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Maros Ferencik, M.D., Ph.D., M.C.R.

Accepting new patients

  • Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cardiology

Clinical focus

  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Cardio-Oncology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
OHSU Beaverton
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Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Ferencik cares for adults who have a variety of heart conditions. These include coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, heart valve problems and irregular heartbeat. He has a special interest in heart conditions related to cancer and cancer treatments. Dr. Ferencik works closely with cancer specialists to help the heart work as well as possible during and after treatment. He also has advanced training in imaging scans of the heart, including CT, MRI, echocardiography and nuclear imaging.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1998, School of Medicine, Comenius University
    • Ph.D., 2003, School of Medicine, Comenius University
    • M.C.R., 2017, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Internship

    • Intern in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2006-2007

  • Residency

    • Resident in Medicine, University Hospital Bratislava-Petrzalka, School of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, 1998-2001
    • Resident in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2007-2009

  • Fellowship

    • Research Assistant, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 1999-2000
    • Research Fellow, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2002-2004
    • Clinical and Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2009-2012
    • Clinical and Research Fellow in Advanced Echocardiography, Cardiology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2012-2013

  • Certifications

    • Board of Internal Medicine Certificate, Slovak Republic
    • American Board of Internal Medicine
    • Diplomate of the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
    • American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
    • Diplomate of the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
    • Diplomate of the National Board of Echocardiography

Memberships and associations:

  • Founding Member Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
  • The American College of Cardiology
  • American Heart Association
  • Master of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (85 Ratings, 36 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Very favorable. Communicated and listened well. Clearly and concisely answered all questions. Confidence in his diagnosis and approach to medical issues and concerns.

  2. The Doctor was very, very knowledgeable and provided a lot of data/statistics regarding cholesterol and taking statins.

  3. Dr Ferencik has been my cardiologist since early 2021. He is professional, courteous and personable, but is forthright in his opinion as to the appropriate treatment for my ongoing condition, when I seek possible amendments to such treatment. A case in point is that during this recent visit I sought a reduction in drug dosage, due to a minor side effect (increased yawning) however, after his outlining the distinct advantages of continuing the current dosage, I withdrew the request.

  4. Very good experience. I felt heard and my concerns were taken seriously and addressed in a timely manner.

  5. Dr. Ferencik is very knowlegeable and he is able to take complex information, identify what is important for the current conversation, and explain it in terms that I can understand. He is also thoughtful and careful with the complex care he provides to me.

  6. Dr Ferencik was very helpful, explaining an important medical issue in a way that made it easily understandable, without over simplifying. He also continued to be well informed regarding my range of medical conditions.

  7. All- good

  8. Always a good experience. Friendly. Listens. Concise. Understanding. Knowledgeable.

  9. Very informative and helpful

  10. Excellent. Took his time with me and listened carefully to me. Prepared me for my upcoming surgery as well.

  11. OHSU has been outstanding in my cancer treatment.

  12. He is the best

  13. Was good

  14. My Mother has been treated like hold by OHSU on all levels for the totality of her involvement with her medical care. It's been extraordinary really.

  15. I like the way he explains everything

  16. I am very pleased to have Dr.Ferencik as my cardiologist. He seems very knowledgable and is very pleasant. Explains well.

  17. Very thorough and a good teacher.

  18. I have always recommended health services at OHSU since I moved here and began using their services in 2013

  19. Good service, answered my questions, explained diagnosis's clearly and procedures to treat them, also likely risks

  20. Doctor was very helpful and explained issues well.

  21. A very competent dr and staff. I had to wait for one hour past my appt time

  22. Great

  23. Dr. Ferencik is an excellent doctor with many years of experience.

  24. Obviously very knowledgeable and detailed oriented but not at all warm or friendly, & at one point disrespectful.

  25. He is always kind explains his instructions discusses My concerns appropriately.

  26. Excellent experience all around.

  27. Excellent

  28. Straight talk, clear communications.

  29. Dr Ferencik focuses on what my body is telling me. He listens well and provides a plan accordingly. I trust him very much as I know if he felt something needs to be addressed immediately, he would recommend. He has a good balance of treat and watch.

  30. He was not rushed, He answered my questions about carcinoid syndrome, And before I left he's scheduled a test and set up an appointment for a year in the future