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Dr. Michael Scharf, MD

Dr. Michael Scharf, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Scharf, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Scharf has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Pulmonary Vascular Conditions, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1986. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 206 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (206 reviews)

Practice

1101 Chestnut St # 17 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telehealth available

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Dr. Scharf's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Scharf

4.7
206 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Great Dr, very personable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Vince – Jun 03, 2021
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I was scheduled for a procedure at Jefferson Hospital to be done by Dr Scharf. He told me that I would have the results by that afternoon. He never called me. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and waited for a call from him. After two days I did not hear from him so I called his office. They scheduled a video call for the following Monday. I waited for the call and it never came. I called his office again and then again two days later and I still do NOT have any results. I can’t believe that a doctor would be this callous and not reach out to his patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2019
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dr. scharf is so sweet and knowledgable. very kind man who cares about his patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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May 17, 2018
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This doctor is the most arrogant & obnoxious person I have ever encountered. First, it was a 2 hour trip to see him. Well ok, if he's the so called best fine. He ordered a PFT done. He wanted to repeat in a month after using an inhaler for 30 days. Went back and I told him i used the inhaler( which as I type this) I am looking at that he electronically sent to my pharmacy. . He then proceeded to scream at me saying he did not order this. I took out the prescription with his name
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Forked River, NJ – Jun 09, 2017
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2 appointments and dismissed me without a diagnosis, expected better health care than this.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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DW in Villas NJ – Jan 15, 2017
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Every appointment with him i will leave with my mom with the same information already. my mom got a test he ordered and when we got there to discuss results he told my mom that he don't got time to look at the test.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Philadelphia, PA – Dec 30, 2016
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biography

Dr. Michael Scharf, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Scharf has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease, Pulmonary Vascular Conditions, and Interstitial...read more

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonology

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  • Temple University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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    Jefferson Pulmonary Associates1101 Chestnut St # 17 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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