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Michael Ferguson, MD

Michael Ferguson, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) - General & Oncology, Head & Neck Surgery, Ear, Nose, and Throat

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ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Raleigh Campus

WakeMed Raleigh Campus Andrews Center
3024 New Bern Avenue, Suite 200
Raleigh , NC 27610

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Raleigh Campus

ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - North Raleigh

WakeMed North Hospital Physicians Office Pavilion
10010 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 305
Raleigh , NC 27614

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - North Raleigh

ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Oberlin

505 Oberlin Road
Suite 240
Raleigh , NC 27605

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
ENT - Head & Neck Surgery - Oberlin

About Me

Dr. Michael Ferguson is an expert ear nose and throat doctor, with clinical interests ranging from pediatric ear nose and throat (ENT), sinus disease, thyroid surgery and cancers of the head and neck. He loves helping his ear, nose and throat patients of all ages and is also an excellent teacher, and is the recipient of the Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching Award. He is the director of WakeMed Physician Practices' ENT, Head and Neck Surgery Program.

Dr. Ferguson was a Morehead Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a bachelor's degree in history before completing medical school at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery at UNC Hospitals, and also was a resident in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UNC Hospitals.

He is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Ferguson is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He has been published in journals such as Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Audiology & Neuro-Otology, and the Emedicine Online Textbook of Otolaryngology. He has presented his research at national and international conventions, including the Newton Fischer Society Annual Meeting, the American Academy of Otolaryngology National Meeting, the Acoustical Society of America National Meeting, and the Cochlear Implant International Meeting.

As a former soccer player and "nearly" Raleigh native, he and his wife have two beautiful daughters. He enjoys tennis, golf, backyard grilling, spending time with friends and family, and spends some late-night hours playing keyboard and singing back-up vocals in a local indie rock band, The Balsa Gliders.

Services include:

  • tonsil and adenoid disorders
  • ear disease and ear surgery
  • facial trauma and reconstruction
  • nasal and sinus allergies
  • sinus disease and surgery
  • cancers of the head and neck
  • surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid disease
  • speech and hearing problems
  • complete audiology services (including hearing aids)
  • snoring and sleep apnea solutions
  • voice surgery and rehabilitation

Read some of Dr. Ferguson's most recent blog posts here.

Education

Internship:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Undergraduate:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Residency:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medical School:
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Ear, Nose, and Throat, American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(451 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

179 Reviews

03/28/2024

Dr. Ferguson

03/25/2024

Dr Ferguson is always fantastic. We adore him! He’s the best!

03/25/2024

Outstanding

03/22/2024

All employees

03/19/2024

The staff was so kind (suffering from chronic sinus infections) and was able to get help over the phone. I am so relieved!

03/19/2024

We love Dr Ferguson, he’s just the sweetest and easiest person to talk to and great with kids!! Everyone in office was extremely sweet and helpful

03/19/2024

From the front desk staff, the nurse, the PA and the doctor were all awesome. The office was very welcoming, professional, knowledgeable, and top tier.

03/19/2024

My children both have had tubes and we had their appointments a week apart and Dr Ferguson was able to accommodate and see both kids at the same time which was very helpful!!

03/16/2024

All the staff I encountered were kind and helpful.

03/13/2024

Dr Ferguson and His PA are excellent. They are always helpful, kind and outstading in thier care and treatment. I come to the office couple times a year for ear cleaning and they always are outstanding.

03/13/2024

The process in the way the doctor took care of my problem .

03/11/2024

Dr. Ferguson and his team are very professional,thorough. They included me in my care and that made me comfortable. There was a specific plan on my care and treatment. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

02/27/2024

everything

02/27/2024

Check in was easy. The employee that did the hearing test was nice.

02/22/2024

Dr. Ferguson and his staff were amazing. I was having prolonged fluid in my ears, and Dr. Ferguson provided excellent recommendations for treatment. We planned to have my ear drained a few days after my first visit because I was traveling the following day, and the fluid actual resolved on its own so I did not need to have the procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Ferguson and will come back for any further concerns.

02/20/2024

Everyone was great

02/20/2024

Dr Ferguson is competent, professional and pleasant.

02/18/2024

From my being quite observant on professionalism, I noted the staff and doctor Ferguson’s friendliness.

02/17/2024

It was my first visit to see Dr. Ferguson, and he was absolutely outstanding in ALL areas. I highly recommend him to anyone.

02/17/2024

i felt seen and supported throughout my entire time with wakemed ent. very grateful for their care.

