"Dr. Paul Schattauer or “Dr. Paul” has been a family doctor since 1987. He is the founder and owner of The Green Medical Practice which opened in the summer of 2010. Dr. Paul grew up in Iowa and his first exposure to medicine was in Lima, Peru where, just out of college, he volunteered at an obstetrical medical clinic working with an underserved population. He received his medical degree from the University of Iowa School of Medicine. He spent a year studying theology at Yale Divinity School before completing a residency in family practice at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine (AAFP) . In 2010 he received the “Breastfeeding Friendly Doctor’s Award” by The Chicago Area Breastfeeding Coalition (CABC). He has lived in the Chicago area since 1987. He and his wife, Marcia and two sons, Spencer and Lucas have lived in Oak Park since 2002. His greatest joy is to inspire his patients to take charge of their own health. His desire is to plant the seeds of health and wellness into the hearts and minds of his patients. He can motivate you to live a life that is healthy AND full of adventurous fun. He has vast experience with young families during the childbearing years."
