About Christina Schaefer, APN-CNP

Christina Schaefer, APN-DNP, an advanced practice clinician specializing in bariatric and obesity medicine at Endeavor Health, helps patients manage weight through comprehensive, long-term care. She focuses not only on weight loss but also on maintenance, supporting patients as they build healthier lifestyles across every stage of life. With a background in oncology, emergency medicine and family practice, Christina brings a broad perspective to care, emphasizing prevention, wellness and respect for the whole person. Her approach ensures that patients feel supported, empowered and guided in achieving sustainable health goals.

My endeavor

My endeavor is to help patients not only lose weight, but also maintain their weight loss, build a healthy lifestyle and enjoy new opportunities with their loved ones.

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Care philosophy

I meet patients at their level and recognize that we are all human beings striving to live our best lives. My approach is to focus on the individual, listening without judgment and creating a safe space for open conversation. I believe in prevention, wellness and guiding patients toward realistic, sustainable goals. By treating the whole person — mind and body — I aim to help patients maintain long-term health while supporting them with compassion and respect.

Overview

  • Gender Female

Professional Education
  • 2020
    Family Nurse Practitioner
    Rush University Medical Center

Reviews (128)
August 29, 2026
She was very patient, kind, and respectful. She took the time to explain everything clearly, asked me many questions, and really tried to understand my needs and find the best options for me. I felt very comfortable and well cared for
August 29, 2026
I actually enjoy my visits to Christina!! It's always a positive experience and the staff is so very kind.
August 28, 2026
Christine is top notch. She is compassionate in her care and truly listens to patients. I am a complicated case, and she worked hard to understand my history and explain options moving forward. I highly recommend Christine!
August 28, 2026
Wonderful
August 27, 2026
Just absolutely excellent
August 26, 2026
Very attentive and knowledgeable
August 26, 2026
Kind and compassionate as well as very knowledgeable. Was able to clearly communicate.
August 26, 2026
Yesterday was my first visit to the Edward weight loss clinic. Christina did an AMAZING job.
August 26, 2026
My provider Nurse practitioner Christina is wonderful. Knowledgeable, personalized recommendations, and compassionate. Puts after visit notes in portal that are thorough and prompt. Please share this positive feedback w/her. [...]
August 25, 2026
She celebrates my success with me and is genuinely happy for me.
August 25, 2026
Christina and her staff are absolutely top notch. I have never received such personalized and caring service from a provider. Her staff and her go above and beyond their roles to make sure that my needs are met. I can't speak highly enough about Christina!
August 25, 2026
Christina truly cares about your weight loss journey. She takes the time to listen to you.
August 25, 2026
She is the best! Very personable, supportive, and accommodating.
August 24, 2026
Care providers and staff were very supportive to my visit.
August 21, 2026
Extremely helpful and supportive
August 20, 2026
Christine was wonderful and explained everything throughly
August 20, 2026
Each visit is special. I have had many great experiences at the Endeavor Health facilities
August 19, 2026
Another fantastic visit, upbeat and positive. Also Christina is so generous with her time. I left feeling optimistic about my future weight loss goals. With her guidance I will meet my objectives and improve my health.
August 18, 2026
Christina Schaefer, APN-CNP welcomed all of my questions. She is patient and informative. I recommend her highly.
August 15, 2026
Christina is absolutely wonderful. She takes the time to listen to your concerns to develop a healthcare plan just for you. Love her!
August 10, 2026
Christina makes you feel at ease and explains everything in common terminology so you understand exactly what is going on.
August 9, 2026
Christina is very compassionate, caring and knowledgeable. I look forward to my visits with her, and I have a great deal of respect for her. She listens to my concerns, and I appreciate that we work on my treatment plan together. I feel that she truly cares about her patients and I am so thankful to have her as my provider.
August 7, 2026
Very good
August 7, 2026
Excellent
August 7, 2026
Christina is AWESOME! She listens, she believes me, she's supportive, she looks into things (e.g. Knowledgeable with looking into cortisol and other areas impacting cortisol). She's kind, funny, authentic, and I truly feel she's on this journey with me. I had a not so great experience with another provider there and was hesitant to go back. I'm so thankful I did and for Christina. Thank you! It's life changing.
August 6, 2026
Very kind. Takes her time to hear your goals and together you come up with a plan.
