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​​“I am passionate about educating patients so they can make the best decisions for their health.”

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​Crystal Farrand has always had a strong interest in science and a passion for helping others. When a family member had medical issues, she saw the team of medical professionals working together firsthand and wanted to be part of a similar team to give back.

“I was drawn to Women’s Health and caring for women. Working in OBGYN provides me the opportunity to care for women through all walks of life,” she said.

Crystal will be working with any ailment a woman may face in primary care. She also provides prenatal, postpartum, contraceptive management and preventative care such as cervical and breast cancer screenings.

Forming a relationship with her patients is important to Crystal. “My goal is to treat the patient, not the diagnosis,” she said. Crystal wants to listen to patient needs to build trust and learn about the whole person sitting in front of her.

“Sometimes you have to be an investigator and dig deeper. I encourage people to ask me questions and use me as a resource to get the best care they can,” she said.

Crystal earned a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology-Exercise and Movement Science and completed her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Spending time with family and friends is important to Crystal. She loves traveling, staying active in the outdoors, crafting, and reading.

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  • Professional Societies
    Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1164915971

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.9
out of 5 (63 ratings, 30 comments)
4.9
Provider explanations of my problem
4.9
Provider concern for my questions
4.9
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.9
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
5.0
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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July 5, 2023
Crystal is an amazing doctor (PAC) she is knowledgeable, listens to concerns, answers questions, very good at all aspects of the visit.
July 25, 2023
Crystal was amazing! Very friendly and very knowledgeable about questions I had. I will definitely be returning to her!
November 10, 2023
Crystal is always so kind! She listens and reassures and makes me feel confident with medical choices!
December 29, 2023
Crystal rocks! She's great, caring, and very knowledgeable.
January 24, 2024
Crystal was a delight! She made me feel comfortable and made sure my issues were addressed. Loved the fact that she was relatable.
February 5, 2024
Crystal is a very caring and wonderful person.
February 22, 2024
Crystal is wonderful to work with! Very professional and personable. I value her willingness and knowledge to look at health from a medical/research evidence based perspective AND a natural health/pa...view full comment
March 4, 2024
Crystal is absolutely fantastic! She is very easy to talk to and address all of my concerns.
March 14, 2024
Crystal was very pleasant and knowledgeable and answered all my questions and was very informative about my conditions. I was so happy to have dealt with her.
March 29, 2024
Very good.
April 22, 2024
The Marshfield Weston OB/GYN team always provides a fantastic experience... All my needs are always addressed extremely well but also timely. The team makes you feel like they truly care... Chrystal pr...view full comment
April 22, 2024
...Dr Farrand was absolutely amazing. Possibly the best Dr I have seen. She did a wonderful job making me feel heard and explaining the whys to everything.
May 3, 2024
She was amazing. Hands down the best non-specialist gyn. appointment and experience I've ever had.
May 29, 2024
Very good experience each time!!!
May 29, 2024
I was impressed Crystal took the time to listen to my concerns and involved me in decision making.
June 4, 2024
EXCELLENT PROVIDER! Thorough & individualized care!
October 1, 2024
This was my first time seeing this provider. She was outstanding and I was very satisfied how well she did her job.
October 7, 2024
Crystal clearly had received my chart & went above & beyond to make sure my care was accurate.
October 14, 2024
Crystal was incredible. Her kindness was so great. Amazing provider. Helped me with so many things that day. Listened to me and offered help. Made sure I was comfortable.
October 15, 2024
Crystal is the best!
December 2, 2024
Crystal Shirek is wonderful!
December 5, 2024
Crystal is incredible! Can't recommend her enough!
January 20, 2025
Love my visits with Crystal! She seems genuinely interested in me, my life, and my health!
January 31, 2025
Have already referred someone to Crystal. The most impressive visit I have ever had in a medical setting. Truly cares for her patient and took all the time required to explain everything thoroughly. ... a wonderful provider
February 2, 2025
Wow, my experience with Crystal was amazing! She validated all my concerns and made me feel absolutely cared for and listened to. I would love her as my primary doctor if I could!
February 13, 2025
I absolutely LOVE Crystal! She is amazing. Always shows compassion and understanding and keeps the visits light even when you are struggling with health issues which always puts a smile on my face. She...view full comment
February 14, 2025
I will never see another provider besides Crystal if I can help it, and I recommend her to everyone I know. She is genuinely kind, compassionate, super caring and makes the visit comfortable and relaxe...view full comment
March 11, 2025
Dr. Crystal is very caring, knowledgeable, and with an ability to connect with her patients. I trust her with my life. ...
March 11, 2025
Crystal did an excellent job providing me with update on my condition. ...
March 24, 2025
She was awesome! I avoid going to the doctor because I feel like they don't listen to me but this experience was totally different! She listened to me!!!
