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Kurt R Oettel

Kurt R Oettel, MD

Medical Oncology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Clinical Interests

  • Cancer and blood disorders
  • Lung cancer

Locations

  1. Emplify Health La Crosse Hematology & Oncology
  2. Emplify Health Hillsboro Hematology & Oncology
  3. Emplify Health Wabasha Hematology & Oncology
  4. Emplify Health Whitehall Hematology & Oncology
  5. Emplify Health La Crosse Otolaryngology

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University Of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics, Hematology/Oncology, 2001
  • Residency: University Of Vermont-Fletcher Allen Health Care, Internal Medicine, 1998
  • Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004

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

116 ratings, 25 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 4/3/2026

    A. GREAT!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Dr Oettel has an EXCELLENT TEAM!! They have always been there to answer questions and make me and my family feel as comfortable as possible through this whole journey. I can not say enough good about this entire program!!

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

    Was a very positive interaction. Encouraging, good plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    I am very pleased with the Gundersen experience, from MyChart to staff to doctors and clinicians.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Everything went well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Trying to get my online going

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    My biggest problem is I've not been able to get on my chart. I cannot get on my chart. I have tried many, many times and my girlfriend also been on my chart for herself and for me and cannot get on my chart. Who do we contact? Because we don't know what the follow-up is on things until we get paper readout from our meetings that were there or appointments. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Doctor and assistant were excellent and very kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    My care team is outstanding. Because if my care, I'm a pancreatic cancer survivor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    We got bad news, but if we were going to hear it, and understand it, and have the compassion we needed, we picked the right Dr. with Dr. Oettel

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

    Everyone is compassionate and friendly

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

    I trust them with my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr. Oettel and the entire Cancer center team are wonderful!!

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

    Everyone was Great!

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

    Great staff and super doctor

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

    The doctor was very throul (sp) in his evaluation as to what needs to be done in the future with my cancer and took the time to listen to my concerns and answered them fully. I am very greatful that Gunderson has doctors like him on their staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Excellent care per usual. Dr Oettel is such a blessing in my life. Gundersen is blessed to have him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Everyone from check in to check out was great, as usual.

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

    Amazing team!

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

    I am devastated that Emplify would deal with the loss of Quartz in Winona & not provide any assistance in identifying other providers in their network that could be contacted. Trying to get rid of Medicare patients? I may have to renew y provider relationship completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Each member of the team was friendly and knowledgeable in their line of work. They answered any questions that we had and also put out mind at ease about needing to transition to Gundersen for treatment because of my wife's insurance. We hope things will go smoothly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Would have liked a better explanation as to if my tumor shrunk or not after radiation and chemo. Told it shrunk a little but they could not tell if the scan was showing the tumor or "dead cells". You would think a CT Scan would show more detailed information.

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

    More ahead

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

    Very caring staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr Oettel and the entire breast care team really inspire confidence.

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