Christine J. Schaeffer, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1997
Residency:: University of Chicago - 1999

University of Chicago - 2000

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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261 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

24 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

24 Reviews

February 05, 2026

5.0

She was awesome . Made sure I understood ..explaining in a way that made me feel so secure and hopeful

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January 29, 2026

5.0

One of the best doctor Experience I've had in years

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She's very nice n listen to my needs n understand them I especially liked Gina

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January 18, 2026

5.0

She respects my intelligence

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Thank you for your patient care and good communication

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January 03, 2026

5.0

She is direct but compassionate

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January 01, 2026

5.0

Very straight forward in a professional and caring manner

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Phenomenal professional service

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Very professional and explains everything clearly

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer does not play around. She is extremely generous. I think she goes beyond what anybody would expect from a doctor.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Exceptional person and Wonderful Doctor

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September 01, 2025

5.0

For her excellence and good care I would remember the doctor 100%.

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and caring.

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August 24, 2025

5.0

It's been years since I've had a doctor who takes the time to explain the process of recovery, what to expect and alternatives.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Very thorough explains everything so you understand

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Very professional and empathetic

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July 24, 2025

5.0

She's Very thorough explaining everything so you understand .

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July 14, 2025

5.0

She understood the patient's condition, and asked the patient about his health and provided the appropriate next steps and recommendation to towards his recovery.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Covers all basics. Welcoming. Remembers all issues.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Schaeffer is caring and very knowledgeable and understanding. She listens.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

The doctor explained everything to me what drugs to take, and how to look after myself.

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May 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Schaeffer takes the time to listen and address my concerns

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May 02, 2025

5.0

She seems like a good Dr that another patient recommended her to me

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Disclosures

Christine J. Schaeffer, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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