
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleLocations
- Emplify Health La Crosse General Surgery Services
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-2331
- Emplify Health Decorah Surgery Clinic
- 1830 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-2331
- Emplify Health West Union General Surgery
- 112 Jefferson Street, West Union, IA 52175
- Get Directions
- phone: 563-422-3811
- Emplify Health La Crosse Wound Center
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-6882
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
- 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 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
Professional, caring, easy to talk too
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Excellent patient care. I have already referred people to the provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Excellent patient care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Entire Team was exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Everyone from the ultrasound technician to the nurse to the doctor were great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
like checking in - in person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
My surgeons were amazing and follow up clear and concise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Perfect Care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Everything went as expected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
Very professional and understanding of my situation!