SSM Health Medical Group
Esther Schulz, DO
Family Medicine, Weight Management and Obesity Medicine
SSM Health Weight Management Services
432 N. Pleasant Ave. Centralia, IL 62801
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.
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.
About Me
Specialties
Family Medicine
Weight Management and Obesity Medicine
Gender
Female
Education
Southern Illinois University - Belleville
Residency, 1991
A.T. Still University (Kirksville College Osteopathic Med)
Medical School, 1988
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
US Department of Justice
Medical Interests
Adult immunization
Chronic disease management
Health risk assessments
Management of chronic illness
Obesity
Overweight obesity
Pediatric immunizations
Routine check ups
Screening tests
Weight management
Womens health
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.7Overall Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.8Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.7Involved in Care Decisions4.8Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.7 out of 5
48 ratings,
18 reviews
5/14/2026
Great experience!
4/29/2026
Dr Schultz is the best. Very helpful and makes sure you get the care you need
3/3/2026
She is very knowledgeable and the most caring, compassionate person I know.
2/15/2026
Dr Schulz is someone that you really want on your side. She is very attentive and really listens and trys to help you in anyway she can. She has very good suggestions that really work for me anyway.
2/4/2026
Excellent care. Wealth of knowledge and demonstrates genuine care for her patients.
Map & Directions
SSM Health Weight Management Services
432 N. Pleasant Ave.Centralia, IL 62801
Mon
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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