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YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
1 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06510
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  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
    Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
    1 Park Street
    New Haven, CT 06510
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Long Wharf
    1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Norwalk
    YNHH Pediatric Specialty Center
    747 Belden Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06850

Ian Ferguson, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology
Patient type treated
Child
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
From patients or physicians
Board Certified in
Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology

Biography

Ian Ferguson, MD, is a specialist in pediatric autoimmune diseases such as juvenile arthritis and lupus.

“Often, I spend a lot of time reassuring parents that their child does not have an autoimmune disease, which is rare. In fact, we get more referrals to rule out diseases than actually seeing them,” Dr. Ferguson explains. “But when I do make a diagnosis, I like to make sure I can spend as much time as possible with the patients to answer all their questions.”

Autoimmunity, he says, is serious, but “we live in a time with the most cutting-edge and effective medicines that can offer treatment, leading to a symptom-free life. I like to tell parents (and teens) that I don't want an autoimmune diagnosis to affect their future—I still want them to do well in school, have a career and live their lives.”

Dr. Ferguson says his favorite part of his job is getting to know his patients. “In autoimmune disease, we frequently need to treat patients for years and this is a great opportunity for both of us to grow with each other,” he says. “Every patient has something to teach us. There will always be a physical exam finding, a lab abnormality, something to clue us in on the diagnosis.”

Dr. Ferguson is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine.

Titles

  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Pediatric Rheumatology)

Education & Training

  • Fellow
    Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2015)
  • Intern/ Resident
    St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (2015)
  • MD
    New Jersey Medical School (2009)
  • BS
    Duquesne University, Biology (2005)

Additional Information

Locations
1
YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
1 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06510
1 of 3
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
    Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
    1 Park Street
    New Haven, CT 06510
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Long Wharf
    1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Norwalk
    YNHH Pediatric Specialty Center
    747 Belden Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06850

Biography

Ian Ferguson, MD, is a specialist in pediatric autoimmune diseases such as juvenile arthritis and lupus.

“Often, I spend a lot of time reassuring parents that their child does not have an autoimmune disease, which is rare. In fact, we get more referrals to rule out diseases than actually seeing them,” Dr. Ferguson explains. “But when I do make a diagnosis, I like to make sure I can spend as much time as possible with the patients to answer all their questions.”

Autoimmunity, he says, is serious, but “we live in a time with the most cutting-edge and effective medicines that can offer treatment, leading to a symptom-free life. I like to tell parents (and teens) that I don't want an autoimmune diagnosis to affect their future—I still want them to do well in school, have a career and live their lives.”

Dr. Ferguson says his favorite part of his job is getting to know his patients. “In autoimmune disease, we frequently need to treat patients for years and this is a great opportunity for both of us to grow with each other,” he says. “Every patient has something to teach us. There will always be a physical exam finding, a lab abnormality, something to clue us in on the diagnosis.”

Dr. Ferguson is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine.

Titles

  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Pediatric Rheumatology)

Education & Training

  • Fellow
    Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2015)
  • Intern/ Resident
    St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (2015)
  • MD
    New Jersey Medical School (2009)
  • BS
    Duquesne University, Biology (2005)

Additional Information

Locations
1
YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
1 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06510
1 of 3
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
    Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
    1 Park Street
    New Haven, CT 06510
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Long Wharf
    1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Norwalk
    YNHH Pediatric Specialty Center
    747 Belden Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06850
1
YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
1 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06510
1 of 3
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
    Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
    1 Park Street
    New Haven, CT 06510
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Long Wharf
    1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Norwalk
    YNHH Pediatric Specialty Center
    747 Belden Avenue
    Norwalk, CT 06850