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Ricky J Waniger

Ricky J Waniger, MD

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

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

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Emplify Health Tomah Family Medicine
  2. Emplify Health Houston Family Medicine
  3. Emplify Health Winona Family Medicine
  4. Emplify Health Boscobel Family Medicine
  5. Emplify Health Friendship Family Medicine
  6. Emplify Health Elroy Family Medicine
  7. Emplify Health Wonewoc Family Medicine
  8. Emplify Health Sparta Family Medicine

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Family Medicine, 1990
  • Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1990

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

4.8 of 5 stars

84 Ratings, 36 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 9/1/2026

    staff very helpful and accommodating when initial dr was out sick

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2026

    Great professional care by the provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2026

    I cannot figure out how to to use video visits. It's a pian in the ass. In person visits are much better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2026

    I was pleased with my visit and glad I could get in with such short notice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2026

    The doctor was very nice and I felt comfortable with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2026

    I had used the facility years ago and was not happy. Since it's updated to Emplify I've had nothing but great experiences here and trust everyone. Staff are friendly and helpful and know what they're doing. Very pleased!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2026

    Everyone at the clinic was excellent I had never been there before LaCrescent is lucky to have such a nice clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2026

    Very positive experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2026

    I pay my bill through my chart it use to work great but for the past 3 months it wouldn't let me. So I have issues with tat process

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2026

    Love Gunderson for my care! GALESVILLE Doctors and staff are so friendly and absolutely the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2026

    They said i cant see Dr Waniger as my regular Dr that made me mad i really liked him for the first time meeting him he comes over a few times a month from La crosse there is no reason why i cant be scheduled when i get close to a check up or whatever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2026

    Very knowledgeable Dr. provided multiple resources for follow up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2026

    I am happy to say that every doctor I've ever had at our local Friendship hospital and Clinic has been absolutely wonderful!!!

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

    Was perfect. Short notice, fit me in, and addressed my issue. Thank you

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

    Don't use digital, my chart or video visits. Internet services limited.

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

    Excellent traveling doctor Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2026

    I get too many reminders to check in when I already have. And too many text,calls as reminders. It's overkill.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Dr. Ricky and the Nurse were very nice and knowledgeable! I felt like they cared how I was feeling and answered any questions I had. I had a pleasant experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Very nice location, first time there. Pharmacy was next door and very helpful to help me with my question, staffs were very nice

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

    Good experience as always but the Emplify name stinks

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    I had to explain all of the symptoms to the lady on the phone when I called to make the appointment. Then when I got to the clinic for appointment, the registration nurse asked me what symptoms I had. Seemed very much like little communication wasn't taking place within the clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Dr. Waniger really listened and explained everything I needed. And he was so NICE and genuine. He could right a book on how to treat patients. Thank you!

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

    Well don

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    He was very good listener n caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    As usual: friendly, professional, timely

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Reception desk had several people there talking and it felt distracting. I felt I was intruding on their conversation. Not a favorable first impression.

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

    Very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    I fell and bruised my ribs, very painful. Doc Ricky was very pleasant to work with!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Dr Winifred was very kind, listened and treated the problem immediately without another appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Provider, was very friendly and knowledgeable he made me feel at ease and answered all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    the best yearly check up i ever had he was very t thourough and gentle.

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

    Greatly satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    The doctor came in prepared. He actually read my chart and knew my medical history without me having to tell him. This was not my previous experience at gunderson physical exams

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

    It is extremely difficult to use the phone for any reason with Gundersen. If someone calls me, I can't call them back for example. I can't just reach the Winona Gundersen Clinic, either. It's getting much harder to make an appointment with a particular doctor. Lots of waiting once you do make an appointment. So the idea of having "a doctor" of your own is fading. I had an appointment with a Nurse Practitioner but she cancelled at the last moment and so I saw a "floater" who was fine. This is not like having a doctor who knows me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    The CMA wasn't friendly, she acted as if I was a bother. This was my 1st time at this clinic & she definitely was not welcoming. The provider, however, was excellent, I would highly recommend him to everyone!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    I was very appreciative to get in and her help bt the Dr. and front office check in.

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