Dr. Howard Wayne Sharf, MD

Dr. Howard Sharf is an orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in spine surgery who has dedicated over four decades to helping patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Lutheran Hospital, building a foundation of knowledge that spans 43 years of clinical practice. Dr. Sharf's dual specialization in orthopedic surgery and spine surgery allows him to address a comprehensive range of spinal disorders and injuries. He communicates with patients 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 expertise encompasses treating back pain during pregnancy, pediatric and adolescent back pain, and flank pain conditions. The procedures …he performs include physical therapy guidance, strength training programs, and manual therapy techniques to help patients restore function and mobility. With practices spanning from Saint Petersburg to West Orange and Edison, he brings his extensive spine surgery experience to diverse patient communities.