02/13/2024

I felt very relaxed and comfortable. Drs and staff very friendly and knowledgeable.

02/11/2024

I think Dr. Ferguson was outstanding!

02/11/2024

The whole process was very professional. Thanks.

02/09/2024

The PA and Kelly the audiologist

02/09/2024

Kelly was outstanding. Personable and professional

01/29/2024

We are so fortunate to have Dr. Ferguson as our daughter’s ENT surgeon. He has given us all of the tools to make educated and informed decisions in her care and he truly cares about what is best for her while listening and understanding our needs as a family. The staff at the office are all wonderful and our daughter loves the stickers and treasure box after the visit! 10/10 would recommend :)

01/28/2024

We feel the whole process once scheduled was easy. Dr Ferguson and his staff are top notch and we wouldn’t go to another ENT. Very easy to talk to and understand. Professional, knowledgeable and pleasant!

01/26/2024

Dr Ferguson took an uncommon amount of time to listen to my condition and provide feedback and plan. His bedside manner is as good as I've experienced from and ENT.

01/26/2024

Dr. Ferguson is easy to talk with and reassuring.

01/23/2024

Timeliness of being seen. Very short wait in waiting room

01/22/2024

Dr. Ferguson, Is always very efficient and clear with his care. He is caring and make you feel relax.

01/22/2024

The doctors and staff members are always very friendly making their patients feel welcomed and valued.

01/14/2024

Front desk person was outstanding and very welcoming, unlike other facilities. Happy person and respectful, and greeted patients with a smile and hello. Although this may seem small, it did make an impact on my frame of mind going into the visit.

01/12/2024

Professional, complete and courteous.

01/11/2024

My husband and I really appreciated the way Dr. Ferguson took time to explain our son’s upcoming procedure to ensure we were comfortable to proceed with our decision.

01/02/2024

My doctor is genuinely interested in me as a patient

01/02/2024

I had an excellent experience at WakeMed ENT. Dr. Ferguson worked me into the schedule as I had called with an urgent issue and it was an unplanned visit. I really appreciate that he was able to see me. In addition, the check in experience was excellent. Thank you for being available the [DATE]! Thanks [NAME]

01/01/2024

I have had extreme sinus nose injury since []. Suffered through numerous painful & unsuccessful treatment. He is the first doctor to give a full explanation of my injury & explain why past treatments were a waste if time & money. THANK YOU.

12/31/2023

Dr. Ferguson takes a personal interest in his patent and there well being.

12/30/2023

There are no words to express how grateful I am with the care I received from my provider. I was so nervous about getting this rocket out of my nose. He was so gentle taking it out and reassured me that all would be well. Thank you for all you did to help me

12/30/2023

Seeing me on short notice, re-diagnosing my ear condition. The entire staff was welcoming, friendly, caring. I felt I was in good hands!

12/30/2023

Overall a very good experience. Everyone I met with was friendly, personable and excellent listening skills

12/29/2023

staff very professional and friendly

12/25/2023

The nurse that worked with me this time spoke perfect English with no foreign accent. I always feel terrible asking them to repeat so I can understand what they’re saying.

12/24/2023

Everyone’s kind and professional

12/21/2023

The staff was great. I knew everything that was going to happen in advance. Everyone was great about preparing me for the procedure.

12/18/2023

everything was excellent

12/15/2023

Yes! The entire visit was exemplary

12/14/2023

I was taken back for the appt. very quickly and it was a really easy process to get registered for the appt.

12/13/2023

Dr Ferguson always takes his time with us and gives such a thorough explanation of anything going on and all of his recommendations- we can’t refer him to people we know enough

12/07/2023

Dr Ferguson is outstanding! He is professional, empathetic, kind and cares so much about his patients. He is without a doubt the best ENT there is !

12/07/2023

exceptional professional providers and support staff.

12/04/2023

Very well pleased with the whole process

12/04/2023

Everything was great as usual

12/01/2023

Dr. Ferguson showed a sincere interest in helping me solve the problem of [...]. In one appointment he treated the ear so that the [...]. I appreciated his clear and concise description of the issue and three alternative treatment options. I did not feel rushed or patronized in any way. Excellent care.

12/01/2023

Dr Ferguson is excellent!

11/22/2023

Everyone was very polite and nice and took time to explain my medical issues in a way I could understand.

11/22/2023

This is our third time having surgery with Dr. Ferguson and he impresses us more and more each time with his bedside manner, knowledge, and skill level. We are thankful for the WakeMed ENT team that has helped us improve our children’s quality of life.

