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Cary M. Effertz

Cary M. Effertz, MD

Pain Medicine

Ages Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About

Clinical Interests

Locations

  1. La Crosse - Pain Medicine
    • La Crosse - Injection Clinic
      • Winona - Neurosciences
        • Winona - Injection Clinic

          Expertise

          Education

          Mayo Clinic School Of Graduate Medical Education

          Fellowship, Pain Medicine-Anesthesiology, 2016

          Mayo Clinic School Of Graduate Medical Education

          Residency, Anesthesiology, 2015

          University of Minnesota Medical School

          Medical School, 2011

          Board Certifications

          Pain Medicine

          American Board of Anesthesiology, 2019

          Anesthesiology

          American Board of Anesthesiology, 2018

          Insurance

          Gundersen Health System cannot guarantee coverage or payment by insurance providers. Please contact your insurance provider directly for more information about your benefit plan.
          Search plans
          • Aetna Health Management
          • Amerigroup Iowa Inc
          • Anthem BCBS WI
          • Arise Health Plan/ WPS
          • BCBS MN
          • Benefit Plan Administrators
          • Care Wisconsin
          • CIGNA
          • Community Link
          • Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
          • HealthEOS by Multiplan
          • Healthpartners, Inc
          • Humana,Inc
          • Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
          • Medica IFB
          • Meritain Health
          • MHS Health
          • Midlands Choice
          • Preferred One
          • Quartz
          • The Alliance
          • Tricare East
          • Tricare West
          • Ucare Minnesota
          • United Healthcare Inc.
          • WCA Group Health Trust
          • Wellmark BCBS IA
          • Wisconsin Education Association
          • Wisconsin Physician Services

          Reviews

          4.9 of 5 stars

          151 Ratings, 42 Reviews

          The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

          Average provider rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
          Search reviews
            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/11/2024

            Was very thorough explaining all my questions and what the procedure would be. A very good experience and very helpful.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/7/2024

            Everyone was very nice and very helpful.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/3/2024

            I understand how busy health care is today but waiting 3 months for an appointment seems like a very long time to wait.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/1/2024

            This is in regard to Gunderson Winona Campus. My observation is that Winona Campus needs more Drs. , staff. A good portion of the workers are over whelmed, and it shows.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/27/2023

            Dr Effertz is one of you finest Drs. I have recommended him to others. Careful and precise. Caring about my condition and procedure. Nice guy too. That is a big bonus.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/27/2023

            Very nice people!!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/14/2023

            Dr. Effertz is awesome and always makes me feel comfortable when treating me. He had a student with him at my most recent appointment and he was so good about explaining things to her.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/13/2023

            Always a pleasant experience. Dr. Effertz truly cares , wants me to have the best care for my back pain.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/13/2023

            Very knowledgeable and efficiently handled procedure

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/7/2023

            Yes, my only problem with the visit was it took so long to be able to get in. And at the time that I was experiencing severe pain, I was not able to get in to get the shot. It had improved itself by the time I came in, but I had to wait two and a half months to actually get an appointment. And I do believe that that's too long of a period of time. If people are experiencing severe pain, it needs to be available sooner. Thank you.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/7/2023

            Great care! Procedure well done.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/29/2023

            Thank you very much !

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/30/2023

            Very nice staff.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/28/2023

            She was very good and very knowledgeable. I'd go back and see her.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/28/2023

            Always treated with respect,care, and efficiency at the Winona clinic!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/26/2023

            Dr Effertz was very through. He spent several minutes going over my concerns. Evaluated, had his nurse set a MRI date followed by another appointment a few days after. I was experiencing pain which had gotten worse these past few months. He was very concerned. I was the care provider for my husband. My husband experienced a medical emergency that evening. The stress of my husband's needs and care has been getting more difficult. The Dr showed such compassion. Thank you for the opportunity to share the timeliness of my appointment.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/25/2023

            Couldn't have been better!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/7/2023

            Dr Effertz is an extraordinary physician! I cannot say enough good things about him! Such a kind, caring, knowledgeable Dr..

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/6/2023

            With the History of my back issues, I am just thankful I know that Dr. Effertz can help me. The sad part is that he is so booked up that by the time you need him you have to wait so long to get some help.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/17/2023

            great!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/17/2023

            Winona Clinic is so easy to get around in--very accessible.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/9/2023

            Excellent care. Procedure started within appointment time.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/24/2023

            First time I was at the Winona Minnesota campus. Beautiful campus and everyone was very nice and helpful.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/20/2023

            The procedure went extremely well. The most difficult part was trying to get my blood pressure. The machine kept alarming so it was necessary to try about 8 or 9 times.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/18/2023

            So far, so good !

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/10/2023

            Dr. Effertz was very kind to me, answered all my questions, took time to listen to me, helped me understand the possible reasons my procedure failed and was very encouraging for my future! He offered for me to contact him if there was anymore he could to help me!! I was very impressed!!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/6/2023

            I really like the care I'm getting from Dr Effertz

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/6/2023

            It was about a 45 minute wait to see the Dr. But I expect he was delayed by previous appointments.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/26/2023

            I left with the message in my head,"We are now family." I interrupt that to mean, if I have pain that needs attention, I should feel free to call Dr. E .for an ap

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/22/2023

            Excellent care and very knowledgeable.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/22/2023

            From the PSS's to the MA to the Dr it was a great experience! The staff was just great. Could not say enough positive about having a great check- in all the way through check out was just medicine plus love!!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/17/2023

            I cannot say enough good about Dr. Cary Effertz's ability to allay the extreme pain I have been having.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/11/2023

            Everyone was helpful and kind to me during a rather strange and slightly scary procedure.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/11/2023

            Very efficient, very timely. quick , and good at his job.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/11/2023

            He was super amazing and helped calm my nerves. I'd had a not so great experience with injections previously, but now I feel comfortable going back to him again and again.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/8/2023

            It was a good experience. They told me everything in a way that I could understand. Thank you.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/3/2023

            Very great place to be when medical help is needed. Thanks to everyone.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/3/2023

            Everyone at the clinic is great. I had back injections to relieve my back pain and just like the ones I had at the VA, they seem to do nothing except increase my pain.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 5/3/2023

            I have this procedure before and had the same great experience and care as always.

            1 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/24/2023

            Provider was too vain. Didn't ask me what was going on since my last visit, didn't look at my history from another health facility, said he couldn't see it, nor did he ask me about it. Was only interested in setting up a surgery. Did not inquire about my pain level or offer a solution other than replace my stimulator. I first saw this provider 5 months ago and I'm feel that the pain clinic only does referral to somewhere else in lieu helping the patient. I am disappointed in Gundersen pain clinic.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/6/2023

            Excellent experience!!!!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/5/2023

            The table for the procedure is very uncomfortable, difficult to get onto.