Joseph J Sferra
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Department Chair
Program Director, Surgery Residency, Surgery , College of Medicine and Life Sciences
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Overview
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Joseph Sferra MD, MBA, FACS
Professor and Chair
Department of Surgery
University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Academic Chief of Surgery
ProMedica Health System
Joseph Sferra MD is currently the Chair Department of Surgey University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
He is currently the Academic Chief of Surgery, ProMedica Health System, and Chief of Surgery, ProMedica Physician Group (PPG). In these roles he has operational and strategic oversight for surgical services for PPG.
Dr. Sferra is a practicing board-certified general surgeon with special interests in endocrine surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, surgical oncology, and complex problems in general surgery.
Dr. Sferra is Professor of Surgery at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. He is deeply involved in educating medical students and residents through hands-on surgery experiences and bedside teaching. He serves as a mentor for them throughout their education and training. He is a recipient of the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence 2014. He conducts clinical outcomes research.
Dr. Sferra serves on several boards including the Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts, the Frederick Douglass Surgical Research Foundation, and the Wayne State Surgical Society. He is serving his third term as president of the Toledo Surgical Society and is president of the board of the ProMedica Surgery Co-Management Company. He is past President of the Board of Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Dr. Sferra is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He has served as President, Ohio Chapter, ACS, and Governor, ACS 2006-2012. Prior to taking on his roles at ProMedica, he served as managing partner of a 17-surgeon group.
Publications
selected publications
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Article (Faculty180)
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2022
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2021Development and evolution of a robotic surgical technique for the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome. Vascular Surgery. 74:938-945.
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2021SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study. British Journal of Surgery. 108:1056-1063.
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2021Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia. 76:748-758.
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2020Conrad Jobst: From Illness to Innovation. American Surgeon. 2:3134820952434.
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2020Timing and Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Stroke in Vascular Surgery Patients Using Time-Varying Coefficients From a Cox Model. Anesthesia and analgesia. 130:673-684.
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2019Howard: A Pioneer in Vascular, Trauma, and Pancreatic Surgery. Bulletin American College of Surgeons. 104:28-34.
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2019Management of Splenic Artery Aneurysm during Labor. World Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research. 2.
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2018Complications Associated With Mortality in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database. Anesthesia and analgesia. 127:55-62.
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2017Gender and racial differences in surgical outcomes among adult patients with acute heart failure. Heart & Lung : the journal of critical care. 47:47-53.
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2017Robotic repair of symptomatic Spigelian hernias: a series of three cases and surgical technique review. Journal of Robotic Surgery. 12:557-560.
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2015Pancreatoduodenectomy: improved access and quality with dedicated hepatopancreatobiliary surgical care in a community healthcare system. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 221:E101-E102.
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2014
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2012Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Pancreatic Fine Needle Aspiration at a Newly Established Northwest Ohio University Hospital. American Journal of Gastroenterology . 107:S111-S112.
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2012Gastroblastoma in a 28-year-old man with nodal metastasis: proof of the malignant potential. Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine. 136:961-4.
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2010Femoral artery complications after cardiac catheterization: a study of patient profile. Annals of Vascular Surgery. 24:328-35.
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2010Retropancreatic Schwannoma in a young female. The American Surgeon. 76:1028-30.
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2009Hemosuccus Pancreaticus. The American Surgeon. 75:865-7.
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2008Hospital and long-term outcome after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Surgical endoscopy. 22:74-80.
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2008The effect of erythrocyte blood transfusions on survival after surgery for hip fracture. The Journal of Trauma. 65:1411-5.
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2005Novel parastomal hernia repair using a modified polypropylene and PTFE mesh. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 201:316-7.
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2005Obstructive uropathy from giant inguinal bladder and ureteral herniation. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 201:314.
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2005Priapism caused by 'All Nite Long'. International journal of impotence research. 17:469-70.
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1995Delayed Tension Pneumothorax Complicating Central Venous Catheterization and Positive Pressure Ventilation. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 13:532-535.