August 6, 2026
She was amazing and very informative. Easy to talk to and listened.
August 4, 2026
Christina was very patient and talked through all of the options. She never made me feel rushed and put my mind at ease. She was kind, direct and offered several options.
August 1, 2026
My weight is a major health problem and the support I've received in trying to reach my goal has benefitted me greatly.
July 30, 2026
I'm very thankful for [...], Christina and all the staff. They go above and beyond to care for you.
July 29, 2026
Excellent communication as a patient.
July 27, 2026
Christine's follow up with me is on point and effective for me. She is encouraging and helping me reach my goals.
July 26, 2026
Compassionate
July 25, 2026
My first time seeing Christina-very warm, and understanding.
July 24, 2026
Dr. Schaeffer was awesome, well-versed intellect and point outstanding goalsetting for my future In one great, looking redhead Endeavor Health should be honored to have her service intelligence and Drive for her profession
July 24, 2026
Christina Schaefer is the absolute best. She is compassionate, extremely knowledgeable and I sing her praises to anyone that that will listen.
July 24, 2026
I think Christina is fantastic. She is professional, caring and explains everything very well.
July 24, 2026
Very caring person
July 24, 2026
Both [...] and Christina made me feel welcomed, accepted and comfortable during my visit.
July 10, 2026
De. Schaefer is excellent very informative and above and beyond with my care
July 8, 2026
Christina is amazing!!!
July 6, 2026
Christina is always a positive and supportive care giver. Her Knowledge and willingness to listen and help with my goals is much appreciated.
June 24, 2026
If there were 6's I would have chosen that number to illustrate just how happy I am with the care, concern and Knowledge Christina has shown me in the 16 months I have been in her care. She really listens, has many options she shares and always is thoughtful about my budget constraints since I am retired. […] I feel so strongly about the superb care I receive, I chose to drive almost 40 minutes and pay out of pocket because Christina IS THAT GOOD! I hope this survey reaches her as well as the people that matter. She truly puts her patients first. I couldn't be happier!
June 21, 2026
Very good. Explains everything
June 20, 2026
Amazing. She definitely cares about your concerns
June 6, 2026
Christine is an excellent/expert advance practice provider in weight management. Her assistant is kind, compassionate and professional as well
May 25, 2026
She was very informative.
May 19, 2026
Christina was very kind and very patient. She is super knowledgeable and took time to explain things to me.
May 19, 2026
Christine Schaefer is wonderful! Efficient, personable, practical, and very knowledgeable.
May 18, 2026
This was my first time meeting Dr. SCHAEFER, CHRISTINA MARY.Dr. Schaefer was very nice, she listened to me and gave me good advise on my medication and how it works.
May 17, 2026
Doctor and staff were very kind and listened to me and congratulated me on my weight loss and offered encouragement and continual support going forward. I felt very comfortable with all of them.
May 14, 2026
Christina is the most encouraging and supportive professional. She has been instrumental in my positive health achievements.
May 13, 2026
Christina is outstanding. Thorough, kind and a great listener. She is thoughtful about recommendations or changes to medications and the cost of care alternatives.
May 4, 2026
Christina is very knowledgeable, caring. She makes you comfortable which enables good communication and results. She is good at what she does.
May 1, 2026
This was my first time meeting Christina. She was warm, friendly and was a great listener. She asked questions and presented information then asked what my thoughts were on going back on a medication. I really appreciated the interaction because I felt I was an active participant in my healthcare. I would have no issues in seeing her again. It was a great follow up visit.
April 30, 2026
She is a very caring and knowledgeable provider. Endeavor must do everything in their power to keep this provider.
April 25, 2026
She was awesome! I left feeling well informed, optimistic, and excited to keep working with her.
April 25, 2026
Christina Schaefer is an excellent health care provider.
April 24, 2026
Christina is a wonderful and caring person and concerned about helping me with my weight loss journey.
April 24, 2026
Christina was a great listener and was obviously very knowledgeable about treatment options. She explained the pros and cons of the options very clearly and it was clear she takes great pride in being on top of the relevant studies for care of her patients. She gained my trust and I'm confident I'm in good hands. She seemed to really want to partner with me in my care.
April 3, 2026
Very informative and explained every question
March 28, 2026
I really liked my care provider Christina Schaefer. She was very relatable, and I know she is going to help me tremendously with being a healthier and happier person
