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Dr. Ronald Waits Jr, MD

General Surgery*
1.8 (5)
Map Pin Small Eau Claire, WI
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ronald Waits Jr, MD

Dr. Ronald Waits Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Eau Claire, WI. They specialize in General Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Iowa and is affiliated with Marshfield Medical Center Eau Claire, Marshfield Medical Center Rice Lake, Marshfield Medical Center Ladysmith and Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield. Patients rated Dr. Waits Jr an average 1.8 star rating.

Dr. Waits Jr works at Practice in Eau Claire, WI with other offices in Ladysmith, WI and Marshfield, WI. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and 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. Waits Jr' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Marshfield Clinic Comfort and Recovery-eau Claire
    2116 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 726-4181
  2. 2
    Marshfield Medical Center Ladysmith
    1200 Port Arthur Rd, Ladysmith, WI 54848 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 858-4747
  3. 3
    Mchs Hospitals Inc.
    1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 726-4181
  4. 4
    Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire Hospital
    2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 858-8100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Marshfield Medical Center Eau Claire
  • Marshfield Medical Center Rice Lake
  • Marshfield Medical Center Ladysmith
  • Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield

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Colorectal Cancer
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Ronald Waits Jr, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1528167079
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Waits Jr has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Waits Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Waits Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 1.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Waits Jr.

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