Stella M. Ferker
Experienced in Sciatica
Experienced in Sciatica
505 Independence Road, 
East Stroudsburg, PA 

Overview

Philosophy of care | I firmly believe in performing high-quality and evidence-based spine interventions. I use a multidisciplinary approach to managing your pain, including physical therapy, medication, lifestyle modification and minimally invasive procedures. I evaluate and treat patients who have painful and disabling neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. | Why I entered medicine | My family and I emigrated to the United States from Ukraine when I was only 7 years old. Our move followed an automobile accident that took the life of my father and left my mother critically ill. I watched for years as she battled one disability after another with the help of astonishing physicians. Even at that young age there was nothing I wanted to do more than help patients such as my mom gain their function and life back. Going to medical school seemed like the correct choice. | Community involvement | During the past several years of work in Pennsylvania I have been involved in programs that educate people in the community about different disease processes and possible treatment options. | Personal interests | I love spending time with my wonderful young family. Traveling with family and friends is my favorite pastime. Personal hobbies include painting, art appreciation and theater. I've been a New Yorker since childhood, so Broadway shows are a large part of my life. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 25th in the country for orthopedic care on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. Our team of more than 200 orthopedic specialists provide award-winning, nationally-recognized care with experience, expertise and leading-edge technology. |.

Dr. Ferker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College Of Medicine, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2012
Residency
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY- 2016
Specialties
Physiatry
Licenses
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Fellowships
Interventional Spine, Northeast Community Hospital- 2017
Hospital Affiliations
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Russian
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AmeriHealth
  • EPO
  • HMO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Highmark
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  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
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  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
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Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

LVPG Physiatry-Independence Road
505 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

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 (37.1 miles away)
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English
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