11/21/2023

The personable relationship the Dr. Showed He showed genuine interest and concern toward my issues

11/21/2023

Visits with Dr Ferguson and his staff are always outstanding!

11/20/2023

Everything from when the gentlemen at the front desk checked me in, to Robbie the nurse, Sara the drs Assist, who I did spend the largest amount of time with, very knowledgeable and gave get tips and advice on what to do in the future if hearing/ears start bothering me again, Dr Ferguson explaining about what’s best to use or not use in and around the ear, inside and out. 10s across the board. Great team! Teamwork was awesome.

11/18/2023

Dr Ferguson and is resident assistant we’re both excellent. Easy to talk with and informative.

11/16/2023

Everything

11/16/2023

The front desk greeted me so wonderfully, the PA that saw me was personable & proficient & Dr. Ferguson is phenomenal! So glad I was referred to him! Thank you all so much!

11/11/2023

Kindness of staff

11/09/2023

Everyone working together, making sure I was comfortable and that I had all the information I needed to make decisions on my care.

11/08/2023

Dr Ferguson is by far the best doctor I have ever seen and I’m [] years old

11/08/2023

Bedside manner extremely good!

11/08/2023

The staff, Dr. Ferguson, were all great!

11/05/2023

Dr. Ferguson and the residents were great! They made me feel comfortable asking questions about my recovery.

11/03/2023

Dr. Ferguson has an incredible demeanor and truly cares about his patients.

11/03/2023

Always receive excellent care from this practice. Really like that I can count on a positive experience.

11/02/2023

Dr Ferguson explained my issues clearly and explained my treatment options clearly

11/02/2023

Friendliness, cleanliness and caring attitudes.

10/28/2023

Very professional and caring 👍🏾

10/23/2023

Was patient with my level of anxiety with procedure done.

10/21/2023

dr ferguson is an excellent physician. top notch

10/19/2023

How nice everyone is. I have recommended Dr. Ferguson to friends and family and they love him too!!

10/18/2023

Dr. Ferguson is very caring, asks if I have any concerns; wants to find a solution to my sinus issues, not just provide temporary 'fixes'.

10/14/2023

Dr. Ferguson is awesome my son has been his patient since the age of two and now mine son is nine. He has been nothing but kind, friendly, respectful and has made sure my son got the best care ...

10/12/2023

Front desk personnel was friendly and welcoming. He looked at us, not down, and was personable. He smiled and seemed to enjoy his job. You don’t see enough of that!

10/12/2023

As always, Dr Ferguson is an amazing physician. Excellent care and spends as much time as needed during an visit. His bedside manner is exceptional and I know my son is always in the best hands when he sees Dr Ferguson.

10/10/2023

We discussed my treatment. Dr. Fergerson spoke to me with concern and understanding.

10/09/2023

The whole process was very well done. It shows the level of professionalism and caring for the patient and explanation of future needs and life in general and aging process expectations. Thank you for everything!

10/09/2023

All aspects of the visit were excellent.

10/09/2023

Dr. Ferguson provides excellent care. The staff is also excellent. Thank you.

10/02/2023

I had a great experience starting with check in . I had Coby who was very professional and kind . Dr. Ferguson and his team are amazing ! They really made my son who is [] feel comfortable.

10/02/2023

Dr. Ferguson went above and beyond. He is an excellent doctor with a great bedside manner.

10/02/2023

Waiting to see the Dr.

10/02/2023

Dr.Michael Ferguson and his staff was the best hands down. From my first visit with Dr. Ferguson he explained to me very well about my condition and was very helpful with my questions and concerns. The staff was truly amazing with scheduling appointments as well as answering questions.

10/01/2023

The PA was excellent with communication and bed side manor.

09/30/2023

Dr. Furgeson is the pinnacle healthcare professionals and should be the model for all others in the field.

09/30/2023

Dr. Ferguson took plenty of time explaining things.

09/29/2023

Wait time for an appointment

09/26/2023

All of the staff at WakeMed ENT and Capital City Surgery Center were incredible and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience!

09/26/2023

The first dr that came in before Dr. Fergusson was very pleasant and attentive and asked lots of questions to better understand my condition and need for the inspire procedure. I believe his name was Dr. []. Dr, Fergusson assured me that he would get to the bottom of why my insurance denied me for the inspire procedure.

09/25/2023

Always pleasant, thorough and professional

09/25/2023

Not only was the care outstanding but we had a lot of laughs. I definitely will return for care when needed and recommend Dr Ferguson to friends.

