ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton Surgery Department
Surgery • Appleton, WI • Since 1909
About
ThedaCare is a health system based in Wisconsin with four U.S. offices, including locations in Appleton (Appleton campuses listed: 1818 N Meade St; Appleton WI 54911 and nearby Appleton addresses). The site indicates ThedaCare operates in Neenah and Appleton as its regional presence, with a headquarters at 101 N Commercial Street, Neenah, WI. The available content highlights employment experiences (e.g., testimonials from ThedaCare Medical Center staff) but provides limited specific information about an Appleton Surgery Department or a dedicated “ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton Surgery Department.” If you need precise details about the Appleton surgery department (services, departments, contact, or location), the ThedaCare site or direct contact with ThedaCare’s Appleton facilities would be the next best source to consult.
Clinic Type
Surgery
Address
1818 N Meade Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Phone
1920-731-4101
customersupport@thedacare.org
Opening Hours
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Services Offered
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FAQs
New Patients
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Returning Patients
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- HealthLocator (based on HCAHPS): 4/5 stars for overall hospital rating and recommendation
- U.S. News & World Report (General Surgery): Various ratings (3/5 to 5/5) for specific surgeons (Varies by surgeon (e.g., 12 to 37 reviews))
Patients praise
- positive bedside manner and attentiveness of some individual surgeons
- gentle and caring support for anxiety-prone patients, such as during IV placement or dental procedures
- effective discharge planning and coordination for patient recovery
Common complaints
- reports of unprofessional, rude behavior by staff and doctors
- perceived lack of respect and judgment during care
- concerns about cleanliness and quietness of the hospital environment
- inconsistent communication regarding medications before administration
"Saw Dr. Wascher for a pinched nerve in my lower back. Excellent Surgeon who takes the time to answer questions and you never feel hurried. Great bedside manner."
— Healthgrades"Had the worst experience of my life here both nursing staff and docters were very rude and treated me with no respect."
— UKInTouch"Everyone was so nice and caring to me. Im terrified of needles and when I had to have one put in they were very gentle about it."
— UKInTouchSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton and Cath Lab Earn Cardiac Reaccreditations | ThedaCare — Jul 16, 2025
- Celebrating 3 Years of Exceptional Care: Orthopedic, Spine and Pain | ThedaCare — Jul 23, 2025
- New Technology at ThedaCare Helping to Enhance Traditional Hip Surgery Procedure | ThedaCare — Mar 4, 2026
- ThedaCare - Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain Center - HGA — Sep 27, 2025
- Thedacare North Appleton Campus - Build With ALC — Apr 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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