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Dr. Joseph Sferra, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Dr. Joseph Sferra, MD
4.3 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Sferra, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Sylvania, OH
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Sferra, MD is a General Surgeon in Sylvania, OH.

About

Dr. Sferra graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Wayne St University Affil Hospital.Dr. Joseph Sferra, MD is a General Surgeon in Sylvania, OH and has 38 years experience. Dr. Sferra currently practices at ProMedica Physicians General Surgery - Sylvania and are affiliated with ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Dr. Sferra has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sferra received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Sferra's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sferra is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Esophageal Cancer
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
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Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Fracture
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperthyroidism
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Intra-Abdominal Mass
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endocrine Surgical Procedure
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Whipple Procedure
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 ProMedica Physicians General Surgery - Sylvania
    5700 Monroe St Unit 106, Sylvania, OH 43560
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4.3
Based on 13 Reviews
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Dec 14, 2024
Dr. Sfera just placed a port into my 18 year old son for chemotherapy. He met with me post op and explained that things went well and even drew a diagram to explain better about the placement of the catheter. Very kind, would recommend.
S — Dec 14, 2024
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Wayne St University Affil Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Sferra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sferra's profile.

Dr. Sferra frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Sferra, MD is affiliated with ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Sferra, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • ProMedica Toledo Hospital

    1 Promedica Pkwy, Toledo, OH