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Raquel S Ristau

Raquel S Ristau, PA-C

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 12-21
  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Emplify Health Waukon Family Medicine
  2. Emplify Health Lansing Family Medicine
  3. Emplify Health Decorah Family Medicine

Expertise

Education

  • Certification: National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants, 2018
  • Graduate School: Saint Ambrose University, 2017

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

151 ratings, 43 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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Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Dr Ristau was wonderful!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    To pre check in it asks a lot of questions that I just answered several months ago. Repeatedly. Also I should have asked for help getting into my chart as I tried without success .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Having a lot of trouble with my chart sign in

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

    Raquel Ristau and her entire team are top notch. Wouldn't go anywhere else!

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

    Outstanding experience at Lansing Clinic!

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

    She was very thorough. Had ideas for more blood work if initial blood work didn't show anything. Receptionists was fantastic.

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

    The provider left me in limbo then didn't get back to me for another day, and didnt even get my meds sent off. The only way I knew I had a med, was by looking on the after notes. So I had to call a nurse to get them finally sent out.

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

    Very pleased with the care I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Great experience at this Gundersen Clinic. Everyone was very welcoming and kind. Really has the small town feel down pat.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very kind and personable, clean lab rooms and professional staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    For not having seen me in 7 years, she was on top of her game and went above and beyond any care I've ever received. I cannot thank her enough.

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

    She is a wonderful provider every time I see her she is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Took her time with me and was extremely thorough!!

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

    I've never had a bad experience with Emplify and recommend it to everyone. Grateful to have Raquel Ristau as my provider. Her and her team truly listen and care about their patients and do not get enough credit for the work they do.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Raquel was amazing-kind, attentive, and thorough. I felt comfortable asking questions and left feeling confident in my son's care. I also want to mention the nurses. Every time we are there they are extremely kind and professional. Such a blessing to receive great care in a small town.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    I appreciated getting an appointment so quickly & complete answers to my questions.

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

    The MY Chart Verification system is annoying when you have to do that for frequent appointments. Couldn't it be required only for infrequent use not for seniors that need often appointments???

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Everything was great!

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

    The only complaint I have and not related to any Hyman interaction or care is the check in window itself. I dislike when individuals need to sit behind a barrier with a tiny little hole for verbal communication.

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

    Raquel was amazing. She is the best provider! Her caring, compassion, knowledge and understanding are everything I want in a provider and then some. Gundersen is lucky to Raquel!

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

    Excellent as usual

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    My doctor was extremely helpful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Raquel spent a great deal of time discussing all my questions. She was caring and compassionate. She also followed up quickly the next day with a couple questions that I thought of after the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Treated with empathy and understanding.

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

    Love the staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Very Big Thank You

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Raquel always goes above and beyond to answer all of my questions and explains things in a way that I will understand. She is a phenomenal clinician and I always have an excellent experience with the administrative staff, lab techs, nurses, and MAs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    I received way too many reminders, not short of 6-7, to tell me to get lab work. Which we had set up the very next day after the nurses call. Some days two envelopes came the same day postal mail. I could not tell you how many E-mail notifications I got for the same, plus numerous appoint reminders... what a waste of your time and mine...besides if I were paying for minutes. This could be costly to your patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Everything was great!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    This is another provider new to me. I found her to be kind and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Raquel is such an amazing provider. She is a great listener and an intelligent individual. I would trust her with any problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Keep up the good work!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Small town clinic, but so friendly, helpful, makes you feel as if your seeing a friend rather then being a number.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    I am not good at figuring computer thing but still trying to understand it. Not program fault.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    My health care provider was very attentive to my needs and followed up with arrangements to further my care. She was very thorough and listened to my concerns. Everyone was very kind and respectful during my visit.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    All went as well as expected.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    All employees at Gundersen are very kind & know their jobs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I never heard back on my test results

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    They had good experience, they did wonderful with me.

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

    I was impressed at how nice everyone was dressed, when you go to other Gundersen clinics they are dressed like slobs, they had on professional clothes you go to other clinics and they are all wearing tshirts and sweatshirts very non professional and this clinic they all looked so nice and everyone was so friendly. I like to see the professional look when you first walk in and I feel like it makes a good impression on that clinic. everyone was so friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    My doctor said as amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    My experience at the Waukon Clinic Gunderson was wonderful. It was the first time meeting my provider, Raquel, and I was 100% pleased with the visit. I would recommend her to anyone.