July 5, 2023
Crystal is an amazing doctor (PAC) she is knowledgeable, listens to concerns, answers questions, very good at all aspects of the visit.
July 25, 2023
Crystal was amazing! Very friendly and very knowledgeable about questions I had. I will definitely be returning to her!
November 10, 2023
Crystal is always so kind! She listens and reassures and makes me feel confident with medical choices!
December 29, 2023
Crystal rocks! She's great, caring, and very knowledgeable.
January 24, 2024
Crystal was a delight! She made me feel comfortable and made sure my issues were addressed. Loved the fact that she was relatable.
February 5, 2024
Crystal is a very caring and wonderful person.
February 22, 2024
Crystal is wonderful to work with! Very professional and personable. I value her willingness and knowledge to look at health from a medical/research evidence based perspective AND a natural health/pa...view full comment
March 4, 2024
Crystal is absolutely fantastic! She is very easy to talk to and address all of my concerns.
March 14, 2024
Crystal was very pleasant and knowledgeable and answered all my questions and was very informative about my conditions. I was so happy to have dealt with her.
March 29, 2024
Very good.
April 22, 2024
The Marshfield Weston OB/GYN team always provides a fantastic experience... All my needs are always addressed extremely well but also timely. The team makes you feel like they truly care... Chrystal pr...view full comment
April 22, 2024
...Dr Farrand was absolutely amazing. Possibly the best Dr I have seen. She did a wonderful job making me feel heard and explaining the whys to everything.
May 3, 2024
She was amazing. Hands down the best non-specialist gyn. appointment and experience I've ever had.
May 29, 2024
Very good experience each time!!!
May 29, 2024
I was impressed Crystal took the time to listen to my concerns and involved me in decision making.
June 4, 2024
EXCELLENT PROVIDER! Thorough & individualized care!
October 1, 2024
This was my first time seeing this provider. She was outstanding and I was very satisfied how well she did her job.
October 7, 2024
Crystal clearly had received my chart & went above & beyond to make sure my care was accurate.
October 14, 2024
Crystal was incredible. Her kindness was so great. Amazing provider. Helped me with so many things that day. Listened to me and offered help. Made sure I was comfortable.
October 15, 2024
Crystal is the best!
December 2, 2024
Crystal Shirek is wonderful!
December 5, 2024
Crystal is incredible! Can't recommend her enough!
January 20, 2025
Love my visits with Crystal! She seems genuinely interested in me, my life, and my health!
January 31, 2025
Have already referred someone to Crystal. The most impressive visit I have ever had in a medical setting. Truly cares for her patient and took all the time required to explain everything thoroughly. ... a wonderful provider
February 2, 2025
Wow, my experience with Crystal was amazing! She validated all my concerns and made me feel absolutely cared for and listened to. I would love her as my primary doctor if I could!
February 13, 2025
I absolutely LOVE Crystal! She is amazing. Always shows compassion and understanding and keeps the visits light even when you are struggling with health issues which always puts a smile on my face. She...view full comment
February 14, 2025
I will never see another provider besides Crystal if I can help it, and I recommend her to everyone I know. She is genuinely kind, compassionate, super caring and makes the visit comfortable and relaxe...view full comment
March 11, 2025
Dr. Crystal is very caring, knowledgeable, and with an ability to connect with her patients. I trust her with my life. ...
March 11, 2025
Crystal did an excellent job providing me with update on my condition. ...
March 24, 2025
She was awesome! I avoid going to the doctor because I feel like they don't listen to me but this experience was totally different! She listened to me!!!
July 5, 2023
Crystal is an amazing doctor (PAC) she is knowledgeable, listens to concerns, answers questions, very good at all aspects of the visit.
July 25, 2023
Crystal was amazing! Very friendly and very knowledgeable about questions I had. I will definitely be returning to her!
November 10, 2023
Crystal is always so kind! She listens and reassures and makes me feel confident with medical choices!
December 29, 2023
Crystal rocks! She's great, caring, and very knowledgeable.
January 24, 2024
Crystal was a delight! She made me feel comfortable and made sure my issues were addressed. Loved the fact that she was relatable.
February 5, 2024
Crystal is a very caring and wonderful person.
February 22, 2024
Crystal is wonderful to work with! Very professional and personable. I value her willingness and knowledge to look at health from a medical/research evidence based perspective AND a natural health/pa...view full comment
March 4, 2024
Crystal is absolutely fantastic! She is very easy to talk to and address all of my concerns.
March 14, 2024
Crystal was very pleasant and knowledgeable and answered all my questions and was very informative about my conditions. I was so happy to have dealt with her.
March 29, 2024
Very good.
April 22, 2024
The Marshfield Weston OB/GYN team always provides a fantastic experience... All my needs are always addressed extremely well but also timely. The team makes you feel like they truly care... Chrystal pr...view full comment
April 22, 2024
...Dr Farrand was absolutely amazing. Possibly the best Dr I have seen. She did a wonderful job making me feel heard and explaining the whys to everything.
May 3, 2024
She was amazing. Hands down the best non-specialist gyn. appointment and experience I've ever had.
May 29, 2024
Very good experience each time!!!
May 29, 2024
I was impressed Crystal took the time to listen to my concerns and involved me in decision making.
June 4, 2024
EXCELLENT PROVIDER! Thorough & individualized care!
October 1, 2024
