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Dr. Renee Scharf, MD

Physiatrist

Wilkes Barre, PA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Scharf, Physiatrist in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Dr. Renee Scharf, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Scharf graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Temple Univ Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Scharf is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scharf’s office.

    Where did Dr. Scharf go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Temple Univ Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Scharf board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Renee Scharf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Scharf speak?

    Dr. Scharf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Scharf typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Scharf diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Scharf. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Scharf typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Renee Scharf may include:

    Please contact Dr. Scharf's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Scharf accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Scharf's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Scharf's office located?

    Dr. Renee Scharf's Primary Practice

    1177 Highway 315 Blvd

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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    Dr. Renee Scharf's Practice 2

    8015 Lawndale Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19111

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    What is Dr. Scharf's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Scharf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205829769.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scharf?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scharf

    What is Dr. Renee Scharf's specialty?

    Dr. Scharf is a Physiatrist near Wilkes Barre, PA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Renee Scharf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Scharf is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Renee Scharf accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Renee Scharf is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Renee Scharf offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scharf's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Renee Scharf?

    Please contact Dr. Scharf's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Scharf's office located?

    Dr. Scharf's offices are located in Wilkes Barre, PA and Philadelphia, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Renee Scharf have?

    Dr. Renee Scharf is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.