Summary

Dr. Howard Sharf is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic spine surgery and general surgery. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lutheran Hospital. With 43 years of experience in orthopedic medicine, Dr. Sharf brings extensive expertise to complex spinal conditions and surgical interventions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Sharf practices at multiple locations across Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, with hospital affiliations including HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital, JFK University Medical Center, and Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience. His clinical focus centers on treating herniated discs, cervical disc disease, and joint pain. He performs various therapeutic procedures including physical therapy, strength training, and medial branch blocks to help patients manage pain and restore function. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.8
  • 43 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Lutheran Hospital
  • 14 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 13 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Howard Wayne Sharf has 13 locations

Hca Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital

6500 38th Ave NSaint Petersburg, FL 33710

New Jersey Spine And Orthopedic

1200 Us Highway 22 Ste 14Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

New Jersey Spine And Orthopedic

375 Mount Pleasant Ave Ste 205West Orange, NJ 07052

New Jersey Spine And Orthopedic

25 Main St Ste 12Edison, NJ 08837
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

New Jersey Spine And Orthopedic

1601 Walnut St Ste 514Philadelphia, PA 19102
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Adventhealth Altamonte Springs

601 E Altamonte DrAltamonte Springs, FL 32701

Jfk Medical Center

65 James StEdison, NJ 08820

New Jersey Spine And Orthopedic

499 E Central Pkwy Ste 130Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

West Orange Surgery Center

375 Mount Pleasant Ave Ste 210West Orange, NJ 07052
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

New Jersey Spine And Orthopedic

1000 S Lenola RdMaple Shade, NJ 08052
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

New Jersey Spine And Orthopedic

535 5TH AVE RM 1012NEW YORK, NY 10017
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Bala Cynwyd

100 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD FL 4BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
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

Advanced Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Institute Pc

348 US Highway 9Manalapan, NJ 07726
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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2.8 
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43 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Saint Petersburg , FLGulf Breeze , FLPensacola , FLGulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Wayne Sharf

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Liberty Mutual
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Progressive
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Wayne Sharf has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Wayne Sharf has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty)

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Howard Wayne Sharf holds an active medical license in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026, an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027, and an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lutheran Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Sharf's NPI number is 1467434167.

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