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Dr. David Scher, MD

Dr. David Scher, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Scher, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Lancaster, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Scher has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia in 1984. He is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

217 Harrisburg Ave Lancaster, PA 17603
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(717) 544-8300

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Scher specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Scher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Scher

3.9

7 ratings, 2 with a written review
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About Me

care philosophy

Explaining things in plain English, having all patient and caregiver questions fully answered to their satisfaction, minimizing medications and procedures, and participating in SHARED DECISION MAKING. I encourage patient and caregiver to research...read more

biography

Director of Arrhythmia Services at PinnacleHealth from 1991-2011, Dr Scher brought the specialty of cardiac electrophysiology to Harrisburg, PA.  A clinical researcher in some of the most important trials of implantable cardiac rhythm devices...read more

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

  • Cardiology

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  • Presby University Penn Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Maimonides Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia

    Medical School, 1984

  • Washington University Of St. Louis

    Undergraduate School, 1977
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

The Heart Group of Lghealth217 Harrisburg Ave Lancaster, PA 17603
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Practice

Lancaster General Medical Group1701 Cornwall Rd Lebanon, PA 17042
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St
    Lancaster, PA 17602
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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