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. |.
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.
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Locations
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.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Ferker isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic PainDr. Ferker isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Ferker isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Ferker isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SciaticaDr. Ferker isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Ferker isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.