James Scharffenberger, M.D., was born in Paterson, New Jersey and raised in Southern California. Dr. Scharffenberger attended Stanford University on a baseball letter of intent which allowed him to advance to Medical school at Georgetown University. Fulfilling a dream since childhood, he became a physician and is dedicated to women’s health. Now with 35 years of Obstetrics in the South Bay, he continues to practice gynecology with interests in menopause, infertility, and general female surgical procedures.
Education & Experience
Education
Medical School
Georgetown University 1981
Residency
Harbor General UCLA Medical Center
Associations & Certifications
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Health Net Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- United HealthCare PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Aetna US Healthcare PPO
- BeechStreet PPO
- Blue Cross of California PPO
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- ChoiceCare-Humana PPO
- Cigna Healthcare PPO (No Local Plus)
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- First Health PPO
- Health Net of California PPO
- Oscar PPO
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems) PPO
- TriCare (TriWest) PPO
Locations
Torrance OB/GYN (Torrance OB South)
20911 Earl St., Ste. 480
Torrance, CA 90503
Affiliated Locations
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance