Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf

General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
2601 West Alameda Avenue, Suite 404, 
Burbank, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
11
conditions
2601 West Alameda Avenue, Suite 404, 
Burbank, CA 

Overview

Raymond Schaerf is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California.

Dr. Schaerf is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Schaerf is board certified in American Board Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Schaerf is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

2601 West Alameda Avenue, Suite 404, Burbank, CA 91505

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

Efficacy and Safety of HemoStyp as an Adjunct for Management of Secondary Hemostasis in the Operative Setting
Efficacy and Safety of HemoStyp as an Adjunct for Management of Secondary Hemostasis in the Operative Setting
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 22, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

14 Total Publications

Novel technique to optimize extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation with the use of a video-assisted thoracoscopic epicardial access tool.
Novel technique to optimize extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation with the use of a video-assisted thoracoscopic epicardial access tool.
Journal: Heart rhythm
Published: September 24, 2025
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Is Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf is classified as an Advanced expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Raymond H. Schaerf specialize in?

While Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf accept my insurance?

Dr. Raymond H. Schaerf accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-843-2334 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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