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Dr. Howard Scher, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 73
Dr. Howard Scher, MD
3.1 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Scher, MD is a Medical Oncologist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Howard Scher, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 73
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Scher, MD is a Medical Oncologist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Scher graduated from New York University. Dr. Howard Scher, MD is a Medical Oncologist in New York, NY and has 48 years experience. Dr. Scher currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Yale New Haven Hospital, Copley Hospital, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Door County Medical Center, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. At present, Dr. Scher received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Scher's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Scher is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-2000
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00
  2. 2 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    353 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 525-2225
  3. 3 Office
    633 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-2000

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3.1
Based on 17 Reviews
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1 Star (8)

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Oct 22, 2018
Friendly, knowledgeable, honest.
Calvin in Tenafly — Oct 22, 2018
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University
    1976
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  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Scher, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Scher's profile.

Dr. Howard Scher, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Yale New Haven Hospital, Copley Hospital, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Door County Medical Center, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Scher, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY

  • Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

    240 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Copley Hospital

    528 Washington Hwy, Morrisville, VT

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Door County Medical Center

    323 S 18th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI

  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital

    800 Meadows Rd, Boca Raton, FL

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, New York, NY