Consumer Guide to Health Care - Problems with Health Professionals

If you have a problem with a specific doctor or dentist, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (formerly Regulation and Licensing) provides information on Complaints Against Professionals and Professional Businesses, including the following:

• Alternatives to Filing a Complaint

• Case Handling Process

• Forms for Filing a Complaint

• Hearing Information

• Complaint FAQs

In addition, you can also contact the organization that represents the type of professional with whom you have a complaint or concern. Some of these include:

• Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants (800) 762-8965

• Wisconsin Nurses Association (608) 221-0383

• Wisconsin Optometric Association (800) 678-5357

• Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (608) 827-9200

• Wisconsin Chapter, Nat'l. Assoc. of Social Workers (608) 257-6334

• Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (866) 367-6978

Still not sure where to take your complaint? View more information on how to make a complaint about health care facilities or caregivers.