About
Dr. Julie Schroeder is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Life & Family Medical in Bettendorf, Iowa. She grew up in the suburbs of Salt Lake City, Utah, and headed back to the Midwest for college at Valparaiso University in Indiana. She earned her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. Her residency in family medicine took place at the Genesis Family Medicine Residency Program in the Quad Cities, the region she has called home ever since.
Dr. Schroeder has practiced outpatient family medicine in the Quad Cities for over 20 years, serving patients on both the Iowa and Illinois sides of the river. She cares for the whole person, integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being into every patient relationship. Her faith shapes her clinical values; she follows Catholic medical directives, supports natural family planning, and advocates for the dignity of life from conception to natural death. Outside the clinic, she and her husband Jay have raised three children in Bettendorf and remain active members of Our Savior Lutheran Church. An avid traveler, Dr. Schroeder has served on medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Peru.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Valparaiso University, Indiana
Medical School
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago
Residency
Family Medicine, Genesis Family Medicine Residency Program, Quad Cities
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schroeder right for?
Dr. Schroeder serves patients of all ages, from newborns through Medicare-eligible adults. She works especially well with individuals and families who want a personal, unhurried relationship with their doctor. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or depression benefit from her proactive, coordinated approach. Those who value faith-informed care and a physician who considers physical, emotional, and spiritual health together will feel at home in her practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schroeder treats a broad range of conditions across all ages. Her chronic disease focus includes diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression. She also handles acute illness, preventive care, well-child visits, and sports and camp physicals. If a condition falls outside her scope, she actively coordinates referrals to specialists.
Yes. Dr. Schroeder holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed her residency training at the Genesis Family Medicine Residency Program in the Quad Cities and has practiced outpatient family medicine in the region for over 20 years.
Dr. Schroeder earned her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the Genesis Family Medicine Residency Program in the Quad Cities. She has practiced in the Quad Cities area ever since.
Yes. Dr. Schroeder cares for patients from newborn through Medicare age. Family medicine training prepares her to treat every stage of life, and her practice actively welcomes both pediatric and adult members.
Dr. Schroeder grounds her approach to care in Christian medical ethics. She follows Catholic medical directives, supports natural family planning for married couples, and advocates for the dignity of life from conception to natural death. She does not prescribe birth control but will educate patients on natural family planning techniques. Patients do not need to share her beliefs to receive care at Life & Family Medical.
No. Dr. Schroeder does not manage chronic pain and does not carry narcotics at Life & Family Medical. Patients with needs in this area should seek a specialist practice equipped to provide that care.
No. Dr. Schroeder does not provide prenatal care or deliver babies. She can help coordinate referrals to an appropriate OB provider for patients who need those services.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Schroeder directly by phone, email, or text for urgent concerns, including evenings and weekends. This direct access is a core part of the Life & Family Medical membership.
Yes. Dr. Schroeder has practiced family medicine in the Quad Cities for over 20 years. She has worked in outpatient clinics on both the Iowa and Illinois sides of the river before founding Life & Family Medical.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026