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Endocrinologist in Artesia NM & Carlsbad NM | Dr. Ferraro | AGH

Endocrinology • Lovington, NM • 2 (Artesia and Carlsbad) locations

About

Summary: - Artesia General Hospital (AGH) is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Artesia, NM, with 5 U.S. locations including Artesia and Carlsbad, NM (and Roswell, NM in the network). - Services include walk-in care, ER, primary care, orthopedics, behavioral health, and more. AGH is DNV-accredited. - Key figures include CFO Cory Yates and Perioperative Director Randall Rentschler; the hospital operates with about 109 employees. - Contact: Main line (575) 748-3333; HQ at 702 N 13th St, Artesia, NM 88210. - For endocrinology needs (Endocrinologist in Artesia, NM & Carlsbad, NM; Dr. Ferraro; AGH Lovington not clearly referenced in current AGH materials), AGH’s site and related listings show primary care and specialty services but do not confirm an endocrinologist named Dr. Ferraro or a Lovington location. Consider contacting AGH directly or checking the Carlsbad location for endocrinology or specialty referrals.

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Clinic Type

Endocrinology

Address

Artesia General Hospital, 608 N 13th St., Artesia, NM (Artesia location) and Carlsbad location at 1410 N 8th St., Suite B, Carlsbad, NM

Phone

575-736-8440

Email

foundation@artesiageneral.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://artesiageneral.com/endocrinologist-in-artesia-nm-carlsbad-nm-expert-diabetes-thyroid-care-at-agh/

Telehealth

Possible telehealth appointments for appropriate follow-up visits

Services Offered

Endocrinology
Diabetes care and education
Thyroid care
Bone density evaluation (DEXA)
Imaging/ultrasound services
Telehealth

Technology & Equipment

CGM (continuous glucose monitoring)
DEXA bone density scanning
thyroid imaging on-site

Team

Dr. Robert T. Ferraro, MD, CBDCE, CCD, MD, CBDCE, CCD; board-certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Internal Medicine — Endocrinologist

Insurance & Payment

Medicare
Medicaid
most major commercial insurance plans
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AARP
Aetna

Call to verify specific coverage before scheduling.

insurance, self-pay, financing/financial assistance (as applicable)

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
Italian

FAQs

Do you need a referral to schedule with Dr. Ferraro?

In many cases, you can schedule directly with Dr. Ferraro without a referral. Some insurance plans may require a referral from your primary care provider.

Awards & Accreditations

awards/accreditations page referenced
NIH-trained expertise (not a formal award)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades: 2.5 out of 5 stars (41 reviews)

Patients praise

Occasional positive experiences noting the physician is thorough and clear in explanations

Common complaints

Rudeness and condescending behavior from the physician
Lack of proper examination or listening to patient concerns
Long wait times and rushed appointments
Poor staff professionalism

"I recently had my first appointment with Dr. Ferraro, and I was genuinely impressed... He was patient, thorough, and genuinely engaged in the conversation."

— Vitals

"He was the rudest Dr. I have ever seen. He was arrogant, condescending, and didn't listen to me."

— Vitals

"His negative reviews are very accurate. Staff has always been rude and unprofessional."

— Healthgrades

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].