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Susan Schima
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (Based on 580 Reviews)

Susan Schima, MD

Specialty: Cardiology

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Susan Schima, please call 319-832-2328

Education and Training

Education

Creighton University, Doctor of Medicine

Fellowship

Creighton University Medical Center, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • 2018 Nominee for Mentor/Educator Award
  • 2017 nominee for Patient Advocate Award, one of Mercy's Annual Provider Awards

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Echocardiography

Personal Interests

Family, reading, running and waterskiing.

Additional Information

Susan Schima, MD, joined Mercy Cardiology Clinic in August 2013. Dr. Schima, who is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, earned her MD from Creighton University, Omaha, in 2001. After completing a fellowship at Creighton University Medical Center in Cardiovascular Disease, as well as an internship in Internal Medicine, she served as the Chief Resident of Internal Medicine there from 2004-2005.

Dr. Schima served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine, was on the medical staff at Creighton University Medical Center, as well as on the courtesy staff at Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha.

Dr. Schima is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association and Alpha Omega Alpha  She has received numerous awards for her participation in research studies, and has participated in authoring publications in the field of cardiology.

Patient Reviews

5.0
August 02, 2025
My views on Dr. Schima will not change. She is a top-notch cardiologist, like I have said in all of the other surveys I've completed. She is kind, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable and caring about my health and how to keep me healthy.
5.0
August 01, 2025
Caring good listener
5.0
July 24, 2025
Dr. Schima is a very caring Doctor and explains stuff very well
5.0
July 15, 2025
Thoughtful, thorough, and excellent
5.0
July 14, 2025
Love Dr. Schima!
5.0
April 29, 2025
Always good positive experience.
5.0
April 01, 2025
I appreciate Dr. Schima so much! She listens and I always feel like she cares about my health as a whole person. I would recommend her to my friends and family in a heartbeat :)
5.0
March 31, 2025
Interested in my well being
5.0
March 01, 2025
Dr Schima is very thorough and easy to have a conversation about my heart health.
5.0
February 03, 2025
Excellent physician
5.0
November 07, 2024
Dr. Schima was so comforting and understanding. She really took the time and listened to me and all of my concerns and symptoms! She didn't make me feel rushed or like I was wasting her time! I would recommend her to everyone!
5.0
October 17, 2024
Dr Schima always asks if I have any concerns for her.
5.0
October 16, 2024
I trust Dr schima
5.0
September 24, 2024
Dr Shima is a great doctor
5.0
July 19, 2024
Dr. Schima is a gem, so thorough and really put my mind at ease.
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Provider's Contact Information

Mercy Cardiology Clinic website

Locations

  • Mercy Cardiology Clinic

    Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center 846 9th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

    Main: 319-832-2328
    Alternate: 866-944-2328