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:

Pellets (Hormone Therapy)

Always kind and efficient

Office Visit / Follow-up

Doctor explained what could have been my problem and send testing. I got results of lab the same day and he send to do further testing to find my possible issue.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Allen is very personable and attentive. She takes her time with each patient and makes you feel that you are special.

Pellets (Hormone Therapy)

Office is so friendly and efficient. Dr. Robins was great as usual. Always takes time to answer questions. Acts like I'm his only patient for the day.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Holly is a fantastic doctor! She is so personable and has confidence in her job. She makes a paps smear not so bad and has a way of making me feel comfortable in a very uncomfortable situation. I would recommend her to everyone.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr. Loeffel is the best doctor out there. She’s patient, thorough, knowledgeable, friendly. Love her so much

Pap Smear

Thanks very helpful

Endometrial Biopsy

Dr S was relaxed and competent. She told me step bu step what was taking place. She was attentive to my concerns regarding medsleading up to the test, Her assistant was smoothly competent They both laughed at my jokes during the proceedure which relaxed me, I recovered well from the proceedure, She also told me when to expect results.

Prolia® Injection / Osteopososis Treatment

No waiting.

Annual Well Woman Exam

She was amazing, listened to my concerns and provided excellent counsel.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Ramos Gonzalez has been my Dr for over 16 years. She is great, always nice to see her and very knowledgeable

Pap Smear

Dr. Carroll is great but it took a while to get seen.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr. Ashitey is very caring, professional and knowledgeable. She truly listens to all my concerns.

Hysterectomy

Dr. Arya listens to you. She provides great advice and answers all questions and hears your concerns.

Annual Well Woman Exam

James Struble and his assistant, phlebotomist, mammogram and bone density professional, one and all are an amazing team.

Gynecological Exams

I love Dr. Hermann. She's a great doctor. Dr. Hermann is kind and has a lovely bedside manner.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Friendly staff, clean facilities, and Dr. Sessions was thorough and friendly.

Annual Well Woman Exam

The staff and Dr Suris are always very helpful and friendly.

Gynecological Exams

I was seen in a timely manner, any and all questions were answered…. She is very attentive physician at all times.

Blood Draw

I sent a message through portal didn’t expect a response as quick ..