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David Schiff, MD
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UVA Health Provider

David Schiff, MD

Neuro-Oncology

Primary Location
Today's Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.7526

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Dr. Schiff is the Harrison Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Neurological Surgery and Medicine. He is the co-director of the UVA Neuro-Oncology Center. His specialties include clinical trials for malignant brain tumors and the management of neurological complications of cancer and its therapies. He has led or co-led numerous NCI-funded brain tumor and pharmaceutical clinical trials.

Dr. Schiff serves on the NCI brain malignancy steering committee and chairs the ECOG-ACRIN brain tumor working group. He also serves on several editorial boards, most notably as the associate editor of the journal, Neuro-Oncology. 

Academic Information

Department
Neurology
Academic Role
Professor
Division
Neurology
Research Interests
Brain tumor clinical trials, Brain tumor epidemiology
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Gender
Male
Languages
French, English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Harvard University
Fellowships
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic
Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology)
Appointment
Professor - Medicine

Highlights

Awards

  • 2011-2020 Best Doctors in America® List
  • 2015 One of America's Top Cancer Doctors, Newsweek®

Reviews

402 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
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Provider explained things clearly
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Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

53 Patient Comments

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Very good!!
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Dr. David Schiff is VERY personable and understanding! Feel like he truly cares about his patients wellbeing!!!!!
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I always recommend my "brain team"
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My care provider, Dr. David Schiff, has by the blessing of my Lord, kept the cancer sickness, that usually had only a 2-4 yr. life span, on hold/bay for 26 yrs.
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Every one was pleasantly caring
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I've told everyone how efficient, friendly and effective UVA Health is.