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 The Carolinas:

Lab Work

Dr. Cline fit me in last minute into her busy schedule and I appreciate it so much!

Annual Well Woman Exam

She’s wonderful! That staff is wonderful!

Candidiasis / Yeast Infection

Friendly and fast.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr Arya is always a wonderful provider. She takes the time to listen to concerns and is very knowledgeable.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

I love Dena, very comforting and kind, my last ob never gave me much information and I felt rushed and here I don’t feel rushed and she tells me everything I need to know and make sure if I have any questions I can ask away, she’s patient and reassuring .

Annual Well Woman Exam

The staff was very helpful. Dr Taylor is wonderful. She listens to my concerns and treats me as if I am her friend. She sympathizes with my concerns and gives me great advise.

Annual Well Woman Exam

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Annual Well Woman Exam

I really enjoyed the new provider I saw. She thoroughly listened to my questions and I felt like she cared about my overall health and wellbeing.

Pap Smear

Dr. Munoz is the best! He listens, takes the time to explain everything carefully, and I feel like he genuinely cares!

Annual Well Woman Exam

I like Dr. Locke.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Polite staff members from the front desk to the medical assistant & nurse. Minimal wait time (approximately 15-20 minutes).

Physical Exam / Check-up

Everyone in the office from start to finish are nice and professional, they make you feel comfortable and make sure you understand issues and treatment.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Great bedside manner!

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

I’ve never had such a compassionate OB take the time to explain everything to us. It was such a hard unexpected loss and I was blown away at the care I received.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Short wait time, the doctor really listens to you, it was an informative visit, overall, I am very satisfied with the experience.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Low wait time, everyone is nice, Dr Bailey is thorough.

Pap Smear

Got my appointment completed with minimal waiting time.

Gynecological Exams

Laura was patient and helped me relax. She is awesome!!

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Martin and his staff were very kind. He was informative and helped me with what I needed.

Blood Draw

Professional staff and Dr Collins is very attentive and kind.