About
Dr. Jay Ferns earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from San Diego State University. He then completed his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. His residency in family practice took place at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. He holds board certification from the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians and maintains active membership in both the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California.
Dr. Ferns has practiced in Temecula since 1992, building deep roots in the community over more than three decades. He limits his panel to 200-300 patients and sees only 4-6 patients daily. He personally calls each patient to walk through every test result. His clinical interests include hormonal management during menopause and andropause, preventive health maintenance, travel medicine, and coordination of specialist and inpatient care. Dr. Ferns lives in Temecula with his wife Sherrie, a teacher in the Temecula Valley School District, and the two enjoy life as empty nesters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
San Diego State University (undergraduate and graduate degrees)
Medical School
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Residency
Family Practice, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ferns right for?
Dr. Ferns is a strong fit for adults and families seeking long-term, relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing hormonal transitions such as menopause or andropause benefit from his focused clinical experience. He also serves patients who travel internationally and need pre-travel consultations. Those who value direct physician access and a doctor who personally explains every test result will feel well cared for here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ferns treats a broad range of family medicine concerns, with particular focus on preventive health, hormonal management during menopause and andropause, and chronic disease management. He also performs pre-operative evaluations and provides travel medicine consultations. His comprehensive annual wellness exam screens for a wide range of health issues using national guidelines.
Yes. Dr. Ferns holds board certification from the American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians. He also maintains active membership in the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California.
Dr. Ferns earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from San Diego State University. He completed his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. His family practice residency took place at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.
Dr. Ferns has practiced in Temecula since 1992. That spans more than three decades of continuous community-based care. His long tenure means many of his patients have trusted him across multiple stages of their lives.
Dr. Ferns sees just 4-6 patients per day. That low daily volume allows him to give each visit the time and focus it deserves. It also keeps appointments on schedule and eliminates the typical waiting room experience.
Yes. Dr. Ferns personally calls each patient to walk through every test result. He does not delegate this step. That direct communication helps patients understand their health and ask questions in real time.
The annual wellness exam includes a comprehensive physical, EKG, urinalysis, and stool exam for blood. Dr. Ferns also provides a written preventive screening schedule based on national guidelines. He follows up by personally calling each patient to explain the results.
Yes. Dr. Ferns provides hormonal management for patients going through menopause and andropause. This is one of his core clinical focus areas and a service he incorporates into his broader preventive health approach.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Ferns directly by cell phone, text, or email around the clock. That direct access is a core benefit of membership at Temecula Valley Concierge Medical Care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026