09/24/2023

Dr. "F" was the perfect Dr. for my father whom has a type A personality & gets very impatient.

09/23/2023

Dr Ferguson

09/23/2023

The doctor and nurses were very professional. Love going to their office.

09/21/2023

My PA and my doctor and my nurse and the staff and my diagnostic test were great. The ENT team was compassionate and nice.

09/20/2023

Dr. Ferguson is one of, if I not the best doctor we’ve ever had. Our daughter loves seeing him and even said she was scared before the appointment but once she saw him she immediately felt better. He’s top notch!

09/19/2023

He explained all the information to me without rushing through it. He is extremely nice and you can tell he has been doing this for a long time because he cares about the patients. I would definitely return to see him if needed in the future and will definitely recommend him to anyone. Outstanding physician.

09/18/2023

Everyone I encountered was so kind and helpful!

09/16/2023

Aaron,Dr Fergusons PA was better than excellent. I'd never been seen by this PA. I was impressed with his care and he has great bedside manor.

09/15/2023

All good

09/15/2023

Treatment with most respect. I love that the doctor was very Innovation in my child will be in.

09/15/2023

Kind and courteous staff. On time appointment with staff

09/15/2023

Dr, Ferguson was excellent. He is very caring, upfront and honest. We would recommend Dr. Ferguson to all our family and friends.

09/15/2023

Everything was AND ALWAYS is outstanding in the office of dr Ferguson!!!!👏👏👏

09/14/2023

Very professional and made me feel at ease with procedure being done.

09/12/2023

Staff were very professional

09/07/2023

Friendly, professional, efficient, and personable

09/06/2023

The customer service was outstanding. Dr. Chappell is an excellent surgeon. Loved the experience.

09/04/2023

Dr. Ferguson

09/04/2023

The audiologist was amazing

09/01/2023

Dr Ferguson has an excellent bedside manner.

08/31/2023

Dr. Ferguson is a compassionate physician. I appreciate his bedside manner and relatability.

08/31/2023

Fast effective care

08/31/2023

Dr. Ferguson is one of the best doctors I have had.

08/31/2023

Very personable and professional

08/28/2023

The overall experience was excellent

08/25/2023

The entire visit was excellent. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Even though he was very busy that day, Dr. Ferguson took time to listen to my concerns and showed compassion and shared his knowledge. My needs and goals for this visit were met above and beyond my expectations!

08/25/2023

Dr Ferguson is amazing

08/25/2023

Dr. Ferguson worked me in after offiice hours which I really appreciated.

08/24/2023

Great visit

08/24/2023

Dr Ferguson’s APP Sarah was excellent. She was kind, engaging, and clearly explained treatment recommendations.

08/24/2023

The staff at the front desk was lovely and accommodating. And Tasha with scheduling was so sweet and easy to work with!

08/21/2023

Dr. Ferguson and his staff always deliver an outstanding care.

08/19/2023

Very pleasant personality

08/17/2023

All the interaction with the staff was excellent.

08/17/2023

Dr. Ferguson has a wonderful bedside manner. He’s great with children: very gentle and calm. He explains everything and takes his time answering questions.

08/08/2023

Dr. Ferguson is outstanding!

08/07/2023

Dr. Ferguson is amazing and I'll recommend him to anyone that needs an ENT specialist. He makes my daughter feel comfortable and relaxed during the exams. I'm so glad e found him.

08/06/2023

Overall visit was fantastic.

08/05/2023

The customer service was excellent from check in to check out. Everyone I encountered was courteous, attentive and pleasant.

08/05/2023

I recommend Dr Ferguson anytime a friend, family, or patient need an ENT. His bedside manner is outstanding, he listens, formulates txt plans that are attainable, and his staff are receptive and follow up well. Also, our audiologist was outstanding! She was caring, compassionate, and able to put my 5yo at ease during what seemed to be a scary test for him. Always pleased w/ our care by Dr. Ferguson and his team!

08/04/2023

Dr. Ferguson is a great doctor and I have full confidence in his ability for my surgery

08/03/2023

Every thing from walking in to leaving.

07/31/2023

Wake Med Healthcare is outstanding !!! I’m gradually moving away from the Duke Healthcare System because of problematic issues that system is having overall! Thank you to Dr. Ferguson and his team I have come full circle to Wake Med Healthcare where my children were born over 40 years ago! Sincerely [NAME]

07/29/2023

The hearing test and ear cieaning

07/29/2023

Wait time was very minimal. Team worked well together.

