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Dr. Alan Schimmel, MD

Dr. Alan Schimmel, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Schimmel, MD is a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schimmel has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from State University - NY - Buffalo NY in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital and HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Dr. Schimmel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Schimmel specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Schimmel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schimmel

4.4

32 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
13%
13%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lo – Feb 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Denise E. – Dec 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Parker – Nov 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julia Little – Nov 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 11, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 08, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
Helpful
Nov 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Oct 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Annette Ventura – Jun 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
jacksonville, fl – Oct 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Evelyn in Jacksonville fl 32246 – Aug 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Robert in JacksonvilleLady FL – Aug 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jacksonville,fl – Aug 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tanedra DuBose in Jacksonville , FL – Aug 25, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, high quality cardiac care to our patients in a cost effective manner. Dr. Schimmel is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

biography

Dr. Alan Schimmel was born and raised in New York. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an undergraduate and went on to receive his medical degree from Buffalo Medical School. Dr. Schimmel completed his residency as well as his...read more
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • State University - New York - Stony Brook Ny

    Fellowship Hospital
  • State University - Ny - Stonybrook Ny

    Residency Hospital
  • State University - Ny - Stonybrook Ny

    Internship Hospital
  • State University - Ny - Buffalo Ny

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Schimmel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

      2001 Kingsley Ave
      Orange Park, FL 32073
      Recipient of 46
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      66%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

      3625 University Blvd S
      Jacksonville, FL 32216
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality