Anne Furey Schultz, MD, Recognized as 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Excellence in Internal Medicine
Dr. Anne Furey Schultz's recognition as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor highlights the importance of personalized, patient-centered primary care in achieving long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Anne Furey Schultz, MD, FACP, NCMP, has been honored as a 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, a distinction awarded to only about 7 percent of licensed physicians across the United States. This accolade, rooted in peer nominations and a meticulous selection process, underscores Dr. Schultz's commitment to clinical excellence and her impactful role in internal medicine.
With a medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Schultz has dedicated her career to fostering deep, trusting relationships with her patients. As a co-founder of Authentic Internal Medicine, she emphasizes the value of concierge primary care, offering extended visits and personalized attention to address both routine and complex health needs.
Dr. Schultz's approach to medicine is holistic, focusing on the individual behind the medical chart. 'Primary care is the foundation of good medicine,' she remarked, highlighting its role in early problem detection and coordinated care. Her expertise spans cholesterol management, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease risk reduction, and specialized care in menopause and weight management.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Schultz's contributions to the medical community are vast. Her roles include serving as the immediate past governor of the American College of Physicians for Northern Illinois and receiving the ACP Laureate Award in 2024. She also dedicates time to mentoring future physicians at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine and maintains hospital affiliations with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Central DuPage Hospital.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition is particularly meaningful to Dr. Schultz as it reflects the esteem of her peers. This honor not only celebrates her professional achievements but also shines a light on the critical importance of primary care in building healthier communities. For more information on Castle Connolly's selection process, visit castleconnolly.com.