Casey E Schirmer, MD

We have been with Dr. Schirrmer since my babies were toddlers. My husband has close ties to Stanford and I also worked in the medical device industry. We felt lucky to find such a fine pediatrician in Santa Cruz. Our kids are now 21 and 17. We are transferring to a general doc with our youngest only because she is no longer considered a child. We love Dr. Schirrmer and trusted his judgement thru childhood illineses, learning differences, and teen issues. I highly recommend him but I know he probably has a wait list.

Amazing doctor! He was both my daughter’s and son’s doctor and we appreciated the time and caring he provides to each patient.

I love, love, LOVE Dr. Schirmer! He is great with both of my kids (1 and 3). He takes his time and is very thorough in answering any questions and addressing any concerns. He is funny, nice and knowledgeable. I have alternative viewpoints and don’t always agree with Western medicine. I switched my 3 year old from another pediatrician (with a different group) to Dr. Schirmer because he is so respectful of the choices I make as a parent and is willing to work with what I believe to be best for my children, all while maintaining professionalism and giving good medical advice. He is very validating and personable. I will stay with him through both of my children’s childhood and we have a long way to go :)

Been meaning to write a review for this doctor. Had another great visit with him today for my daughter’s 5yr well check-​up. He’s been her doc since she was born. He is absolutely wonderful, everything you look for in a pediatrician. He’s wonderful with kids and parents, explaining things so that I as a parent and my daughter as a child understands, never wishy-​washy. My daughter loves him and he is great at engaging kids. He’s very patient with all my questions and never rushes us. I was able to inquire about care for our soon-​to-​be born baby at this appointment as well. We love Fatima too! Also, at times it can be hard to get in with him but I was pleased to discover other great docs like Dr. Watson and Dr. Braveman. I have always felt we were in good hands all the way around with this pediatric department and that is such a great feeling, especially in times of emergencies!

My son, now 12, has been a patient of Dr Schirmer’s for years and years. We are devoted to the medical group, as the pediatrics dept seems to have a consistent medical philosophy and good communication within the group. Dr Schirmer himself is friendly, personable, good at explaining things. My son is quite comfortable with him and appreciates the dumb jokes he uses to lighten the atmosphere. He has a flexible manner and is OK for a 4 year old as well as an adolescent. Finally, he had no problem with referring us to a specialist when allergies started spiraling out of control.

Our family loves Dr. Schirmer. Although his reception staff can be very frustrating, when you get in and see him and his assistant Fatima all is well. He can be very reasuring and he takes parent intuition into consideration when diagnosing. We moved to San Jose and we still use him as our pediatritian and plan on doing so when we have our next baby as well. He is great.

I love Dr. Schirmer and so does my baby (I think)! He’s down to earth and spends lots of time with me obsessing over whatever is the current issue. As a first time parent I’m so grateful to have a Dr. who I feel is truly helping me navigate through the baby months as well as keeping my baby healthy.
He has a firm respect for a parents opinion and intuition as well which I think is a rare and valuable quality in a pedi.