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James Sferra, MD

4.5

(246 reviews)

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Allegheny Orthopaedic Associates

*Primary Location
Federal North Medical Office Building
1307 Federal St
2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.8055

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.8330

Cranberry Shoppes
20215 Route 19
Suite 101
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.8330

Dr. Sferra cares for patients age 14 and up who have foot and ankle problems. He is experienced in ankle arthroscopy, minimally invasive foot surgery, total ankle replacements, and Lapiplasty®. He is clinically interested in Achilles tendon, ankle ligaments and fractures, arthritis, bunions, and sports injuries.

Dr. Sferra has been a member of the American Orthopaedic Associates since 2008, and has been named to a list of the Best Doctors, Pittsburgh, and Best Doctors, Cleveland. He is a recipient of the Golden Mallet Award, Allegheny Orthopaedic Associates, 2017, and the Teacher of the Year Award, Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedics, 2001 – 2002. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Achilles Tendon Injury

Ankle Arthritis

Ankle Fractures

Ankle Instability

Ankle Pain

Ankle Replacement

Ankle Tendon Injury

Bunion

Cavus Foot Correction

Complex Foot and Ankle Fractures

Diabetic Charcot Reconstruction

Drop Foot

Flatfoot Correction

Foot Arthritis

Foot Deformity

Foot Fractures

Foot Pain

Foot Tendon Injury

Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy

Foot and Ankle Injuries

Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Surgery

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Lower Limb Deformity Correction

Metatarsus Adductus

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Graduate Medical Education

School

University of Toledo School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.5

(246 reviews)

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Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.5

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.5

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.5

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.5

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.5

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Patient Comments

April 15, 2021

It was a good experience.

March 30, 2021

Doctor Sferra is so helpful and smart and I would 100% recommend him to anyone who needs a surgeon.

March 27, 2021

Dr Sferra sat down talked to me whenever my x-rays explained everything to me made me feel at ease

March 22, 2021

Great Experience

March 02, 2021

okay

January 30, 2021

very excellent

January 25, 2021

I was very disappointed with the appointment. I will not schedule another appointment with the provider.

December 08, 2020

Dr. Sferra may very well be the best overall Dr., for any specialty; MD,DDS,Counselor, etc. that I have ever had. I've had approximately [...] surgeries in the last [...] years and I dealt with many situations. what impresses me us that I'm happy with my whole experience. [...]. My experience with Dr.Sferra, as a whole, is superb! [...] The overall care, related to Dr. Sferra's office, runs effectively with compassion. [...].

December 02, 2020

great experience

October 26, 2020

[...] I recognize Dr. Sferra's outstanding knowledge, expertise, and technical detail.

October 06, 2020

loved dr sferra. great doctor

September 14, 2020

Dr. Sferra is a caring person, he made sure my Husband and I understood every step involved before and after the surgery. I'd recommend him to everyone I know.

September 09, 2020

he is the best of the best.

August 11, 2020

great experience

July 24, 2020

He was very thorough. Explained everything that needed to be done and ordered all test that were needed.