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Irina Shakhnovich

Irina Shakhnovich, MD

Surgical Wound CareGeneral SurgeryVascular Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Emplify Health La Crosse General Surgery Services
  2. Emplify Health Decorah Surgery Clinic
  3. Emplify Health West Union General Surgery
  4. Emplify Health La Crosse Wound Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Vascular Surgery, 2012
  • Residency: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, General Surgery, 2010
  • Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, 2004

Board Certifications

  • Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2013
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2011

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

55 ratings, 16 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 3/12/2026

    While attempting to sign-in My Chart before the appointment, perhaps because it was for an ultrasound, I was asked to respond to female gender questions that specifically referenced female diseases. I felt like you need to ask the patient's gender and separate the questions appropriately. I have only recently tried to use MyChart to check-in, and I was uncomfortable and not likely to check-in online for this test in the future.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Dr. Shak is so amazing, caring, friendly and supportive. She explained things to me in a way I would understand and made me feel comforted during my entire procedure. Cannot recommend her enough!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Professional, caring, easy to talk too

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Excellent patient care. I have already referred people to the provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    The doctor was a great listener and very good and patient at answering questions. The discussion we had was reassuring. I found her delightful, which is not how I'd describe most doctor appointments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    During my short wait between the nurse and my Doctor coming in, I enjoyed watching the cobweb fluttering with the air exchange and the dust on the roll around stool. Yes patients do notice those things.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. SHAKHNOVICH and her team were wonderful. They made me feel very comfortable. They were very meticulous with the surgery and then the post-op appointment. I would definitely recommend them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Excellent patient care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Entire Team was exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Everyone from the ultrasound technician to the nurse to the doctor were great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    like checking in - in person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    My surgeons were amazing and follow up clear and concise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Perfect Care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    There should be more doctors like Irina Schmack. This is all I can say. She's wonderful. So thank you. Bye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Everything went as expected.

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

    Very professional and understanding of my situation!

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