10/22/2026
With more than 35 years of experience caring for patients with spinal disorders, Dr. Ferree has dedicated his career to helping people find relief, regain function and improve their quality of life. Throughout his career, he has performed thousands of spinal surgeries and helped advance the field through the development of spine-related devices.
An experienced orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Ferree specializes in microsurgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Patients may seek his expertise for severe nerve-related arm or leg pain, numbness or tingling, loss of strength or function in the arms or legs, difficulty walking, or severe neck or back pain.
For Dr. Ferree, surgery isn’t always the first — or best — option. He treats every patient as he would a member of his own family, often recommending nonoperative treatments such as physical therapy and medication first. His goal is to help patients understand their condition and treatment choices so they can make informed decisions about their care, and many patients may be able to avoid surgery altogether.
When surgery is appropriate, one of the most rewarding parts of his work is seeing the difference it can make. Throughout his career, he has cared for patients who experienced significant relief from severe nerve-related pain following surgery, as well as patients who regained their ability to walk and care for themselves.
After retiring 18 months ago, Dr. Ferree is returning to practice because he missed what has always been at the heart of his career: caring for patients. He was drawn to Mercy Health by our dedication to advancing patient care and serving all patients equally, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Ferree enjoys reading, exercising, traveling and spending time with his family, including his grandchildren.
Bret Ferree, MD, is accepting new patients at Mercy Health — Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Anderson. Book an appointment online: https://bit.ly/4zvdtnt.