Dr. John A. Scherschel, MD | Springfield, IL | Cardiologist

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Dr. John Scherschel is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician who brings 26 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and specializes in cardiovascular disease alongside internal medicine. Dr. Scherschel provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Scherschel practices at multiple locations throughout Springfield, Illinois, with affiliations at Saint Johns Hospital, Saint Johns Children's Hospital, and Memorial Medical Center. He also sees patients in Mattoon, Illinois. His dual expertise allows him to address both heart conditions and comprehensive internal medicine needs for his patients. Dr. Scherschel has earned an average patient rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.7

22 Ratings
26 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks English
Indiana University School Of Medicine
8 written reviews
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

Dr. Scherschel's Ratings and Reviews

3.7

22 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Dr. Scherschel has excellent bedside manner, easy to talk to, always pleasant and very knowledgeable! Keep up the good work!!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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February 14th, 2019

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Knowledgeable, professional, and personable, with a caring and informative staff. Couldn’t be any more satisfied with his diagnosis and care.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 20th, 2018

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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August 31st, 2018

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I have been a patient of his for a couple of years. Dr. Scherschel and his team are amazing. They explain things to where you can understand what is going on and he has an amazing bedside manor! I have seen a couple of heart doctors and will never see someone else. He amazing at what he does.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 24th, 2018

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This man is not capable of caring for the patient or their heart. Prairie Cardiovascular has bloated him up to be a liability for everyone. He is never available his nurse is on another planet and his diagnosis notes read like a 2nd grader wrote them. Don’t trust Scherschel or Prairie Cardiovascular. It’s not safe.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 22nd, 2017

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Dr Scherschel should be banned from the medical profession. He is irresponsible with the care of his patients. His skill set is poor. His knowledge and willingness to consider overall patient is zero. Don't trust your cardiac health to this man child.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

June 14th, 2017

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Dr. Scherschel is one of the most informative, professional doctors we have encountered, especially considering his young age. He inserted a pacemaker into my husband and then performed a cardiac ablation on me. Both procedures were discussed at length with us, both prior to and at our follow-up appointments. Both procedures were a total success, and we both feel blessed to have been introduced to Dr. Scherschel. Would highly recommend him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 29th, 2016

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This man saved my life

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 26th, 2015

Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants Ltd

619 E Mason StSpringfield, IL 62701

Tel: (217) 788-0706

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants

619 E Mason St Ste 4P57Springfield, IL 62701

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Johns Childrens Hospital

800 E Carpenter StSpringfield, IL 62769

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Hshs Medical Group Multispecialty Care

101 Coles Centre Dr Ste 100Mattoon, IL 61938

Tel: (217) 234-5110

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Memorial Medical Center

701 N 1st StSpringfield, IL 62781


Dr. John Allen Scherschel, MD	Dr. Muhammad Kashif Qaseem, MD	Dr. Jacob Aloysius Varney, MD	Dr. Adam Christopher King, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Critical Care Medicine	Internal Medicine	Diagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients
3.7 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Springfield , IL	Springfield , IL	Springfield , IL	Springfield , IL
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: Lahore Medical And Dental College	Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine	Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Heart Block
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Internal Medicine
Unstable Angina

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Scherschel's NPI number is 1508811647.

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(0)
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(0)
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17 Years Exp | Springfield, IL
(0)
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What languages does Dr. John Scherschel speak?: Dr. John Scherschel speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. John Scherschel affiliated with?: Dr. John Scherschel is affiliated with Saint Johns Hospital.

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