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:

Annual Well Woman Exam

The nurses were nice and explained everything

Annual Well Woman Exam

Was able to get my annual mammogram, Pap smear, labs and visit completed at one location. Great service from a great doctor

Hysteroscopy

Everyone treated me so well.

Gynecological Exams

I waited less than five minutes to get to see the nurse first, and afterwards doctor Suris. He was not in a hurry, had the time to talk not only about my annual visit but about my overall health. He is a kind and professional person.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Great service & highly professional .

Gynecological Problem Visit

Patricia is awesome! She listens and makes you feel relevant.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Judye is a great listener and thorough in her questions to determine cause.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr. RG has been seeing me for over 16 years and is still amazing .

Blood Draw

I was seen quickly and felt like my concerns were heard

Blood Draw

Nurses were friendly and professional

Annual Exam

Dr. Stamatis always addresses any question I have. He is a good listener and never makes me feel he is in a hurry to be finished with me.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

Dr. MacDonald is the best! He takes his time with each patient and helps answer all my questions as a first time mom. So happy he is my doctor during my pregnancy!

Annual Well Woman Exam

I love the staff every one was so nice and caring and kept me informed when the Dr had to go deliver 2 different babies She is AMAZING she cares she listens to your concerns she explains things so u understand

Gestational Diabetes

My husband and I love Dr. L. She’s attentive and communicative with us and MFM. We have had a positive experience with the staff as a whole and hope to continue seeing her for the entirety of the pregnancy.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Always caring and professional

Gynecological Exams

The workers and Dr. Thompson are the best! Very supportive and friendly. Also very caring and help with any problems i have.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Dr Everson is caring and professional. Also, my wait time wasn’t long.

Office Visit / Follow-up

I was able to share my symptoms and concerns with Dr. Mikes. She listened and was encouraging and helped me know that how I was feeling was Ok and not out of alignment with women my age. She helped me understand how HRT is beneficial for more than just reproductive health. The staff was kind and the wait was reasonable for the number of people who were at the office.

Lab Work

Marie is very thorough! Explains everything and why following her direction is important to my health.

Pap Smear

I would like more time with her to discuss my care especially since this is a yearly visit. Overall, she’s awesome!