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Michael Ferguson, MD

Michael Ferguson, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) - General & Oncology, Head & Neck Surgery, Ear, Nose, and Throat

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ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Raleigh Campus

WakeMed Raleigh Campus Andrews Center
3024 New Bern Avenue, Suite 200
Raleigh , NC 27610

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Raleigh Campus

ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - North Raleigh

WakeMed North Hospital Physicians Office Pavilion
10010 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 305
Raleigh , NC 27614

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - North Raleigh

WakeMed Raleigh Campus

3000 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh , NC 27610

ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Oberlin

505 Oberlin Road
Suite 240
Raleigh , NC 27605

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Oberlin

About Me

Dr. Michael Ferguson is an expert ear nose and throat doctor, with clinical interests ranging from pediatric ear nose and throat (ENT), sinus disease, thyroid surgery and cancers of the head and neck. He loves helping his ear, nose and throat patients of all ages and is also an excellent teacher, and is the recipient of the Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching Award. He is the director of WakeMed Physician Practices' ENT, Head and Neck Surgery Program.

Dr. Ferguson was a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a bachelor's degree in history before completing medical school at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery at UNC Hospitals, and also was a resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UNC Hospitals.

He is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Ferguson is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He has been published in journals such as Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Audiology & Neuro-Otology, and the Emedicine Online Textbook of Otolaryngology. He has presented his research at national and international conventions, including the Newton Fischer Society Annual Meeting, the American Academy of Otolaryngology National Meeting, the Acoustical Society of America National Meeting, and the Cochlear Implant International Meeting.

As a former soccer player and "nearly" Raleigh native, he and his wife have two beautiful daughters. He enjoys tennis, golf, backyard grilling, spending time with friends and family, and spends some late-night hours playing keyboard and singing back-up vocals in a local indie rock band, The Balsa Gliders.

Services include:

  • tonsil and adenoid disorders
  • ear disease and ear surgery
  • facial trauma and reconstruction
  • nasal and sinus allergies
  • sinus disease and surgery
  • cancers of the head and neck
  • surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disease
  • speech and hearing problems
  • complete audiology services (including hearing aids)
  • snoring and sleep apnea solutions
  • voice surgery and rehabilitation

Read some of Dr. Ferguson's most recent blog posts here.

Education

Internship:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990)

Undergraduate:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990)

Residency:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990)

Medical School:
University of North Carolina School of Medicine (1990)

Board Certifications

Ear, Nose, and Throat, American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(453 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

190 Reviews

09/07/2023

Friendly, professional, efficient, and personable

09/06/2023

The customer service was outstanding. Dr. Chappell is an excellent surgeon. Loved the experience.

09/04/2023

The audiologist was amazing

09/04/2023

Dr. Ferguson

09/30/2023

Dr. Furgeson is the pinnacle healthcare professionals and should be the model for all others in the field.

09/30/2023

Dr. Ferguson took plenty of time explaining things.

09/29/2023

Wait time for an appointment

09/26/2023

The first dr that came in before Dr. Fergusson was very pleasant and attentive and asked lots of questions to better understand my condition and need for the inspire procedure. I believe his name was Dr. []. Dr, Fergusson assured me that he would get to the bottom of why my insurance denied me for the inspire procedure.

09/26/2023

All of the staff at WakeMed ENT and Capital City Surgery Center were incredible and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience!

09/25/2023

Always pleasant, thorough and professional

09/25/2023

Not only was the care outstanding but we had a lot of laughs. I definitely will return for care when needed and recommend Dr Ferguson to friends.

09/24/2023

Dr. "F" was the perfect Dr. for my father whom has a type A personality & gets very impatient.

09/23/2023

The doctor and nurses were very professional. Love going to their office.

09/23/2023

Dr Ferguson

09/21/2023

My PA and my doctor and my nurse and the staff and my diagnostic test were great. The ENT team was compassionate and nice.