07/25/2023

Excellent service by all

07/24/2023

I really value this practice, Dr Ferguson, his skillset, bedside manner and ability to assist with any ENT-related problem. I trust them implicitly.

07/24/2023

Thank you for making my daughter feel comfortable and for making her procedure as quick and painless as possible

07/24/2023

Dr. Ferguson is an excellent doctor

07/21/2023

Everything was excellent! From the checkin, the medical assistant, the PA, and the Doctor! Everyone was very kind and helpful. You have a great team.

07/17/2023

From the first visit to my son’s surgery to this after visit was have been overjoyed with the care Dr. Ferguson has provided. He has been very clear with all of us about the surgery and the recovery. Our prescription was unable to be filled at our pharmacy and he called me directly to make that right. He was very interested in our son’s healing and the outcome of the surgery. His demeanor and manner put us at ease during an anxious time. He is awesome!!

07/16/2023

Working me their schedule

07/15/2023

Short wait time, friendly staff

07/13/2023

I had heard that Dr Ferguson was a good physician but it was apparent that he genuinely are about my well being and concerns. I cannot express how much I appreciate the professionalism and attention that I received by he and his staff. Top marks to all and I hope to never need his services again but would trust him above all others if myself or anyone I care about hold have a need. He should receive many awards, a vacation and maybe alittle trophy or something.

07/13/2023

The hearing exam process and audiologist was also excellent

07/06/2023

The ability to get an appointment, the friendliness, respect and efficiency if the staff. Pleasant surroundings.

07/06/2023

Everything. The thoroughness, professionalism but kindness. I never felt like a patient as much as I felt like a client if that makes sense. They took excellent care of me and I felt like I was among friends.

06/30/2023

Keila []

06/27/2023

The doctor made me feel like I mattered.

06/24/2023

Dr Fargoson is like an Angel to me,God used him and his team members to save my life.l appreciate him a lot.l will always live to appreciate him.May God continue to use him to save lives and bless him and his team members.I call him my Angel.

06/20/2023

My condition was triaged by medical staff and I was able to be seen and receive care the day I called. Staff is friendly and efficient. Dr Ferguson is excellent, respectful, engaged, listens well, great communication, and I fully trust his medical knowledge and abilities.

06/17/2023

The PA that saw me was a “keeper “. Very knowledgeable, friendly, caring! Thank you for such great treatment. []

06/12/2023

Dr. Ferguson was compassionate, caring and thorough. I can honestly say that was the most pleasant doctor’s office experience I’ve ever had.

06/11/2023

The nurse was friendly, the check out lady was professional

06/10/2023

Keep doing a great job

06/05/2023

Dr. Ferguson was outstanding, professional and kind.

06/05/2023

The facility is new, beautiful and clean. All the staff were friendly. Dr. Ferguson has performed surgery on both of my children and he's the absolute best in every way.

06/04/2023

Dr was friendly, caring and concerned with excellent knowledge, skills and ability. I could not be better satisfied with this doctor.

06/03/2023

The audiologist was clear on instructions and very professional and personable

06/01/2023

The staff was concerned about my care.

05/31/2023

I came because I have been feeling dizzy. Dr. Ferguson reassured me that my ears had nothing to do with the dizziness.

05/31/2023

The care and empathy of the doctor and care team.

05/31/2023

Fantastic care! Overall experience was excellent!!!

05/31/2023

Communication

05/31/2023

Wake Med ENT DID AMAZING THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH!! DR & NURSES AND THE CHECK IN STAFF WERE ALL SUPER NICE, HELPFUL, ANSWERED EVERYTHING NO HASSLE NO RUDENESS IT WAS TRULY A GREAT EXPERIENCE I WISH WE COULD USE THEM FOR A FAMILY PRACTICE!!!

05/30/2023

The front desk staff were very pleasant and helpful.

05/30/2023

Dr. Ferguson’s professionalism and care.

05/30/2023

The audiologist was great!!

05/30/2023

Dr Furgerson is by far the best doctor I’ve seen in years

05/30/2023

I felt that Dr. Ferguson was extremely knowledgeable and communicative. The audiologist was just wonderful and I loved that I went right in to see her during my visit. Front desk was on pointe and friendly. Highly recommend this practice!

05/30/2023

The cooperation and coordination between Dr. Ferguson and Ashton, the audiologist, was excellent. Ashton did a fantastic job and was very explanatory of the testing and follow up process.
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