Overview
Dr. Schirmer is board certified in neurological surgery and is fellowship trained in interventional neuroradiology and endovascular neurosurgery. He holds subspecialty certificates for neuroendovascular surgery and neurocritical care. His clinical interests include care and management of patients with acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations; carotid, vertebral and intracranial atherosclerosis and stenosis; and spinal vascular malformations. He specializes in endovascular flow diversion techniques, skull base surgeries and minimally invasive craniotomy techniques. He earned his medical degree at the Medizinische Fakultät at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany. Dr. Schirmer completed his residency and fellowships at Tufts University, New England Medical Center and Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospitals in Boston.|Video: more from Dr. Clemens Schirmer, M.D., PhD.
Dr. Schirmer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 208 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer is classified as an Elite expert for Brain Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer specialize in?
While Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, and Thrombectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer has published 208 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Clemens M. Schirmer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Brain AneurysmDr. Schirmer isElite. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- StrokeDr. Schirmer isElite. Learn about Stroke.
- Distinguished
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- ThrombectomyDr. Schirmer isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Advanced
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Stent PlacementDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Schirmer isAdvanced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Anton SyndromeDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Anton Syndrome.
- ApoplexyDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- GastrostomyDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Schirmer isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.