

Dr. Gary Schaer, MD
Dr. Gary Schaer, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Chicago, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Rush Cardiology-Chicago
1725 W Harrison St Chicago, IL 60612Compare with other Interventional Cardiologists
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I started medical school in 1975 and finished in 1979. Interventional cardiology did not exist as a specialty. There were no balloons. There were no stents. There were no ways for doctors - interventional cardiologists like me - to open up and...read moreInterventional Cardiology
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Georgetown University|national Institutes Of Health Clinical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1984New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center
Residency Hospital, 1982New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center
Internship Hospital, 1980Yale University
Medical School, 1979
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Rush Cardiology-Chicago
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean3% higher than the national average
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