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J A. Scherer

J A. Scherer, APN

LGBTQ+ MedicineFamily Medicine

Virtual Visits Available
Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Newborns/Toddlers (0-5 years)
  • Children (6-11 years)
  • Adolescents (12-17 years)
  • Adults (18+ years)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Virtua Medical Group

About J A. Scherer

Professional Statement

J Scherer, MSN, AGPCNP-BC (they/he), is a nurse practitioner with extensive experience providing care to the LGBTQIA+ community. J earned their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at East Stroudsburg University and a Master of Science in Nursing degree at Thomas Jefferson University. In addition to providing gender-affirming care, HIV risk reduction/prevention, and other guideline-directed medical treatments, J has broad knowledge from working in cardiac catheterization laboratory and gerontology environments. Patients consistently praise J for their attentive, kind, and affirming care, often describing their experiences as exceptionally positive and even transformative. Many feel deeply listened to and valued, highlighting their thorough understanding of their medical histories and compassionate approach. First-time visitors often express how comfortable and welcome they felt, with some noting it felt like they'd known J for years. Outside of medicine, J enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants in Philadelphia, spending time with friends and family, and cycling.

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Locations

  1. Virtua Pride Primary Care - Marlton

Expertise

Education

  • Master of Nursing Program: Thomas Jefferson University, APN, 2024

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2024

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Assure Premier Plus
  • Aetna Managed Medicaid
  • Aetna Managed Medicare
  • Amerihealth
  • Amerihealth Administrator
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Managed Medicare
  • Clover Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross
  • Horizon Blue Cross Managed Medicare
  • Horizon Managed Medicaid
  • Horizon NJ Total Care
  • Humana Managed Medicare
  • Humana Military
  • IBC-Keystone
  • Independence Administrator
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oxford
  • Trinity Health Pace
  • UMR Commercial
  • Uniformed Service Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicare
  • Veterans Administration
  • Wellcare Managed Medicaid
  • Wellcare Managed Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

223 ratings, 70 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/5/2026

    The staff and provider are always great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2026

    J Scherer was amazing. I chose to switch my primary care to them after my teenager had a good experience. Even though I'd already met them with my daughter, I was a little nervous about how knowledgeable they would be about my issues as a middle aged woman, but they were excellent. They listened and treated me as a person, which was what I was looking for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Like always great experience and pleasant/knowledgeable staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    They are awesome and caring ppl

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Very nice and courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    This practice is awesome! I live everyone who works there. They know me and my family and I feel like they are family and really care about us.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    The were very Kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    This is the best doctors office I have ever been to. Incredibly kind people who listen. Dr. J is amazing and I fully trust him with my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    J and the staff are the best. He always listens and provides me with the best care I've ever had! He's so knowledgeable and I trust his opinion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Hi there. Yeah, I really like J's quality of care and attentiveness to me as a patient. He came in after my previous provider left and I felt like the transition was also very smooth. I really appreciate his expertise and the fact that he also has personal experience with some of the issues that I deal with really does give me a lot of confidence that his recommendations and his quality of care that he gives is something that he would also, you know, strive to give himself. So like, yeah, it just feels great. Really like J. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Jay and the entire staff at Virtua pride clinic are wonderful and made the entire visit feel effortless. I am very happy to have found a place that puts their patients first.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Great care at Virtua Pride...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    J is a dedicated and thoughtful provider. When I brought up an issue I had been ruminating on, he already had an answer ready to go. Either he knows his stuff so thoroughly that he is able to recall the required info at the snap of a finger, or he anticipated this worry of mine. Either way, it was a demonstration of great skill as a practitioner. His warmth and compassion is able to be felt even through a computer screen. I felt safe bringing up an issue that would normally cause embarrassment, but J didn't flinch. He reacted with a gentle professionalism that is rare to see. My mind was put at ease which allowed us to come up with a course of action. Highly recommended, 10/10

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Always an enjoyable visit.... Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I feel that the provider, Jay, listened to me and took my concerns into account. He had a solution to my issue. And every time I see him, I feel very listened to. I feel very supported. He's aware of any struggles I have, both physically and also mental health-wise. And he always goes above and beyond to listen to me and sit with me and make sure I'm okay before I leave if I am in distress. Overall, he is a wonderful provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    I love going here. I normally have a lot of anxiety about seeing medical providers but for the first time in my life, I get excited about going in. I want to see my favorite M.A.s and Jay!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Everyone at this practice goes above and beyond for the care of my child.Great communication and response to any questions! Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    The only thing I can say is I absolutely love J. He's very attentive, very helpful, and very pleasant to deal with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Everyone is so respectful, warm, intelligent and efficient here

