Jeremiah M Scharf, MD, PhD
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4.576471 average rating from 34 patient reviews
Specialties
- Neurology
- Behavioral Neurology
- Movement Disorders Neurology
- Memory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Scharf is a behavioral neurologist and tic disorder specialist as well as a clinical researcher in molecular genetics. He received his B.S. from Yale University, his M.D. from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST) at Harvard Medical School, and his Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Harvard University. Following neurology residency at Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's Hospitals, Dr. Scharf completed subspecialty training in behavioral neurology/neuropsychiatry at BWH and a research fellowship in the MGH Psychiatric Neurodevelopmental Genetics Unit and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.
Dr. Scharf specializes in disorders that lie at the interface between neurology and psychiatry, particularly Tourette Syndrome (TS) and related conditions. He co-directs the TS Center of Excellence with Dr. Sabine Wilhelm in MGH Psychiatry to provide inter-disciplinary care for patients with tic disorders. He also supervises fellows in adult and pediatric movement disorders and behavioral neurology/neuropsychiatry to train them in diagnosis and management of these conditions.
Dr. Scharf's research focuses on identifying genetic and non-genetic risk factors for TS and related disorders (e.g., OCD and ADHD). Using statistical and molecular genetic techniques, his lab aims to integrate genetic discoveries with bioinformatic and experimental data to determine the molecular, cellular and circuit-level dysfunction underlying TS, OCD and ADHD to enable the development of targeted therapies.
Dr. Scharf co-chairs the TAA International Consortium for Genetics, a team of clinicians and geneticists dedicated to identifying TS susceptibility genes, and the Psychiatric Genetics Consortium TS/OCD Working Group. He has received grants from the Tourette Association of America, the American Brain Foundation, NINDS, NIMH, NIA and NHGRI.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Behavioral Neurology, 2007
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2005
- Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2002
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2001
Board Certifications
- Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, United Council for Neurological Subspecialties
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.576471 average rating from 34 reviews
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Always a very good visit.
2026-08-03
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Dr Scharf listens carefully and answers questions in plain English
2026-06-07
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There is no better than Dr Scharf!!! I have had nothing but positive & wonderful interactions with Dr Scharf!!!
2026-05-11
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Dr. Scharf is one of the greatest doctors I ever met. He's a good man. We need more of him. Thank you.
2026-04-01
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My care provider did very well at assisting me. My current situation was assessed , and I was given help based on my needs. I would recommend them to anyone.
2026-01-25
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Dr. Scharf is truly passionate and committed to the work he does. It shows in how thorough he is. He is very attentive to any topic or question I bring up. I highly recommend this clinic and provider.
2026-01-18
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That doctor was very attentive and dedicated to investigating what was happening. He was also very empathetic. A wonderful person.
2025-12-24
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this provider is a leader in the field of Tourette Syndrome
2025-12-20
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Doctor Scharf is a great doctor. He listens to what I have to say.
2025-12-15
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Awesome!
2025-12-07
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This doctor is excellent!
2025-11-30
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Dr. Scharf is terrific. Very knowledgeable and very patient.
2025-11-16
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Dr. Scharf is an excellent doctor. He takes care of my needs and is generally concerned about my health and well-being. I appreciate him very much and I hope to have him for a long time into the future.
2025-10-15
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- Cigna
- MassHealth
- Medicare ACO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- Medicaid ME
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
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- Medicaid NH
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