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Dr. Vance Hartke, MD

Dr. Vance Hartke, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Vance Hartke, MD is a gastroenterologist in Wausau, WI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

5 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 5 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

411 Westwood Dr Wausau, WI 54401

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hartke is affiliated with Howard Young Medical Center Woodruff, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hartke specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Hartke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hartke

5.0
20 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Very thorough doctor
Dr. Hartke explained everything and was very thorough. His kindness shown towards me was very welcoming.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2025
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Great visit
Had a flexible sigmoidoscopy, Dr. Hartke is very confident, compassionate and caring doctor. Dr. Hartke and staff make you very comfortable and are very efficient. They do a great job! I would recommend to everyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rebecca Ulrich – Mar 10, 2025
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DR Hartke
He's very thorough with his explanations. He has a welcoming personality.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kurt Nelson – Mar 09, 2025
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His warm personality and caring demeanor. Takes his time to understand your situation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2025
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I highly recommend Dr Vance Hartke at GIA.
I was very impressed with Hartke's friendliness, caring concern, information, and professionalism! I had an EGD and everyone was so friendly and caring!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Feb 19, 2025
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Dr Harte review
I had a colonoscopy & endoscopy. Dr. Hartke explained the procedures to me in very layman terms. He made me feel very comfortable along with all staff. After procedure, he again explained everything to me & my husband very clearly. I had 3 polyps removed, 1 precancerous & I’m so glad I had this done.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jean Higgins – Feb 19, 2025
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5 Stars!!
Dr. Vance was very thorough, knowledgeable, and pleasant. He listened to my problem and took time to ask questions to get a very good idea of what I was dealing with. He explained what he'd do to help me out and I was confident he was the doctor for me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2025
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Great doctor and nursing staff.
Once I got to my appointment everyone was passionate, caring, and really great. It was the phone calls prior that really put me off and was not expecting much before my visit. What happened was with the check in person who reviews the chart for completion and insurance coverage. We had issues getting my insurance card and this worker(sorry I do not have her name) treated me like I was a delinquent and was not going to pay. She did not believe me when I explained what was going on. Definitely not a personality equipped to talk to the public.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 31, 2025
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Dr. Harte and his staff were outstanding. Everything was explained in detail and the procedure seemless. I would definitely recommend to anyone I know to have the procedure done.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2025
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Awesome Provider & Surgeon
Dr Hartke n his team were very outstanding. He really does an awesome job on explaining everything so the patient and family understands everything and theres no open questions or concerns. He is young and very confident in what he does. He is very caring and made me very comfortable before and after Surgery with whats all going on! Thank you Dr. Vance Hartke. I 110% recommend him to anyone!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kyle Firnstahl – Jan 01, 2025
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Expertise in addressing colonoscopy issues and results
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 30, 2024
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Everyone at the facility was extremely friendly and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 24, 2024
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All things considered…a great experience
Of course the prep is never good but, that said, my experience was very positive. As a new patient to GIA, my intake-pre screening with NP Valarie V. was quite thorough and informative. The day of the procedure was positive and everyone I came into contact with were professional and pleasant. Vance introduced himself and gave a brief overview which was good having never met him in advance. My bride reported he came in and gave her a report and answered her questions while I was still under in recovery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Kurtiss Krueger – Nov 23, 2024
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Great Experience
Dr. Vance. Hartke did a great job, he was very personable and caring. I was seen for a colonoscopy and endoscopy. The anesthesiologist was great, and so we’re all the nursing staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 22, 2024
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Colonoscopy
The colonoscopy experience was excellent.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 13, 2024
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Vance for his expertise, professionalism, and compassion. Surprisingly, I didn’t mind the detox prep—it turned out to be a great idea for a weight loss plan! LL
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda L. – Oct 04, 2024
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Best Doctor Ever
He has the greatest personality! He cares about you and his listens to you. Again, best doctor ever!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 14, 2024
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I loved his personality, very friendly snd personable yet professional also. The whole staff during my procedure was professional. I have already recommended Dr. Vance to one of my friends…
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2024
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Dr Vance Hartke
Took time and really listened to my issues. Doing a through check up with running appropriate tests to help correct or ease my problems
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2024
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About Me

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Dr. Vance Hartke, MD is a gastroenterologist in Wausau, WI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Gastrointestinal Associates SC411 Westwood Dr Wausau, WI 54401
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Practice

Howard Young Medical Center Inc.240 Maple St Woodruff, WI 54568
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Office3600 Forbes Ave Ste 140 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Howard Young Medical Center

    240 Maple St
    Woodruff, WI 54568
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd
    Wausau, WI 54401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

    N10561 Grandview Ln
    Ironwood, MI 49938

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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