Overview
Dr. Schulz is board certified in family medicine and in obesity medicine. Born and raised in southern Illinois, she enjoys helping her patients and helping within the community. She received her medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. She then completed her residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine/St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Schulz has a special interest in helping people live better quality, healthier and longer lives. As part of SSM Health Weight Management Services her focus is upon medically managed weight loss.
Dr. Schulz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity and Obesity in Children.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
432 N. Pleasant Ave., Centralia, IL 62801
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Schulz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Esther Schulz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Esther Schulz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Esther Schulz by calling their office at 618-436-8300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Esther Schulz a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Esther Schulz is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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. Esther Schulz specialize in?
While Dr. Esther Schulz is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Esther Schulz accept my insurance?
Dr. Esther Schulz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-436-8300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- ObesityDr. Schulz isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Schulz isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.