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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1998
Internship:: University of Chicago - 1999
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2001
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2006

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Good Dr

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Thorough review of symptoms and clear instructions to patient. Courteous and friendly demeanor

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eimer is very thorough, listens to you, and explains things well.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr Eimer is an excellent cardiologist and I am lucky to have him as part of my Healthcare team.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Very personable and caring.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

He's thorough, knowledgable, and took the time to connect through a tele-health appointment while I'm out of town.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eimer takes the time to explain procedures, to talk about patient conditions and to answer questions. He has a great demeanor and made me comfortable and confident in his care.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eimer is one of the most intelligent and caring doctors I have ever had in my entire life.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He is professional and knowledgeable. Took time with me and showed interest and concern

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Actively listens, advises, encourages and educates

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February 12, 2026

5.0

He is always thorough, a good listener and thinking of ways to improve something. Yes the focused on how to lower my LDL.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Strong listener and communicates well

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He listens, answers all of my questions, and takes time with me.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

MICAH EIMER IS COMPASSIONATE CARING SMART FUNNY AND PERSONABLE.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Answers all questions in a manor that is understood. Very patient and conservative in his approach. On time (mostly).

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February 06, 2026

5.0

After speaking with the Doctor,just a really good feeling that I was in great hands .

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Patient, compassionate and explains condition in lay man terms. Highly educated in his field.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

What an awesome doctor! He is a very thorough and likable person.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Personable, thorough.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eimer always gives me his full attention, I don't feel rushed and his advice and information are meaningful and accurate.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eimer has always been highly empathetic and attentive, very proactive to detail and an excellent communicator!!!

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January 26, 2026

5.0

He is an outstanding doctor who takes so much time listening and understanding

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Very professional, takes his time, explains everything in an easy to understand way. You can feel he cares.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eimer is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and caring. I trust him completely.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

He is great. Very personable and great bed side manner.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Very competent, professional, and caring.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

He explained everything perfectly

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January 21, 2026

5.0

He is the most caring, considerate, informative doctor I have the pleasure to have as my cardiologist!

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January 20, 2026

5.0

See above answer. Additionally his bedside manner calms a somewhat anxious person like me concerned about my issues. He listens, advises giving you pros and cons, and welcomes the discussion to help you determine what is right for you.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eimer answers all your questions, asks good questions and you do not feel rushed. Wish you could clone him in other fields.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

He addressed each of my issues with the utmost care and expertise

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He knew my case well, explained it well, and gave a thorough treatment plan.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He is professional, kind, caring, understanding and an excellent listener.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

I trust him.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Easy to talk to responsive doctor that answers all of my questions

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January 08, 2026

5.0

I have great trust in Dr. Eimer.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

He listens and is very thorough.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

See reasons above. I have seen him since 2009 and Dr Eimer is very smart at figuring out cardiac issues. Thanks!

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Eimer is a knowledgeable and caring physician. He is attentive and invites free conversation.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Confidence in doctor

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He always take the extra time to review and explain everything in detail

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Eimer is an excellent doctor and a genuine nice person. He takes his time with patients and explains things so you can understand. He looks at your complete medical history when developing a treatment plan.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Great communication and expertise

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December 16, 2025

4.0

He is a great doctor and cares about his patients. Not always easy getting a deferred time for him

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eimer looks out for me. He explains everything in terms I understand and proactively recommends treatment to improve my health. I'm keeping him.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Does what's necessary

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, skilled, patient, careful, thorough, good listener, pleasant, a total mentsh.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Answers questions

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Congenial and appears extremely competent c

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December 06, 2025

5.0

I could copy my last answer but he's the reason I come to NW for cardiac care

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Great manner, knowledgeable, relatable.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

He is thoughtful, kind, warm and caring. He's the best.

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November 27, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable professional articulate. I would nominate for best cardiologist in chicago

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Keeping me alive. Very reliable, and wonderful cardiologist.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Ability to make patient feel at ease. Answers questions and concerns. appointment time honored.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

He is the best. I feel he gives me the absolute best care. He is concerned, considerate and extremely experienced.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Kind, listens, makes a good plan and explains it all.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Patient-centric!

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Einer is very attentive and answer all my questions and concerns.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Listening

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November 14, 2025

5.0

It's kind of scary to have someone I call "my cardiologist," but Dr. Eimer is calm and reassuring and obviously very skilled. He patiently answers all my questions and treats me like an individual.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

He's excellent

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eimer takes his time with you. He listens to what you say and more importantly, what you don't say. He is incredibly kind.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eimer is intelligent and compassionate

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eimer is one of the city's top cardiologists, based on conservations with my other health service providers.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eimer really seems to cere about his patients. Always takes time to thoughtfully explain and answer questions.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eimer is a competent, experienced physician. I am comfortable putting my health care in his hands.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He listens to me and answers my questions also he takes care of my health. I feel that I am in good hands

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent care.

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Always friendly and knowledgeable

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Has been attentive and communicative.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

I would and I have recommended Dr Eimer to many people and most have become his patients and wholeheartedly agree with my assessment of Dr. Eimer As I stated above Dr Eimer is what everyone needs a doctor to be He is a very intelligent, knowledgeable, doctor with common sense, understanding, compassion and he helps many people

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October 28, 2025

5.0

excellent care

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October 27, 2025

5.0

He demonstrates a very caring attitude

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Explanation above!

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Caring and knowledgeable physician

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October 24, 2025

5.0

He's very attentive and patient.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Very professional throughout my visit and provided me with all the answers I asked along with good advise as to how to improve my issues in the future.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Good communicator and pleasant personality

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eimer is as informed, respectful and empathic as any doctor whose care I am under.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

My cardiologist, doctor Eimer is a professional and a kind man. He took the place of a man who was just like him and whom I also respected greatly... Dr. Upton and that is why I feel so strongly about your department.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Very personable.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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October 15, 2025

5.0

On a scale of 10....he is a 12! Professional.....great personality which me as a patient feel really great. I can see why he has people assigned to him. A REAL PRO!!!

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Eimer is not only a highly Competent physician, but is a great listener. I feel very comfortable discussing my health issues with him.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Eimer took the time to understand and discuss my concerns.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

He's the best!

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October 13, 2025

5.0

He's a very competent cardiologist with a cordial and easy bedside manner.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

He is the best!

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October 07, 2025

5.0

I feel Dr Eimer is a great doctor. Listens, knowledgeable, provides advice and has a great demeanor.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

good Doctor

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October 06, 2025

5.0

dr. Eimer is knowledgeable and seems very thorough

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Honor and privilege to be a patient of Dr Eimer. He is phenomenal at taking all his knowledge & experience and applying it to my situation, taking into effect all of my other conditions. I value his communication, answering every question too. Also, I appreciate his proactive approach whenever possible. TY DR EIMER!

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Patience, care and understanding

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Exhibited great care and thoughtful discussion

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Eimer is very personable and professional. I find him easy to talk to and answers all my questions. I trust him completely and am happy he is my doctor.

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September 28, 2025

5.0

So flexible to do a video visit when I can get him physically to appointments anymore.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful, great explanations.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

He is professional, knowledgeable and pleasant.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

great care

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