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Derrick J Sanderson

Derrick J Sanderson, DO

Urogynecology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About

Care Philosophy

My approach is to provide individualized, evidence-based care to meet the goals of our patients and serve the community, improving access to high-quality sub-specialized care. I strive to foster an environment of safety and compassion to help manage conditions that are sensitive and distressful.

Personal Statement

Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors with my children by playing sports, hiking and fishing. Our time is spent with adventures and good food.

Clinical Interests

  • Fecal incontinence
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Sacral neuromodulation
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistula

Locations

  1. Emplify Health Winona OB/GYN
  2. Emplify Health Onalaska OB/GYN
  3. Emplify Health La Crosse OB/GYN

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Rochester Medical Center, Female Pelvic Medicine OB/Gyn, 2020
  • Fellowship: Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital, 2017
  • Residency: University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Obstetrics/Gynecology, 2016
  • Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2021

Insurance

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

Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

113 Ratings, 31 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2026

    I have a love/hate relationship with all technology

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2026

    I was very satisfied with my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2026

    Very pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2026

    Dr Sanderson and his medical assistant were extremely helpful, caring and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2026

    The nurse and Dr. Were very nice and they explain everything as they go. It's all good at gunderson

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2026

    I was concerned that the medical assistant who inserted a urinary catheter to check for residual urine didn't put on sterile gloves. Is this now a clean procedure vs sterile? Really appreciated the picture handouts provided by Dr Sanderson. Very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2026

    Overall the appointment was great. Two exceptions: when provider said would collect urine sample, he did not say it would be via catheter and the only warning was that I would feel some pressure but no explanation of why. Only after the appointment did I realize he had catheterized me for that sample. Also he said it was time to prescribe medication, no discussion of options, my opinion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2026

    I arrived very anxious about what was happening to me. This provider and team set my mind at ease and I am confident my issues will be solved in the near future. Thank you for your compassion and shared knowledge which ultimately will help resolve my issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2026

    It's the best care I have had in the winona area,thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2026

    Dr. Sanderson is knowledgeable, respectful and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2026

    Overall kind caring and rapid intake

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2026

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2026

    This was my first time at the Winona Gundersen clinic. Each and every person was very welcoming and professional. The atmosphere was smaller than the bigger main or Onalaska clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2026

    Quick, efficient and thorough.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2026

    My comment has to do with what to expect after the visit. Nothing was said about anything about how the testing would affect me and things that I might experience that would be normal as opposed to, yeah, it's going to be different, but it'll clear up in a couple days. So some of the things that are happening to me, I'm not sure whether it's normal or if I should report it. So I think that could be explained better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2026

    I found both Doctor Sanderson and his medical assistant to be very kind and friendly. What could have been an anxious time really wasn't. They both explained each step in the exam and then he gave good information on types of treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2026

    Dr. SANDERSON WAS VERY COMPASSIONATE AND FULLY EXPLAINED MY OPTIONS. VERY VALUABLE TEAM MEMBER AT EMPLIFY HEALTH. HIS MEDICAL ASSISTANT IS AN ABSOLUTE GEM. VERY PERSONALABLE AND A TRUE TREASURE

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Very positive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    A good experience for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    Always have good care at Gundersen. Staff very polite and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    I was treated helpfully and with considerable respect. My issue was talked about and I was given a variety of suggestions for treatment and they were all clearly explained.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    nurse was awsome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    very caring thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr Sanderson was very thorough explaining my conditions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    I needed to make a follow up appt. The appointment girl at side desk in Winona was irritated with the elderly gentleman before me, which carried over to me. She was having a bad day I guess.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    Dr. Sanderson gave me some reading material. I have an appointment in early February to address questions I will have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    The Ma was so professional and made an awkward situation less embarrassing. She was teaching a new employee, but still made me feel like I was the most important person in the room.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    I like that a person can make their own decision to see a specialist and not need a Drs referral. Making a phone call to explain what my concerns were; the staff made it easy to make an appointment. The staff gave details on getting to the hospital and the correct floor. Very satisfied!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Very caring staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    The nurse who did the pre-exam procedure was particularly kind and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Except for waiting almost 3 months to get an appointment with Dr. Sanderson, my appointment went okay.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2026

    I have a love/hate relationship with all technology

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2026

    I was very satisfied with my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2026

    Very pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2026

    Dr Sanderson and his medical assistant were extremely helpful, caring and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2026

    The nurse and Dr. Were very nice and they explain everything as they go. It's all good at gunderson

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2026

    I was concerned that the medical assistant who inserted a urinary catheter to check for residual urine didn't put on sterile gloves. Is this now a clean procedure vs sterile? Really appreciated the picture handouts provided by Dr Sanderson. Very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2026

    Overall the appointment was great. Two exceptions: when provider said would collect urine sample, he did not say it would be via catheter and the only warning was that I would feel some pressure but no explanation of why. Only after the appointment did I realize he had catheterized me for that sample. Also he said it was time to prescribe medication, no discussion of options, my opinion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2026

    I arrived very anxious about what was happening to me. This provider and team set my mind at ease and I am confident my issues will be solved in the near future. Thank you for your compassion and shared knowledge which ultimately will help resolve my issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2026

    It's the best care I have had in the winona area,thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2026

    Dr. Sanderson is knowledgeable, respectful and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2026

    Overall kind caring and rapid intake

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2026

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2026

    This was my first time at the Winona Gundersen clinic. Each and every person was very welcoming and professional. The atmosphere was smaller than the bigger main or Onalaska clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2026

    Quick, efficient and thorough.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2026

    My comment has to do with what to expect after the visit. Nothing was said about anything about how the testing would affect me and things that I might experience that would be normal as opposed to, yeah, it's going to be different, but it'll clear up in a couple days. So some of the things that are happening to me, I'm not sure whether it's normal or if I should report it. So I think that could be explained better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2026

    I found both Doctor Sanderson and his medical assistant to be very kind and friendly. What could have been an anxious time really wasn't. They both explained each step in the exam and then he gave good information on types of treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2026

    Dr. SANDERSON WAS VERY COMPASSIONATE AND FULLY EXPLAINED MY OPTIONS. VERY VALUABLE TEAM MEMBER AT EMPLIFY HEALTH. HIS MEDICAL ASSISTANT IS AN ABSOLUTE GEM. VERY PERSONALABLE AND A TRUE TREASURE

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Very positive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    A good experience for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    Always have good care at Gundersen. Staff very polite and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    I was treated helpfully and with considerable respect. My issue was talked about and I was given a variety of suggestions for treatment and they were all clearly explained.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    nurse was awsome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    very caring thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr Sanderson was very thorough explaining my conditions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    I needed to make a follow up appt. The appointment girl at side desk in Winona was irritated with the elderly gentleman before me, which carried over to me. She was having a bad day I guess.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    Dr. Sanderson gave me some reading material. I have an appointment in early February to address questions I will have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    The Ma was so professional and made an awkward situation less embarrassing. She was teaching a new employee, but still made me feel like I was the most important person in the room.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    I like that a person can make their own decision to see a specialist and not need a Drs referral. Making a phone call to explain what my concerns were; the staff made it easy to make an appointment. The staff gave details on getting to the hospital and the correct floor. Very satisfied!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Very caring staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    The nurse who did the pre-exam procedure was particularly kind and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Except for waiting almost 3 months to get an appointment with Dr. Sanderson, my appointment went okay.

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