Expertise:
Treatment of cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular intervention, cardiac care, catheter-based intervention and peripheral vascular disease
Education Degrees:
MD, Medical College of Wisconsin (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow, American College of Cardiology Foundation; Fellow, The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions; American Medical Association
Industry:
Health Care Administration
Charity:
American Heart Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his training.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he always had an interest in medicine.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Acting as the medical director for the cardiovascular institute; Serving as chairman of the department of cardiology for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Shimshak will experience continued growth in his career.