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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He is great and so easy to talk to.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Professional but it warm. Shows genuine concern for my health. I trust doctor Schimmel's diagnosis and treatment options entirely.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Schimmel is very professional, order ed tests and is heading me toward good health.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
He's a great doctor He's been my heart doctor for 6 years He's one of the 👌
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Schimmel is an incredible Cardiologist and I feel safe that he’s taking care of me.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Skilled, personable, appropriately conservative in his approach. He hears me out, answers my questions patiently and is someone I trust implicitly.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Always professional & friendly
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Doctor Shimmel is Avery caring and profession̈al cardiologist!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very nice listens answers any question or concerns
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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He is great and so easy to talk to.
Professional but it warm. Shows genuine concern for my health. I trust doctor Schimmel's diagnosis and treatment options entirely.
Dr Schimmel is very professional, order ed tests and is heading me toward good health.
He's a great doctor He's been my heart doctor for 6 years He's one of the 👌
Dr Schimmel is an incredible Cardiologist and I feel safe that he’s taking care of me.
Skilled, personable, appropriately conservative in his approach. He hears me out, answers my questions patiently and is someone I trust implicitly.
Always professional & friendly
Doctor Shimmel is Avery caring and profession̈al cardiologist!
Very nice listens answers any question or concerns
Great doctor