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Thomas Shoemaker, MD

4.9
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Neurology Services
Specialty: Neurology
Languages:
English

About Me

Most people, upon hearing a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, presume it’s gonna end up either as fatal or in drastic disability requiring a wheelchair or other aids for walking. Now we have so many effective therapies. We feel quite confident that we can either prevent, or at least delay, much of the disability progression.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Neurology - Multiple Sclerosis
RUSH Neurology - Multiple Sclerosis
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 309
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-8011
(312) 942-2253
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Neurology

Education and Training

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Neurology
Johns Hopkins Hospital - Neuro-Immunology
Rush University Medical College

Clinical Expertise

Demyelinating diseases
Multiple sclerosis
Neurosarcoidosis
Optic neuritis
Transverse myelitis

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.

Assistant Professor

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) Com
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
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
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
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2024
Dr Shoemmaker is exceptional!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Mar 2024
Everyone has always been amazing.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr Shoemaker was excellent! He took his time, explained things clearly, and had a great bedside manner. His recommendations were thorough and we could tell that he cared.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr. Shoemaker is the best!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
He is very aware of my concerns and came up with a solution regarding my medication which I would be comfortable with.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Everyone was great
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Dr. Shoemaker was caring, compassionate, thorough, and professional. He took the time to explain all our questions and helped us understand all we needed to know.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Great visit, a lot was discussed and addressed.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
I was very pleased
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Dr. Shoemaker explains things so clearly! Really love the way he types and shares what he is typing on the screen.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
I couldn't be happier with Dr Shoemaker. He listened to me, engaged with me & made suggestions I wasn't aware were available. He validated my feelings & was very easy to talk to. Plus he has a great sense of humor.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Good.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
I have recommend Rush the sincere knowledge that everyone gets good health care!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
He listened! He explained everything! He was very kind and compassionate and most importantly a very good listener.
4
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
They made me feel comfortable
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jun 2023
Feel as if my care is in good hands.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Dr. Shoemaker is the best! He listens, provides care with clear explanations for what he does and goes the extra mile by using visualizations because he knows I am a visual learner. I have never had a doctor ask how I learn to help me process a visit's details.