Dr. Raymond Schaerf, MD

Thoracic Surgery ·

Male ·

Age 71

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Dr. Raymond Schaerf, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Burbank, CA and has been practicing for 47 years. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1972 and specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiac surgery.

2601 W Alameda Ave Ste 404

Burbank, CA 91505

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No malpractice claims found for California

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Dr. Schaerf's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Port Placements or Replacements

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Schaerf performs Port Placements or Replacements more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Schaerf performs this procedure more than 100% of his peers

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Port Removal

Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Schaerf performs Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Schaerf performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers

Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Schaerf performs Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Schaerf performs this procedure more than 95% of his peers

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Dr. Schaerf's conditions and procedures:

Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm
Aneurysm of Heart
Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Benign Tumor
Cancer
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Empyema
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Surgery
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Surgery
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Lobectomy, Open
Lung Cancer
Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
Lung Removal, Open
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
Mediastinal Tumors, Not Specified as Malignant
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nerve Block, Sympathetic
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Paracentesis
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm, Not Specified as Malignant
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Segmentectomy, Open
Septal Defect
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thrombosis
Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Tracheal Surgery
Vascular Disease
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery
Cardiac Surgery

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

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Education

University Miami

Residency Hospital

Yale New Haven Hospital

Internship Hospital

1972

New York Medical College

Medical School

1972

Languages

Spanish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Schaerf's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaerf

4.9

Based on 18 reviews

5 Stars	94.44444444444444%	(17)
4 Stars	5.555555555555555%	(1)
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Dr Schaerf did my Bronchoscopy, Node Biopsy and insertion of Port -A -Cath. He's not one for chitchat, but an Excellent doctor. I knew I couldn't be in any better care with a Thoracic surgeon. Absolutely I would recommend him.

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