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David Schiff, MD
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UVA Health Provider

David Schiff, MD

Neurology - Neuro Oncology

Primary Location
Neuro Oncology
1240 Lee Street
Floor 3
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Today's Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Primary Phone Number
434.924.9333
Fax Number
434.244.7526

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 University (1988)
Residency
Harvard Longwood (1992)
Fellowships
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (1993), Mayo Clinic Gonda Vascular Center (1994)
Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology)
Appointment
Professor - Medicine
Additional Specialties
Neuro-Oncology, Neurology

Highlights

Awards

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

Reviews

437 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
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Likelihood of recommending this provider

77 Patient Comments

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Recommended my brain just a week before!
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Dr. Schiff is the best in the Neuro-Oncology Department.
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Good
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I tend to get "White Coat Syndrome" when I visit doctors, especially given the seriousness of what took me to the Couric Cancer Center. Yet, I am relaxed, at ease, and comfortable when I meet with Dr. Schiff and his team. I came with questions, written so I would not forget them, and every one was answered in full before I left. There is no better team, and I would recommend them to anyone who has the misfortune of needing to see them. I could not trust anyone more than I do Dr. Schiff, and that extends to the people around him. In short, I trust my life, well-being, and health to him. I know he will tell me what I need to know, in a way that I can understand it. The white coats in Charlottesville at the Couric Center do not make me nervous -- they put me at ease because I know whatever my tests may uncover, I am in the care of the best team possible. I have said before and only continue to believe this more ll the time: If a person is diagnosed with a brain tumor, there is no better time in human history than now and no better place than Dr. Schiff's office to go for near-once a week treatment and follow-up.
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I rave about Dr Schiff and his team
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Dr. Schiff is very kind and is very knowledgeable in his field. I feel honored to be a patient of his for over the years he has become more like a family member. I highly recommend him for the care of cancer patients.