Dr. Brett L. Scharf DO
Family Practitioner
1400 Ninth Ave. Altoona PA, 16602About
Dr. Brett Scharf is a family practitioner practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Scharf specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Scharf possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1989
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1989
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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