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Venki Paramesh

Venki Paramesh, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Emplify Health La Crosse Cardiology

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1997
  • Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, General Surgery, 1995
  • Medical School: University Of Kansas-Kansas City, 1989

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1998
  • Thoracic Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1998

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

5 out of 5

48 ratings, 17 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.

Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    I truly felt cared for, and supported for my upcoming surgery. The entire staff showed compassion & care. I'm very comfortable with their care. Thank you.

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

    Everyone I encountered during my appointment gave me the impression of being real professionals. It was reassuring to know that my procedure will be handled by people of this caliber.

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

    The Doctor was very open and compassionate. The attending RN was caring, engaged and knowledgeable. I also received good news about my hes health. That was another plus!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Every one was professional and treated me well. I was given all my options and gave me feedback on what I chose. I feel very good about the direction I am going with my health

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

    My care has always superior across the entire care offering at Emplify Health.

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

    Every thing was explained very well.

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

    Great

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

    I am in good hands

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Paramesh was very open and easy to talk to. He was very knowledgeable of my case and history, and answered all of our questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Very thorough medical explanations provided in a friendly and understanding manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Emplify is truly lucky to have Dr. Paramesh as a team member!

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

    I am happy with the service but had to come in again to see Dr Venki a week after for same thing. I do not think I should be billed for this visit as Dr. P is not doing the procedure

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    I saw Dr. Paramesh. I was very impressed, and feel confident in his ability to treat me.

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

    Explained everything that was going for the procedure I am going to have done. Very pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    They all seemed to truly care!

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

    From check in to check out every one was fantastic very helpful and friendly I would highly recommend dr Paramesh he was very personable and explained things in terms I could understand thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    He was very respectful and explained in great detail. Very nice Dr

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