About
Dr. Karin Wells Schiller is a board-certified family medicine physician who has called Arroyo Grande home since 2008. She earned her MD from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, training at LAC/USC Medical Center in Los Angeles. After a General Surgery internship in New York City, she served four years as a Navy medical officer. That service took her to North Carolina, Washington DC, and a deployment in Kosovo.
After leaving the Navy, Dr. Schiller spent a year working in a North Carolina emergency room before relocating to Redding, California. There she completed her Family Medicine residency at Mercy Redding Family Practice and spent seven years building her clinical foundation. She also holds an MBA from East Carolina University. She belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the California Academy of Family Physicians, and the California Medical Association, among other professional organizations. Her care philosophy integrates western disease-based medicine with holistic mind-body approaches. She is passionate about therapeutic partnerships that help patients make lasting lifestyle changes. In addition to primary care, she offers bio-identical hormone therapy and a range of cosmetic treatments including Botox, Juvederm, Latisse, VIPeel, and Tretinoin.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Mercy Redding Family Practice, Redding, CA
Additional Training
Internship in General Surgery, New York City; MBA, East Carolina University
Certifications
Who is Dr. Wells Schiller right for?
Dr. Schiller works well with adults and children who want a close, ongoing relationship with a single physician. Patients interested in integrating lifestyle changes with their medical care tend to find her philosophy a natural fit. She also serves patients seeking bio-identical hormone therapy or cosmetic treatments alongside primary care. Families looking for a doctor who offers house calls and accompanied specialist visits will find her service range especially practical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schiller practices full-scope family medicine for patients of all ages. She manages acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and preventive care. She also evaluates and treats hormone-related concerns through bio-identical hormone therapy.
Yes. Dr. Schiller holds board certification in Family Medicine. She trained at LAC/USC Medical Center and completed her residency at Mercy Redding Family Practice in Redding, California.
Dr. Schiller integrates western disease-based medicine with holistic mind-body therapies. She values patient-centered care, meaning she actively involves each patient in decisions about their health. Her goal is to build a therapeutic partnership that supports lasting lifestyle changes.
Yes. Dr. Schiller offers Botox injections, Juvederm Ultra XC and Ultra Plus XC dermal fillers, Latisse, VIPeel chemical peels, and Tretinoin. She provides these services directly in her Arroyo Grande office.
Yes. Dr. Schiller makes house calls for patients who need care at home. The fee for a house call is $500. This service goes beyond what most family medicine practices offer.
Yes. Dr. Schiller offers accompanied specialist visits at a fee of $800. She attends the appointment with you to help you navigate the visit and ensure clear communication with the specialist.
Dr. Schiller holds an MBA from East Carolina University in addition to her MD. Before her family medicine residency, she served four years as a medical officer in the Navy and spent a year working in an emergency room in North Carolina.
Dr. Schiller has practiced in Arroyo Grande since 2008. She moved there with her family and built The Village Family Doctor to serve the Five Cities community.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026