09/20/2023

Dr. Ferguson is one of, if I not the best doctor we’ve ever had. Our daughter loves seeing him and even said she was scared before the appointment but once she saw him she immediately felt better. He’s top notch!

09/19/2023

He explained all the information to me without rushing through it. He is extremely nice and you can tell he has been doing this for a long time because he cares about the patients. I would definitely return to see him if needed in the future and will definitely recommend him to anyone. Outstanding physician.

09/18/2023

Everyone I encountered was so kind and helpful!

09/16/2023

Aaron,Dr Fergusons PA was better than excellent. I'd never been seen by this PA. I was impressed with his care and he has great bedside manor.

09/15/2023

Everything was AND ALWAYS is outstanding in the office of dr Ferguson!!!!👏👏👏

09/15/2023

Dr, Ferguson was excellent. He is very caring, upfront and honest. We would recommend Dr. Ferguson to all our family and friends.

09/15/2023

Treatment with most respect. I love that the doctor was very Innovation in my child will be in.

09/15/2023

Kind and courteous staff. On time appointment with staff

09/15/2023

All good

09/14/2023

Very professional and made me feel at ease with procedure being done.

09/12/2023

Staff were very professional

09/01/2023

Dr Ferguson has an excellent bedside manner.

08/08/2023

Dr. Ferguson is outstanding!

08/07/2023

Dr. Ferguson is amazing and I'll recommend him to anyone that needs an ENT specialist. He makes my daughter feel comfortable and relaxed during the exams. I'm so glad e found him.

08/06/2023

Overall visit was fantastic.

08/05/2023

The customer service was excellent from check in to check out. Everyone I encountered was courteous, attentive and pleasant.

08/05/2023

I recommend Dr Ferguson anytime a friend, family, or patient need an ENT. His bedside manner is outstanding, he listens, formulates txt plans that are attainable, and his staff are receptive and follow up well. Also, our audiologist was outstanding! She was caring, compassionate, and able to put my 5yo at ease during what seemed to be a scary test for him. Always pleased w/ our care by Dr. Ferguson and his team!

08/04/2023

Dr. Ferguson is a great doctor and I have full confidence in his ability for my surgery

08/31/2023

Dr. Ferguson is a compassionate physician. I appreciate his bedside manner and relatability.

08/31/2023

Fast effective care

08/31/2023

Dr. Ferguson is one of the best doctors I have had.

08/31/2023

Very personable and professional

08/03/2023

Every thing from walking in to leaving.

08/28/2023

The overall experience was excellent

08/25/2023

Dr. Ferguson worked me in after offiice hours which I really appreciated.

08/25/2023

The entire visit was excellent. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Even though he was very busy that day, Dr. Ferguson took time to listen to my concerns and showed compassion and shared his knowledge. My needs and goals for this visit were met above and beyond my expectations!

08/25/2023

Dr Ferguson is amazing

08/24/2023

The staff at the front desk was lovely and accommodating. And Tasha with scheduling was so sweet and easy to work with!

08/24/2023

Dr Ferguson’s APP Sarah was excellent. She was kind, engaging, and clearly explained treatment recommendations.

08/24/2023

Great visit

08/21/2023

Dr. Ferguson and his staff always deliver an outstanding care.

08/19/2023

Very pleasant personality

08/17/2023

All the interaction with the staff was excellent.

08/17/2023

Dr. Ferguson has a wonderful bedside manner. He’s great with children: very gentle and calm. He explains everything and takes his time answering questions.

07/06/2023

The ability to get an appointment, the friendliness, respect and efficiency if the staff. Pleasant surroundings.

07/06/2023

Everything. The thoroughness, professionalism but kindness. I never felt like a patient as much as I felt like a client if that makes sense. They took excellent care of me and I felt like I was among friends.

07/31/2023

Wake Med Healthcare is outstanding !!! I’m gradually moving away from the Duke Healthcare System because of problematic issues that system is having overall! Thank you to Dr. Ferguson and his team I have come full circle to Wake Med Healthcare where my children were born over 40 years ago! Sincerely [NAME]

07/29/2023

Wait time was very minimal. Team worked well together.

