Overview
James Scharff is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Scharff is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150D, Saint Louis, MO 63131
3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 360C, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Scharff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Scharff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James 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 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 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 Scharff specialize in?
While Dr. James 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 Scharff participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Scharff has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. James 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 Scharff accept my insurance?
Dr. James 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- AnginaDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Scharff isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.