Dr. James R. Schlais, MD | Wausau, WI | Gastroenterology

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Rick grew up in Athens, Wis. on a dairy farm. He has lived in the Medford area since 1987, with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys the outdoors and has been a hunter safety instructor since 2000.

accepting new patients
4.9

33 Ratings
47 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Dallas Co Hp Parkland Memorial
32 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
7 office locations
Male

Patients commend Dr. James Ray Schlais for his exceptional bedside manner, professionalism, and ability to explain medical procedures clearly. They highlight the efficiency and friendliness of his staff, noting the overall positive and comforting experiences at his clinic. On the rare occasion, minor criticisms were not present, indicating overall high regard and satisfaction with Dr. Schlais and his team’s care.

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Wonderful staff all teams worked great together I was treated as a human being not just a number Doctor Schlais I will miss you but have a great retirement.

June 17th, 2024

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Great Dr, will miss him great bedside manner “s . Awesome staff, friendly, patient with us old folks .

May 3rd, 2024

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Everything went very well.

April 6th, 2024

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Prompt, professional, and excellent bedside manner. Very very nice man and doctor

April 3rd, 2024

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Very efficient and wonderful staff and facility.

March 27th, 2024

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The GI Center is my favorite of all my medical clinics. I appreciate Dr. Schlais "bedside" manner every time I have met with him.

March 19th, 2024

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Very great visit. Everyone was so nice and friendly and helpful with any questions.

March 2nd, 2024

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He has been very helpful with all my health issues. He explains things in words that are easy to understand. Always friendly. Asks if I have any further questions.

March 2nd, 2024

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Very friendly and professional.

December 22nd, 2023

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Great staff. Breanna, who prepped me, did a fantastic job. Barely felt IV.

November 21st, 2023

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411 Westwood DrWausau, WI 54401

Tel: (715) 847-2558

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. James Ray Schlais, MD	Dr. Michael John Blick	Dr. William Kiefer Dernbach	Dr. William Lee Washington
Gastroenterology	Internal Medicine	Gastroenterology	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.9 (33 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience	55 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Wausau , WI	Wausau , WI	Weston , WI	Wisconsin Rapids , WI
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: Loyola University Chicago	Med School: University of Wisconsin at Madison	Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Dallas Co Hp Parkland Memorial

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1983

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public HealthGraduated in 1979

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