07/29/2023

The hearing test and ear cieaning

07/25/2023

Excellent service by all

07/24/2023

Thank you for making my daughter feel comfortable and for making her procedure as quick and painless as possible

07/24/2023

Dr. Ferguson is an excellent doctor

07/24/2023

I really value this practice, Dr Ferguson, his skillset, bedside manner and ability to assist with any ENT-related problem. I trust them implicitly.

07/21/2023

Everything was excellent! From the checkin, the medical assistant, the PA, and the Doctor! Everyone was very kind and helpful. You have a great team.

07/17/2023

From the first visit to my son’s surgery to this after visit was have been overjoyed with the care Dr. Ferguson has provided. He has been very clear with all of us about the surgery and the recovery. Our prescription was unable to be filled at our pharmacy and he called me directly to make that right. He was very interested in our son’s healing and the outcome of the surgery. His demeanor and manner put us at ease during an anxious time. He is awesome!!

07/16/2023

Working me their schedule

07/15/2023

Short wait time, friendly staff

07/13/2023

The hearing exam process and audiologist was also excellent

07/13/2023

I had heard that Dr Ferguson was a good physician but it was apparent that he genuinely are about my well being and concerns. I cannot express how much I appreciate the professionalism and attention that I received by he and his staff. Top marks to all and I hope to never need his services again but would trust him above all others if myself or anyone I care about hold have a need. He should receive many awards, a vacation and maybe alittle trophy or something.

06/05/2023

Dr. Ferguson was outstanding, professional and kind.

06/05/2023

The facility is new, beautiful and clean. All the staff were friendly. Dr. Ferguson has performed surgery on both of my children and he's the absolute best in every way.

06/04/2023

Dr was friendly, caring and concerned with excellent knowledge, skills and ability. I could not be better satisfied with this doctor.

06/30/2023

Keila []

06/03/2023

The audiologist was clear on instructions and very professional and personable

06/27/2023

The doctor made me feel like I mattered.

06/24/2023

Dr Fargoson is like an Angel to me,God used him and his team members to save my life.l appreciate him a lot.l will always live to appreciate him.May God continue to use him to save lives and bless him and his team members.I call him my Angel.

06/20/2023

My condition was triaged by medical staff and I was able to be seen and receive care the day I called. Staff is friendly and efficient. Dr Ferguson is excellent, respectful, engaged, listens well, great communication, and I fully trust his medical knowledge and abilities.

06/17/2023

The PA that saw me was a “keeper “. Very knowledgeable, friendly, caring! Thank you for such great treatment. []

06/12/2023

Dr. Ferguson was compassionate, caring and thorough. I can honestly say that was the most pleasant doctor’s office experience I’ve ever had.

06/11/2023

The nurse was friendly, the check out lady was professional

06/10/2023

Keep doing a great job

06/01/2023

The staff was concerned about my care.

05/31/2023

Communication

05/31/2023

Fantastic care! Overall experience was excellent!!!

05/31/2023

I came because I have been feeling dizzy. Dr. Ferguson reassured me that my ears had nothing to do with the dizziness.

05/31/2023

Wake Med ENT DID AMAZING THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH!! DR & NURSES AND THE CHECK IN STAFF WERE ALL SUPER NICE, HELPFUL, ANSWERED EVERYTHING NO HASSLE NO RUDENESS IT WAS TRULY A GREAT EXPERIENCE I WISH WE COULD USE THEM FOR A FAMILY PRACTICE!!!

05/31/2023

The care and empathy of the doctor and care team.

05/30/2023

The audiologist was great!!

05/30/2023

Dr. Ferguson’s professionalism and care.

05/30/2023

The front desk staff were very pleasant and helpful.

