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Dr. David Scher, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.1 (11)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. David Scher, MD

Dr. David Scher, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Duke University and is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, Saint Charles Hospital, Centrastate Medical Center, NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Helen Hayes Hospital and Stamford Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Scher an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Scher works at Practice in New York, NY with other offices in Paramus, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Cerebral Palsy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Scher's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 746-4500
  2. 2
    Hss Orthopedics 2 C2c Nj
    140 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 175, Paramus, NJ 07652 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 606-1253

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Hospital For Special Surgery
  • Saint Charles Hospital
  • Centrastate Medical Center
  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • Helen Hayes Hospital
  • Stamford Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Cerebral Palsy
Hip Dysplasia
Difficulty With Walking

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cerebral Palsy
Hip Dysplasia
Difficulty With Walking
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytrens Contracture Foot Division
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Patellar Tendon Repair
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Plantar Fascia Release
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
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    4.1
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    Based on 11 ratings
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    About Dr. David Scher, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144249541
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Duke University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. David Scher, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Scher is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Scher has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Scher has seen patients for Cerebral Palsy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Scher on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Scher. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Scher.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Scher, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Scher appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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