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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

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

155 Ratings, 40 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 9/12/2026

    Raquel is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2026

    I think that the Gundersen Amplify Health Clinic is a great place to go and it's close to home and I appreciate it very much. And I like Raquel and everybody else that was there that day. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2026

    The staff at Waukon Gundersen Clinic has always treated me with the utmost respect with every visit I have ever had. I always felt comfortable with everyone there. They have helped me through the toughest of times when I needed the best of care. I truly appreciated having the proper care so close to home.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2026

    Appreciate them working with me the other day so quickly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2026

    It is hard to understand and we have a hard time getting it to work. Sorry to say.

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

    We like having providers close to us. Great place, great staff, and great doctors care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2026

    Thank you for scheduling me so fast due to loss of insurance. It was my first time at the Waukon Clinic, great place and people. My procedure was excellent and the students even joined for the learning experience, Raquel went above and beyond to make the room comfortable. I have been telling everyone how happy I am with it!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2026

    I've always trusted medical care here and will continue any care needed at this clinic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2026

    Raquel was very good. Listened to all my questions and answered them all. Explains things very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2026

    i appreciate Raquel taking the time to listen to my concerns. all the staff i interacted with that day went above and beyond what i expected.

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

    So my time there was good... although I did have to wait a long time in between student/ doctor coming in and out! My experience was great but the wait time was a lot! Student came in first and did a nice job visiting me but no one came back in my room for over 30 minutes! It actually was a weird experience I didn't hear anyone around the hallways etc! I seriously only could hear a radio playing, it felt a little strange! When doctor came in I told her it was weird and she did Say they had to work through a situation! I understand things happen!! Just seemed like a lot of wait time! I did get x-rays and with all of my visits etc I was at the clinic for 2 hours and 15 minutes! Doctor is very good but I did feel that after the "situation" things were rushed when visiting!! I really like my doctor so kinda hard to say all this!!

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

    First time seeing Raquel Ristau. She was very friendly, answered all my questions. Would recommend her to other patients.

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

    Raquel is an excellent provider. She listens and comes up with a plan which includes my input. She has a future plan if the present plan doesn't work. The facility as a whole is great.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2026

    I waited 50 minutes after my scheduled appointment time before I saw the doctor. My time with the doctor then took 3-5 minutes. Very frustrating.

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

    Everything went smoothly, and it was pleasant having a student in with the Dr.

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

    Provider was out of the room for twenty minutes for a hospital admissions call. Understandable and unavoidable. I wish they had offered to have her follow up with a phone call rather than continue to wait as the rest of the appt only took a few minutes once she was back in.

    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.

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