Overview
James Scharff is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Scharff is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Scharff is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150D, Saint Louis, MO 63131
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Washington University
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SLUCare Physician Group
Dr. Hersh Maniar is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who uses the latest advances in care to treat adult patients. His areas of expertise include adult cardiac surgery, treatment of valvular heart disease, surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation, and coronary bypass grafting. His research interests include valvular heart disease and atrial arrythmias. Dr. Maniar is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he also serves as division chief. In addition, he is Regional Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery for SSM Health System. Dr. Maniar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Maniar is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Maniar is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Scharff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Scharff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Scharff by calling their office at 314-996-5287. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James R. Scharff a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Scharff is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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 R. Scharff specialize in?
While Dr. James R. Scharff is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. James R. Scharff participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James R. Scharff has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. James R. Scharff's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James R. Scharff accept my insurance?
Dr. James R. Scharff accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-996-5287 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.
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- Distinguished
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Scharff isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Scharff isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Scharff isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Scharff isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Scharff isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Scharff isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Scharff isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Scharff isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Collapsed LungDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- GastrostomyDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart TumorDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Lung CancerDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- ThymectomyDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.