Andrew Thomas Shimer

Andrew Thomas Shimer, MD

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Not Accepting New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Not Available

Education

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

Graduate School: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

Undergraduate School: University of Notre Dame

Dr. Andrew Shimer is a Board Certified OB/GYN at Craig Ranch OB/GYN in McKinney, Texas, serving patients in the entire Dallas area. He has been in practice for 20 years and is experienced in many areas of women’s health care.

His training at one of the busiest training hospitals in the country has helped him manage all types of high-risk pregnancy conditions including hypertension, diabetes, twin pregnancy, VBAC’s, and many other high-risk conditions.

He also prides himself in providing the most up to date treatment of gynecological problems. He has served on the medical board of Hologic helping improve and develop the latest Novasure device to treat heavy menstrual cycles and has taught many other OB-GYNs in the area how to perform this in-office ablation procedure. He also is very experienced performing all types of hysterectomies depending on the need of his patients.

Dr. Shimer earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame. He then went on to attend Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he earned his medical degree and gave the graduation speech to his class as Class President. He completed his residency training at Baylor as well and was Chief Resident his last year. Following his residency, Dr. Shimer was in private practice in North Carolina as well as a clinical instructor at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill before relocating to Dallas in 2000 and starting Craig Ranch OB-GYN. He enjoys golf, travel, and spends much of his time coaching his kids in their various sports. He is proud to be a member of the stellar staff at Craig Ranch OB/GYN, and he looks forward to meeting new patients. Call the office for an appointment with Dr. Shimer!

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating for UWH of Texas:

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Loefel, is sweet, understanding & easy going. Love her! Thank you for everything you do!

Annual Well Woman Exam

People seem to enjoy working there and see knowledgeable when asked questions

Treatment / Procedure

Dr. Reid was very thorough & had great bedside manner

Pellets (Hormone Therapy)

Dr. Robbins is a knowledgeable, personable and truly cares about your concerns, great doctor.

Gynecological Exams

Dr. Carroll remembers me year-to-year and is interested in my life. She is efficient conducting the exams. I experience no discomfort. I am very pleased to have Dr.Carroll as my doctor.

Annual Exam

Dr Stamatis has great bed side manners.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

De. McBrayer and nurse were both out of the office but managed to set up lab work orders for me and contacted me later to check on me.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Brittany is amazing and so is Dr suris Very sweet and he listens to all your concerns

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

Love Dr.Holloway! Her staff is always welcoming and I didn’t have to wait long to be seen

Birth Control Consultation

Friendly, personal, listened, great solution

Annual Well Woman Exam

It would be nice to have wet wipes available for before and after pelvic exams/ pap smear procedure. Lube is messy, and I feel like this is over looked. Individually wrapped wipes can be ordered in bulk wholesale through a company called Good Wipes. It would also be nice to have plus size dressing gowns for the exam. Mine barely fit and would not close. It was humiliating not be offered something that fit my plus size body.

Cyst Removal

Dr Suba is a great doctor and feel like he really cares about my health. Dr. Suba is very knowledgeable and a great doctor

Gynecological Problem Visit

I have known Judye for many years. Ii am reestablished with her. She is very informative and thorough. She listens to my concerns and is a very sweet lady!

Pap Smear

My Dr. Is great. She asked questions and provide answers. She is very professional

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Adams bedside manner is wonderful. He is caring, personable, respectful and truly makes you feel heard.

Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Rex is the best. She is so thorough and I left feeling much better than when I got there.

Annual Well Woman Exam

I was seen fairly quickly by a friendly staff and Dr. Ellis took her time and explained my fibroid tumor in a way I could understand.

Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Yee nurses are the absolute best! They always return my calls and handle all of my problems/concerns promptly

OB Care

Great staff and care

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Absolutely love the doctor and staff however the waiting is incredibly long despite getting there early than the appointment time.