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March 25, 2026
Very awesome Dr,sat with me for awhile and answered all my questions
March 24, 2026
Thoughtful, kind and very encouraging.
March 16, 2026
Very through, and everything was expected
February 24, 2026
Christina is so caring and takes the time to not judge but rather guide and support
February 22, 2026
Very informative and compassionate Appreciate the hope to weight loss
February 20, 2026
She was very polite. Also I d8dnt feel rushed. Very helpful
February 19, 2026
Excellent compassionate provider
February 18, 2026
Care by Christina Schaefer and staff was exceptional!! Kind and informative! My health is slowly improving thanks to her.
February 18, 2026
She is very caring, supportive and helpful.
February 4, 2026
Christina was very relatable and kind. She took the time to explain things to me thoroughly. I was pleasantly surprised that there are other options besides GLP-1s for help with weight loss, which Christina took into account with concern I have with GLP-1s.
February 4, 2026
The BEST
January 29, 2026
I absolutely ADORE Dr.Schaefer. My only negative is that I wasn't referred to her sooner. She is likely the kindest Dr. I have ever had and I can truly tell through our conversation that she CARES. Not only about why I'm there but that she cares about me as a person. I truly feel she gives recommendations and care from a wholistic approach and doesn't just focus on one thing. She looks at the bigger picture and works to find the best solutions that will help me be the healthiest I can be. I feel I am truly listened to and that my opinions & input about my care matter and have weight and that we make decisions about what's best for me TOGETHER. I have never felt so seen/heard by a medical professional. I wish I had the experiences I have had with her with every Dr. Because it truly makes all the difference. Thank you Dr. Schaefer for being the person to make a difference for me and make me believe my healthcare goals are/were possible and not making me feel alone in it or like I was just the numbers on my chart.
January 29, 2026
My provider is very nice caring and very understanding. Give me the information that I need to get myself better. I highly recommend Christina Schaefer for people that need to get their self better help
January 28, 2026
Excellent service.
January 24, 2026
Christina Schaefer was very professional easy to talk to. She answered all of my questions provided other resources that that was available to me. The staff was very polite and courteous.
January 20, 2026
Christina was very easy to talk to and provided great information to educate me.
January 17, 2026
Christina is a fantastic provider, she is so generous with her time and so tenacious in getting me the meds I need to maintain and improve my health. Christina is the only provider that was able to get me the weight loss/diabetic meds I need and get my insurance to cover it. My other doctors are amazed at what Christina has been able to accomplish. Because of her efforts I now have my Ozempic with a $25/copay instead of paying $500/out of pocket. We are so grateful and our budget is much better too.
January 15, 2026
Christina's knowledge and care was excellent
December 31, 2025
Can't speak highly enough about Christina Schaefer. Her care, concern and guidance have been invaluable to me during my weight loss journey.
December 26, 2025
She is great to deal with
December 21, 2025
Dr Schaefer Is so good at explaining things and is your biggest cheerleader!
December 9, 2025
Christina truly listens, guides with compassion, and celebrates every win with you. She tailors every recommendation to the individual, communicates clearly, and genuinely cares about patient success. Highly recommend!
November 26, 2025
Christina was very empathic and caring as well as knowledgeable regarding medications
November 22, 2025
Christina has been so helpful and informative. She has been supportive in my efforts to lose weight, manage my diabetes, and become healthier.
November 21, 2025
Very kind and understanding
November 13, 2025
She is very caring, supportive, and helpful.
November 4, 2025
When I left the appointment, she made me feel like I have a second chance at life. Not only was she very professional, but her communication style helped me understand the importance of my next steps and beyond.
October 30, 2025
She's amazing! So kind and excited for me with my progress.
October 29, 2025
Had a great visit! She gave me some great advice and took time to listen to all of my concerns!
October 23, 2025
Christina is fantastic. Very knowledgeable, positive and kind
October 18, 2025
Going to a weight loss clinic has been an emotional experience in general. The team here makes it so much easier and a positive experience all around!
October 18, 2025
Christina was very professional. Demonstrated attention to my comments and professionalism throughout the whole consultation.
October 17, 2025
Very kind she listens to my questions and concerns and responds appropriately and empathizes
