Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC
Pain Medicine • Wisconsin Rapids, WI • 2 clinics (Rice Lake & Hudson); surgical procedures at Oakleaf Surgical Hospital in Altoona, WI locations
Clinic Type
Pain Medicine
Address
Rice Lake and Hudson clinics; surgical procedures at Oakleaf Surgical Hospital in Altoona, Wisconsin
Phone
(715) 234-7246
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Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday – Sunday 8am – 5pm
Website
Telehealth
Not specified in provided text
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Accepting new patients. Same-day appointments available. Accepts most private insurance including all IHC insurance; also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, & CHIP.
Private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, Self-pay, Insurance, Credit cards
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Same-day appointments
FAQs
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we are accepting new patients and offer same-day appointments.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, accepting new patients. Same day appointments available.
Do you accept Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes, accepts Medicare, Medicaid, & CHIP.
What are the clinic hours?
Office hours: Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm; Friday – Sunday, 8am – 5pm.
Where are your procedures performed?
Surgical procedures are performed at Oakleaf Surgical Hospital in Altoona, WI.
What types of treatments do you offer beyond standard pain management?
Advanced orthobiologic regenerative treatments and ultra-minimally invasive spine procedures, including spinal cord stimulation, discectomy, kyphoplasty, minimally invasive spine stabilization, endoscopic neurectomy, and Intracept procedure.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD, Vitals, Doctor.com, Everyday Health: 4.9 to 5.0 out of 5 stars (Over 250 ratings/reviews for top-rated specialists)
- Painclinics.com (for Dr. Kris Ferguson): 3.5 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and skilled medical staff
- effective pain relief treatments and procedures
- clear communication and diagnosis explanations
- personable and caring bedside manner (for several highly-rated providers)
- efficient appointment booking process
Common complaints
- occasional long wait times for procedures
- perceived lack of listening by some providers
- reports of rushed visits and poor bedside manner with some specialists
"Dr Brendel is very personable, listened to me and explained things well. He didn't seem rushed but very relaxed. I feel confident with him."
— Vitals/WebMD patient review"Did not listen very well at all on anything I had to say. Visit was also rushed and he had a huge know it all ego when speaking with me."
— Healthgrades patient review (Dr. Kris Ferguson)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hudson Clinic - Dr. Kat Hopkins | Integrative & Functional Medicine | Minneapolis, MN | River Falls, WI — Apr 23, 2026
- ADULT — Feb 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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