
Polly Joan Ferguson MD
Professor of Pediatrics, University Iowa Carver College of Medicine Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
Join to View Full Profile
200 Hawkins Dr2nd Floor Boyd TowerIowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 319-467-5111
Fax+1 319-356-2341
Dr. Ferguson is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Education & Training
- University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1993 - 1996
- University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1990 - 1995
- University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- IA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
- AL State Medical License 2000 - 2005
- VA State Medical License 1996 - 2000
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2024
- Fellow (FACR) American College of Rheumatology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Accuracy and Performance Characteristics of Administrative Codes for the Diagnosis of Autoinflammatory Syndromes: A Discovery and Validation Study.Saeyun Lee, Sujin Kim, Suzanne Segerstrom, Polly J Ferguson, Aleksander Lenert
Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2025-03-01 - Gorham-Stout disease of the craniovertebral junction causing basilar impression and Chiari malformation type I: illustrative case.Hashim Syed, Stephen Glennon, Nahom Teferi, David Chenoweth, Kathryn Eschbacher
Journal of Neurosurgery. Case Lessons. 2025-02-10 - TEMPORARY REMOVAL: EULAR/ACR classification criteria for paediatric chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO).Yongdong Zhao, Melissa S Oliver, Anja Schnabel, Eveline Y Wu, Zhaoyi Wang
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2025-01-30
Journal Articles
- Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis and Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis in ChildrenPolly J Ferguson, Yongdong Zhao, ScienceDirect
Press Mentions
- Diagnostic Drill-down: New Research Suggests Genetic Autoinflammatory RootsJanuary 25th, 2021
- Rheum After 5: Polly Ferguson, MD, Is Perfecting Her Pottery SkillsNovember 5th, 2020
- The 2019 ACR Award Winners & Distinguished FellowsDecember 18th, 2019
- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- CTSA K12 Program at The University of IowaUNIVERSITY OF IOWA2023–2028
- Genetic &Immunologic Etiology Of Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis-CrmoNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2010–2011
- Genetic Basis Of Chronic Multifocal OsteomyelitisNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2005–2007
- Pilot Study--Nzw Derived Resistance To Marine LupusNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2001–2002
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: