
Overview
Brett Scharf, DO, specializes in family medicine. He practices at Mainline Medical Associates and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Altoona Hospital and medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology.
Dr. Scharf is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Parkinson's Disease, and Decorticate Posture.
Dr. Scharf is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.
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Locations
1400 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brett L. Scharf
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brett L. Scharf?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brett L. Scharf by calling their office at 582-822-4029. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brett L. Scharf a top-rated expert for Alzheimer's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett L. Scharf is classified as an Distinguished expert for Alzheimer's 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. Brett L. Scharf specialize in?
While Dr. Brett L. Scharf is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Alzheimer's Disease, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Brett L. Scharf accept my insurance?
Dr. Brett L. Scharf accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 582-822-4029 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
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Scharf isDistinguished. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Scharf isDistinguished. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Scharf isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- ApoplexyDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arginase DeficiencyDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Arginase Deficiency.
- Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency
- CellulitisDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chediak-Higashi SyndromeDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Chediak-Higashi Syndrome.
- Chronic CoughDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colorectal CancerDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- DeliriumDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- DysgraphiaDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Dysgraphia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Gerstmann SyndromeDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Gerstmann Syndrome.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HypertensionDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Movement DisordersDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
- NecrosisDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Painful SwallowingDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PericarditisDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- StrokeDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in Children
- Experienced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- AscitesDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Breast CancerDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- ConcussionDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- DehydrationDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- DiarrheaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Epidural HematomaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- EpilepsyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- FaintingDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Focal DystoniaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Fractured SpineDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GangreneDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Heart AttackDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HemiplegiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- HepatitisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- High CholesterolDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism DisorderDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung CancerDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lyme DiseaseDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Lyme Disease.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphangitisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- LymphedemaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Memory LossDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Morning SicknessDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Nasal FlaringDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Flaring.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Opioid Use DisorderDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Use Disorder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- ParaplegiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- PleurisyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- RhabdomyolysisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyolysis.
- RingwormDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Ringworm.
- ScoliosisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- SepsisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Susac SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Susac Syndrome.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Vascular DementiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- VertigoDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- VisceromegalyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
