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Samuel O Wetzel

Samuel O Wetzel, OD

Optometry

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About

Care Philosophy

I try to be as thorough as possible with my examinations and my explanations. I love answering questions, because I want my patients to fully understand their conditions.

Personal Statement

I hobby hop from this to that. Aquariums, woodworking, gardening, tailoring, etc. As soon as I get good at one, I move on to another.

Clinical Interests

  • Ocular disease
  • Scleral lens

Locations

  1. Emplify Health Tomah Optometry
  2. Emplify Health Viroqua Optometry
  3. Emplify Health Sparta Optometry

Expertise

Education

  • Professional School: University of Houston College of Optometry, Optometry, 2025

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

216 Ratings, 67 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 9/3/2026

    Loved the experience. Thank you for the great care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2026

    Dr. Wetzel was very good, kind, he listened, and he explained everything very well to me. He's an excellent doctor. Thank you.

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

    Best eye exam that I have ever had. Comprehensive and very reassuring. I did not feel rushed. He was extremely responsive with my concerns and not dismissive.

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

    It was great!

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

    I was very happy with how he cared about what kind of vitamins I was taking and he really listened to what I thought about my eye care.

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

    I feel confident in the care. Wish they took Delta Dental (vision).

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

    My girls are always very anxious about appointments, especially vision. Our nursing staff and provider were amazing! My girls felt comfortable the entire appointment

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

    Dr. Wetzel is extraordinary. He communicates clearly and well and explained everything well. He is knowledgeable and empathetic. We are lucky to have him at Gundersen. I look forward to seeing him again. The support staff was also excellent and efficient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2026

    Dr Wetzel did a good job explaining my condition and how to treat it. I appreciate that he suggested the lesser expensive options instead of immediately writing a prescription.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2026

    Thank you for the great care you showed me!

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

    The providers were the best team of providers i have ever had. The were friendly, polite, articulate. Knowledgeable and caring. They answered all my questions easily and made me comfortable during treatment and while conversing. 5 stars!

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

    Apparently everyone was at lunch when I arrived and they had closed the gate and shut off the lights so I thought I was there on the wrong day or something. There also wasn't anyone at the reception desk for the optometrist so I just stood there and I must've looked lost or something because finally someone asked me if I was there for the optometrist and when I said yes she said ok come on in and someone will be here in a moment. So I stood there (in the dark) for only a minute but it was the weirdest first impression I ever had. I think some signage would be appropriate or some other way of showing that they're still there just at lunch would be helpful to people.

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

    Excellent care excellent provider

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

    Everyone was kind, friendly, and cheerful, and everyone performed professionally. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2026

    Very good exam that addressed my needs as a cancer patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2026

    State of the art equipment, young but knowledgeable staffers, efficient, good follow up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2026

    I was very pleased with the way I got an appointment so quickly with the fact that it may have been a serious condition and the thoroughness of the nurse and the doctor and the doctor was wonderful at explaining what I needed to do if something did happen. I was very pleased with the entire process from the moment I walked in until I left.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2026

    Excellent care, friendly staff

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

    The waiting area was very loud due to the glasses fitting area acoustics being all tile and hard surfaces created a echo chamber

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

    The first young woman who did the basic vision assessment was extremely professional, knew her work well and explained all to me as we went along. Dr. Wetzel is an outstanding young man! Very personable. Again explained everything and asked specific questions. I felt very confident that I had a complete and thorough exam and knew what things might require a visit back!

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

    I think the whole procedure or office visit went very well. I think the waiting was just a little bit long. I think that next time I would like to get through it, just a little faster than an hour and 20 minutes for the total exam. Otherwise, I was completely happy.

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

    great experience!

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

    Learned a lot .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    Doctor was very nice, check-in was very nice, and getting glasses was very nice.

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

    The student that was there that day was the best. And Dr Wezel was great also. First tome at this clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/14/2026

    Everyone from the person that checked me in to the girl that brought me back to the exam room to the the doctor were great.

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

    Every one was so kind to us. Treated us great. Makes coming to them so comfortable. With out a doubt the best eye appointment I have had... Thanks to all the staff.

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

    I was set up with a referral in LaCrosse and I knew before I left who, when, where and the reason.

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

    This was my first time with Dr Sam and as a doctor he was incredibly patient and completely relatable. He explained everything that a lay person could understand. I will book with him anytime I need to be seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Dr. Wetzel was great! I really felt like he took the time to listen and consider my condition. He didn't dismiss my symptoms or make me feel like my opinion didn't matter. I would definitely go back for care from him and recommend him to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Dr. Was amazing :)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2026

    Thank you, appreciate the personal care

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

    I was greatful for you seeing me right away.

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

    The only thing I am not happy with is I have to wait a month to see the surgeon. I feel that my condition needs attention sooner. Otherwise everything went well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Everyone is wonderful ??

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

    Very thorough

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

    Dr was great

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

    Everyone was super friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and it was the best eye doctor appointment that we've ever had.

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

    My visit was very good. The nurse was wonderful. The doctor was real good and the nurse didn't have time to do my x-ray, so the doctor did it and I thought that was awesome. Thank you. Goodbye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Friendly and efficient. A great experience. Thanks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    It was seamless

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

    I found Dr. Wetzel to be exceptional in his level of customer service, and helping me to understand the results of the exam.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr wetzel was amazing with my son! Highly pleased with the level of care my son got from him and his assistant!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Overall a very good experience. Dr. Wetzel very kind, informative and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Yeah, all the text messages and emails about signing in, pre-signing, pre-registration and all that is completely useless and doesn't really, it's more irritating than anything else. You can drop that stuff. It doesn't improve anything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    The eye doctor SAM WETZIL did a great job and was very professional.

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

    The optometrist I saw was great. I finally found an eye doctor I would like to see regularly. Typically, i just go to see a random optometrist not one particular. I feel this provider is someone I would like to see consistently. He was awesome in listening, explaining and educating. Kudos to the whole staff. Great clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    Dr Wetzel was very informative and treated me with respect. He listened to what I had to say and he addressed all of my concerns.

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

    I would like to say that you guys were very helpful and I couldn't believe how well he had brought down different display models and showed me all of the information. And so I really appreciated it. So I did definitely want to say thank you and I and hope you have a good day. Bye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    Excellent close to home care and I was able to get in the same day. Clear diagnosis and treatment plan. I felt very well cared for.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    I found out I cannot get my glasses there. That disturbed me. I have medicaid and Medicare and couldn't get my glasses there?

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

    Person helping with fitting me for new frames wasn't engaged with me, to matter of fact than helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr Wetzel is very professional and knowledgeable. Excellent care.

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

    My visit to the Virocor Clinic was very nice. Your receptionists and girls there are just very positive and friendly and kind. Dr. Wetzel, I've never seen him before. I was very happy with him. He explains everything very well and I will definitely be back in another year. Thank you very much. Bye.

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

    The front desk staff at the Viroqua eye clinic is always so welcoming and helpful! This is a consistent pattern I've noticed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Good experience.

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

    Very thankful to get an appt same day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Wetzel was fabulous with children. My son was anxious about his first eye appointment, and he left thinking it was the coolest thing ever. Wetzel is a gem.

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

    Found Dr. Samual Wetzel to be very informative and professional

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

    the doctor was very good and really took the time to explain things.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    It was all of what I expected. Great job!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Very friendly and helpful

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

    Everyone was kind and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Very relaxing enviroment and all questions are answered.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    My Chart check in needs improvement. Ran into difficulty and never could complete the process.

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