05/30/2023

Dr Furgerson is by far the best doctor I’ve seen in years

05/30/2023

The cooperation and coordination between Dr. Ferguson and Ashton, the audiologist, was excellent. Ashton did a fantastic job and was very explanatory of the testing and follow up process.

05/30/2023

I felt that Dr. Ferguson was extremely knowledgeable and communicative. The audiologist was just wonderful and I loved that I went right in to see her during my visit. Front desk was on pointe and friendly. Highly recommend this practice!

04/03/2023

From start to finish the process was 1st class.

04/03/2023

The receptionist was excellent. I was very impressed with the entire visit.

04/27/2023

Audiologist Kelly Johnson was exceptional. Exceeded expectations in all respects,

04/27/2023

A thorough explanation of the issue

04/27/2023

Knowledgeable physician and staff. Courtesy of front desk and check out staff.

04/26/2023

All staff, from intake to PA Sarah and Dr. Ferguson were friendly, explained answers to my question and were efficient.

04/26/2023

Dr. Ferguson is wonderful at explaining the procedure to myself and my daughter. Answered any questions we had. I never felt pressured to make any decisions on the spot. Just a wonderful overall visit.

04/23/2023

????Very professional and caring

04/22/2023

The care and time spent.

04/18/2023

Everyone was kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend the practice and would return if need be. The entire process and visit was awesome!

04/13/2023

Absolutely top notch! Dr. Ferguson truly cares for his patients and their well-being. We are so fortunate to get to work with him as our daughters doctor.

03/09/2023

Dr. Ferguson

03/08/2023

PA was excellent! Actually more thorough than Dr. Ferguson.

03/07/2023

Everything! The physician and clinic staff are absolutely wonderful. They made my son feel so comfortable and included him in his plan of care.

03/06/2023

We are always super pleased with the care our child gets here

03/04/2023

Dr. Ferguson’s care and attention was extraordinary! I felt very cared for. Staff was excellent also.

03/26/2023

PA Sara and Dr. Ferguson were knowledgeable and kind!

03/24/2023

The quality and breadth of the hearing exam I received was excellent.

03/23/2023

Comfortable with entire staff.

03/20/2023

Just a very good visit

03/20/2023

Dr. Ferguson is nothing short of amazing. His depth of knowledge and bedside manner are unrivaled. The time and attention he pays with each of my children at their visits is above and beyond what anyone could expect or even hope for. I would (and do) recommend him to anyone in need of an ENT for their little ones!

03/19/2023

Dr Ferguson is an outstanding doctor. Very caring and takes time to consult you about your care. I would certainly recommend him to anyone.

03/18/2023

Excellent care pre and post operative by Dr. Ferguson.

03/18/2023

Everything was great.

03/16/2023

Calming affect

03/16/2023

Dr was amazing he was friendly and kind and knowledgeable

03/15/2023

Dr.Ferguson and his staff show genuine concern about their patients by listening, and understanding the patients problem.

03/13/2023

Everything! This is the only office my daughter doesn't get upset about. She actually asks to come see Dr. Ferguson, LOL! I've recommended it to all friends needing an ENT.

03/12/2023

Dr. Ferguson is great!

03/12/2023

Kelly the Audiologist

03/11/2023

Audiologist Kelly was professional and a pleasure to interact with.

02/05/2023

From check in to exit.

02/27/2023

Every person with whom I interacted was pleasant, kind, professional, and courteous

02/25/2023

Kind & understanding of my situation. Excellent doctor

02/23/2023

The people at the front desk were so friendly and reassuring, the African American man in particular. Kelly the audiologist was also so kind and friendly to my toddler. Highly recommend this office!

02/23/2023

Check in and Dr Ferguson's exam

02/21/2023

I’m a RN and I’m 62 years old. I have seen a lot over 30 years of nursing and I received excellent care. I apologize for not remembering names but all the staff did an excellent job. My pre-op nurse was so wonderful and put my mind at ease before my surgery. Dr Ferguson is an outstanding physician . He is obviously talented and has a great bedside manner. Thanks to all the staff as everyone did a outstanding job!

