Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - West Allis - Family Medicine
Family Medicine • West Allis, WI
About
Summary: - The page describes Columbia St. Mary's Hospital as part of Ascension Wisconsin, a nonprofit, faith-based health system rooted in Milwaukee. Ascension operates a broad network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites across Wisconsin (from Racine to Appleton) and includes international presence in Saudi Arabia and Taiwan. - Columbia St. Mary's Hospital is listed within Ascension Wisconsin's footprint, with a small local staff (52 employees) and leadership in key departments such as Cardiovascular and Sonography. It is headquartered in Milwaukee. - The broader context emphasizes Ascension’s mission, nonprofit status, and scale (approx. 156,000 associates, 34,000 providers, 2,600+ care sites nationwide). Note: The provided content does not specifically mention a “West Allis Family Medicine” location under Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s. If you’re seeking West Allis–specific family medicine information, you may want to search for “Ascension Wisconsin West Allis Family Medicine” or check the Ascension Wisconsin site for West Allis clinics.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
West Allis, WI
Phone
314-733-8000
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Opening Hours
Not specified on page
Emergency Care
If life-threatening emergency: go to ER or dial 9-1-1
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are provided at the West Allis Family Medicine location?
Primary care for children and adults, health physicals, screening tests, and treatments for existing health conditions; same-day/next-day appointments for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries; referrals to specialists when needed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 4.4/5 (23 reviews (for Dr. Lynn Stanco at this location))
Patients praise
- Many patients express high satisfaction with the professionalism, expertise, and attentiveness of the doctors
- Appreciation for a clean and comfortable clinical environment
- Some patients report prompt responses and good rapport with staff
- Supportive and compassionate approach by medical providers
Common complaints
- Reports of rude or unhelpful front desk and intake staff
- Concerns regarding medical billing errors and difficulties communicating with billing customer service
- Complaints about long wait times and delays in receiving care
- Difficulties with unresponsive communication regarding prescriptions and medical messages
"I gave this a two star rating because the doctors are good enough... I don't know what has happened to the staff, but you have to brace yourself every time you go in, they are beyond rude."
— LocalityBiz review"Always pleased with the care I receive from Dr. Stanco! She listens to your concerns without rushing you, explains everything, personable and is thorough in her examination. Highly recommend her to many friends and family!"
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Lynn Stanco"The billing discrepancy caused Dan and Helen Lococo over six months of emails, calls and sleepless nights while the couple pushed for answers from Ascension..."
— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporting on Ascension billing issuesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Francis X. Ruzicka, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in West Allis, WI — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Robert Kitsis, MD, Family Physician | Milwaukee, WI | WebMD — Jul 19, 2025
- Dr. Mary A. Kuder, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Milwaukee, WI — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Maria N. Mendoza Lemes, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Mequon, WI — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Mary Washburne, MD, Family Physician | Glendale, WI | WebMD — Aug 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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