Daniel R. Schimmel, MD
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This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:
- 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 - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
- American Board of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology - 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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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 12, 2026
5.0 star star star star starNot enough room to talk about how impressed my wife and I were with the televisit with Dr. Schimmel. He was kind, friendly, understanding, not rushed, very willing to listen to us and answer all of our questions. Looking forward to meeting him in person.
December 23, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Schimmel is obviously one of the best in his field of cardiology. He did a stent procedure that I had been told by another doctor couldn't be done. In spite of his expertise, he is easy to talk to and answers each question thoroughly in a caring, gentle manner.
November 30, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Schimmel was clear, informative and supportive. He explained what he expected to occur during the procedure and his follow-up explanation on how the procedure went was in a way we could clearly understand.
November 26, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr Schimmel was very informative, kind, patient, and knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions with thorough responses and took time out to make sure I understood everything he was saying. He is a great cardiologist and I would recommend being in his care to anyone.
September 29, 2025
5.0 star star star star starHas an easy going calm manner combined with great depth and breadth of knowledge that he is able to communicate clearly. Very reassuring physician. Listens well. I trust him to always have my interests at heart.
September 03, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Schimmel was excellent. He listened well and heard my concerns and recommended the course of action. I could tell he knows his craft and felt in expert hands. I would tell people to go to him just be wary of the nurses being a little stressed out.
July 31, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Dan R Schimmel is so consistently patient, kind, skilled, focused, and invested in the best possible outcome for his patients and will go the extra mile to ensure patient well-being and best surgery. These are difficult procedures, and yet he exudes such calmness and even-temperedness, making everybody in the room feel at ease and making the entire surgery as smooth and positive as possible. Even during my procedure, his staff would come in with questions or situations with external patients, and he managed those calmly and without ever diverting attention or focus from my procedure. The other thing I especially admire is Dr. Schimmel's dedication to authenticity and transparency. In a past BPA procedure when my arm reacted to an IV ingredient, he immediately took a photo to document and identify later; and we continued w procedure rather than overreacting to what was clearly just a blip. His ability to not be distracted by minutia and to use every resource at his disposal, to the best of their/his ability, is pretty amazing- especially when he does this without ever losing his calmness and positivity. In sum he is extraordinary, and has excellent mentorship and leadership skills, as well as exceptional patient communication skills. He has taken the time at every procedure to explain what is happening and share interesting details with my husband and I and to ensure that we understand we are as much a part of my team as he and all of Northwestern caregivers. This is especially important for a patient because it makes you want to not waste the gift given from the entire surgical process. Dr. S has also strongly supported my postop pulmonary physical therapy which has also made a huge difference for me.
July 30, 2025
5.0 star star star star starFrom the very first meeting on Telehealth Dr Schimmel had great knowledge and was familiar with my anomaly and he found one other arrest that needed a stent and he did it right away. I am so grateful to Dr Schimmel and his team.
July 23, 2025
5.0 star star star star starWords cannot express My Gratitude for Dr. Schimmel's dedication and the positive impact, He already made on my journey towards better healthy life. I'll recommend him to one and All. God bless him forever
July 20, 2025
5.0 star star star star starHis extensive experience has seen and treated my particular anomaly . He was kind to me . He took so much time with me to explain the procedure and answered questions I asked and answered question I didn't know to ask. He was compassionate and factual. I am grateful he is willing to do this procedure. Thank you.
June 28, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Schimmel is the epitome of what all doctors should be--empathetic, superior in skills needed for stents, so easy to talk with to find a solution. I truly feel he always had my best interests as of prime importance, and I was so impressed with his ability to explain the procedure to be done in terms that were easy for me to understand. Truly an exceptional physician in every sense.
June 05, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr Schimmel was extremely informative, took the time needed to answer every question completely and thoroughly. Overall a great experience and I walked away from the appointment knowing exactly what was next and the path forward. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and highly recommend both Dr Schimmel and the NM Cardiology Dept.
May 31, 2025
5.0 star star star star starAs I said above his professionalism, sincerity, talent, and 100% engagement in the work that he does exudes to everyone a feeling of inspiration and energy to take what's been given to all of us by him, his knowledge has helped and his patience- and be their very best to equal the standard of care that he provides.
May 08, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr.Daniel Schimmel is an excellent cardiologist_professional, attentive, and thorough. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel at ease. I highly recommend him for anyone needing heart care.
May 03, 2025
5.0 star star star star starBefore my procedure I had to go to the bathroom. I walk by him, he stopped me to introduce himself, we shook hands, and briefly discussed my upcoming procedure. In the brief time with him in the hall way he showed friendliness & confidence and that made me very positive about Dr. Schimmel.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting
Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- Inari Medical, Inc.
- Optum, Inc
- Penumbra, Inc.
Faculty member received compensation for medical record consultation and/or expert witness testimony.
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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