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Dr. James Schlais, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.8 (25)
Map Pin Small Wausau, WI
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Schlais, MD

Dr. James Schlais, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Wausau, WI. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and is affiliated with Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Howard Young Medical Center, ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano, Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Schlais an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Schlais works at GI Associates in Wausau, WI with other offices in Woodruff, WI and Rhinelander, WI. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Nausea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schlais' Office Locations

  1. 1
    GI Associates
    411 Westwood Dr, Wausau, WI 54401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 847-2558
  2. 2
    Gastrointestinal Associates, S.C. - Woodruff
    611 Veterans Pkwy, Woodruff, WI 54568 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 358-8610
  3. 3
    Ministry Medical Group/Howard Young Medical Center
    240 Maple St, Woodruff, WI 54568 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 847-2558
  4. 4
    Ministry St. Mary's Hospital
    2251 N Shore Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 847-2558

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
  • Howard Young Medical Center
  • ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano
  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital

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Abdominal Pain
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Nausea
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Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Vomiting Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Potassium Deficiency
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Cancer
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Disorders
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Digestive Disorders
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastroenteritis
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Coma
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Impacted Shoulders
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Parasite
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Jaundice
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Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Disease
Parasitic Infection
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Abscess
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting
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Anorectal Manometry
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Esophagogastroscopy
Foreign Body Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastric Tube Insertion
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Hydrogen Breath Test (HBT)
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1740354745
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Parkland Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. James Schlais, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schlais is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Schlais has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Schlais has seen patients for Abdominal Pain, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Nausea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schlais on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Schlais. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schlais.

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