02/02/2023

Everything about my visit with Dr. Ferguson was excellent. No complaints, no problems.

02/19/2023

We were seen very quickly after checking in. We forgot our masks and the front desk staff was very understanding and provided us with them. Dr. Ferguson was amazing and so wonderful with our child. The audiologist explained everything to her and helped ease her nervousness and mine. Dr. Ferguson explained the tests results to us where we were able to understand them and we left understanding everything with no questions! Everyone we encountered there was so friendly. We will definitely be back for any future ENT needs and also recommend family and friends to Dr. Ferguson or this office in the future!

02/14/2023

The ladies at the front desk were nice.

02/13/2023

Doctor and nurses were warm, friendly and caring. [NAME] felt as comfortable as a baby could given the circumstances

02/12/2023

The PA was good. She gave good answers to questions and helped us to weigh options.

02/11/2023

Everyone was personable and professional.

12/08/2022

Each person I came in contact was very caring, friendly, attentive, and professional

12/04/2022

The PA was very helpful

12/26/2022

Once again Dr Ferguson has gone above and beyond to provide exceptional care for my son! He is always so kind, friendly and a wonderful doctor!

12/22/2022

Dr Ferguson always is super friendly, engaging and caring.

12/22/2022

Everyone was so friendly and helpful from the front desk to the medical assistant to the doctor. We felt like we weren’t rushed and everyone spent ample time with us. We had a wonderful experience.

12/02/2022

Dr Ferguson is very thorough, attentive and caring.

12/02/2022

Went above and beyond!

12/18/2022

Always get great respect and concise instructions.

12/16/2022

Definitely yes. Dr Ferguson is the most compassionate and caring dr I’ve ever had. He could be giving a seminar to other docs about how to relate, genuinely care for, and is the best”have your back” person. I trust him explicitly so when he says not to worry, I’ve got it all, ([ ]) I believe him and truly am not worrying, but celebrating a new page in life moving on. My family feels the same way. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.

12/15/2022

Prompt visit. Very happy with Dr Ferguson. Nursing was helpful and provided what to expect as I approach surgery.

12/12/2022

LOVE Dr. Ferguson.

12/12/2022

We received excellent care from Dr Ferguson. He is an outstanding doctor and cares about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone.

12/12/2022

Knowledge and friendliness is paramount for both my doctor and the staff.

12/10/2022

Timeliness, bring on schedule

11/08/2022

Overall experience was very impressive.

11/07/2022

All very professional and friendly.

11/24/2022

Dr. Ferguson and his team are truly outstanding! I can not say enough good things about his bedside manner and overall knowledge about the entire plan of care from start to finish. We felt heard and well taken care of. We are so thankful for him and for the WakeMed team taking care of our little girl!

11/22/2022

Everyone was positive and seemed to be in a good mood regardless of the construction noise. I liked being there.

11/22/2022

He was very understanding and kind

11/02/2022

Yes, the session with the audiologist was excellent

11/18/2022

The overall care and attention from Dr. Ferguson was outstanding.

11/17/2022

Front desk personnel had all your information ready in seconds and no real wait time for admission. Everyone was pleasant and asked how are you? They all seemed very positive about how are you.

11/12/2022

Dr. Ferguson is awesome. We had visited Dr. Ferguson in the past and his professionalism and expertise is exemplary.

11/12/2022

I did not sit in the waiting room long at all.

11/11/2022

Very good experience

11/01/2022

The whole staff was amazing and super friendly!

10/09/2023

All aspects of the visit were excellent.

10/09/2023

Dr. Ferguson provides excellent care. The staff is also excellent. Thank you.

10/09/2023

The whole process was very well done. It shows the level of professionalism and caring for the patient and explanation of future needs and life in general and aging process expectations. Thank you for everything!

