
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 2-12
- Adolescent 12-21
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleClinical Interests
- Compartment testing for exertional compartment syndrome
- Concussion care
- ImPACT concussion testing
- Joint injections
- Rehabilitation of athletic injuries
Locations
- Emplify Health Onalaska Sports Medicine
- 3111 Gundersen Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650
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- Phone: 608-775-8600
- Emplify Health Tomah Family Medicine
- 505 Gopher Drive, Tomah, WI 54660
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- Phone: 608-372-4111
- Emplify Health Houston Family Medicine
- 511 East Maple Street, Houston, MN 55943
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- Phone: 507-896-6000
- Emplify Health La Crescent Family Medicine
- 226 North 2nd Street, La Crescent, MN 55947
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- Phone: 507-895-6610
- Emplify Health Winona Family Medicine
- 1122 West Highway 61, Winona, MN 55987
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- Phone: 507-615-0600
- Emplify Health Waukon Family Medicine
- 120 2nd Avenue Southeast, Waukon, IA 52172
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- Phone: 563-568-3000
- Emplify Health Friendship Family Medicine
- 402 West Lake Street, Friendship, WI 53934
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- Phone: 608-339-6350
- Emplify Health Sparta Family Medicine
- 1111 West Wisconsin Street, Sparta, WI 54656
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- Phone: 608-269-6731
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, Sports Medicine, 1992
- Residency: Eau Claire Clinic, LTD, Family Medicine, 1991
- Residency: St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, Family Medicine, 1989
- Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 1987
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1993
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1991
Insurance
- 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
163 Ratings, 62 ReviewsThe 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.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2026
At first, I liked him, he seemed like a nice guy... I could tell that Dr Escher didn't believe me when I said there was something wrong with my shoulder. He was wrong, and should have owned it. Instead, he suggested that I have a syndrome called CSS, meaning it's all in my head. Turns out my shoulder has all kinds of rips and tears and Im scheduled to have surgery. I've had a really hard time after a failed back surgery at Gunderson. It ruined my life, as I have been unable to work, lost my entire savings and most of my retirement. The impact that the back surgery has had on my body and mind has been devastating. Every time I see him, he tells me that I'm a mess. I think it's incredibly unprofessional and unkind. I thought Emplify was all about empathy?? I felt absolutely ZERO coming from him. Not a good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2026
I would recommend to everyone. Everyone very nice and knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2026
pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2026
Very satisfying experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2026
Dr was very thorough and gave me a lot of good information about my knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2026
Thanks for fitting me in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
We came in without an appointment at the end of the day and everyone treated us so good. They are the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2026
He does his job well. I appreciated the way explained it all to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2026
Dr Escher is excellent, caring and truly wonderful!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2026
The guy checking us in looked bored like he didn't want to be there. We had to wait for them to finish up talking with each other. The provider was nice, was very quick but efficient as well and made a plan moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2026
Thank you Gundersen La Crescent for consistently providing excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2026
My visit with Dr. Escher was all I hoped for. Everyone at the clinic was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Dr. Escher was warm, very experienced and examined my problem thoroughly. He explained my condition and from him I learned more than I ever had by doctors I had seen before. I am very happy that I made the Gunderson system my Healthcare home.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
Everything was great except I do have to call back as the checkout girl I realized after I got home and looked on mychart booked my daughter's follow up as a concussion follow up and it's a kneecap fracture follow up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2026
We need Dr. E to be at Gundersen Moundview Full time we do not have enough providers.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2026
Given this was a follow-up to an urgent care visit for high blood sugar I would have expected him to test blood sugar that day. Instead he asked me what my number was and I had no way to know because I didn't have the equipment to test it with. Hard to do a true follow up without that info which he never got.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2026
I was so impressed with Dr. Escher.He was so great with me! What a wonderful personality! I can' t be the only person speaking highly of him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2026
Dr. Escher is a great doctor, explained everything that was wrong with my back .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2026
the staff is always friendly and treat you with respect and do everything they can to help you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2026
Dr. Escher is kind, attentive, experienced, easy to trust. I wish he could be my pcp, but he is a " flo".
