Peter J Ferrara MD

Peter J. Ferrara, MD, is a surgery physician specializing in general surgery with an emphasis on surgical oncology. His clinical focus includes the surgical management of solid tumor malignancies, with particular interests in breast cancer and breast surgery, melanoma and other skin cancers, soft tissue sarcomas, and colorectal cancers. Dr. Ferrara is known for combining careful surgical technique with a patient-centered approach, guiding individuals and families through complex treatment decisions with clear communication and attention to long-term outcomes. Dr. Ferrara earned his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and completed residency training in general surgery at Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital. He pursued advanced fellowship training in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Ohio State University Hospital, further refining expertise in the multidisciplinary care of patients with cancer. He has practiced in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area for more than two decades and remains engaged with the surgical community as a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ferrara has also contributed to peer-reviewed surgical research, including published work related to colorectal disease and colorectal cancer surgery.