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Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology and Family Medicine

Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Professional interests include: diagnostic colposcopy, hysteroscopy, fertility testing, and more.

1107 East 66th Street
Savannah, GA 31404

(912) 350-8404

Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Savannah, GA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and family medicine. He graduated from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health (Savannah, GA), Memorial Health System, HCA South Atlantic and SAVANNAH PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATES LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1107 East 66th Street
Savannah, GA 31404

Address:

516 Beaman Street
Clinton, NC 28328

Address:

135 N Union Street
Olean, NY 14760

Some issues Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD can help you with:

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

doctor visit	46

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

blood draw	13
doctor visit	57
hospital care	101
inpatient care	102

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	23
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	51
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

blood draw	71
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	567
hospital care	425
inpatient care	369
lab tests	58
outpatient care	56
preventive care	31
vaccines	12

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	168
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	91
Less than 65	141

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

blood draw	61
doctor visit	428
hospital care	282
inpatient care	283
lab tests	14

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	69
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

blood draw	122
diabetes management	13
doctor visit	366
hospital care	238
inpatient care	239
lab tests	37
preventive care	12

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	51
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

blood draw	115
doctor visit	423
hospital care	96
inpatient care	97
lab tests	70
preventive care	15
vaccines	16

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	49
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Savannah, GA were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and outpatient care.

blood draw	76
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	317
hospital care	229
inpatient care	218
lab tests	46
outpatient care	56
preventive care	20
vaccines	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	124
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	28
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	15
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Joshua Ferrell, MD graduated from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. He completed residency at Washington Health System Family Medicine Residency Program, null. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Residency: Washington Health System Family Medicine Residency Program, null

Licensed In: New York