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 46 years. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1972 and specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiac surgery.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellPoint
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Top Care Areas
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Port Placements or Replacements
very high
more than 98% of peers
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
very high
more than 96% of peers
Pulmonary Disease
high
more than 89% of peers
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2 Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
3 Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Thoracic Cardiovascular SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
- Thoracic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery*
44 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Benign Tumor
- Cancer
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Empyema
- Endocarditis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
- Mediastinal Tumors, Not Specified as Malignant
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Cancer
- Pleural Neoplasm, Not Specified as Malignant
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
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41 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Esophageal Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- 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 Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open
- Lung Removal, Open
- Lung Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Nerve Block, Sympathetic
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Thymectomy
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Paracentesis
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Segmentectomy, Open
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
- Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Tracheal Surgery
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- New York Medical CollegeMedical School | Graduated 1972
- Yale New Haven HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed
- University MiamiResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Schaerf has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Raymond Schaerf, MD
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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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Vickie Buhen – Jul 15, 2018
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Dr. Schaerf was recommended to me due to his world renowned expertise in pacemaker lead extraction. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen and unavoidable complications, I had to undergo a second, more serious procedure just two days later. I am convinced that it is only through the grace of God and Dr....Read More
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Andréa R in Inglewood, CA – Apr 25, 2017
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Dr. Schaerf is an excellent surgeon. I was recently diagnosed with a 3 cm Adenocarcinoma in my right upper lobe which Dr. Schaerf removed via VATS procedure. He answered all questions patiently. I was told the entire tumor was removed and the lymph nodes removed were clean. The surgery was done as...Read More
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3Cindy S in Glendale, CA – Jan 13, 2017
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20 years ago Dr. Schaerf performed a lobectomy on my left lung due to tumor. The next year, due to a rare infection, my right lung turned to "a fist of goo" per Dr. Schaerf. He let me know I was in dire condition and could have died. I woke up in ICU with him by my side. He said "It was the...Read More
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2Barry B in Las Vegas, NV – Aug 26, 2016
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Straight forward and kind.
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3Jeanne in Burbank, CA 91505 – May 16, 2016
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Dr. Schaerf accepts 8 insurance carriers
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- CignaGreat West Healthcare-CignaOpen Access
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- HumanaChoice Care
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCareChoice PlusOptionsPacifiCare
- WellPoint
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