10/28/2023

Very professional and caring 👍🏾

10/23/2023

Was patient with my level of anxiety with procedure done.

10/21/2023

dr ferguson is an excellent physician. top notch

10/02/2023

I had a great experience starting with check in . I had Coby who was very professional and kind . Dr. Ferguson and his team are amazing ! They really made my son who is [] feel comfortable.

10/02/2023

Waiting to see the Dr.

10/02/2023

Dr.Michael Ferguson and his staff was the best hands down. From my first visit with Dr. Ferguson he explained to me very well about my condition and was very helpful with my questions and concerns. The staff was truly amazing with scheduling appointments as well as answering questions.

10/02/2023

Dr. Ferguson went above and beyond. He is an excellent doctor with a great bedside manner.

10/19/2023

How nice everyone is. I have recommended Dr. Ferguson to friends and family and they love him too!!

10/18/2023

Dr. Ferguson is very caring, asks if I have any concerns; wants to find a solution to my sinus issues, not just provide temporary 'fixes'.

10/14/2023

Dr. Ferguson is awesome my son has been his patient since the age of two and now mine son is nine. He has been nothing but kind, friendly, respectful and has made sure my son got the best care ...

10/12/2023

Front desk personnel was friendly and welcoming. He looked at us, not down, and was personable. He smiled and seemed to enjoy his job. You don’t see enough of that!

10/12/2023

As always, Dr Ferguson is an amazing physician. Excellent care and spends as much time as needed during an visit. His bedside manner is exceptional and I know my son is always in the best hands when he sees Dr Ferguson.

10/10/2023

We discussed my treatment. Dr. Fergerson spoke to me with concern and understanding.

10/01/2023

The PA was excellent with communication and bed side manor.

01/27/2023

The friendliness of the staff was fantastic

01/27/2023

Dr. Ferguson is one of the best doctor's I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. My daughter absolutely adores him. He made us all feel extremely comfortable during a what can be a scary experience. I wish every doctor was as amazing as Dr. Ferguson. He is truly one of a kind!

01/25/2023

Timeliness of visit.

01/02/2023

Everyone was so nice and respectful to me.

01/19/2023

Everything was great.

01/17/2023

Very professional excellent service

01/17/2023

Dr. Ferguson is always professional and very knowledgeable.

01/16/2023

1. Dr. Ferguson answered my questions clearly, and did not seem in a hurry. 2. Audiologist Emery [ ] was gracious, respectful, and patient during testing and with my many questions, which she answered clearly. She even offered that I could email her with further questions. 3. I did NOT feel pressured (by either Ms. [ ] or Dr. Ferguson) to purchase hearing aids, & was assured I could take my time with deciding whether to get them now or wait. I appreciated this so much! I had a very different experience at another ENT, and that was a stressful experience that left me angry and mistrustful. Not to mention, the previous audiologist announced in the hallway as we walked away from the testing that I needed a hearing aid in one ear, but could wait on the other. THAT is how I was informed that my hearing was in need of help. I left feeling like they must make a lot of money selling hearing aids.

01/16/2023

The entire team was great.

01/16/2023

I had a hearing test with the audiologist and she was fantastic!

01/15/2023

We were greeted with a warm welcome and called in promptly. All of the staff were amazing, and Dr. Ferguson was wonderful with our daughter. It was the first time she hasn’t cried during an ear exam! He has the magic touch :)

01/14/2023

He is a very friendly and kind doctor. He assured me for my son’s wellbeing and treated me with kindness along with care.

01/12/2023

Dr. Ferguson listens and has a great bedside manner!

01/10/2023

Every aspect of Dr Ferguson’s care as well as the staff and the efficiency of the appointment is always perfect

01/10/2023

Front desk also need to be recognized they do an excellent job as well.

01/01/2023

Dr. Ferguson is a very caring, friendly, and attentive physician. He really communicates excellently and allows the parents to make decisions they are comfortable with concerning their child's treatment. Outstanding physician!