Consumer Guide: Finding and Choosing a Doctor
Do you need help getting a doctor in Wisconsin? View these resources to find a doctor near you. We also offer details about how doctors get licensed in Wisconsin.
DoctorFinder —Use the search tool from the American Medical Association to find a licensed doctor in the U.S.- Check a Physician’s
Certification —See if your doctor is certified in internal medicine. Use the search tool from the American Board of Internal Medicine. - Find & Compare Nursing Homes, Hospitals & Other Providers Near
You —Search for doctors who accept Medicare. Use the search tool to find doctors by city or county. Some listings use medical group names instead of doctor names. - Free or Reduced-Fee Medical Care Services—Find free and low-cost medical services and clinics near you.
- Is My Doctor Board
Certified? —Search for your doctor to see if they are certified in a certain specialty with the American Board of Medical Specialties. - Department of Safety and Professional
Services —View state resources for doctors. Includes:
Find a doctor by specialty
Are you looking for a certain type of doctor? Expand the section that applies to you. Select a link to learn more.
- Finding an Eye
Doctor : View tips from the National Eye Institute and National Institutes of Health. - Free or Reduced-Fee Vision Services: Find low-cost and free eye exams and other vision services near you.
Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians &
Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New
Learn about physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation:
Doctor-Patient
- Mental Health Providers: Tips on Finding
One : Learn more about different types of mental health providers, what services they offer, and what to expect. This resource is from Mayo Clinic. - Mental Health
Topics : Learn about common mental conditions, symptoms, risk factors, and treatments. This resource is from the American Psychiatric Association.
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Find a doctor by medical group
Many doctors are part of a medical group. This means they partner to share resources with other doctors, specialists, and providers. View the list of common medical groups in Wisconsin and select a provider that’s right for you.