This was my first time seeing this provider. She was outstanding and I was very satisfied how well she did her job.
October 7, 2024
Crystal clearly had received my chart & went above & beyond to make sure my care was accurate.
October 14, 2024
Crystal was incredible. Her kindness was so great. Amazing provider. Helped me with so many things that day. Listened to me and offered help. Made sure I was comfortable.
October 15, 2024
Crystal is the best!
December 2, 2024
Crystal Shirek is wonderful!
December 5, 2024
Crystal is incredible! Can't recommend her enough!
January 20, 2025
Love my visits with Crystal! She seems genuinely interested in me, my life, and my health!
January 31, 2025
Have already referred someone to Crystal. The most impressive visit I have ever had in a medical setting. Truly cares for her patient and took all the time required to explain everything thoroughly. ... a wonderful provider
February 2, 2025
Wow, my experience with Crystal was amazing! She validated all my concerns and made me feel absolutely cared for and listened to. I would love her as my primary doctor if I could!
February 13, 2025
I absolutely LOVE Crystal! She is amazing. Always shows compassion and understanding and keeps the visits light even when you are struggling with health issues which always puts a smile on my face. She...view full comment
February 14, 2025
I will never see another provider besides Crystal if I can help it, and I recommend her to everyone I know. She is genuinely kind, compassionate, super caring and makes the visit comfortable and relaxe...view full comment
March 11, 2025
Dr. Crystal is very caring, knowledgeable, and with an ability to connect with her patients. I trust her with my life. ...
March 11, 2025
Crystal did an excellent job providing me with update on my condition. ...
March 24, 2025
She was awesome! I avoid going to the doctor because I feel like they don't listen to me but this experience was totally different! She listened to me!!!
March 24, 2025
She was awesome! I avoid going to the doctor because I feel like they don't listen to me but this experience was totally different! She listened to me!!!
March 11, 2025
Dr. Crystal is very caring, knowledgeable, and with an ability to connect with her patients. I trust her with my life. ...
March 11, 2025
Crystal did an excellent job providing me with update on my condition. ...
February 14, 2025
I will never see another provider besides Crystal if I can help it, and I recommend her to everyone I know. She is genuinely kind, compassionate, super caring and makes the visit comfortable and relaxe...view full comment
February 13, 2025
I absolutely LOVE Crystal! She is amazing. Always shows compassion and understanding and keeps the visits light even when you are struggling with health issues which always puts a smile on my face. She...view full comment
February 2, 2025
Wow, my experience with Crystal was amazing! She validated all my concerns and made me feel absolutely cared for and listened to. I would love her as my primary doctor if I could!
January 31, 2025
Have already referred someone to Crystal. The most impressive visit I have ever had in a medical setting. Truly cares for her patient and took all the time required to explain everything thoroughly. ... a wonderful provider
January 20, 2025
Love my visits with Crystal! She seems genuinely interested in me, my life, and my health!
December 5, 2024
Crystal is incredible! Can't recommend her enough!
December 2, 2024
Crystal Shirek is wonderful!
October 15, 2024
Crystal is the best!
October 14, 2024
Crystal was incredible. Her kindness was so great. Amazing provider. Helped me with so many things that day. Listened to me and offered help. Made sure I was comfortable.
October 7, 2024
Crystal clearly had received my chart & went above & beyond to make sure my care was accurate.
October 1, 2024
This was my first time seeing this provider. She was outstanding and I was very satisfied how well she did her job.
June 4, 2024
EXCELLENT PROVIDER! Thorough & individualized care!
May 29, 2024
Very good experience each time!!!
May 29, 2024
I was impressed Crystal took the time to listen to my concerns and involved me in decision making.
May 3, 2024
She was amazing. Hands down the best non-specialist gyn. appointment and experience I've ever had.
April 22, 2024
The Marshfield Weston OB/GYN team always provides a fantastic experience... All my needs are always addressed extremely well but also timely. The team makes you feel like they truly care... Chrystal pr...view full comment
April 22, 2024
...Dr Farrand was absolutely amazing. Possibly the best Dr I have seen. She did a wonderful job making me feel heard and explaining the whys to everything.
March 29, 2024
Very good.
March 14, 2024
Crystal was very pleasant and knowledgeable and answered all my questions and was very informative about my conditions. I was so happy to have dealt with her.
March 4, 2024
Crystal is absolutely fantastic! She is very easy to talk to and address all of my concerns.
February 22, 2024
Crystal is wonderful to work with! Very professional and personable. I value her willingness and knowledge to look at health from a medical/research evidence based perspective AND a natural health/pa...view full comment
February 5, 2024
Crystal is a very caring and wonderful person.
January 24, 2024
Crystal was a delight! She made me feel comfortable and made sure my issues were addressed. Loved the fact that she was relatable.
December 29, 2023
Crystal rocks! She's great, caring, and very knowledgeable.
November 10, 2023
Crystal is always so kind! She listens and reassures and makes me feel confident with medical choices!
July 25, 2023
Crystal was amazing! Very friendly and very knowledgeable about questions I had. I will definitely be returning to her!
July 5, 2023
Crystal is an amazing doctor (PAC) she is knowledgeable, listens to concerns, answers questions, very good at all aspects of the visit.

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