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

    Awesome visit. Was able to proceed with additional treatment immediately. Excellent patient communication with passion. Check in was easy and pleasant. Very welcoming clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Dr Ristau was wonderful!!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    To pre check in it asks a lot of questions that I just answered several months ago. Repeatedly. Also I should have asked for help getting into my chart as I tried without success .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Having a lot of trouble with my chart sign in

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

    Raquel Ristau and her entire team are top notch. Wouldn't go anywhere else!

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

    Outstanding experience at Lansing Clinic!

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

    She was very thorough. Had ideas for more blood work if initial blood work didn't show anything. Receptionists was fantastic.

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

    The provider left me in limbo then didn't get back to me for another day, and didnt even get my meds sent off. The only way I knew I had a med, was by looking on the after notes. So I had to call a nurse to get them finally sent out.

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

    Very pleased with the care I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Great experience at this Gundersen Clinic. Everyone was very welcoming and kind. Really has the small town feel down pat.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very kind and personable, clean lab rooms and professional staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    For not having seen me in 7 years, she was on top of her game and went above and beyond any care I've ever received. I cannot thank her enough.

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

    She is a wonderful provider every time I see her she is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Took her time with me and was extremely thorough!!

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

    I've never had a bad experience with Emplify and recommend it to everyone. Grateful to have Raquel Ristau as my provider. Her and her team truly listen and care about their patients and do not get enough credit for the work they do.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Raquel was amazing-kind, attentive, and thorough. I felt comfortable asking questions and left feeling confident in my son's care. I also want to mention the nurses. Every time we are there they are extremely kind and professional. Such a blessing to receive great care in a small town.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    I appreciated getting an appointment so quickly & complete answers to my questions.

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

    The MY Chart Verification system is annoying when you have to do that for frequent appointments. Couldn't it be required only for infrequent use not for seniors that need often appointments???

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Everything was great!

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

    The only complaint I have and not related to any Hyman interaction or care is the check in window itself. I dislike when individuals need to sit behind a barrier with a tiny little hole for verbal communication.

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

    Raquel was amazing. She is the best provider! Her caring, compassion, knowledge and understanding are everything I want in a provider and then some. Gundersen is lucky to Raquel!

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

    Excellent as usual

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    My doctor was extremely helpful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Raquel spent a great deal of time discussing all my questions. She was caring and compassionate. She also followed up quickly the next day with a couple questions that I thought of after the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Treated with empathy and understanding.

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

    Love the staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Very Big Thank You

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Raquel always goes above and beyond to answer all of my questions and explains things in a way that I will understand. She is a phenomenal clinician and I always have an excellent experience with the administrative staff, lab techs, nurses, and MAs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    I received way too many reminders, not short of 6-7, to tell me to get lab work. Which we had set up the very next day after the nurses call. Some days two envelopes came the same day postal mail. I could not tell you how many E-mail notifications I got for the same, plus numerous appoint reminders... what a waste of your time and mine...besides if I were paying for minutes. This could be costly to your patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Everything was great!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    This is another provider new to me. I found her to be kind and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Raquel is such an amazing provider. She is a great listener and an intelligent individual. I would trust her with any problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Keep up the good work!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Small town clinic, but so friendly, helpful, makes you feel as if your seeing a friend rather then being a number.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    I am not good at figuring computer thing but still trying to understand it. Not program fault.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    My health care provider was very attentive to my needs and followed up with arrangements to further my care. She was very thorough and listened to my concerns. Everyone was very kind and respectful during my visit.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    All went as well as expected.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    All employees at Gundersen are very kind & know their jobs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I never heard back on my test results

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    They had good experience, they did wonderful with me.

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

    I was impressed at how nice everyone was dressed, when you go to other Gundersen clinics they are dressed like slobs, they had on professional clothes you go to other clinics and they are all wearing tshirts and sweatshirts very non professional and this clinic they all looked so nice and everyone was so friendly. I like to see the professional look when you first walk in and I feel like it makes a good impression on that clinic. everyone was so friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    My doctor said as amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    My experience at the Waukon Clinic Gunderson was wonderful. It was the first time meeting my provider, Raquel, and I was 100% pleased with the visit. I would recommend her to anyone.

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

    Awesome visit. Was able to proceed with additional treatment immediately. Excellent patient communication with passion. Check in was easy and pleasant. Very welcoming clinic.

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