Overview
James Tretter is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Tretter is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15905
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Office
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UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vein Center)
Dr. Michael Singh joined UPMC in 2012. He completed his medical degree and a general surgery residency at the SUNY School of Medicine at Buffalo. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Singh is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, Distinguished Fellow in the Society for Vascular Surgery and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. He is board-certified in both General and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Singh is the Chief of Surgical Services at UPMC Shadyside, Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Shadyside and Co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Aortic Center. He has received numerous patient care and teaching awards throughout his career, and has authored >80 peer reviewed publications. Since 2015, annually he has been selected as one of Pittsburgh's Best Doctors. Dr. Singh oversees several clinical trials, and many of those research projects focus on the treatment of complex aortic and iliac artery aneurysms, peripheral arterial occlusive disease and the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. His areas of clinical expertise include the management of complex aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, thoracic aortic aneurysms, venous insufficiency, thoracic outlet syndrome, arterial venous malformations, congenital venous anomalies and peripheral arterial occlusive disease.Dr. Singh is the Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Shadyside and sees patients at UPMC Shadyside.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Tretter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Tretter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Tretter by calling their office at 814-534-9194. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Tretter a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Tretter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Tretter specialize in?
While Dr. James Tretter is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. James Tretter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Tretter has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carotid Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. James Tretter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Tretter accept my insurance?
Dr. James Tretter accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-534-9194 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Tretter isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Tretter isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Tretter isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Tretter isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Tretter isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Tretter isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Tretter isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Tretter isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Tretter isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Tretter isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Tretter isExperienced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- GangreneDr. Tretter isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Tretter isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.

