Hospital, and Baton Rouge General. These affiliations support coordinated care when patients require hospital-based services.
Dr. Ferrara works to anticipate each patient's health needs rather than simply react to problems. He builds individualized wellness plans and treats each visit as a collaboration. Patients in his practice describe his approach as thorough, unhurried, and personally engaged.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026