James S. Ferriss
Advanced in Vaginal Cancer
Advanced in Vaginal Cancer
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Floor 6, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

James Stuart Ferriss is an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and director of the F.J. Montz Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program. He is an expert in the care of women with cancers of the uterus, cervix, vulva, vagina, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Dr. Ferriss is passionate about minimally invasive approaches to surgery and has extensive experience with robotic surgery. Dr. Ferriss received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University. He then completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Ferriss was associate professor in the departments of women’s health and oncology at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. Before that, he was assistant professor in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr. Ferriss’ research is focused on innovations in surgical and clinical education. Dr. Ferriss serves on a variety of boards and is a member of the Society of Gyneocologic Oncology, Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He has been recognized with several awards and honors, including being named a top doctor for outstanding patient care. Dr. Ferriss’ passion for getting to know each of his patients’ values and personal treatment goals and empowering them to be active participants in their treatment defines his approach to patient care. Dr. Ferriss has special interest in supporting his patients through the entire arc of their cancer care from diagnosis to surgery, chemotherapy, and survivorship and palliative care. Videos Dr. Stuart FerrissGynecologic Oncologist Contact for Research Inquiries 600 N. Wolfe St Phipps 281 Baltimore, MD 21287 Research Summary Dr. Ferriss’ research currently focuses on increasing the diversity of patients recruited to clinical trials by understanding the factors and circumstances that prevent some patients from participating. He is also focused on innovations in surgical and clinical education.

Dr. Ferriss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Vaginal Cancer.

Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007
Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oncology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
Fellowships
UVA Health University Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology, 2010
Hospital Affiliations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II Suite 245, Lutherville, MD 21093

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.


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