About Me
I am the Medical Director of the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders at The Ohio State University, a clinical researcher, and a master clinician (Mazzaferri-Ellison Society of Master Clinicians) regarding diagnosis and management of cognitive issues. I was selected by my peers as one of the best doctors in America for the last 21 years in a row. Everything I do in research, education and in clinical care is focused on improving the lives of patients and caregivers with cognitive disorders and dementia conditions.
I specialize in diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal lobar degenerations.
Every patient and family deserves to be informed and educated on their medical issues and potential research opportunities. Patients at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center benefit from new discoveries and scientific advances as we strive to provide you with the best possible care.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Director, Division of Cognitive Neurology
- Medical Director, Neurobehavior and Memory Disorders Clinics
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015, 2017, 2019
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cognitive Neurology
- Lewy Body Disease
- Central Nervous System Diseases
- Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic, Cognitive Disorders
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Memory Disorders
- Alzheimer Disease
- Dementia
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3100
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4969
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
5th Floor, Suite 5A
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-4969
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/1/1979 - 5/1/1983
Internship
William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX
7/1/1983 - 6/30/1984
Residency
Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
7/1/1984 - 6/1/1987
Fellowship
Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1993
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology
3/30/1990
Academic Information
My Department
Neurology
My Division
General Neurology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
119 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Scharre has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Brain Test, Inc.
- Eisai, Inc.
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
- Office of the Federal Public Defender
- Viz.ai, Inc
The doctor was so wonderful and spent a lot of time with us
Dr Scharre has been very thoughtful and helpful
Good experience
Dr. Scharre Only provides good experiences for his clients. It was a wonderful visit.
Very knowledgeable and relates well to family and patient
Good
Dr. Scharre is simply, the best there is, in every aspect of patient care.
Excellent !
Very attentive, caring, life changing when separated patient while questioning caregiver about patients symptoms so as to not upset the patient out of courtesy and compassion for the both patient and caregiver
Dr.Scharre is the best
First time visit and he made me feel right at ease. Very friendly even while asking questions. Covered a lot of ground discussing my issues
Great job
Dr always takes his time with my husband and answers my concerns. He also returns my calls when I call him
My care provider is very knowledgeable, professional and considerate.
We found Dr Scharre to be exceptional! His mannerisms, communication skills and patience were exemplary. At 78 years old we have seen a lot of medical practitioners in our day and he is at the top of that list!!
Very attentive
My Doctor is very thorough, and a very kind man.
Dr Scharre was phenomenal
Dr. Scharre was outstanding! Clear and concise information, very attentive to my father during this initial visit.
Excellent thoughtful responses to medical.issues.
No bad experiences
Dr. Scharre spent plenty of time going over all items regarding my symptoms, medicines, lack of sleep etc.
No bad experience
Superior
Amazing kind doctor
Dr Schatre made us feel like the only patient he had. Fully attentive, kind, and thorough!
There was no bad experience all good
Good, he was the best!
Doctor was one hour late and while he gave us plenty of time during our appointment, this encounter felt more perfunctory than our initial visit. Maybe he was unprepared, running late, or something else, but it was a lackluster experience for us. It did not seem to us that the "team" had really collaborated on the diagnosis in the way we had imagined.
Excellent
Spent time with me, answered questions and had a good sense of humor.
Dr Scharre is "Gold" we are among the fortunate to have him as our provider - he to totally understands FTD
Good listener - very caring
Thorough and spends time with you
An outstanding first visit with this specialist.
He listens and talks with me like a friend.
Dr. Scharre was the most detailed physician we've ever met.
Displayed genuine interest, concern in addressing all needs and concerns.
He gave me the info I needed, I guess. Unfortunately no new meds, treatments, or even clinical trials for my husband's Alzheimers
Dr Scharre is top notch. His work is his passion and it shows. He takes his time to explain everything we needed to know and shows such compassion. We know we are in the best hands possible.
Dr. Scharre was really excellent. He carefully went through my medical history in My Chart with us. He asked me and my wife several questions about my symptoms. The exam was very thorough. He also very effectively involved the resident physician that was with him in my care, and as he taught her, he taught me and my wife at the same time as well. He was definitive with his diagnosis, engaged me and my wife in choosing the best options for treatment, doing all this with a pleasant, confident, and empathetic bedside manner. His fund of knowledge was quite impressive, and he thoroughly answered all our questions.
Dr. Scharre, At all times, was caring, listening, understanding and knowledgeable. I am so fortunate to have him as my neurologist!
My doctor was very professional, but down to earth. He asked lots of questions and attempted to explain everything in a manner which I could understand. He also gave me numerous options that I had for my situation. He seemed well versed with everything he interacted with me on.
No issues, treated with respect
Also very kind and helpful.
Very informative, willing to listen and explain, presented helpful information
Professional, knowledgeable, understanding, caring, able to discuss serious conditions with tact
Dr. Scharre explained everything very carefully about my condition.
Dr. Scharre is very kind and knowledgeable. I
All was Excellent
Dr. Scharre is the best. Always personable and punctual in completing paperwork.
On the kindest from the door to the floor.
Dr Scharre is the very best- I am very grateful that I am in his care
Dr Sharre is the best doctor. Kind, patient and VERY knowledgeable. Takes his time. When he tells us and my husband decline . He makes us feel safe that he's there for us.