Medical Expertise
Serena Ferris, PA-C is a certified physician assistant providing care to patients in the Sarasota Florida area for a wide range of skin conditions. Serena specializes in skin cancer screenings, mole mapping, dermoscopy, and is especially passionate about the treatment of acne, psoriasis, and eczema. She is an expert in primary prevention and more. She looks forward to creating a strong bond with her patients to help them achieve and maintain healthy skin.
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About Me
Before working in dermatology, Serena was formerly an internal medicine P.A. at Montefiore Hospital. She also has several years of experience teaching nutrition to all ages.
Her personal philosophy: “Physician Assistants are an immediate and integral solution in today’s healthcare system. I believe in holistic health interventions, individualized care, fitness, and nutrition, in combination with dermatology, to promote patient health and wellness. My goal is to have a positive impact in the lives of my patients for a better quality of life.”
Education & Training
Serena Ferris is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant. Born and raised in New York, she attended Syracuse University where she completed her B.S. in Nutrition Sciences, and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity. She then went on to complete her M.S. in Physician Assistant studies at Pace University Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
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Ms. Ferris is bilingual in both English and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys Pure Barre, farmers markets, boating, local restaurants, dance, and international travel. Serena also has many years of training in classical ballet.