Fox Valley Surgical Specialists
Surgery • Appleton, WI • Since 1970
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About
Fox Valley Surgical Specialists (FVSS) is a privately held medical and surgical practice serving Northeast Wisconsin for over 50 years (founded 1970) and headquartered in Appleton, WI. The team includes fellowship-trained surgeons offering a broad range of services across general, colorectal, endocrine, oncologic, thoracic, and vascular surgery, plus endocrinology, GI endoscopy, and laparoscopy. Notable capabilities include robotic surgery, hepatobiliary/liver/pancreas procedures, interventional endoscopy (ERCP, EUS), and a high-risk breast clinic with risk assessment and imaging. FVSS operates from multiple locations—with its main clinic in Appleton and additional offices across Northeast Wisconsin to provide close-to-home care. Contact: several phone numbers are available (e.g., 920-733-6668, 920-731-8131, 800-574-3872).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Aggregate of Google/Facebook): 4.8/5 (787 reviews)
- Birdeye (Encircle Health location): 4.9/5 (113 reviews)
- Fox Valley Surgical Specialists website: 4.9/5 (Over 2,000 reviews (company-claimed))
Patients praise
- Providers described as thorough, compassionate, and attentive to concerns
- Positive feedback on bedside manner for specific providers like Kate Meyers and Dr. Bermas
- Patients appreciate feeling listened to and receiving clear explanations of treatment options
Common complaints
- Reports of poor or unresponsive customer service and difficulty getting return phone calls
- Occasional complaints regarding unprofessional or rude front desk staff
- Some patients noted a lack of warm or fuzzy bedside manner from certain providers, preferring directness instead
"Dr. Bermas and her team were wonderful. I was treated with sensitivity, respect and compassion. Explanations and options for treatment were clear and insightful."
- Patient review on Birdeye"Terrible customer service. I have been experiencing intense pain... I have left NUMEROUS voicemails requesting a call back... they also do not return phone calls."
- Patient review on Birdeye"He is direct in terms of communication. If you're in need of warm and fuzzy bedside experience, you may be disappointed."
- Patient review on HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Fox Valley Surgical Specialists - Nov 6, 2025
- Provider Information for 1376594952 - NPPES NPI Registry - Aug 11, 2025
- General Surgeons Near Me in Appleton, WI - Ascension - Aug 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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