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Gary Schaer, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Cardiology
Specialties: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Languages:
English

About Me

It’s a great joy to take a patient who’s having chest pain -- whether it’s a heart attack or it’s a more chronic problem -- and then be able to treat that blockage without surgery, with a minimally invasive approach with balloons and stents.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Cardiology - Chicago
RUSH Cardiology - Chicago
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 1159
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-5020
(312) 942-2564
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology

Education and Training

New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Georgetown University Medical Center - Cardiology
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Critical Care Medicine
National Institutes of Health
Yale University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Angioplasty
Stent placement

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Family Health Network (Inactive)
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.9
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Mar 2024
Very Good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Very happy
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Dr Shaer was excellent
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
I am very grateful to be in the care of Dr. Schaer
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
I appreciate Dr Schaer getting my meds adjusted to an amazing bp which I haven't had in some time. He is excellent at what he does and I am relieved and grateful. I would absolutely recommend him to others.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
Excellent service
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Dec 2023
We have already recommended Dr. Schaer to others. He is an excellent doctor.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Dr. Schaer is always attentive and listens to what I have to
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Very good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Dr. Schaer is a caring, thoughtful physician. Always knows how to help me.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
I would recommend this Dr he is very good at what he does and he cares about your wellbeing
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
I trust the judgment nothing but the Best
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
As usual, Dr. Schaer listened too, heard and address the few questions I had, explaining the why's and the how's of the answer. He set me up for further tests and I would and have recommended him to my family and friends.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr.Schaer has been excellent!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
I Tell everyone I meet of the outstanding care I receive at Rush Cardiology
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Excellent physician!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
My doctor is wonderful
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Schaer is wonderful. The PA was excellent as well.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Excellent care and communication.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr Schaer was the best! He was committed to my well-being and spent time productively discussing my condition, and the process associated with treatment.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
All good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Excellent service
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Always attentive
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Excellent attentive care
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Dr. Schaer has my complete trust. He is an outstanding physician!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Dr Schaer is very informative about what I need to continue to do to stay healthy
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Dr. Schaer is an excellent doctor.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
It was a good visit.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Doc treats my husband and I'm very comfortable with him
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2023
Very good