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Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD
3.7 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Highland Park, IL.
Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD
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Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Highland Park, IL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Highland Park, IL.

About

Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Highland Park, IL and has 43 years experience. They graduated from Philipps University Of Marburg in 1981 and completed a residency at Veterans Administration Medical Center- Sepulveda, CA.They currently practice at NorthShore Medical Group Anesth and are affiliated with Skokie Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital and Evanston Hospital. Dr. Fimmel has experience treating conditions like Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Damage from Alcohol among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fimmel received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fimmel also speaks German. Dr. Fimmel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cirrhosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Cirrhosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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    LocalPlus
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  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Highland Park Hospital
    777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035
  2. 2 Richard I Breuer MD
    1000 Central St Ste 615, Evanston, IL 60201
  3. 3 NorthShore Medical Group
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
  4. 4 Northshore Rheumatology
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
  5. 5 Northshore Pulmonary Medicine - Evanston
    1000 Central St Ste 615, Evanston, IL 60201
  6. 6 E N H L S - H P Specialty Suites
    757 Park Ave W Ste 2850, Highland Park, IL 60035
  7. 7 Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fimmel
3.7
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Mar 07, 2022
Careful and methodical. Answered all questions. Followed up with a personal call from the doctor himself
Moshe Miller — Mar 07, 2022
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Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Philipps University Of Marburg
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center- West Los Angeles
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center- Sepulveda, CA
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fimmel's profile.

Dr. Fimmel frequently treats the following conditions: Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Damage from Alcohol. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD is affiliated with Skokie Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital and Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Claus Fimmel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Skokie Hospital

    9600 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL

  • Highland Park Hospital

    777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL

  • Glenbrook Hospital

    2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL

  • Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL