Daniel R. Schimmel, MD

Daniel R. Schimmel, MD

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Interventional Cardiology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2006
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2009
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2013
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0
5.0 

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August 23, 2023

5.0

Same as above. Dr Schimmel explained my condition in terms that I could easily assimilate. And because of his experience and expertise, I left the hospital feeling confident that I was in good hands.

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring for pt

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgable, efficient, and approachable.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Very easy to work with and very informative on best route for my health

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July 19, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor, obviously cares about pt needs. Highly recommended

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Great Doctor! Explains everything thoroughly and patiently and invites questions. We are lucky to have him as our Moms Cardiologist!

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Thorough and kind and respectful. Takes time to explain things. Didn’t rush.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

He is extremely professional in his practice. Listening and advising his patients with alternatives to meet the patients needs

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June 12, 2023

5.0

He comes highly recommended by Dr. Pham, Director of Center For Heart Failure at NM. It’s very good enough for me.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

He cares! Easy to talk to and easy to understand.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

He is simply the best!

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May 31, 2023

5.0

I have extreme confidence in his diagnosis.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

He is highly experienced and personable, and excellent at explaining what is going on and the basis for his diagnosis and recommendations.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Schimmel did a good job and is very nice.

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Thoughtful, thorough, up to date regarding advances in the field, listens

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Wonderful interaction. Knowledgeable and communicates well.

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May 17, 2023

5.0

His good attentiveness and very caring personality

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May 17, 2023

5.0

He’s an excellent cardiologist and talks to me like I am family sitting around of Thanksgiving dinner table

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Schimmel has a wonderful ability to make me feel at ease as he asks all the essential questions. He also takes the time for me to answer them thoughtfully. He is an excellent doctor and I am blest to be one of his patients.

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May 03, 2023

5.0

Dr Schimmel has solutions and great patient care

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May 03, 2023

5.0

I was impressed that he spent so much time and actually listened to my issues, thoughts, and medical history. I was thankful that he took the time to order many tests to be sure of the needed treatment. He made sure that I got an appointment quickly.

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April 27, 2023

5.0

I have every confidence in Dr. Schimmel. He has been my cardiologists since 2016 and has taken excellent care of me over the years.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

expertise, compassion, I feel grateful he was my cardiologist

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April 26, 2023

5.0

He was patient, knowledgeable and made me feel like he cared.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

He explains everything thoroughly and the appointment does not feel rushed.

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April 23, 2023

5.0

Doctor Schimmel the best.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

Very good patient care, explained everything.

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April 19, 2023

5.0

I've been pleased with his care since 2019

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April 19, 2023

5.0

He is a rock star! Having opened an artery for me that had been closed for quite some time, he has totally improved my quality of life. I thank him from the bottom of my heart.

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April 13, 2023

5.0

I wish everyone who suffer from heart disease could be seen by Dr Schimmel I feel absolutely blessed to live in Chicago and be able to not only be seen by him but to be at northwestern hospital world class hospital.

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March 29, 2023

5.0

Hes personable, thorough & professional. Highly recommended by my Internist.

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March 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Schimmel is very knowledgeable, I never felt rush and he answered all of my questions. He was very supportive and reassuring.

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March 29, 2023

5.0

Skilled and professional

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March 26, 2023

5.0

knowledge and empathy.

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March 22, 2023

5.0

He spent plenty of time answering all my questions and beyond.

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March 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Schimmel takes the time to address all my test results and clarifies any technical concerns I may have.

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March 12, 2023

5.0

He was extremely attentive. Took his time to learn my total history. Made me feel confident in his abilities. I felt like he actually cared and explained everything in detail. He was very honest about the possibilities and what I should expect.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Schimmel puts you at ease while listening to your current condition. He develops and describes a plan to move forward with your consensus.

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March 04, 2023

5.0

Excellent reputation, listens to patients, explains things clearly

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March 03, 2023

5.0

Great doctor.

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February 28, 2023

5.0

Appreciative to Dr Schimmel for working with me and taking the time to find the best options for my care and treatment.

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Doctor when over my condition and recommendations as what to do for a healthy lifestyle

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable about my case and reassuring.

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February 01, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and patient. Explains everything.

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February 01, 2023

5.0

I did not feel rushed, and I felt listened toI did not feel rushed, and I felt listen to

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January 29, 2023

5.0

Very concerned doctor, very professional and hesent me to the emergency department because of my heart beat.

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Schimmel takes his time with the patient and is very thorough. He is truly a remarkable doctor that we respect and trust!

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January 26, 2023

5.0

Beyond amazing, period.

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January 24, 2023

5.0

Extremely thorough and patient, gives us all the information we could possibly need.

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January 19, 2023

5.0

Thorough.

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January 18, 2023

5.0

Fully answered my questions, reduced my anxiety.

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January 15, 2023

5.0

Good customer service

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January 12, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, professional, and never rushes through appointment.

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December 26, 2022

5.0

Thorough and calming

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December 22, 2022

5.0

Gives you the pros and cons of what you have in front of you. Has the data, biology and the science to me good solid effective decisions. Thank You.

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December 22, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring.

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December 21, 2022

5.0

Willingness to listen and seek out alternative treatment options

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Schimmel takes time during the appointment to explain and answer all my questions. I’m very confident in his ability and trust his skills.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

most professional

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December 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. S.: -is extremely pleasant -actively listens to my concerns and/or thoughts on plan of care -converses with me (i.e. not looking @ or staring at computer which is way too common in healthcare today) -appreciate macro view of issues

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November 17, 2022

5.0

Same reasons as last answer plus very personable doctor every one there in the cardiac care area was good to deal with

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November 11, 2022

5.0

Compassionate and thorough, a fantastic doctor

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November 09, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to, thorough, highly competent

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November 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Schimmel is friendly, knowledgeable and takes the time to answer all questions and explain technical terms in a fashion that is understandable.

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October 31, 2022

5.0

He’s the best

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October 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Schimmel listens

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October 23, 2022

5.0

Knowledge, compassion, familiarity with my details

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October 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Schwimmer was very patient explaining the procedure that I am going to have performed on me. He took his time to understand all of my symptoms and I felt very comfortable.

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October 20, 2022

5.0

Concerned,down to earth and confident

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October 07, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and has excellent bedside manner. Took time to explain my medical situation and offered sound advice.

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October 06, 2022

5.0

Explained procedure & results in depth. Personable & took time when meeting

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September 28, 2022

5.0

He was fantastic took the time to tell me all my options.

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September 28, 2022

5.0

He is extraordinarily skilled

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September 23, 2022

5.0

Very thorough explanations and action plans. Dr. easy to talk to and I have confidence in his diagnosis.

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September 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Schimmel certainly presents well. Does not give me the feeling that he is BSing his way along. He actually listened while I spoke. He is quite personable and approachable

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September 14, 2022

5.0

Great guy. Very kind and helpful.

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September 14, 2022

5.0

He literally answered every question I had. He took his time. He has a plan to get me back to the best of health that I can be. And most likely of all he made my wife feel better about my health. That means the world to me!

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September 07, 2022

5.0

The relaxed rapport and communication

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September 06, 2022

5.0

He is the best.

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September 05, 2022

5.0

Very personal easy to talk to

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