Philip H. Scharper, M.D., J.D. Joins Columbia Eye

The fourteen physicians and more than 100 staff of Columbia Eye welcome Philip H. Scharper, M.D., J.D. to the practice.  He is excited to relocate to the Midlands to join the largest and most advanced medical surgical Ophthalmology practice in the Midlands.

Dr. Scharper specializes in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery. He sees patients at three of Columbia Eye’s conveniently located offices in Downtown Columbia, Northeast Columbia, and West Columbia.

Dr. Scharper grew up in Maryland and has lived across the country, including Washington DC, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and Alabama. In addition to his medical career, he is also a licensed attorney specializing in health law and elder law. He and his wife, who is also a physician, are raising four children—two boys and two girls. Their oldest daughter currently attends Emory University, where she is a member of the swim team. Outside of work, Dr. Scharper enjoys spending time with his family, playing ping pong, squash, football, running, writing children’s books, and developing health-focused foods. Learn more about his children’s books at www.philipscharper.com.

Dr. Scharper completed a Medical & Surgical Retina Fellowship at the University of Alabama, Birmingham/Retina Specialists of Alabama, Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital. He completed his Residency at Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC and earned his M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Scharper completed his Internship at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii. He earned his B.A. from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Scharper also holds a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) in Elder Law and Estate Planning from Western New England School of Law in Springfield, Massachusetts, a Master of Medical Management (M.M.M.) from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Scharper is a member American Association of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, American College of Legal Medicine, and American College of Surgeons.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Scharper call 803.779.3070.