Summary

I am a board-certified medical oncologist with special expertise in treating men with advanced prostate cancer. I served as Chief of the Genitourinary Oncology Service at the Sidney Kimmel Center for Urologic and Prostate Cancers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for 25 years.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • 3.3
  • 50 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard I. Scher

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard I. Scher has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard I. Scher has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Epidemiology
  • Immunotherapy
  • Metastasis
  • Oncologist
  • Prostate Cancer (Prostatic Neoplasm)
  • Urogenital Cancer (Genitourinary)

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1982

Residency

Bellevue Hospital Center1980

Medical School

New York University School of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Scher affiliated with?
Dr. Howard Scher is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Does Dr. Howard Scher accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Howard Scher accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Howard Scher's office located?
Dr. Howard Scher's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065.
Does Dr. Howard Scher accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Howard Scher accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Howard Scher accepting new patients?
Dr. Howard Scher has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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