Cary M. Effertz, MD
Pain Medicine
About
Clinical Interests
Locations
- La Crosse - Pain Medicine
- 710 Denton Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-9000
- La Crosse - Injection Clinic
- 710 Denton Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-9000
- Winona - Neurosciences
- 1122 West Highway 61, Winona, MN 55987
- Get Directions
- phone: 507-615-0600
- Winona - Injection Clinic
- 1122 West Highway 61, Winona, MN 55987
- Get Directions
- phone: 507-615-0600
Expertise
Education
Mayo Clinic School Of Graduate Medical Education
Fellowship, Pain Medicine-Anesthesiology, 2016Mayo Clinic School Of Graduate Medical Education
Residency, Anesthesiology, 2015University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical School, 2011Board Certifications
Pain Medicine
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2019Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology, 2018Insurance
- 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 ReviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/7/2024
Everyone was very nice and very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/27/2023
Very nice people!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/13/2023
Very knowledgeable and efficiently handled procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/7/2023
Great care! Procedure well done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Thank you very much !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2023
Very nice staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
She was very good and very knowledgeable. I'd go back and see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
Always treated with respect,care, and efficiency at the Winona clinic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
Couldn't have been better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/17/2023
great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2023
Winona Clinic is so easy to get around in--very accessible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2023
Excellent care. Procedure started within appointment time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/18/2023
So far, so good !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/6/2023
I really like the care I'm getting from Dr Effertz
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/22/2023
Excellent care and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/11/2023
Everyone was helpful and kind to me during a rather strange and slightly scary procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2023
Very efficient, very timely. quick , and good at his job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/3/2023
Very great place to be when medical help is needed. Thanks to everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/3/2023
I have this procedure before and had the same great experience and care as always.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/6/2023
Excellent experience!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2023
The table for the procedure is very uncomfortable, difficult to get onto.