Dr. Alan Schimmel, M.D. was born and raised in New York. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an undergraduate and went on to receive his medical degree from Buffalo Medical School. Dr. Schimmel completed his residency as well as his cardiology fellowship at Stony Brook University. He then found his way to Jacksonville, FL where he has been in private practice for almost 30 years practicing clinical, diagnostic and interventional cardiology.
Dr. Alan Schimmel, M.D. was born and raised in New York. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an undergraduate and went on to receive his medical degree from Buffalo Medical School. Dr. Schimmel completed his residency as well as his cardiology fellowship at Stony Brook University. He then found his way to Jacksonville, FL where he has been in private practice for almost 30 years practicing clinical, diagnostic and interventional cardiology.
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Excellent cardiologist.
Jun-2025
I love Dr Shimmel. He is the reason I'm still alive. Very attentive and to the point.
Jun-2025
Great doctor!! Mr. Schimmel is the doctor who gave me a heart catheter and found that I needed bypass surgery! I’m forever grateful and thankful to Doctor Schimmel! I know that he saved my life because of what he found! I’m fortunate to have him as my cardiologist!
May-2025
The pre registration could be more user friendly. Too many repeated signatures.
May-2025
I really like Dr Allen he keeps everything professional and he gets right straight to the point. From my personal experience I think he's a wonderful doctor.
May-2025
Doctor Schimmel explained .my situation very satisfactorily. He also is very caring and courteous.
May-2025
Great knowledge of what he’s doing
Apr-2025
He's a good doctir
Apr-2025
Very Professional.....
Impressed With Him.....
An Asset To The Profession.....
Apr-2025
The entire process was very well done. Dr Schimmel helped me understand everything that they were doing.
Dr. Alan Schimmel, M.D. was born and raised in New York. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an undergraduate and went on to receive his medical degree from Buffalo Medical School. Dr. Schimmel completed his residency as well as his cardiology fellowship at Stony Brook University. He then found his way to Jacksonville, FL where he has been in private practice for almost 30 years practicing clinical, diagnostic and interventional cardiology. He was impressed with the level of dedication and compassion at First Coast Cardiovascular Institute and decided to join the team in January 2015.
In his free time, Dr. Schimmel enjoys time with his family. He shares two sons with his wife, Lisa. Scott, his oldest son, is currently employed in the finance field in New York City. Matthew, the youngest, followed his father’s path in medicine and is currently a medical resident at John Hopkins University.
Dr. Schimmel enjoys playing golf and will watch just about any sport. He plays bridge and has previously participated in national tournaments. In addition, Dr, Schimmel volunteers his time as an alumni admissions interviewer for his Alma Mater, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
Insurance Recognition:
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Blue Distinction
Cigna Star Rated
Other Recognitions:
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
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Excellent cardiologist.
I love Dr Shimmel. He is the reason I'm still alive. Very attentive and to the point.
Great doctor!! Mr. Schimmel is the doctor who gave me a heart catheter and found that I needed bypass surgery! I’m forever grateful and thankful to Doctor Schimmel! I know that he saved my life because of what he found! I’m fortunate to have him as my cardiologist!
The pre registration could be more user friendly. Too many repeated signatures.
I really like Dr Allen he keeps everything professional and he gets right straight to the point. From my personal experience I think he's a wonderful doctor.
Doctor Schimmel explained .my situation very satisfactorily. He also is very caring and courteous.
Great knowledge of what he’s doing
He's a good doctir
Very Professional..... Impressed With Him..... An Asset To The Profession.....
The entire process was very well done. Dr Schimmel helped me understand everything that they were doing.