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​“My goal is to help others continue to move in a positive direction in health and in life.”

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“Positive” is a word that Dr. Leon Veldhuizen uses as a motto in life. He looks for the best in others and is personally committed to making their lives better.

As a board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Veldhuizen coordinates and cares for patients of all ages and varying conditions from diagnosing and treating long-term conditions to common medical problems and providing wellness care and prevention efforts.

He improves the health of his patients by giving them the most up-to-date advice and education. He also believes in providing care that best meets the needs for each individual patient and family. His patients find him very kind, warm and empathetic.

Dr. Veldhuizen received his degree at the University of Iowa - College of Medicine, and joined Marshfield Clinic Health System after completing a residency at the University of Wisconsin - Family Practice Center in Wausau. 

While not at work, he is an avid reader who loves to be active outdoors with hiking, biking, archery and shooting sports. His wife and two sons are the center of his life. Together they enjoy sports, church, and many outdoor activities, especially playing with their dog.

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    University of Iowa - College of Medicine Iowa City, IA, United States, M.D. 1998

    Residency
    University of Wisconsin - Family Practice Center Wausau, WI, United States, Family Medicine 2001

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Family Physicians American Medical Association

    Board Certifications
    Family Medicine: 2001, recertified 2008

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1124130372

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.7
out of 5 (97 ratings, 9 comments)
4.7
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.7
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.7
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.5
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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October 26, 2023
Great experience
January 24, 2024
Would recommend to others ... Dr. listened to recent event in my life.
March 1, 2024
Leon is great.
May 15, 2024
Good.
May 29, 2024
Excellent doctor. She engaged my kids attention and cooperation easily. She explained everything do good.
September 3, 2024
Thanks very much!
January 17, 2024
Overall good.
December 1, 2023
Seemed hurried.
December 29, 2023
Provider did not fully listen to requests of patient.
December 29, 2023
Provider did not fully listen to requests of patient.
December 1, 2023
Seemed hurried.
January 17, 2024
Overall good.
October 26, 2023
Great experience
January 24, 2024
Would recommend to others ... Dr. listened to recent event in my life.
March 1, 2024
Leon is great.
May 15, 2024
Good.
May 29, 2024
Excellent doctor. She engaged my kids attention and cooperation easily. She explained everything do good.
September 3, 2024
Thanks very much!
October 26, 2023
Great experience
December 1, 2023
Seemed hurried.
December 29, 2023
Provider did not fully listen to requests of patient.
January 17, 2024
Overall good.
January 24, 2024
Would recommend to others ... Dr. listened to recent event in my life.
March 1, 2024
Leon is great.
May 15, 2024
Good.
May 29, 2024
Excellent doctor. She engaged my kids attention and cooperation easily. She explained everything do good.
September 3, 2024
Thanks very much!
September 3, 2024
Thanks very much!
May 29, 2024
Excellent doctor. She engaged my kids attention and cooperation easily. She explained everything do good.
May 15, 2024
Good.
March 1, 2024
Leon is great.
January 24, 2024
Would recommend to others ... Dr. listened to recent event in my life.
January 17, 2024
Overall good.
December 29, 2023
Provider did not fully listen to requests of patient.
December 1, 2023
Seemed hurried.
October 26, 2023
Great experience

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