Dr. Ferrari received his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in Cordoba, Argentina. In 1975, he came to the United States to complete his surgical training and residency in general surgery. He moved to Houston in 1983, and one year later, in 1984, he went into private practice.

Dr. Ferrari is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is an active member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). He has extensive experience in both laparoscopic and bariatric (obesity) surgery. He has been performing laparoscopic surgery since 1987 and bariatric surgery since 1995 and has performed over 2,000 laparoscopic bariatric cases. In addition, he has educated and trained several of the bariatric surgeons in the Houston area.

Dr. Ferrari’s practice is dedicated to the surgical treatment of obesity, and he is committed to health of his patients. His practice philosophy is very simple: to provide individualized, quality care to each and every patient. He prefers to keep his patient load at a level which will allow him the time to provide detailed, personalized care. He offers several procedures such as laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable band (LAP-BAND), gastric sleeve, and revisions of previous weight loss surgeries. Each patient has different needs, concerns, and expectations, and Dr. Ferrari takes all these factors into consideration when deciding which procedure is best for the patient. He strongly believes that a good relationship between a doctor and his patients is essential for quality care, and he knows that the doctor and patient must work together in order for the patient to achieve the best possible results. The hospitals at which Dr. Ferrari performs his surgeries have well-established bariatric programs and have been named Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the ASBS.

Board Certified Surgeon.  American Board of Surgery,
September 1982.  Certificate #28034.

Board Certified Surgeon, Recertification.  American Board of Surgery,
October 23, 1992.  Certificate #28034.

Board Certified Surgeon, Recertification.  American Board of Surgery,
October 2001.  Certificate #28034.

National University of Cordoba, School of Medicine, Cordoba Argentina.  1966-1972.
Degree: Medical Doctor. (M.D.)

INTERNSHIP:
Categorical Surgery Internship.  Maimonides Medical Center.  Brooklyn,
New York.  1975-1976.

CHIEF RESIDENT IN SURGERY:
Monmouth Medical Center.  Long Branch, New Jersey.  1980-1981.

Resident in General Surgery. 
Air Force Hospital.  Cordoba, Argentina.  1973-1974.

Thoracic Surgical Fellowship. 
Cordoba Municipal Emergency Hospital.  Cordoba, Argentina.  1974-1975.

Oncology Fellowship. 
Youngstown Medical Association.  Youngstown, Ohio.  1978-1979.

1983-Present    Harris County Medical Society

1983-Present    Texas Medical Association

1990-Present    The Hispanic American Medical Association

1996-Present    American Society for Bariatric Surgery

1997-Present    Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

1998-Present    American Obesity Association