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Dr. Katherine Sherif

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Accepting New Patients

(7241 Ratings)

Specializes in: Women's Health

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: women's health issues, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hormone therapy, and more.

700 Walnut Street 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 503-4779

Dr. Katherine Sherif is a women's health provider in Philadelphia, PA specializing in women's health. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Katherine Sherif is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson University Physicians (JUP) and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

834 Walnut Street Suite 110
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Address:

700 Walnut Street 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Address:

700 Walnut Street Floor 2
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Some issues Dr. Katherine Sherif can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“However, "the mechanism behind accelerated cognitive aging is that metabolic abnormalities - insulin resistance, inflammation, impaired glucose tolerance - affect not only the blood vessels and...”—"Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, linked with cognitive decline, study finds", CNN, January 2024

“Dr. Katherine Sherif, chief of Women's Health at Jefferson Health, said estimates on the syndrome's prevalence vary.”—"Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hidden epidemic, experts say", Philly Voice, April 2022

“Katherine Sherif, MD, is the chief of women's health in the department of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.”—"Q&A: Vaginal odors after a workout", Philadelphia Inquirer, February 2019

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	17
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

doctor visit	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	137
preventive care	30
vaccines	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	171
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

doctor visit	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	224

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Sherif for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine Sherif treated as a women's health provider in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and preventive care.

blood draw	35
doctor visit	117
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
preventive care	25
vaccines	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Sherif.

**Gender**
Male	4
Female	11

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	1
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Sherif From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Sherif treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	2
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Katherine Sherif graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed residency at Drexel University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Drexel University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katherine Sherif is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson University Physicians (JUP)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Katherine Sherif appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Katherine Sherif accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Katherine Sherif has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 7241 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katherine Sherif from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-03-26

Dr. Sherif is one of the best physicians I have ever met with. As a new patient, recently moved here from Europe she helped me find accurate meds matching those I was taking back home and walked me through steps to improve my well-being and manage my weight with PCOS and hypothyroidism. A great professional with a holistic approach; she made me feel like she really cared.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine Sherif. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,653 Victoza $31	RYBELSUS $15	$2,606
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$115 $115
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$40 INVOKANA $40
Warner Chilcott LLC	$40 LO LOESTRIN $40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$24 BYDUREON $24
Other	$103 LINZESS $22	Belviq $16	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $13	Osphena $11	$40

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,305
Travel and Lodging	$1,282
Food and Beverage	$358
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Katherine Sherif is a medical specialist in women's health. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sherif has indicated that her clinical interests include women's health issues. She is affiliated with Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). Her practice in is open to new patients as reported by DocSpot.