Daniel R. Schimmel, MD
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- Angioplasty and Stents
- Atherectomy
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Rush University Medical College - 2006
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2009
- Fellowships:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2013McGaw 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 MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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550 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 25, 2024
5.0 star star star star starI am very grateful for Dr. Daniel Schimmel. He is an excellent listener, compassionate and explained everything! The BEST ever! He relieved my worries and I genuinely know that I will receive the best care! Thank you, I am so appreciative!
April 17, 2024
5.0 star star star star starHe is a very knowledgeable and fantastic doctor. He has taken care of my family in the past and I feel confident every time he helps us. One of the best heart doctors that I have come across with during my life and that of my family.
April 12, 2024
5.0 star star star star star10 only because I can't rate him higher. It's likely Dr. Schimmel saved my life. During the operation and my brief stay afterwards he explained everything to me in lay terms and always with warmth and patience. Today, he took the time to walk me through a CT scan and EKG so I would know why he was saying what he was saying. He never rushed. I know firsthand by talking with friends who are patients of his, his nurses and technicians, even the people at NMH ad agency that his is supremely well respected and liked. He told me today his philosophy is simple, "Treat others as you want to be treated." How easy, yet refreshing is that! He's a rock star in my book.
March 03, 2024
5.0 star star star star starFrom the time he walks in to say hi and explain your situation and what's going to happen, until the moment after your successful procedure when Dr. Schimmel is explaining your path to complete recovery, every patient knows if you're with Schimmel you are in good hands.
November 26, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Schimmel not only improves the quality of life for his patients, he also improves the quality of life of his patients spouses! The BPA procedure has made an amazing improvement in my husband's breathing, ability to walk longer distances and he is back to tennis. Many thanks yo Dr. Schimmel and his entire team.
November 14, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe is the best.all was explained before we started.l am not one for critical procedures.but l was ease.if i had to do it again.i would have it done by his team.they were like a well oiled machine.God bless him and his team.
October 30, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe is empathetic, able to recognize patient special needs and works hard to accommodate for best outcomes. Dr Schimmel informs the patient and family before during and after each procedure. His work is dramatically improving patient quality of life.
October 04, 2023
5.0 star star star star starThe experts T that he did explaining to me the difference between the two procedures, gave me more of an understanding of what it is that they will considered, and doing the best for me as a patient very knowledgeable very understandable and very patient. Thank you very much and have a blessed day [Patient name]
September 20, 2023
5.0 star star star star starCame in to see me before and after the procedure. Took his time to fully answer all my questions in addition to detailing the procedure in full. Great rapport with patient. Talked to me during the procedure. Very encouraging & kept my anxiety at bay. Talked to other doctors about him & they all agreed I was in good hands. They were right!
September 18, 2023
5.0 star star star star starHe was smart. He had great experience in both volume and complexity. He was patient with hearing my medical history and questions. Dr. Schimmel had a great bedside manner. We felt we had the right Cardiologist for my case. His confidence relieved most of our anxiety for the procedure.
September 15, 2023
5.0 star star star star starAside from his incredible performance, ability to impart information, compassion, and caring for each individual, Dr. Schimmel makes the best choice for each patient. When he realized that My husband would be more comfortable in his own bed he released him. This morning he woke up energized and ready to go, like the procedure never happened, no pain and no bruising he looks forward to the quality of life change and his ability to walk longer distances and play more tennis. Thank you to Dr. Schimmel and your team.
September 13, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Schimmel is exceptional. From the extensive knowledge to an excellent bedside manner. Went above and beyond with explaining specifics of my mom's coronary anatomy and what the options were. Did meds research and wrote extensive recommendations for mom's cardiologist to address. Great experience!
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- Change Healthcare Operations, LLC
- Change Healthcare Operations, LLC
- Inari Medical, Inc.
- Penumbra, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.
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