
Aspirus OB/GYN Associates - UW Health
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB-GYN) • Wausau, WI
Ratings by platform
- Vitals (practice: Aspirus Obgyn Associates: Wausau, WI): Be first to leave a review (no overall practice review shown); individual provider ratings shown (e.g., 4.1, 4.2, 2.6) (Not available for the practice overall; individual physician counts shown (e.g., 13 ratings for Dr. Nancy Aguirre))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Paul Kerns, MD): 1.9 stars (as shown in excerpts) (45 ratings, 24 with written review)
- Vitals (Dr. Nancy L. Aguirre, MD): 2.6 average rating (13 ratings; 4 written reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Anthony J. Bell, DO): 4.1 out of 5 stars average for clinical care and service (Not shown in excerpt)
- Vitals (Dr. Barbara A. Burns, MD): 4.2 stars (average rating) (Not shown in excerpt)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Barbara Burns, MD): 4.1 star rating (9 ratings; 5 with written review)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Positive bedside manner and listening (e.g., Dr. Bell; Dr. Burns)
- Knowledgeable, caring clinicians and staff
- Good outcomes/clinical competence for pregnancy and complications
- Patient felt included and informed
Common complaints
- Rude/unprofessional behavior and perceived lack of empathy (e.g., Dr. Paul Kerns; Dr. Nancy Aguirre)
- Not listening to concerns / ignoring questions
- Inadequate care or perceived incompetence (e.g., IUD issues, unnecessary painful procedures, incorrect or missed evaluations)
- Blunt communication and not sympathetic; strong negative recommendations
In patients' words
"“Overall, I thought he was rude and incompetent.” (regarding Dr. Paul Kerns, MD)"
— Healthgrades - Dr. Paul Kerns, MD patient review excerpt"“Horrible doctor. Do not use Dr Nancy Aguirre.”"
— Vitals - Dr. Nancy L. Aguirre, MD patient review excerpt"“He always seemed truly concerned. He had great bedside manner.”"
— Vitals - Dr. Anthony J. Bell, DO patient review excerpt"“Wonderful, kind, caring OB/GYN… She truly listens to the patient.”"
— Vitals - Dr. Barbara A. Burns, MD patient review excerpt"“Dr. Burns took the time to explain my questions with all of my pregnancies.”"
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