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Dr. James Scharff, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. James Scharff, MD
4.5 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. James Scharff, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. James Scharff, MD
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Dr. James Scharff, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 50
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. James Scharff, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Scharff graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at Saint Louis University Hospital.Dr. James Scharff, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has 24 years experience. Dr. Scharff currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Scharff received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Scharff's office accepts new patients. Dr. Scharff also speaks German. Dr. Scharff is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mitral Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
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
Mitral Valve Repair
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
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 Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
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 Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
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
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
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
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Partial Lobectomy
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
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Gold Blue Access-MO
    Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO
    Silver Blue Access Plus-MO
    Bronze Blue Access Plus-MO
    Bronze Blue Access Choice-MO
    Balanced Blue Access-MO
    Lumenos Plans (Blue Access Choice)-MO
    Silver Blue Access Choice-MO
    Silver Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
    Blue Access Choice (St Louis) (Select Network)-MO
    Gold Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
    Gold Blue Access Plus-MO
    Bronze Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
    Gold Blue Access Choice-MO
    Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO
    Preferred-Care Blue (KC) (Select Network)-MO
    Blue Access-MO
    Balanced Blue Access Choice-MO
    Bronze Blue Access-MO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Blue Access Choice-MO
    Lumenos plans (Blue Access)-MO
    Blue Traditional-MO
    Silver Blue Access-MO
    Blue Access Choice - S-MO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150D, Saint Louis, MO 63131
  2. 2 Missouri Baptist Medical Center
    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Office
    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 360C, Saint Louis, MO 63131

Patient Satisfaction

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4.5
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1 Star (2)

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Jun 15, 2022
I had a myxoma that I was completely unaware of with minimal symptoms even though it was huge. It was discovered by an echocardiogram after feeling faint off and on over some weeks. Well, surgery had to be performed immediately. Needless to say I didn't have time to process the situation or be afraid. Shocked maybe but that was it. Dr. Scharff opened his schedule to perform the surgery on me within a few hours. He and his staff were absolutely incredible. They were so supportive and provided me with all of the information I needed. They basically held my hand through the process and I will be forever grateful to each of them for that.
Very Blessed — Jun 15, 2022
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Saint Louis University Hospital
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Louis University Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Saint Louis University Hospital
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Scharff, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Scharff's profile.

Dr. James Scharff, MD is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Scharff, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO