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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
Federal North Medical Office Building
1307 Federal St
2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.8055
*Primary Location
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.8330
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 877.660.6777
Fax: 412.359.8330
*Primary Location
Cranberry Shoppes
20215 Route 19
Suite 101
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
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
James Sferra, MD
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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Patient Comments
June 08, 2020
While this may be routine to doctor and team, it is the first time that it has happened to me. Explanations such as "you'll need surgery when you can't do the things you want to do" are not very helpful. Surgery in the doctor's mind may be inevitable, but not in my case. I'd like to explore other options. When I expressed concern that another part of my body was affected, I was told "I don't do that" in reference to the area. Not impressed.
May 24, 2020
Donna Ward always took time out to listen thoroughly. She eased a lot of my worries. Also the amount of paperwork she had to submit for STD ......God Bless her!
May 21, 2020
Dr. Sierra is an excellent doctor!!! He is very personable and knowledgeable!!! He has an excellent bedside manner and shows his concern about your problem!![...] Hopefully, more therapy will help it get stronger!! I will recommend Dr Sferra to any one I know or meet [...]!!
May 15, 2020
Everything went well. I'm very pleased and will recommebd.
May 12, 2020
Great Experience
March 15, 2020
Loved Dr. Sferra. Very easy to talk to.
March 04, 2020
Dr. Sferra appears to be a knowledgeable doctor with a very good patient repour.
March 02, 2020
good experience
February 04, 2020
He was a great Dr. I only saw him a Moment however I got what I needed and how do what I need.
February 04, 2020
Dr. Sferra was very patient and understanding in describing what needed to be done.
January 19, 2020
I went to him for another opinion after an MRI and he told me everything plus he gave me more information and explained it to me.
January 14, 2020
very satisfied
January 14, 2020
Dr. Sferra is very dismissive of my concerns, despite having a lot of complications post-surgery, which he performed. He told me the surgery was routine and did not state any of the possible risks or complications, and it has been up to me to ask questions to get information, which shouldnt be the case. Dr. Sferra rushes through the appointments, giving you 10 minutes at best. In fact, at the last appointment, he walked out of the room while I was still trying to ask questions. His bedside manner is subpar at best, and I do not recommend him to anyone who wants a doctor who they want to feel comfortable with, as it seems that patients are just numbers to him.
January 06, 2020
I felt very hurried thru the visit
November 06, 2019
Dr Sferra is one of the best overall doctors I have ever been a patient of. He is patient,kind and very professional.
October 08, 2019
Excellent surgeon. Very caring. Answers all my questions.
October 08, 2019
My provider is well skilled and highly recommended. . I was referred to him. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
August 27, 2019
we are praying that this surgery will come out better than the last one did but [...] will be in Dr Saferras trusting hands
August 19, 2019
I wasn't satisfy with Dr. Sferra's diagnosis but I do understand what he wanted to do with my foot.