October 15, 2025
Wonderful so kind!
October 11, 2025
Christina was kind and knowledgeable
October 8, 2025
Christina is great
October 5, 2025
I can't speak highly enough about Christina Schafer. She always has great suggestions for my weight loss journey and always listens to my concerns. She thinks outside the box on the best ways for me continue treatment realizing my finances are limited. Come January, my insurance will no longer mesh with Endeavor but will continue to see Christina because she's THAT GOOD!!!
September 24, 2025
Christina S. Is an amazing provider she has helped me with all my needs and cheers me on to better myself! We have exceeded every milestone and I'm happy to have her as my provider.
September 24, 2025
Christina is such a fantastic provider. She listens, encourages, and provides many options for her patients to choose from to allow them to succeed. Couldn't recommend her more!
September 20, 2025
Christina's support and guidance has been exactly what I've needed in my weight loss journey. She is knowledgeable, caring, supportive, and genuine. I would recommend her to anyone who has been struggling to lose weight.
September 19, 2025
Took the time
September 17, 2025
She listened and was honest with me
September 14, 2025
Christina is truly wonderful. She listens to my concerns. I highly recommend her.
September 12, 2025
This may have been the best visit I ever had with a healthcare provider. Christina was warm and personable and made me and my wife feel relaxed and free to talk openly about the issue of weight loss and management. It was very educational as well and we left the office extremely optimistic and positive that we had come to the right place to find answers. Christina also is willing to work with my endocrinologist and my cardiologist to find medications that will not only benefit my goals but possibly be covered by insurance as our budget just won't handle expensive meds long term.
September 3, 2025
Christina NP is kind, informative and professional. Her communication is excellent. I really feel as though I'm a key player in regards to my health.
August 31, 2025
This was my first meeting with Christina and it was great! She was very inviting, knowledgeable, and a great cheerleader of my progress thus far.
August 27, 2025
Both people that I interacted with went above and beyond for caring and kindness!
August 20, 2025
She's awesome!
August 10, 2025
This was my first visit with Christina Schaefer and she did not disappoint! She helped me devise a new game plan for medication that made me leave my appointment feeling positive and hopeful.
August 9, 2025
Endeavor is very lucky to have Christina. She is excellent at her job.
August 9, 2025
Excellent caring knowledgeable provider! Highly recommended
August 5, 2025
My provider is wonderful she listen to everything I say doesn't rush in and out very understanding overall just great I highly recommend her to others.
August 3, 2025
I am confident that Christina genuinely cares about me. She is empathetic to my struggles, and all of the factors that are affecting my weight loss. I am comfortable talking with her and know that we are both working toward the same goals for me.
August 2, 2025
This was my first appointment with Christina Schaefer and I found her to be caring, thoughtful, sensitive and empathetic. Although my weight was down this appointment, it has been a long journey. She sensed this and was re-assuring and kind. I felt listened to and cared for.
July 31, 2025
She was very knowledgeable and caring and understanding
July 29, 2025
My care provider has become my biggest cheerleader as I try to improve my health. She took the time to present and explain all my options and supported me in deciding what might work best for me. As I continue on this journey I feel continually supported for by my care provider. I am so grateful!
July 28, 2025
Christina is very helpful and gave her time to understand me
July 2, 2025
Very informative and caring. Good listener ( which is very appreciated) will help me complete my goals
July 2, 2025
Christina was amazing. Explained everything well and I hope the medication works
July 1, 2025
Everything is good
June 22, 2025
Very compassionate and thorough, took the time to explain so much Information. Follow up on MYCHART was so fast, with test results, resources for me to explore and almost immediately answering a a question I posted. Would definitely recommendWould definitely
June 17, 2025
I appreciate that she was straight to the point. She asked if I wanted to take medication before recommending medication.
June 17, 2025
She was very knowledgeable, patient and took the time to answer all my questions and concerns. Great bedside manner.
June 8, 2025
She was very knowledgeable and shared a good deal of information that related to my specific needs.
June 5, 2025
I had a very good experience and felt compassion and consideration from my practitioner.
May 29, 2025
She is so kind and understanding and a postive person. She makes you feel valued and heard.

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