About
Dr. Jillian Scherer, MD, IBCLC grew up in Streamwood, Illinois and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of St. Francis in Joliet. She then completed her Doctor of Medicine at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Her residency training in Family Practice took place at the Waukesha Family Medicine Residency in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Before moving to Olney, Dr. Scherer practiced at Richland Medical Center in Richland Center, Wisconsin. There she provided general family practice, obstetrical care, inpatient hospital care, and urgent care.
In 2018, Dr. Scherer founded Whole Family Health Medical Clinic, bringing direct primary care to Olney for the first time. She is passionate about preventing, treating, and reversing chronic diseases through diet and exercise. Her clinical interests span preventive medicine, lifestyle medicine, and lactation medicine. She holds certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and has supported mothers and babies since 2014. She and her husband Mark serve together as certified CHIP facilitators. Dr. Scherer also leads a 12-session Lifestyle Medicine Class each Thursday evening via Zoom. She and Mark moved to Olney in 2018 to be closer to his family, where they raise their two children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL - BS in Biology
Medical School
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - MD
Residency
Waukesha Family Medicine Residency, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Additional Training
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), certified since 2014; Certified CHIP Facilitator
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Scherer right for?
Dr. Scherer is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking comprehensive primary care. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol benefit from her lifestyle medicine focus. New and expecting mothers appreciate her IBCLC certification and hands-on lactation support. Patients who want a long-term relationship with one doctor thrive in her practice. Families looking for affordable, accessible care with a prevention-first approach will feel at home here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Scherer treats a wide range of conditions across all ages. Her focus includes chronic diseases such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. She is especially passionate about using diet and lifestyle changes to prevent and reverse chronic illness. She also provides obstetrical care, urgent care, and lactation medicine.
Dr. Scherer holds certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She earned her MD from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Waukesha Family Medicine Residency in Wisconsin. Her specialties include family medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine.
Dr. Scherer focuses on preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease through diet and exercise. She integrates lifestyle medicine into routine primary care visits. She also leads the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP), an 18-session course that gives patients practical tools for lasting health changes.
Yes, Dr. Scherer is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has supported mothers and babies since 2014. She offers lactation consultations to both practice members and non-members. This makes her a resource for new families in the Olney area regardless of their membership status.
CHIP stands for Complete Health Improvement Program. It is an 18-session lifestyle medicine course that Dr. Scherer facilitates alongside her husband Mark, who is also a certified CHIP facilitator. The program helps participants make meaningful changes to diet, activity, and daily habits to improve long-term health outcomes.
Yes, Dr. Scherer leads a 12-session Lifestyle Medicine Class every Thursday evening via Zoom. The class covers practical lifestyle strategies for improving health. It gives participants a structured way to work on prevention and wellness alongside their primary care.
Dr. Scherer practiced at Richland Medical Center in Richland Center, Wisconsin before moving to Olney. There she provided general family practice, obstetrical care, inpatient hospital care, and urgent care. She brought that broad clinical background with her when she founded Whole Family Health Medical Clinic in 2018.
Yes, Dr. Scherer offers obstetrical care as part of her clinical services. She has a background in OB care from her time practicing at Richland Medical Center. Patients can discuss their obstetrical care needs with her directly during a visit.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026