David Schiff, MD

Dr. David Schiff is an oncologist with 38 years of experience specializing in brain and nervous system cancers. He earned his medical degree from Harvard University and completed his residency training at both Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Longwood. Dr. Schiff pursued advanced fellowship training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic Gonda Vascular Center, developing expertise in complex cancer care. He holds board certification in Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Schiff is fluent in both French and English.

Dr. Schiff practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. His clinical focus centers on treating brain tumors in children and adults with primary brain cancer. He utilizes advanced diagnostic imaging including MRI and specialized head MRI scans to evaluate patients. Physical therapy is often incorporated into his comprehensive treatment approach to help patients maintain …strength and function during cancer care. Patients rate Dr. Schiff 4.3 out of 5 stars on average for his expertise and compassionate care.