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Dr. Brett Scharf, DO

Dr. Brett Scharf, DO

Emergency Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Brett Scharf, DO is an emergency medicine specialist in Altoona, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and Penn Highlands Tyrone.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

1400 9th Ave Altoona, PA 16602

Make an Appointment

(814) 941-8811

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Scharf specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Scharf's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Scharf

4.3

8 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
25%
25%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy L Turnbaugh – Nov 23, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Todd Spicer – Aug 29, 2021
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What could be improved
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Linda W solar – Jul 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Zilla – Feb 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 24, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brett Scharf, DO is an emergency medicine specialist in Altoona, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and Penn Highlands Tyrone.

  • Emergency Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York Institute Of Technology / Old Westbury

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Mainline Medical Associates Inc.1400 9th Ave Altoona, PA 16602
1

Practice

Mainline Medical Center792 Gallitzin Rd Cresson, PA 16630
2

Practice

Office1894 Plank Rd Duncansville, PA 16635
3
Pyramid Healthcare3893 W Main St Belleville, PA 17004
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Penn Highlands Tyrone

    187 Hospital Dr
    Tyrone, PA 16686

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

    105 Nason Dr
    Roaring Spring, PA 16673

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave
    Altoona, PA 16601
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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