Summary

Dr. Gary Schaer is a cardiovascular disease specialist with nearly five decades of experience treating heart and blood vessel conditions. They earned their medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital. With 47 years in practice, Dr. Schaer brings extensive expertise to complex cardiovascular care. They are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Schaer practices at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where they focus on managing cholesterol disorders and heart health assessments. They specialize in treating high cholesterol conditions, including familial lipid disorders and elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. Dr. Schaer performs diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms and blood chemistry panels to evaluate heart function and cardiovascular risk factors. Patients rate Dr. Schaer 5.0 out of 5 stars on average for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Rush Cardiology - Chicago

1725 W Harrison St Ste 1159Chicago, IL 60612

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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47 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Polish, English
Chicago , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary L. Schaer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • Family Health Network
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gary L. Schaer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gary L. Schaer has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Angioplasty
  • Atherectomy
  • Balloon Angioplasty (Coronary Angioplasty)
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Cardiologist
  • Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Coronary Restenosis
  • Coronary Stenosis
  • Heart Failure
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Vascular Graft Occlusion

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Schaer affiliated with?
Dr. Gary Schaer is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Gary Schaer's office located?
Dr. Gary Schaer's office is located at 1725 W Harrison St Ste 1159, Chicago, IL, 60612.
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