I am a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing hand, wrist, elbow, and peripheral nerve surgery. My interests span a wide range of conditions, including trauma to the hand, wrist, and elbow, microsurgery, and reconstructive surgery for trauma and degenerative conditions. I have a special interest in scaphoid fracture and collapse surgery, as well as nerve and tendon transfers. In my personal time, I enjoy visiting craft breweries, cooking for large groups, mixing cocktails, listening to audio book and camping.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Assistant Professor - Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. 2022 - 2023

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Buffalo. 2017 - 2022

Education

MD | SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomed. 2017

Awards

Basic Microsurgery Training Certification. 2022

Peter A. Casagrande, MD Award. 2022

Peter A. Casagrande Award. 2022

American Orthopaedic Association McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum. 2021

Administrative Chief Resident. 2021 - 2022

Gold Humanism Honor Society, Resident Chapter. 2019

Gold Humanism Honor Society. 2019

Alpha Omega Alpha. 2017

Dean's Letter of Commendation. 2014 - 2017

Dean's Letter of Commendation. 2013 - 2017

National Buckeye Scholar. 2009 - 2013

Provost Scholar. 2009 - 2013

National Buckeye Scholar. 2009 - 2013

Provost Scholar. 2009 - 2013

Research

I am a strong advocate of research and have authored articles appearing in peer-reviewed journals and books. I have also collaborated on national presentations. My research interests are in metacarpal stress fractures and hand infections.

Publications

Journal Articles

Metacarpal Stress Fractures in Athletes: A Systematic Review.

Shaari AL, Fano AN, Ferraro J, Ahmed I

Hand : official journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery.. 2025 October 20 (7):1082-1089. Epub 07/24/2024.

De Quervain's Tenosynovitis in Primary Caregivers.

Ferraro E, Ferraro J, Pavlesen S, Carlson C, Ablove T, Ablove R

WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin.. 2023 May 122 (2):110-113. Epub 1900 01 01.

Thumb to spinous process is a false metric for glenohumeral internal rotation.

Ferraro JT, Viola F, Pavlesen S, Albove RH

JSES reviews, reports, and techniques.. 2021 November 1 (4):373-375. Epub 05/03/2021.

Uncemented vs Cemented Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Body Mass Index Greater Than 30.

Boyle KK, Nodzo SR, Ferraro JT, Augenblick DJ, Pavlesen S, Phillips MJ

The Journal of arthroplasty.. 2018 April 33 (4):1082-1088. Epub 12/01/2017.

Is Cannabis Dependence Associated with Perioperative Infections in Hand and Wrist Surgeries?

Dussik C; Coombs J; Phan A; Ghatts Y; Ferraro J; Ketonic C.

Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. .

Improved Outcomes with Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release for Patients with Nicotine Dependence

Coombs J; Dussik C; Phan A; Ferraro J; Wilbur D; Ketonis C.

HAND. .

Early and Long Term Outcomes with Carpal Tunnel Release for Patients with Amyloidosis

Kurbanov F; Lamba A; Dussik C; Phan A; Ferraro J; Wilbur D.

Books

Synopsis of Shoulder Surgery (2020)

Chapter: Shoulder Imaging

Authors: Joseph Ferraro Matthew Binkley Uma Srikumaran

Publisher: Thieme 2020

Synopsis of Shoulder Surgery (2020)

Chapter: Osteoarthritis

Authors: Matthew Binkley Joseph Ferraro Uma Srikumaran

Publisher: Thieme 2020

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

The whole visit was very nice thank you for asking

Jan 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Ferraro was great at explaining my condition and options for treatment!

Jan 23, 2026

5.0

Doctor was extremely nice and thorough . Good personality and very informative

Jan 22, 2026

5.0

Very happy

Jan 10, 2026

5.0

All good

Dec 31, 2025

1.4

[...] Doctor was uncaring, rude and arrogant.

Dec 19, 2025

5.0

[...] the nurse and doctor was very genuine and understanding of what was wrong [...]

Dec 17, 2025

5.0

Spoke w/pa then Dr. Both very nice and informative

Dec 17, 2025

4.6

The PA was very thorough and answered my questions. The doctor, not so much. He was efficient, but did nothing to make the cortisone procedure go easily. Seemed to be in a hurry. [...]

Dec 04, 2025

4.4

Given the debilitating effect of this condition, I wasn't provided many options for pain relief.

Oct 23, 2025

5.0

Very nice ,informative & choices on what to do great with treatment.

Aug 30, 2025

5.0

Great information and treatment

Jul 16, 2025

5.0

Very good. Covered everything that needed to be discussed.

Jun 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferraro was focused, personable and professional.

May 06, 2025

5.0

The PA was very good at listening to my concerns, and went and got the doctor to make sure the doctor, Dr. Ferraro, evaluated me also. Dr. Ferraro was amazing with his bedside manners, listened carefully to my concerns, and didn't hesitate to recommend the treatment (PT) , to further help me with post op symptoms of my carpel tunnel surgery. I would recommend Dr. Ferraro to any of my family members and friends. I feel fortunate to have had him perform my surgery.

May 03, 2025

5.0

The doctor was thorough and caring

Apr 10, 2025

1.4

Dr. Ferraro brushed me off like I was wasting his time. Did not care to listen but concluded everything in less than five minutes.

Apr 10, 2025

4.0

Good overall, however he seemed to rush me through very quickly.

Apr 02, 2025

5.0

Great experience, everyone is so friendly and happy to help!

Mar 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferraro is wonderful! He answers any questions and explains all various treatments.

Mar 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ferraro was excellent!! He showed concern, had great bedside manners, answered every question, and made me feel at ease with the recommended treatment.He was a true joy! I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Feb 21, 2025

5.0

Doctor was very knowledgeable and empathic about my problem and provided a course of action which I could work with.

Jan 13, 2025

1.2

Doctor Ferraro spent 5min looking at my condition, had no interest in causals. [...] I don't know what his hurry was, but he did not seem to care, quite frankly.

Jan 10, 2025

5.0

Very happy with Dr. Ferraro. Personable, professional and always willing to listen.

Dec 19, 2024

5.0

The doctor explained the problem and options going forward in great detail.

Dec 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ferraro has been great

Dec 07, 2024

5.0

All good.

Nov 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Nov 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Sep 25, 2024

5.0

Explained options and possible results.

Sep 13, 2024

5.0

Great experience, doctor is very patient

Aug 29, 2024

5.0

The doctor was great answered all of my questions and concerns

Aug 28, 2024

5.0

I would definitely recommend this office to anyone in need. It was a very pleasant office setting. [...]

Aug 08, 2024

5.0

The doctor was kind and answered my questions and helped me to determine the next step

Aug 08, 2024

4.0

Also an excellent example of quality care, the doctor was faultless in terms of the new patient evaluation. [...]

May 11, 2024

5.0

Physician Assistant Christie Bowen & Dr. Joseph Ferraro have shown themselves to be exceptional medical professionals & should be considered major assets to the U of R Medicine Hand Division.

Apr 20, 2024

4.9

Very considerate and had a pleasant bed side manner.

Feb 29, 2024

5.0

Exelente

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

Good experience. Easy to get along with.

Oct 28, 2023