Herschel Scher, MD

Medical Director, Pediatric Pulmonology, Palm Beach Operations, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Pediatric Pulmonology, Cystic Fibrosis
Accepting New Patients
Locations

JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center

1131 North 35th Avenue Suite 330
Hollywood, FL 33021

954-265-6333

954-265-6336

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JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center

900 Glades Road Suite 501
Boca Raton, FL 33431

561-367-4220

561-392-6076

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JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center

1971 SW 172nd Avenue 2nd Floor
Miramar, FL 33029-5592

954-265-6333

954-276-0756

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JDCH Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep and Pulmonary Center

3377 South State Road 7 Suite 100
Wellington, FL 33449

561-341-7000

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About Me

Medical Director, Pediatric Pulmonology, Palm Beach Operations, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

I am a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist, and my patients represent the full spectrum of pulmonary conditions and allergies, from infancy to adolescence. The main conditions I treat are asthma and cystic fibrosis.

My research interests include clinical pharmacology of drugs used in respiratory medicine, and respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients. I’m currently running the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital pulmonology research division, where we participate in national and international research studies.   

Being a physician was always my dream, and I was always interested in pulmonology. Pediatrics attracted me because I love children, and I have no regrets about that choice. I’m compassionate, enthusiastic and very dedicated. I aim to improve the quality of life of the patient. Many patients have gone through a lot and are fighting hard to improve their health with major sacrifices.

Seeing very sick patients recover and being able to make a difference in their lives is very rewarding. I most enjoy the basic interaction with the patient and the family, and improving the lives of the children. I look forward to coming to work every day and bringing smiles to their faces. In my spare time, I like playing golf, watching sports, reading and the outdoors.

Education

Internships

Kimberley Hospital, 1984

Residency

Groote Schuur Hospital, 1992, Pediatrics
Groote Schuur Hospital, 1994, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 1998, Pediatrics

Fellowships

University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics, 1998, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Certifications

Awards, Achievements, and More

Professional Organizations

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American College of Chest Physicians
  • Fellow, College of Physicians, College of Medicine of South Africa

Awards

  • Allergy Society of South Africa/Glaxo Traveling Scholarship, 1993