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Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD

Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Skokie, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fimmel has extensive experience in Liver Disease. He graduated from Philipps University Of Marburg in 1981. He is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900 Skokie, IL 60076
Telehealth available

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Dr. Fimmel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Fimmel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fimmel

3.7

23 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Moshe Miller – Mar 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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NorthShore Employee RN – May 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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bruce london in evanston – Dec 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Steve in Skokie, IL – Sep 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
NorthShore Skokie patient in Wilmette, IL – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Marietta in Skokie, IL – Jun 15, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – May 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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David W. Winfrey in Chicago, IL – May 07, 2016
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Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Skokie, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fimmel has extensive experience in Liver Disease. He graduated from Philipps University Of Marburg in 1981. He is affiliated...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Transplant Hepatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California, Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center- Sepulveda, Ca

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center- West Los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Philipps University Of Marburg

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Transplant Hepatology
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Dr. Fimmel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Northshore University Division of Rheumatology9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900 Skokie, IL 60076
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    Practice

    E N H L S-H P Specialty Suites757 Park Ave W Ste 2850 Highland Park, IL 60035
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    Practice

    Northshore Pulmonary Medicine-Evanston1000 Central St Ste 615 Evanston, IL 60201
    3

    Practice

    Northshore University Health System2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
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