Dr. Gary Schaer, MD

Interventional Cardiology*MaleAge 69

Interventional Cardiology*

Dr. Gary Schaer, MD is an interventional cardiology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1979. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Gary Schaer, MD

Rush Cardiology - Chicago

1725 W Harrison St Chicago, IL 60612
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(312) 942-5020

Dr. Schaer accepts the following insurance:

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Anthem
National (BlueCard) PPO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Dr. Schaer's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Systolic Heart Failure
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Dr. Schaer treats Systolic Heart Failure more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Schaer treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
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Dr. Schaer treats Chronic Congestive Heart Failure more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Schaer treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Schaer treats Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) more than 89% of his peers

Dr. Schaer treats this condition more than 89% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Coronary Artery Calcification
  • Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 1
  • Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 2

Dr. Schaer's conditions and procedures:

  • Systolic Heart Failure
  • Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Acute Congestive Heart Failure
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
  • Aneurysm
  • Angina
  • Ankle Disorders
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Diseases
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Ectasia
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  • Arrhythmias
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atherosclerosis of Aorta
  • 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 Aortic Valve Disorders
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Coronary Artery Aneurysm
  • Endocarditis
  • First Degree Heart Block
  • Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Murmur
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart with Failure
  • Hypertensive Heart without Failure
  • Hypotension
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Long QT Syndrome
  • Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Mitral Valve Regurgitation
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
  • Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
  • Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Prinzmetal Angina
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Valve Disease
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
  • Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
  • Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
  • Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
  • Second Degree Heart Block
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Septal Defect
  • Septic Embolism
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Sinus Tachycardia
  • Subacute Endocarditis
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Syncope
  • Third Degree Heart Block
  • Tricuspid Valve Disease
  • Typical Atrial Flutter
  • Unstable Angina
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
  • 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

About Me

Care Philosophy

I started medical school in 1975 and finished in 1979. Interventional cardiology did not exist as a specialty. There were no balloons. There were no stents....Read more

Biography

Dr. Gary Schaer, MD is an interventional cardiology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties

  • Interventional Cardiology

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Internal Medicine

Georgetown University|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Fellowship Hospital, 1984

New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center

Residency Hospital, 1982

New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center

Internship Hospital, 1980

yale University

Medical School, 1979

  • English
  • Spanish

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Affiliated Hospitals

Rush University Medical Center

1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
Recipient of 33
hospital awards

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

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

88%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

4% higher than the national average

80%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

2% higher than the national average

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Rush Oak Park Hospital

520 S Maple Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
Recipient of 3
hospital awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

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

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

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

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

84%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
83%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

5% higher than the national average

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