David Marx Scher MD
Pediatric Orthopedics
Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Cornell University-Weill Medical College
535 East 70th Street.5th Floor.New York, NY 10021
Overview of Dr. Scher
Dr. David Scher is an orthopaedic surgeon based in New York, NY, specializing in pediatric orthopedics. He completed his medical education and training across various esteemed institutions, including Duke University School of Medicine and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. With a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics from the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center, he has served as an attending orthopaedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery since 2004. His expertise encompasses conditions such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophies, tarsal coalition, clubfoot, and foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Scher has contributed to several publications in reputable journals and has been recognized as a Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area. Additionally, he has been involved in clinical trials focused on hip dislocation techniques for pediatric patients with cerebral palsy.
Clinical Expertise
- Cerebral palsy, Muscular dystrophies, Tarsal coalition, Clubfoot, Foot and ankle surgery, Hip surgery, Pediatric hip and knee surgery, Pediatric foot and ankle surgery
Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1999 - 2000
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1999- NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2002 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1995 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Clinical Trials
- A Randomized Control Trial of Hip Dislocation Techniques for Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy Start of enrollment: 2015 Oct 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pavlik Harness Treatment for Infantile Hip Dysplasia Lowers Breastfeeding Self-efficacy.Joshua T Bram, Olivia C Tracey, Zachary Trotzky, Ruth H Jones, Olivia Jochl
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2025-04-21 - Hindfoot Alignment in Pediatrics: The Relationship Between Hindfoot Moment Arm and Hindfoot Alignment Angle.Nicolas Pascual-Leone, Joshua T Bram, Agnes D Cororaton, Howard J Hillstrom, Douglas N Mintz
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2025-01-01 - Weight Percentile Is Maintained During Spica Casting: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Patients Treated with Closed or Open Reduction for Developmental Dysplasia of the...Olivia C Tracey, Kiranpreet Nagra, Keza Levine, Akshitha Adhiyaman, Paige McBoyle
Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. 2024-11-01
Press Mentions
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Empire BCBS PPOGreat West PPO
Healthfirst New York
HIP of New York - Select PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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