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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Great doctor
Sep-2025
Great Dr. Made me feel at ease about my health.
Sep-2025
I've been coming to Dr schimel's office for years, and I feel confident with his assessment of myself he always give me good advice about my heart and he seems pretty pleased right now about my condition and my EKG, thank you so much Dr Shimmel you have a great staff and I appreciate you looking out for me since Dr miles is no longer my cardiologist, God bless
Aug-2025
Amazing people
Aug-2025
The prescription for control my high cholesterol was too expensive for me if I can get other prescription thank you for your services
Jul-2025
He's very punctual he explains everything to you and he gives you his honest opinion I love that doctor
Jul-2025
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.
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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Great doctor
Great Dr. Made me feel at ease about my health.
I've been coming to Dr schimel's office for years, and I feel confident with his assessment of myself he always give me good advice about my heart and he seems pretty pleased right now about my condition and my EKG, thank you so much Dr Shimmel you have a great staff and I appreciate you looking out for me since Dr miles is no longer my cardiologist, God bless
Amazing people
The prescription for control my high cholesterol was too expensive for me if I can get other prescription thank you for your services
He's very punctual he explains everything to you and he gives you his honest opinion I love that doctor
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.