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1990Upper GI Bleeding in an Urban Hospital: Etiology, Recurrence and Prognosis. Annals of Surgery. 212:521-527.
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Article (Web of Science)
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2021Development and evolution of a robotic surgical technique for the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY. 74:938-+.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.02.013 PMID: 33639235
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2020Timing and Risk Factors Associated With Postoperative Stroke in Vascular Surgery Patients Using Time-Varying Coefficients From a Cox Model. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 130:673-684.Full Text via DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004595
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2018Complications Associated With Mortality in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 127:55-62.Full Text via DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000002799
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2018Gender and racial differences in surgical outcomes among adult patients with acute heart failure. HEART & LUNG. 47:47-53.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2017.09.007
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2018Complications Associated With Mortality in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 127:55-62.Full Text via DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002799
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2014Relative value units and payer mix analysis of facial trauma coverage at a level 1 trauma center: Is the current model sustainable?. SURGERY. 156:995-1002.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2014.06.046
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2014The evaluation of national time trends, quality of care, and factors affecting the use of minimally invasive breast biopsy and open biopsy for diagnosis of breast lesions. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY. 208:382-390.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.02.008
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2013Effect of Insurance Payer Status on the Surgical Treatment of Early Stage Breast Cancer Data Analysis From a Single Health System. JAMA SURGERY. 148:570-572.Full Text via DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2013.61
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2012Gastroblastoma in a 28-Year-Old Man With Nodal Metastasis: Proof of the Malignant Potential. Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. 136:961-964.Full Text via DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2011-0372-cr
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2010Femoral Artery Complications after Cardiac Catheterization: A Study of Patient Profile. ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY. 24:328-335.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2009.06.025
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2008The Effect of Erythrocyte Blood Transfusions on Survival After Surgery for Hip Fracture. JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE. 65:1411-1415.Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/TA.0b013e318157d9f9
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2008Hospital and long-term outcome after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Surgical Endoscopy. 22:74-80.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9372-z
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2008The Effect of Erythrocyte Blood Transfusions on Survival After Surgery for Hip Fracture. JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE. 65:1411-1415.Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e318157d9f9
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2005Priapism caused by ‘All Nite Long’. International Journal of Impotence Research. 17:469-470.Full Text via DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901348
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Chapter (Faculty180)
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2019Inguinal Hernias. Schwartz's Principles of Surgery Eleventh Edition. McGraw Hill. 1599-1624.
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Conference Poster (Faculty180)
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Editorial Material (Web of Science)
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2005Obstructive Uropathy from Giant Inguinal Bladder and Ureteral Herniation. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. 314.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2004.12.026
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Lecture or Panel Discussion (Faculty180)
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2021Management of Surgical Pain in the Midst of the Opioid Crisis. ProMedica Opioid Summit.
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2021Management of Surgical Pain in the Midst of the Opioid Crisis. Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, The University of Toledo.
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2019Management of Incidental Thyroid Nodules. PPG Health and Wellness Series.
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2017Dialysis Update for General Surgeons. Annual Meeting of the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Surgeons .
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2009Practical Teaching: Great Presentations Every Time. St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
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2004Ethics at the End of Life. Mercy Health Partners Regional Leadership Development Institute.
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Meeting Abstract (Web of Science)
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2017Complications Associated with Mortality in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database. ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 47-49.
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2015Pancreatoduodenectomy: improved access and quality with dedicated hepatopancreatobiliary surgical care in a community healthcare system. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. e101-e102.Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2015.08.168
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2012Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Pancreatic Fine Needle Aspiration at a Newly Established Northwest Ohio University Hospital. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY. S111-S112.Full Text via DOI: 10.14309/00000434-201210001-00259
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Presentation (Faculty180)
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Review Article (Web of Science)
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2018Robotic repair of symptomatic Spigelian hernias: a series of three cases and surgical technique review. JOURNAL OF ROBOTIC SURGERY. 557-560.Full Text via DOI: 10.1007/s11701-017-0742-9 PMID: 28849355
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