Overview
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide the best care I possibly can. I believe in engaging with you as my patient and encouraging you to be equally involved to achieve the best possible outcome. | Why I entered medicine | My initial goal in life was to help people. I began my career as a pharmacist and discovered I could be of even greater service as a physician and surgeon. | Community involvement | I donate to worthy causes locally, nationally and internationally. It's important to help the disadvantaged whenever possible. | Personal interests | When not at work, I spend quality time with my family and strive to instill in my children a desire to achieve a greater good. I also have an interest in advances in technology and like to read related journals and articles.
Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Grass Allergy, Infant Hearing Loss, and Empyema.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1575 Pond Road, Suite 203, Allentown, PA 18104
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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Philosophy of care | I believe in giving each patient time to explain their problem and then working with them to find safe, effective solutions. Informative and comprehensive discussions with my patients, plus quality care, yields long-lasting and trusting relationships. | Why I entered medicine | I always felt my role in life was to help others. Growing up with a physician father, I experienced the satisfaction being a doctor gave him and I wanted the same for myself. | Community involvement | I organize and run school fundraisers and charity programs. During the holiday season, I volunteer with meal delivery. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my two children, watching my daughter play volleyball and hearing her sing in an a cappella group at school. I spend time cycling and exercising in my time off. I am also very lucky to have many family members in the area. Dr. Scharf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, Infant Hearing Loss, and Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
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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
- Nasal PolypsDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Advanced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- EmpyemaDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Grass AllergyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- AnosmiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Auditory Processing DisorderDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Auditory Processing Disorder.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.