PCA works very hard to maximally charge insurance and patients…read more I have gone to PCA for several years. As a physician (a specialist who cares for very complicated patients), I know what constitutes reasonable billing codes and when to apply them. In early 2024, at my annual physical, I was billed a 99213--moderately complex office visit (=$89 after insurance); the billing department told me this additional billing was due to the doctor clicking on two refills for long standing, non life-threatening health concerns that were minimally mentioned at the physical. After that visit's billing, I discontinued those two medications. This year at my annual well health physical, I was again billed a 99213 (=$95 after insurance) despite not being prescribed any medication for any condition by this physician. This time, the initial billing employee told me the charge was due to my doctor's "co-management" of a chronic condition (for which I had seen my specialist two days prior and for which my primary was never involved in the care or coordination as I self referred). Then I was told that the additional billing charge was due to my occasional use of an over the counter heartburn medication and to discuss my cholesterol for which I do not receive any treatment. The Affordable Care Act of 2010 includes preventative health maintenance covered 100% by insurance. The providers at PCA and their billing department work very hard to find miniscule issues to levy additional charges for the patient +or insurance which is part of the vicious cycle (the medical-industrial complex) and contributes to ever escalating insurance premiums and patient financial harm.

I have Dr. Hubert, He is a great guy. I'm not afraid of my question, he doesn't dismiss you, He…read morelistens and gives you the truth. I highly recommend Dr. Hubert. Dr, Hubert Nurses are awesome. They are very welcoming and Knowledgeable. I have called on them plenty of times. Both the Dr. and His Nurse will answer your question pretty fast on the portal message page.

Best doctor ever. Office staff is best of the best. New office in Appleton is comfortable and…read morewelcoming. They are like loving caring family. Dr Salem gives you more than usual attention to properly find out what is ailing you. I am use to doctors coming in, asking you no more than 5 questions, solving one of many problems and off they go. Not here. Can't say enough nice things about all that work there.

From the owner: Yasser Salem, MD, is a board-certified physician who specializes in cardiology and all aspects of…read morecardiac care, including trauma and transplant procedures. At the Heart Failure Survival Center of America in Appleton, Wisconsin, Dr. Salem and his staff treat many different health conditions associated with the heart. They include: Hyperlipidemia Hypertension Arrhythmia Coronary Artery Disease Congestive Heart Failure Dr. Salem uses preventive cardiology, stress testing, and echocardiograms to help his patients maintain good heart health. Dr. Salem graduated from The University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine in 1994. After leaving Egypt, he moved to the United States and completed both his residency in internal medicine and his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University. His professional expertise includes both cardiac trauma care and heart transplants. He has been in practice for over 23 years and continues to pursue his education in cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Salem is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is licensed to practice medicine in several states throughout the Midwest.

I had such a great experience having a colonoscopy at dr. Klingbeils office at encircle health…read more I've heard horror stories about this procedure but I have to say that it was completely pain free and they got me in right away and I was out the door one hour later. The staff was exceptionally nice and friendly and the anesthesia was actually pretty great and wore off by the time I got home. Don't be afraid to schedule this test people!

It's astounding to me how Thedacare Medical Center Appleton is a top of the line hospital when it's…read moreso horrible in care, communication and concern for the people who come in who are genuinely hurting! My brother was urgently scheduled for surgery, NPO after MN, and there by 1:30 pm. Didn't go into surgery until going on 7pm which, provider couldn't complete (understandable), but my brother was only given a pudding and crackers after procedure. That would have been ok if he was going home, but he had to stay the night. The next day, found out he had a 6 hemoglobin and got a transfusion. Spent another night and NPO after MN. The next day, he didn't go into surgery until late morning and never had any food offered to him the rest of the day/evening. He says he was lucky to get water. Sent him home with tube's in his back which he needs to flush daily. Sent him home with a hemoglobin of 7. Oh, the nurses were confused why he came in so early when he was put on at the end of the schedule. I personally won't go there. I was was let go there after 29 years of faithful service. They do not treat their staff well.

Thank you, Nettie, a Theda Care on-call nurse. Your concern was clear through our lines of…read morecommunication early this morning. Professional, caring, and willing to go the extra yard to find out my hubby's history. I felt better after having spoken to you. You and EVERYONE at Theda Care have been nothing but AWE-INSPIRING to our family. Thank you, Nettie. We appreciate you! :)))) Cindy H.

Very humble doctor. Down to Earth and realistic. Very knowledgeable but not afraid to refer you to…read morea expert physician based on the diagnosis. Encourages a holistic approach to medicine. Highly recommended.

I will not be returning after how I was treated via text and in office over phone I have given up…read moreeverything to remain a patient but decided it's time to let go and stay in wausau rude selfish snotty not worth the time

Dr. Albal is an outstanding doctor. My husband is a hard case, but he kept trying and trying till…read morehe found something that would help him. The best around.

Do not use this hospital. My mother was taken in to the ER after a fall. Her wrist was broken and…read moreshe bumped her head. After being told they would determine if she needed surgery, we waited for a call. And waited and waited. We tried calling for answers and received no call back. After days, the next call we got was from a rude case worker telling us they were discharging her. The only people that call you from this hospital are billing and discharge.

Lack of communication. Some nurses are incompetent. Husband went home with a catheter that was put…read moreon upside down. How does that even happen?!