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.

Dr Abala is the most caring, understanding physician I've ever met. He understands pain and where…read moreit comes from. He has traveled the world over learning many many different types of treatments and always gives you options so YOU can decide what works best for you!! He is soooo well versed in the human body and knows exactly what procedure will help whatever your ailments are. His supporting staff are just as wonderful! I thank God every day that I have them all fighting to help me

Dr. Albala has been an amazing Dr. He listens, cares and does everything he can to help when other…read morephysicians blew me off and did not want to seek the cause of my symptoms, Dr. Albala researches and continues to seek the cause of my symptoms. He has been life changing for me giving me relief and hope. I cannot thank him enough for his kindness and continued support

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.

ER Visit. Came in with my daughter having an asthma attack that could not be controlled with the…read morenebulizer treatment at home (steroidal albuteral). Did as directed, came directly to ER. My daughter was given the same exact nebulizer treatment in triage, it didn't help, and we were sent to the waiting room for 2 hours. I spoke to the triage nurse, she gave my daughter another nebulizer treatment, it didn't work, sent us back to waiting room for another 3 hours. We had already tried allof this for six hours before coming in. What is the point of having an ER if you are not going to treat patients? 5+ hours in the waiting room, administering the same medications we have at home? I have never been so disappointed in AMC in my life. I suppose its to be expected. I was here 2 weeks ago for a broken elbow and a PT set it in the waiting room where they tell you the bad news in the back. Really classy. That was after 5 hours of waiting too. Didn't realize Appleton had become so terrible. ~after 30 years throughly unimpressed