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Dr. Scott Rathgaber is a gastroenterologist who earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. With 38 years of experience in gastroenterology, he has developed extensive expertise in digestive health and endoscopic procedures. Dr. Rathgaber is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Rathgaber practices at multiple locations across Wisconsin and Iowa, including La Crosse, Decorah, and Boscobel. He maintains hospital affiliations with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital, and Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital. His primary practice locations include the Gundersen Health System Gastroenterology And Endoscopy Center and Gundersen La Crosse Clinic, both in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He also sees patients at clinics in Decorah, Iowa, and Boscobel, Wisconsin, providing comprehensive gastroenterology care throughout the region.
Dr. Rathgaber practices at multiple locations across Wisconsin and Iowa, including La Crosse, Decorah, and Boscobel. He maintains hospital affiliations with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital, and Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital. His primary practice locations include the Gundersen Health System Gastroenterology And Endoscopy Center and Gundersen La Crosse Clinic, both in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He also sees patients at clinics in Decorah, Iowa, and Boscobel, Wisconsin, providing comprehensive gastroenterology care throughout the region.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 38 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Indiana University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Scott William Rathgaber has 5 locationsGundersen Health System Gastroenterology And Endoscopy Center
1900 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601Mon8:00 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
SatClosed
SunClosed
Gundersen La Crosse Clinic
1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601 Tel: (608) 782-7300
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
SatClosed
SunClosed
Gundersen Decorah Clinic
1830 State Highway 9Decorah, IA 52101 Tel: (563) 382-3140
Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 38 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| La Crosse , WI | La Crosse , WI | La Crosse , WI | La Crosse , WI |
| Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Scott William Rathgaber
Medical Specialties
Dr. Scott William Rathgaber has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Scott William Rathgaber has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Dr. Scott William Rathgaber holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of Iowa and Wisconsin.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2024 and an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1988.
NPI Number
Dr. Rathgaber's NPI number is 1336141498.
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- Where is Dr. Scott Rathgaber's office located?
- Dr. Scott Rathgaber's office is located at 1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI, 54601.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Scott Rathgaber affiliated with?
- Dr. Scott Rathgaber is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital, and Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital.
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