About
Dr. Anne Schultz co-founded Authentic Internal Medicine in the western Chicago suburbs, returning to her Hinsdale hometown to build the practice she envisioned. She earned her BA cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, then completed medical school and her internal medicine residency at Northwestern University, graduating with the class of 2000. A. Goldsmith Award, given to the first-year resident who best exemplifies genuine humaneness and empathy toward patients and their families.
Dr. Schultz holds board certification in internal medicine and earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Obesity Medicine Association. Her clinical focus covers cholesterol management, hypertension, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk reduction, menopause, and obesity medicine. In 2022, her peers elected her to a four-year term as Governor of the ACP for Northern Illinois. In October 2024, she received the ACP Laureate Award for distinguished service to her profession and community. She continues to teach at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and has earned numerous Excellence in Teaching awards throughout her career. Castle Connolly has named her a Top Doctor. Outside medicine, she is an avid cook and co-leads the Authentic Teaching Kitchen series.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts (BA, cum laude, 1987)
Medical School
Northwestern University
Residency
Northwestern University, Internal Medicine (class of 2000)
Additional Training
Member, Obesity Medicine Association; Fellow, American College of Physicians; Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schultz right for?
Dr. Schultz is a strong fit for adults managing cardiovascular risk, hypertension, or high cholesterol. Women navigating menopause will benefit from her Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential. Patients focused on weight management find her obesity medicine expertise especially valuable. Her preventive medicine orientation suits adults who want proactive, relationship-driven primary care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schultz focuses on cholesterol management, hypertension, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk reduction, menopause, and obesity medicine. She also provides comprehensive internal medicine and preventive care for adults. Her clinical training at Northwestern and decades of practice experience inform a thorough, evidence-based approach.
Yes. Dr. Schultz holds board certification in internal medicine. She also earned the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential and holds Fellowship in the American College of Physicians.
The MSCP stands for Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. It is a specialized credential recognizing clinical expertise in menopause management. Dr. Schultz uses this training to guide patients through perimenopause and menopause with evidence-based care.
Dr. Schultz has received several notable honors. Her peers elected her as Governor of the ACP for Northern Illinois in 2022, a four-year term. She received the ACP Laureate Award in October 2024 for distinguished service. Castle Connolly has also named her a Top Doctor.
Dr. Schultz completed both her medical school training and internal medicine residency at Northwestern University, graduating with the class of 2000. She earned her undergraduate degree cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Yes. Dr. Schultz continues to teach at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has earned numerous Excellence in Teaching awards throughout her career. She also co-leads the monthly Authentic Teaching Kitchen series, a free community health education program.
During her residency, Dr. Schultz received the A. Goldsmith Award. Her peers awarded it to her for best exemplifying genuine humaneness and empathy toward patients and their families.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026