Micah J. Eimer, MD

Micah J. Eimer, MD

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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

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August 05, 2014

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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 Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Love his professionalism and concern for his patients

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, resourceful, thoughtful and caring. He is the best!

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August 29, 2022

5.0

He is a caring, personable, reassuring man of character who respects his patients and treats us with respect and dignity, while listening to our personal needs, and practicing good medicine.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Outstanding cardiologist. Very caring, knowledgeable and I never felt rushed.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

He was warm and efficient

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Good doctor. Really seems to care and dig into my situation

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August 24, 2022

5.0

He seemed thourgh without being alarmist. Came highly recommended from other cardiologists and friends

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August 24, 2022

5.0

He’s very nice and explains everything

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Very comprehensive and engaging

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August 22, 2022

5.0

He cares and listens to the patient.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Love Dr. Eimer, listens and explains so I can understand.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Dr.Eimer is very impressive in his approach to patients.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor and takes care of his patients

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He was patient and took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

He’s one of the smartest doctors I’ve ever come across. He was patient, listened and gave me excellent advice and information. I trust him completely and would recommend him to all of my friends and family.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Competent, caring and friendly physician.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Eimer is the best medical practitioner I have ever known

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer is a doctor driven to focus on patient outcomes. He truly cares about his patients.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Fantastic caring Dr.

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July 21, 2022

4.0

Capable.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

All questions have been answered and explained.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable, has good bed manner, personable and seems to truly care for his patients,

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He's a super doctor. We've been going to him for a number of years.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Great with patients and has a wonderful bedside manner. It’s very caring and also walks you out of the office after your appointment is completed.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Takes an interest in me as a patient.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Seems to be among the best. Sees patients as people, not just a set of symptoms and charts.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Genuinely nice and thorough.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Very professional. Skilled provider. Answers all questions.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Great knowledge, awesome clinician, capable team leader and attentive listener. High emotional intelligence to top it all off. Rare combination of gifting for a scientist.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Eimer is great, I feel like he really cares.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Proactive about the care provided.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

He’s the best!!

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Thoughtful care. Listens to patient.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Eimer really cared.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Very friendly and not rushed. Explains everything thoroughly.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time explaining the information.

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June 19, 2022

5.0

Caring, listens!

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June 19, 2022

5.0

He’s very knowledgeable and thorough. He explains things in a way u can understand.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

I have the utmost confidence in Dr Eimer and enjoy a warm comfortable relationship with him. We make each other laugh at every visit, even during some challenging times.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer is extremely intelligent, approachable and composed, organized, and discusses his medical decisions in a manner that makes it quite easy for a patient to understand and follow. I wholeheartedly recommend this excellent physician.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Great doctor very through and clear

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June 14, 2022

5.0

His thoroughness and knowledge.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer is intelligent, easy to understand and compassionate.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable and efficient.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

friendly, caring, knowledgeable and thorough

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Listen to my questions and explained everything so I could understand

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Checked everything

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Very good Doctor who cares about his patients

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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June 08, 2022

5.0

He’s excellent. Low key and thorough. Great doc

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June 08, 2022

5.0

High confidence in his knowledge and skills, and fully appreciate his patient relations style

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Eimer is very thorough and spends time with you has a great bedside manner

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He's the best Doctor I have ever had.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Personable, caring and obviously, a highly experienced and passionate MD.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Very satisfied with his care of me over many years.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

Very thorough in his evaluation and extremely knowledgeable. Also very understanding of a difficult situation

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable. Listened and answered my questions.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer has been my cardiology for a number of years and he has always been very thorough and professional, a good listener, a good communicator, and very flexible. I was in a minor car accident on the way to my recent appointment which caused me to be late but he agreed to work me into his schedule so that I did not have to wait months to reschedule and get necessary care.

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May 31, 2022

5.0

Good listener

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May 30, 2022

5.0

his genuine interest in me along with a very pleasing personality.

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May 29, 2022

5.0

He is thorough, shares information with me, discusses my options.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Time span going over all records and all aspects of my health

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Good Dr.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Eimer is a one of a kind doctor. He listens to his patients and always spends time with his patient. He is a genuine person and a fabulous doctor.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

He is Special One of a kind!! The most kind, caring, capable , knowledgeable,Doctor I have ever had the experience to have the good fortune to have as my doctor. He is truly unique ! Howard L Kempler

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Eimer listens to his patients, he’s quick to identify symptoms of issues that a patient might be experiencing, he is careful in his decisions, and he is caring. Absolutely a wonderful doctor.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

see previous remarks for this answer.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

I like Dr. Eimer.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

He is a caring and great dr. Always on top of any necessary tests that need to be done

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Top-notch doctor!

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Eimer is both smart and compassionate. A wonderful combination.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Very accessible.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

He is the leader on my team.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

An incredible and thorough 1st appointment. The Doctor took his time, was caring about the issue at hand and very knowledgeable about the next steps to take. He definitely gets an A+!

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May 15, 2022

5.0

Absolutely terrific. He made me feel very comfortable and was extremely informative about the situation

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May 13, 2022

5.0

He is a friendly, caring person. He doesn’t beat around the bush. He tells it like it is and we really love that

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Did not rush through appointment. Answered all my questions. Felt very comfortable.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

He cares for me

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer is outstanding; not only he is an excellent physician; yet also, a personable, approachable gentleman, who always makes time to answer patient questions and address concerns. We are quite fortunate to still have him at Lake Forest Hospital, even if, only one day per week! Thank you, Dr. Eimer, for your continued superb patient care!!!

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Smooth flow. Dr. Eimer was professional and personable. Took the time to understand my case.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

He was knowledgeable and pleasant and I felt he was leading me in the correct direction

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May 03, 2022

5.0

First meeting. He explained everything extremely well. Very clear, personable. Stopped what he was doing to address my questions - made me a priority.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable Doctor Always pleased to see his patients ,takes time to listen to all concerns . Explaining procedures ,prescribing good medications.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer was thorough, kind and compassionate. He took the time to review my history and listen to my concerns. Prior to my leaving we reviewed my symptoms and had a plan of action and for that I am grateful. It was a relief to immediately have blood work completed and follow-up testing ordered all in one location.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

He's everything you look for in a physician...smart, personable and proactive

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April 29, 2022

5.0

He’s friendly, kind, and explains things well

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April 28, 2022

5.0

He is a no nonsense practitioner who informs the patient what they need and why

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Takes the time to listen Very attentive to patient Answers all questions

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April 26, 2022

5.0

A caring and brilliant doctor.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer, is a very kind, and patient person extremely good. Doctor, i like him very much

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March 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer has a very open personality and is very friendly. This goes without saying his knowledge and professionalism. I will recommend dr. Eimer to any of my family, friends that require a cardiologist.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Eimer is attentive, thoroughly professional, addresses and thoroughly answers any questions and explains every procedure. He is also bery easy to talk to.

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Ethical, gracious, skillful, trustworthy and analytical grand doctor

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March 22, 2022

5.0

He was helpful and set up all the procedures I have to do.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor. Took time and explained all questions and concerns.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Eimer is extremely knowledgeable and professional.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Excellent care and he explains things in a way that is easy to understand.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

It was my first time seeing Dr. Eimer. I found him very easy to talk to and ask questions. He was very thoughtful in his approach. I did not feel rushed in my appointment. Overall, great experience.

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