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2026
Give Dr. Escher a raise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2026
Very efficient and showed genuine concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
I called the Spring Grove clinic for my appointment. When I arrived at the clinic, I was told my appointment was in the La Crescent clinic. I was not told that. Appointment schedulers need to be specific so patients know where they are scheduled to avoid confusion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
I'd like to keep him as my doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2026
Dr. Escher listened carefully to my concerns and spent time explaining what he thought was best for me to continue my care, which was PT and possibly an MRI if there was no progress. Very friendly and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Very good care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2026
My visit went exceptionally well, which is as always the case with Dr. Escher.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
I wanted to mention that the front desk ladies are always very pleasant and helpful. The My care team was very friendly and made sure that I was taken care of just right. It was also great to be able to have an x-ray at their location instead of having to drive somewhere else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2026
The doc I had was great! As a female I've never had a male provider, but he was awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
Awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
After seeing the docotor per SS request my medical supplies will not be covered by SS. Very upsettging!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Every thing went very smoothly and it was a very good appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2026
Everything went wonderfully with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Thanks for getting me in promptly!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
I just want everyone to know how great I was taken care of. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
Well done. Pleasant visit , thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Doctor Escher was wonderful and listened to all of my symptoms. He did a complete exam and made recommendations for me to do. Recommended follow up after therapy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
My daughter was seen for a post hospital stay followup appointment, and we had a wonderful experience! The front desk staff were very welcoming and prompt to address us, we didn't have a long wait, the medical assistant was kind and inviting to my daughter, which helped her feel comfortable. The environment was clean, so there must be amazing housekeeping staff on the regular. Dr. Escher had great bedside manner, and my daughter really took to communicating with him. He spoke directly to her, which really helped in this case. He was also willing to listen and provide feedback which felt like a natural conversation and not just "check the box". Nice to see medical staff who are truly in it! I will/would absolutely continue to bring my family to this provider and clinic. A big thank you to you all for making small-town care a priority. It matters!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
As a woman I often feel like male doctors have been some what dismissive of symptoms. Dr. Escher was so nice and made me feel comfortable explaining my pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
It would be helpful if updates to medications registered in My Chart. We update before appointments and when verifying, the updates aren't always there even after a member of the medical team makes the change. It seems to be a clerical thing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
Once we got there, the staff was amazing. It's just the length of time in order to get an appointment. That is what I rated you lower on. So anyway, just that. Thanks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
great doctor to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Escher and all of the staff that assisted us with asking questions, doing checks, and tests were all very polite, professional. They took the time to answer all of our questions. They were very patient with us. They explained things in ways that we were able to easily understand, and they were all very efficient, and they really took their time with us to make sure that my son was getting an accurate diagnosis, and we were getting all of the information we would need for his care and follow-up. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Everything went very smoothly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr. Escher was generous with his time, a rare experience. He also looked at my history with interest and personal care. I was very impressed and am grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Escher has been my provider for many years. He is the very best there is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Scott Escher was really nice and funny, easy to talk to. Didn't feel rushed at all even though he had to do minor procedure that was not planned. His nurse was super helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr. Escher was absolutely AMAZING. He listened carefully to the problem I was having and the impact it was having on my ability to be a caregiver for my husband. He was EXTREMELY thorough in his assessment and evaluation. How fortunate for me that Dr. Escher happened to be seeing patients at our local clinic that day. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Escher for the expert and compassionate care delivered to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
As expected everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr. Escher was great. Very
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr Escher was wonderful as were the entire staff.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Scott was very helpful in my case. He was there when I needed it and did a temporarily relief in my knee pain management. HE understood what I was going through and helped me as best as he could in the conditions that were given. He listened to everything thing that I had to say and listened to my body too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Dr Escher is very intelligent and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
So happy for a doctor that is willing to figure out my issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr Escher is a wonderful, caring and dedicated physician. He listens well and positively engages with his patients and is a good communicator. He explains his diagnosis and treatment options. I am thankful for the quality care at Emplify and from Dr Escher.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
My care at Gundersen is always so good. Dr. Escher was wonderful-he listened carefully and did a very thorough examination. I cannot even think of a way that my experience could have been better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Escher and the nurses were extremely caring and helpful and kind. I'm not a big fan of needles and they understood that. Very nice experience. Thank you!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Everything was excellent ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
The staff and the doctor was very professional and treated me with great respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Very good service and treatment effective immediately
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr Escher took the time to answer all of my questions in a knowledgeable and caring manner.
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