Dr. Richard Ferrara

Richard Ferrara, MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist with decades of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful skin. He offers expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, including treating everything from skin cancer, acne, psoriasis, and eczema to providing advanced cosmetic procedures that help patients look and feel their most confident.

A proud Grosse Pointe native, Dr. Ferrara graduated from University Liggett School before earning his undergraduate degree with distinction from Bucknell University. He then attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, where he graduated near the top of his class. His training continued at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he completed both his internship and dermatology residency.

In addition to caring for patients at Ferrara Dermatology, Dr. Ferrara serves as section chief of dermatology at St. John Hospital and is on staff at Beaumont Hospital. He’s also an advanced-level injector and instructor through Allergan, training other providers in the latest cosmetic techniques. Passionate about innovation, he continually seeks out the newest treatments and technologies. Whether it’s state-of-the-art lasers, radiofrequency devices, or the latest in fillers and neuromodulators, Dr. Ferrara only brings the best options to his patients.

Dr. Ferrara’s approach is simple: combine exceptional skill with genuine care, so every patient leaves feeling confident and informed. For him, dermatology isn’t just about treating skin, it’s about improving quality of life, one patient at a time.