Summary

Dr. David Schiff is a board-certified oncologist specializing in neurological cancers who has dedicated 38 years to treating patients with brain tumors and related conditions. 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 furthered his expertise through fellowships at the prestigious Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic Gonda Vascular Center. He holds certification in Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is fluent in both English and French.

Dr. Schiff practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he focuses on treating complex neurological conditions. His expertise includes caring for children with brain tumors, primary brain cancer, and various forms of brain cancer. He utilizes advanced diagnostic tools like MRI and specialized head imaging to evaluate his patients' conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Schiff highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 38 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, English
  • Mayo Clinic Gonda Vascular Center
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

UVA Health Neuro Oncology

1240 Lee St Fl 3Charlottesville, VA 22908
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Harvard University Med School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Med School: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Schiff

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Innovation Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Schiff has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Schiff has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Edema
  • Central Nervous System Cancer (CNS Neoplasm)
  • Chemotherapy
  • Cognition Disorders
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Glial Cancer (Glioma)
  • Headache
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Bleeding In The Brain)
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Neurotoxic Disorders
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Cancer
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic Gonda Vascular Center1994
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center1993

Residency

Harvard Longwood1992
Brigham and Women's Hospital1989

Medical School

Harvard UniversityGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. David Schiff affiliated with?
Dr. David Schiff is affiliated with University Of Virginia Childrens Hospital.
Is Dr. David Schiff accepting new patients?
Dr. David Schiff is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. David Schiff's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. David Schiff accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. David Schiff has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. David Schiff speak?
Dr. David Schiff speaks French and English.
Where is Dr. David Schiff's office located?
Dr. David Schiff's office is located at 1240 Lee St Fl 3, Charlottesville, VA, 22908.

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