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ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton Surgery Department

SurgeryAppleton, WI

★★★☆☆3.1/512 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • HealthLocator (based on HCAHPS): 4/5 stars for overall hospital rating and recommendation
  • U.S. News & World Report (General Surgery): Various ratings (3/5 to 5/5) for specific surgeons (Varies by surgeon (e.g., 12 to 37 reviews))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • positive bedside manner and attentiveness of some individual surgeons
  • gentle and caring support for anxiety-prone patients, such as during IV placement or dental procedures
  • effective discharge planning and coordination for patient recovery

Common complaints

  • reports of unprofessional, rude behavior by staff and doctors
  • perceived lack of respect and judgment during care
  • concerns about cleanliness and quietness of the hospital environment
  • inconsistent communication regarding medications before administration

In patients' words

"Saw Dr. Wascher for a pinched nerve in my lower back. Excellent Surgeon who takes the time to answer questions and you never feel hurried. Great bedside manner."

Healthgrades

"Had the worst experience of my life here both nursing staff and docters were very rude and treated me with no respect."

UKInTouch

"Everyone was so nice and caring to me. Im terrified of needles and when I had to have one put in they were very gentle about it."

UKInTouch

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5].

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