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David Schiff, MD
Accepting New Patients
UVA Health Provider

David Schiff, MD

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

Highlights

Awards

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

Reviews

462 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.8 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

80 Patient Comments

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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.
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Waited 1 hour to be seen just to tell me the tumor from gamma knife procedure got smaller. The doctor said "to me it looks the same" but the radiologist said it got smaller. I did not like his response. So which is the correct answer? Very not helpful.
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