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Dr. Herschel Scher, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology*
4.9 (62)
Map Pin Small Hollywood, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Herschel Scher, MD

Dr. Herschel Scher, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonology Specialist in Hollywood, FL. They specialize in Pediatric Pulmonology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology. They graduated from University of Cape Town Medical School and is affiliated with Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Dr. Scher, completed a residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Scher an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Scher works at JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center in Hollywood, FL with other offices in Wellington, FL, Boca Raton, FL and Miramar, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Scher's Office Locations

  1. 1
    JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center
    1131 N 35th Ave Ste 330, Hollywood, FL 33021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 691-3250
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center
    3377 S State Road 7 Ste 100, Wellington, FL 33449 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 567-8005
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center
    900 Glades Rd Ste 501, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 709-6745
  4. 4
    JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center
    1971 SW 172nd Ave Fl 2, Miramar, FL 33029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 852-1809

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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Better Health
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Canadian Medical Networks
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Choice Care (Humana)
    • Cigna
    • Corporate Medical Network (CMN)
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Desjardins Financial Security
    • Dimension Health
    • First Health
    • Florida Health Administrators
    • Fortified Provider Network
    • Freedom Health
    • Global Health Care Network
    • Health Net
    • Humana
    • JIPA Network
    • Magellan Healthcare
    • Medicaid
    • Memorial Healthcare System
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • Olympus Managed Health Care
    • Optima Health
    • PHCS
    • Preferred Medical Plan
    • Prestige Health Choice
    • Prime Health Services
    • QualCare
    • Quality Health Management (QHM)
    • SelectHealth
    • Simply Healthcare Plans
    • South Florida Community Care Network
    • Star Healthcare Network
    • Sunshine Health
    • Three Rivers Provider Network
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9
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    About Dr. Herschel Scher, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Pulmonology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Afrikaans
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1063469609
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Groote Schuur Hospital Obser
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Kimberly Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Cape Town Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatric Pulmonology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

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    62 patients have reviewed Dr. Scher. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Scher.

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