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Dr. Richard Ferro, MD

Sports Medicine*
3.9 (7)
Map Pin Small Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Ferro, MD

Dr. Richard Ferro, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, NC. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Dr. Ferro, completed a residency at University Of Medicine and Dentistry Of New Jersey/Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency. Patients rated Dr. Ferro an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Ferro works at Practice in Wilmington, NC with other offices in Fayetteville, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain, Limb Pain and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ferro's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    6832 Market St # A, Wilmington, NC 28405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 859-2273
  2. 2
    Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
    1638 Owen Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 615-4372
  3. 3
    Office
    150 Robeson St, Fayetteville, NC 28301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 615-1220

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  • Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Limb Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Ear Infection
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain
Knee Sprain
Laceration
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Meniscus Tear
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nightmare Disorder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Tendonitis
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wounds
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Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Foreign Body Removal
Fracture Care
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Laceration Repair
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Counseling
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
STD Screening
Strep Test
Synvisc® Injection
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Trigger Point Injection
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations
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    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962536516
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Medicine and Dentistry Of New Jersey/Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency
    Residency
    Internship
    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Princeton University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
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    Dr. Ferro has seen patients for Wrist Sprain or Strain, Limb Pain and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ferro on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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