Dr. Lawrence Scharer, MD
Geriatric Medicine•Male•Age 87
Lawrence Scharer MD
54 E 82ND ST New York, NY 10028Make an Appointment
Show Phone NumberDr. Lawrence Scharer, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New York, NY and has over 63 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Scharer has more experience with Obstructive Lung Disease than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Columbia U, College of Phys/Surg medical school in 1958. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mount Sinai Morningside and Roosevelt Hospital. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Scharer to book an appointment.
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Lawrence Scharer, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Scharer frequently treats Obstructive Lung Disease. See all practice areas where Dr. Scharer specializes.
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Dr. Scharer's office is located at 54 E 82ND ST, New York, NY 10028. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Scharer
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Scharer treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Scharer treats other conditions, please contact the office at (212) 861-9383.
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Scharer is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Scharer's conditions and procedures:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Advance Directive End of Life Planning
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Diabetes Type 2
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dizziness
- Dyslipidemia
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Esophagitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hidradenitis
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Hives
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization Administration
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Joint Pain
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Nodule
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Nausea
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Respiratory Failure
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Study
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tobacco Withdrawal
- Tuberculosis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vertigo
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wellness Examination
- Wheezing
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Dr. Scharer accepts
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Dr. Scharer accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
- Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- BlueConnect HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Preferred Blue PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.61% Patient Experience Rating, 8% lower than the national average
15 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020)
15 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020)
Compare with other Geriatric Medicine Specialists
Compare Dr. Scharer with our nearby Geriatric Medicine Specialists at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Make an appointment at Mount Sinai Hospital today at (212) 257-0083.
These providers are on the medical staff of Mount Sinai Hospital.
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