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Dr. James Scharff, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.5 (17)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Scharff, MD

Dr. James Scharff, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine and is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Scharff, completed a residency at Saint Louis University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Scharff an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Scharff works at Practice in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Partial Lung Collapse along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Scharff's Office Locations

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    3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150D, Saint Louis, MO 63131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 996-5287
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    Missouri Baptist Medical Center
    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 996-5544
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    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 360C, Saint Louis, MO 63131 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 996-5287

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  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Partial Lung Collapse
Mitral Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Partial Lung Collapse
Mitral Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)

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.
Partial Lung Collapse
Mitral Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Thoracentesis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valve Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1407078827
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Saint Louis University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Saint Louis University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Saint Louis University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
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    Dr. Scharff has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Scharff. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Scharff.

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