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Dr. Sunita Ferns, MD

Dr. Sunita Ferns, MD

Pediatric Cardiology*

Dr. Sunita Ferns, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL. She is affiliated with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

836 Prudential Dr Ste 802 Jacksonville, FL 32207

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ferns specializes in the areas of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Cardiology & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Ferns' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ferns

5.0
11 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Amazing physician
We consulted Dr. Ferns for a second opinion regarding our son’s fast heart rate. Initially, we planned to wait and have the procedure done in Iowa, but my husband’s cardiologist recommended that we also consult Dr. Ferns. Thanks to Dr. Ferns, our son was back on the soccer field just three days after the procedure and has never felt better. He no longer requires follow-up care from a heart specialist.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Madison Turnbull – Jan 27, 2025
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Fixed my daughter's heart
My daughter had SVT and had a prior ablation at St Louis Children's Hospital. The procedure at St Louis slowed the SVT down but were not able to fix it. We were not planning on a third procedure but her heart muscle started to get weak and one of our friends told us to see Dr Ferns. Its two months since the ablation with Dr Ferns and my daughter says she has never felt better. Dr Ferns has been a blessing to our family.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Tim Cooley – Oct 15, 2023
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Dr Ferns is amazing!
Dr. Ferns has treated my daughter for several years now. She listened to us when no one else would and has been one of my daughters biggest advocates! She is a blessing and we will be forever grateful for her and her staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 11, 2023
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Amazing!
I needed a pediatric cardiologist to perform cardiac surgery to fix my child’s arrhythmia and I chose Dr. Ferns even though my pediatric cardiologist wanted to refer me to his partner in Atlanta. I am so glad that I did my research and followed my instincts. My son had a rare form of ventricular arrhythmia and after the ablation by Dr Ferns has been permanently cured. For a mother who had to give her child medications since he was a baby, knowing that he does not have heart disease anymore is the biggest blessing ever. My son will be participating in the Georgia Taekwondo district championship this spring. He has so much confidence and energy knowing he no longer has to worry about his heart. A million thanks to Dr Ferns and especially to God for guiding us to her when we needed the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Chris Lawson – Nov 23, 2022
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Thank you Dr Fern
Dr Fern is amazing. Our son was taken for an ablation three times with failed results until we were finally referred to Dr Fern. Dr Fern was able to get done in half the time what multiple others had failed before and thanks to her our son has been free of his tachycardia over a year later. He finally has his life back again! Thank you Dr Fern. You have been God's gift to our family!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Leanne Powers – Nov 10, 2022
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We traveled from Long Island, NY to Florida to see Dr Ferns based on a recommendation from a close family friend. Was it worth the trip! After a prior failed ablation procedure for my son at NYU, I reluctantly agreed to go with my wife gut feeling to go with Dr Ferns. Its been over 6 months since his ablation and he has never felt better. This was the best decision we ever made.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Ted – Dec 31, 2020
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Dr Ferns was amazing. Our son has had multiple surgeries and was left with scar in his heart causing fast heart rates. He had two previous surgeries with no success and we were told he would end up with a pacemaker if he had more surgery to fix his heart rate. Dr Ferns fixed this with a 3 hour procedure and now he is no longer on medications.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dec 31, 2020
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Dr Ferns is an amazingly gifted and talented surgeon. She operated on my 7 year old who has multiple different specialists and special needs and accomplished what was predicted to be a complex and difficult procedure within an hour. She is also great with kids and was able to explain the procedure to my son in terms he could understand.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan Brinkley – Sep 20, 2020
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Effective and
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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W Cunnigham – Mar 22, 2020
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Dr.. Fern was a true professional. She was very thorough Pre-and post surgery. We trusted her with our daughters heart ablation and it truly was the right choice. I would highly recommend her. She is a true miracle worker.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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M Brooks – Mar 18, 2020
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Great doctor, was gentle and caring and explained the surgery for my son very well. Our son was out of the procedure in under 2 hours and has been free of his WPW for a year!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2019
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About Me

biography

Sunita Juliana Ferns, MD, MRCPCH(UK), FHRS is one of the few board certified Pediatric Electrophysiologists in North America.. After completing Medical School at one of the largest teaching and research institutes in India, she was sponsored by...read more
  • Pediatric Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Jawaharlal Institute Of Post-graduate Medical Education / Madras University

    Medical School
  • Jawaharlal Inst Pg Med, Pondicherry

    Medical School
  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Northwestern University-chicago, Il

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatrics
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Hindi

  • Tamil

Locations

Practice

Baptist Specialty Physicians Inc836 Prudential Dr Ste 802 Jacksonville, FL 32207
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Osf Children's Hospital Of Illinois-Healthy Kids U420 NE Glen Oak Ave Ste 301 Peoria, IL 61603
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Osfmg-Bloomington302 Saint Joseph Dr Bloomington, IL 61701
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Practice

Cardiovascular Institute at OSF LLC444 Roxbury Rd Rockford, IL 61107
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave
    Peoria, IL 61637
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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