Experienced in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

Dr. Michael L. Scharf

Pulmonary Medicine
Jefferson University Physicians
211 S 9th St, Suite 401, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Experienced in Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Jefferson University Physicians
211 S 9th St, Suite 401, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Michael Scharf is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scharf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Metastases, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS).

Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NJ
Hospital Affiliations
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
211 S 9th St, Suite 401, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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.

5 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ralinepag When Added to PAH Standard of Care or PAH Specific Background Therapy in Subjects With WHO Group 1 PAH
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ralinepag When Added to PAH Standard of Care or PAH Specific Background Therapy in Subjects With WHO Group 1 PAH
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ralinepag
Study Phase: Phase 3
An Extended Access Program to Assess Long-term Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
An Extended Access Program to Assess Long-term Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Connective Tissue Disease-associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Connective Tissue Disease-associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
IMPAHCT: A Phase 2b/3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 24-Week Dose Ranging and Confirmatory Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AV-101 in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
IMPAHCT: A Phase 2b/3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 24-Week Dose Ranging and Confirmatory Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AV-101 in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 23, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: AV-101
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Oral BPS-314d-MR added-on to Treprostinil, Inhaled (Tyvaso®) in Subjects With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
A Multicenter, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Phase 3 Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Oral BPS-314d-MR added-on to Treprostinil, Inhaled (Tyvaso®) in Subjects With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 03, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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12 Total Publications

From Eyes to Airways: Comprehensive Imaging of Eosinophilic Angiocentric Fibrosis.
From Eyes to Airways: Comprehensive Imaging of Eosinophilic Angiocentric Fibrosis.
Journal: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
Published: July 28, 2025

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