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    J was AMAZING. They treated my daughter as a human being, not just a body with problems to solve. Furthermore, everyone in the office was friendly and seemed happy to be there. I'm even considering switching my own medical care to this office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    I always love my experience here. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. I look forward to my visits here because of how pleasant the experience is, and I feel like I'm heard and cared for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    I love my primary doctors office. Everyone is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Always make you feel comfortable. They listen to your concerns and help you plan accordingly. Seem to care about you and your health and goals to make you feel good about yourself.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    I've never felt more comfortable and welcome than I do at the Pride Primary Office. I'm just thrilled to have them and have had the very best experiences with everyone that works at the office. My husband and I have even recommended them to family and friends and they've had the same wonderful experience. Thank you all so much!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Everyone from the moment I walk in to the moment I leave, are absolutely wonderful! Phenomenal team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Always a great experience with your staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Love Dr. Jay!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    I would just like to thank J for discussing everything with me in a way that I truly felt comfortable. I am used to being dismissed and feeling unheard at primary care visits but I felt like I was actually being listened to. I was given real options to address my concerns and helping me feel comfortable enough to share my thoughts. Thank you so much!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Virtual Pride provided me with such an incredible level of care and respect that I have never experienced in any other health care field or office or anything. I truly felt seen, I felt heard, I felt welcome and I felt safe. I cannot recommend Virtual Pride enough and my provider specifically was they went above and beyond. I truly appreciate everything he did. Yeah.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    People that work there are amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Virtua Pride Primary is the best team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Super friendly and supportive. I enjoy every appointment!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    This is the best medical office I have ever been to. It's actually a pleasure to visit. The staff is wonderful and I cannot say enough good things about J.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I had a very good experience at Virtual Primary Care Malton. Doctors, staff, everybody is very competent, friendly, professional, and caring. Thank you so much. Take care. Be well, safe, and enjoy. Goodbye for now.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    J is the best - kind, attentive and exceptionally knowledgeable. I appreciate the time they take to explain options and answer questions. Their expertise and genuine care give me complete confidence in my treatment plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Best medical office I have ever been a part of for my health care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    I am very satisfied with my health care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    I really had an enjoyable experience. The staff is very professional and likable. I felt like they were happy to have me there.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    It was miles apart from what I'm used to. I actually felt comfortable in a medical setting.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Everyone in the office is absolutely wonderful. Couldn't ask for a better provider staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    I love this office! I was nervous having my first appointment with Dr. J but he was wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Always a great experience with this office from staff to clinician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    It was the first primary care physician that I've been to that didn't listen to my lungs, my heart, my chest. And I am currently a heart failure patient, which I found odd. Neither the nurse nor the APNJ listened to my chest or any of that. They didn't take my temperature. They did take my blood pressure, but I found it very odd that they didn't do any He didn't check my mouth, but that was another thing that, you know, they say, ah, you know, the whole thing. I did find that odd. So Jay didn't touch me at all, whereas the nurse did listen to my, or sorry, not listen to, but she did take my blood pressure manually, which is often subjective. She could tell me any number, I wouldn't know. I prefer a digital reading, in my opinion. But yeah, that was my only concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    a great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Happy with my visit

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    I love virtua pride care center but I am disgusted by the actions of virtua healthcare as a whole. I am being told that due to a stupid executive order then now age for medication for gender care is 19 which not only puts my health in danger, but the health and well-being of so many other young adults like myself I am lucky to be turning 19 next month. But for my fellow LGBTQ plus members who are receiving care at virtua pride primary care center. They might not be able to say the same. I really hope that virtual learns to think about their actions before they agree to terms that detriment the well-being Of so many young Patience's who were not only trusted this care industry, but also put their faith in it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Virtual Pride Primary has been great with my care from the moment I started using them as my pcp (i have had other virtual Pcps in the past). I feel that they listen to my concerns, they help they and figure it out, and dont make me feel like it's all in my head with what i am feeling health wise. Thank you for listening, caring, and actually treating me as a person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Nothing at this time. I would have a hard time recommending my primary. Care Dr's office to some of my friends and some of my family because of their narrow mindedness, even though it is very professional and would, and do, trust them with my health. I do recommend them to all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    I always enjoy my visits to Virtua Pride. I feel comfortable to discuss any and all concerns with the entire staff. I feel absolutely no judgement from anyone in this office. It is a very welcoming and safe space.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    I felt comfortable discussing my medical history and asking questions with team members, and feel very very fortunate to have access to Virtua Pride as a primary care practice. The care the team provides is important and consequential in a good way. Heart felt thanks to the entire team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Neither me nor my wife realised what pride entailed when we signed up and we were both fairly surprised when we came to our appointments. Honestly, we wouldn't have gone through with it if we realised because we would have figured it's not meant for us (We're binary, hetero, etc..) But yooo the staff is so fun and hilarious, super chill, understanding and empathetic... Frankly your standard of care is so good that it should be the normalized standard in patient care protocol (Yes, somewhat modified for some people that might be older, and leaning a certain political direction) but either way Excellent job all around!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    It was a new patient appointment. Everyone was so kind and courteous. My child felt extremely comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    This office/staff is always pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Was good. Good care. Virtua care good. Thank.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    I felt very comfortable at my first visit. I look forward to continue to visit this clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    just a big thank you to the entire staff for a comfortable experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    J was amazing! I'm so glad they're involved in my families care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    I had a great experience with Dr. J. He really listened, made me feel seen and heard, and took time to address everything thoroughly. I felt genuinely cared for and left the appointment confident and supported. No issues at all-just a smooth, positive visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    First time meeting J Scherer and they were fantastic. Attentive and kind. It felt like I'd been seeing them for years. Absolutely thrilled to have them as my new PCP

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    J was very attentive and gave me all the answers I needed in my appointment. I really enjoyed talking to J and can't wait to see my progress on my health thanks to J!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Everyone was so welcoming and sweet and made me feel comfortable!! I've never had a doctors appointment be such a pleasant and affirming experience before

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Medical issues and care are my top priority and based on the attention to detail and care I received from Virtua Primary Care; I have no doubt this clinic shares the same commitment. I am grateful for the exceptional concern and meticulous attention demonstrated during my first visit. Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Thrilled to meet J and so happy they joined the Pride Primary. I'm really looking forward to working with them

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Nurse Tammy was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    J was so kind and knew my medical history and really listened to me. Will recommend them to friends and family!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    The care provider gave wonderful medical advice and social resources. However, he jumped to some assumptions about my life and did not listen when I tried to clarify

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Absolutely fabulous i felt loved from the time i got there till the time i left my apartment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    I would definitely reschedule again,I felt seen and heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Thank you for what you do!!