ScottWRathgaberMD

Gastroenterology • La Crosse, WI

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Office
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone+1 608-782-7300
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Summary

Dr. Scott Rathgaber, MD is a gastroenterologist in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Tennessee. He is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

Education & Training

Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1991 - 1993
University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

WI State Medical License 1997 - 2025
IN State Medical License 1992 - 2025
IA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
TN State Medical License 2003 - 2004
MI State Medical License 1993 - 2000
MN State Medical License 1989 - 1991
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2012
Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

135 citations
Colonoscopy completion and complication rates in a community gastroenterology practice.
Scott W. Rathgaber, Theresa M. Wick> ;Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2005 Apr 1
13 citations
Comparison of time to endoscopy and outcome between weekend/weekday hospital admissions in patients with upper GI hemorrhage.
Jason M. Haas, Jacob Gundrum, Scott W. Rathgaber> ;WMJ. 2012 Aug 1
14 citations
Usefulness of cytopathology and histology in the evaluation of Barrett's esophagus in a community hospital.
Jeffrey A. Alexander, Susan M. Jones, Carol J. Smith, James A. Doull, Thomas H. Gietzen, Scott W. Rathgaber> ;Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 1997 Oct 1
72 citations
Post-ERCP pancreatitis: randomized, prospective study comparing a low- and high-osmolality contrast agent.
Stuart Sherman, Robert H. Hawes, Scott W. Rathgaber, Michael Uzer, Milton T. Smith, Qazi E. Khusro, William B. Silverman, D. Earle, Glen A. Lehman> ;Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 1994 Jul 1
7 citations
Colonoscopy and endoscopic therapy of hemorrhage from viral colitis
Scott W. Rathgaber, Douglas K. Rex> ;Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 1993 Jan 1
1 citations
Right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
Scott Rathgaber, Douglas K Rex> ;Postgraduate Medicine. 1993 Aug 1
Right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Diagnosis in patients without evident gallstones.
Rathgaber, S., Rex, D. K.> ;Postgrad Med. 1993 Aug
40 citations
Diabetes Mellitus Induced by Megestrol Acetate in a Patient with AIDS and Cachexia
Keith Henry, Scott W. Rathgaber, Christopher J. Sullivan, Kathleen McCabe> ;Annals of Internal Medicine. 1992 Jan 1
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Press Mentions

Watch Now: Wisconsin-Based Gundersen Health, Bellin Health Looking to MergeJune 2nd, 2022
Area Hospitals and Schools Urge More Vaccination and Testing to Fight COVIDJanuary 9th, 2022
La Crosse County Health Department Holds Collaborative Call Addressing Recent COVID Surge in Coulee RegionJanuary 7th, 2022
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Professional Memberships

American Gastroenterological Association - AGA
Fellow

Hospital Affiliations

Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa Crosse, Wisconsin