Plastic Surgery | Gundersen Health System
Plastic Surgery • La Crosse, WI • Since 1898
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics is a nonprofit, critical access hospital in Wabasha, MN, part of the Gundersen Health System. Founded in 1898, it serves neighbors in Wabasha, Alma, and surrounding communities, offering a range of medical services and patient resources. In 2020, St. Elizabeth’s joined Gundersen Health System to enhance care across western Wisconsin and nearby areas. Facility details: 8 employees, mission “love + medicine,” and affiliations with Gundersen Health System. For plastic surgery in the Gundersen system, you would likely look to the broader Gundersen Health System network (La Crosse area and affiliated clinics) for available plastic/cosmetic services, as this specific page focuses on St. Elizabeth’s general hospital and clinics rather than a dedicated plastic surgery program. Contact numbers provided: (800) 581-4531, (651) 565-5566, (608) 782-7300. If you need plastic surgery options, consider checking Gundersen Health System’s main site for plastic surgery offerings in La Crosse or nearby facilities.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Gundersen Health System (Dr. Matthew H. Guzzo): 4.8 out of 5 (15 reviews)
- Gundersen Health System (Kathryn A. Kindschy, PA-C): 5 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Patients praise
- Many patients praise the medical staff and surgeons for being kind, friendly, and professional.
- Providers are frequently described as knowledgeable, comforting, and supportive, particularly in high-stress situations like cancer reconstruction.
- Patients appreciate the thoroughness and attention to detail during consultations and procedures.
- Multiple reports of successful, satisfying surgical results.
Common complaints
- Some patients reported administrative issues, specifically regarding the receptionist/front desk staff at the clinic being perceived as unfriendly or unhelpful.
- Isolated complaints regarding scheduling, including potential mismatch of procedure expertise.
- Specific clinical concerns such as dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes (e.g., eyelid issues) or insurance/billing/peer review support.
- Individual reports of perceived unprofessional or "snippy" tone during interactions with staff or providers.
"Doctor and nurses were very knowledgeable and made me feel confident in them."
- Gundersen Health System patient review"The whole team in the plastic surgery department are kind, amazing, and they make you feel welcome every time you get there."
- Gundersen Health System patient review"The receptionist area is terrible. Not the friendliest of people."
- Gundersen Health System patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Joshua D Pfeiffer, MD - La Crosse, WI - Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Apr 24, 2026
- Colton J Wagner, PA-C - La Crosse, WI - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery - Sep 10, 2025
- Dr. Deborah A Simon, MD - La Crosse, WI - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Apr 4, 2026
- Dr. Lauren A Scott, MD - Onalaska, WI - Urogynecology - Apr 14, 2026
- Jordan L Anderson, PA-C - La Crosse, WI - Gynecology - Mar 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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