Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2026

Fred Ferri is a Clinical Professor of Community Health at the Alpert Medical School, Brown University and author of over 30 medical books. He has been the best-selling medical author in the United States over the past 25 years and is also well known and respected internationally. He has been a visiting Professor at other medical schools and many of his books have been translated in several languages. In addition to his numerous publications, he has had a distinguished academic career at Brown University where he has received several awards for his dedication to teaching including the Brown University Excellence in Teaching award and Dean's teaching Award, and with the American College of Physicians where he was inducted as a Fellow in the ACP and has been a recipient of the Irving Addison Beck Award from the Rhode Island Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Ferri is a practicing physician at Ocean State Medical, a group primary care practice that he established in 1984 and still runs along with two other partners and his two sons.

5 Stars! "...a comprehensive tome with an eBook version that covers adult and pediatric medical topics relevant to today's practitioners.... This book continues to serve as a single-source reference for physicians and allied health professionals in a variety of settings. It remains a user-friendly, relevant, and comprehensive book for busy professionals who strive to provide efficient, evidence-based care.... The book’s sections continue to be well-organized, and the writing remains succinct and easy to follow,... [and] continues to be useful for practitioners that desire a quick reference or a slightly deeper dive into clinical topics. It would still very helpful for practitioners to include obesity treatment and other behavioral health topics such as generalized anxiety disorder and bipolar affective in the print version. [It] remains a valuable resource for practicing clinicians through its consistent, clear format and clinically relevant information.... As I have noted in the past, evidence-based medicine is ever changing, and books require constant updating to keep busy clinicians at the forefront of medical care-this book does just that." Review by Cassie Scripter, MD (University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025. Doody's Score: 98, 5 Stars!

• SECTION I Diseases and DisordersSECTION II Differential DiagnosisSECTION III Clinical AlgorithmsSECTION IV Laboratory Tests and Interpretation of ResultsSECTION V Clinical Practice GuidelinesAPPENDIX I Complementary and Alternative Medicine Terms (available online)APPENDIX II Nutrition (available online)APPENDIX III Acute Poisoning (available online)APPENDIX IV Impairment and Disability Issues (available online)APPENDIX V Protection of Travelers (available online)APPENDIX VI Care of the Transgender Patient (available online)APPENDIX VII Patient Teachings Guides (available online)APPENDIX VIII Palliative Care (available online)APPENDIX IX Preoperative Evaluation (available online)