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David R McNamara

David R McNamara, MD

4.932 ratings, 9 reviews

Wound CareInfectious Diseases

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About David R McNamara

Care Philosophy 

I strive to deliver excellent care for patients with significant infections. I often work collaboratively with other medical and surgical specialists as part of a team to address complex infections requiring multidisciplinary treatment approaches.

Clinical Interests

  • General infectious diseases
  • HIV infection
  • Infective endocarditis
  • Sexually transmitted infections
  • Travel medicine
  • Infections involving bones and joints

Locations

  1. Emplify Health La Crosse Infectious Diseases
  2. Emplify Health La Crosse Wound Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School Of Graduate Medical Education, Infectious Disease, 2006
  • Residency: Bassett Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2000
  • Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Infectious Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance. *denotes Medicare Advantage Plan
Search plans
  • Aetna Health Management
  • Amerigroup Iowa Inc
  • Anthem BCBS WI
  • Arise Health Plan/ WPS
  • BCBS MN
  • Benefit Plan Administrators
  • Care Wisconsin
  • CIGNA
  • Community Link
  • Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
  • HealthEOS by Multiplan
  • Healthpartners, Inc
  • Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
  • Medica IFB
  • Meritain Health
  • MHS Health
  • Midlands Choice
  • Quartz
  • The Alliance
  • Tricare West
  • Ucare Minnesota
  • United Healthcare Inc.
  • WCA Group Health Trust
  • Wellmark BCBS IA
  • Wisconsin Physician Services

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

32 ratings, 9 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    The doctor was very professional and made sure I was understanding. Very nice group.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Seems to be what your system has for patients to put their info and concerns down on paper is this message option. I am concerned for other patients as for myself when within a facility they do not do different testing such as : Saliva testing, those that use it say it is a game changer! They say don't know what can't see, so it's important to utilize tools like a saliva test that can show us what bacteria are hanging out in your mouth. When know what bacteria, we are working with causing bad taste, inflammation, oral changes, helpful to make specific recommendations that would work best for patients to resolve oral microbiome. Each and every patient is different, and want to ensure that care team meets patients specific oral health needs. Whether patients have been struggling with tooth decay, bleeding gums, dry mouth or bad breath, this test will help see what bacteria are contributing to these problems and help providers to truly get to the root of their patients health issues. With advanced technology, testing and research teams one would think that health care given today would be much improved from years ago. It should be though it not at times, why?? Articles concerning to Dentistry, ENT, ID, Oral surgery mention battling infections, whether in the form of tooth decay, periodontal disease, or bone and root abscesses. Both medical and dental literature have documented best to take care of oral concerns. Unfortunately, traditional approaches to treating and diagnosing infections or other issues aren't always effective and also the insurance companies, healthcare ,dental care systems and government make it challenging. As broken people, systems, care teams, are we improving , growing well, learning, serving, assisting? Though some may think that an infection has "healed" because the swelling, redness, or inflammation is not present, visible, but in reality the infection may have instead shifted to a chronic state and is effecting the patients health, mind, body and God loving soul. What can be done to better treat, love, care and help your family, friends, children, babies, etc and generations to come?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Of my Gundersen clinic encounters over the decades (really all good) I would have to rate Dr. Mcnamara as providing the best, clear communication. I left with necessary detailed information, perceived by me to be provided by Dr. Mcnamara in a most caring and sincere manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Dr McNamara is the best physician we have ever dealt with. This Dr is an absolutely diffention of a true professional we have never ever had a physician who went and reviewed history, details and reviewed my sons ct scans and incorporated all professional to determine diagnosis's . He listened and showed great compassion. Absolutely loved working with him and diffently worth waiting to see him. Unbelievable!!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr. MCNAMARA was a wealth of information. So glad he was our doctor. Exceptional experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    The doctor was AWESOME! Definitely informative and very caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    I was very impressed with the timeliness of the appointment and the Dr. McNamara was very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    The doctor was very thorough and compassionate.

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