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Dr. Gary Schaer, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 70
Dr. Gary Schaer, MD
5.0 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Gary Schaer, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Gary Schaer, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 70
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gary Schaer, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Schaer graduated from yale University in 1979 and completed a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center.Dr. Gary Schaer, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, IL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Schaer currently practices at Rush Cardiology-Chicago and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer and Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital. Dr. Schaer has experience treating conditions like Chronic Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Atherosclerosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schaer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Schaer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Schaer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Schaer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atherosclerosis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Systolic Heart Failure
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Surgery
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography

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Locations

  1. 1 Rush Cardiology-Chicago
    1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Interventional Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • yale University
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Georgetown University|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Schaer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schaer's profile.

Dr. Schaer frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Atherosclerosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Schaer, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Franciscan Health Dyer and Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gary Schaer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • Rush Oak Park Hospital

    520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL

  • Franciscan Health Dyer

    24 Joliet St, Dyer, IN

  • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

    403 E 1st St, Dixon, IL