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​​“It is a privilege to partake in the care of our cancer patients.”

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Dr. Jessica Wernberg specializes in the surgical treatment of cancer, predominately gastrointestinal and intra-abdominal malignancies.

“Cancer is scary. I believe that we help people understand their disease and feel empowered,” she said. “I love the relationships I’m able to develop with my patients. I try to communicate with them about what is happening to them during a very difficult time in their lives.”

Dr. Wernberg feels strongly about a team approach to cancer care. “It is critical to involve the appropriate specialty physicians, working in concert with the patient’s primary provider, to optimize cancer treatment plans.”

She recalls that as a teenager, the last thing she would have predicted would have been that she would return to her hometown of Marshfield. But with two children and an unpredictable surgery call schedule, it’s certainly practical for her and her husband to be close to family. “Marshfield Clinic Health System is a fantastic organization that allows me to be close to family and have a very satisfying surgical oncology practice.”

She also is committed to surgical resident education and involves residents in many aspects of patient care.

Dr. Wernberg earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She completed her residency in general surgery at the former Marshfield Clinic Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, and then returned home to Marshfield.

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  • Medical School
    Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI, United States, M.D. 2000

    Internship
    Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph's Hospital Marshfield, WI, United States, General Surgery 2001

    Residency
    Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph's Hospital Marshfield, WI, United States, General Surgery 2005

    Fellowship
    Roswell Park Cancer Institute Buffalo, NY, United States, Surgical Oncology 2007

  • Professional Societies
    American College of Surgeons American Society of Clinical Oncology Society of Surgical Oncology

    Board Certifications
    Surgery: 2006

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    Areas of Interest
    Surgical Education

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December 24, 2021
I love Jessica, she is the best doctor I have ever had!
March 2, 2022
Really liked Dr. Wernberg & so did my husband! VERY SHARP! Obviously, knows her "stuff."
April 4, 2022
I have had previous stomach surgeries and this one was the fastest recovery, it went much better then I expected! Dr. Wernberg is the best!!
June 10, 2022
All options discussed & explained I felt part of the team.
July 2, 2022
Dr. Wernberg is fantastic! Have had her for over 10 years & wouldn't want anyone else. So CARING!
September 30, 2022
Dr. Wernberg was patient, kind, and thorough. A wonderful conversational consult.
December 13, 2022
I would gladly recommend Dr. J. Wernberg to any who needed help. She is a treasure to your organization.
December 15, 2022
Jessica is the best doctor I have ever had. She is not only brilliant, but she has deep compassion for her patients.
December 24, 2021
I love Jessica, she is the best doctor I have ever had!
March 2, 2022
Really liked Dr. Wernberg & so did my husband! VERY SHARP! Obviously, knows her "stuff."
April 4, 2022
I have had previous stomach surgeries and this one was the fastest recovery, it went much better then I expected! Dr. Wernberg is the best!!
June 10, 2022
All options discussed & explained I felt part of the team.
July 2, 2022
Dr. Wernberg is fantastic! Have had her for over 10 years & wouldn't want anyone else. So CARING!
September 30, 2022
Dr. Wernberg was patient, kind, and thorough. A wonderful conversational consult.
December 13, 2022
I would gladly recommend Dr. J. Wernberg to any who needed help. She is a treasure to your organization.
December 15, 2022
Jessica is the best doctor I have ever had. She is not only brilliant, but she has deep compassion for her patients.
December 24, 2021
I love Jessica, she is the best doctor I have ever had!
March 2, 2022
Really liked Dr. Wernberg & so did my husband! VERY SHARP! Obviously, knows her "stuff."
April 4, 2022
I have had previous stomach surgeries and this one was the fastest recovery, it went much better then I expected! Dr. Wernberg is the best!!
June 10, 2022
All options discussed & explained I felt part of the team.
July 2, 2022
Dr. Wernberg is fantastic! Have had her for over 10 years & wouldn't want anyone else. So CARING!
September 30, 2022
Dr. Wernberg was patient, kind, and thorough. A wonderful conversational consult.
December 13, 2022
I would gladly recommend Dr. J. Wernberg to any who needed help. She is a treasure to your organization.
December 15, 2022
Jessica is the best doctor I have ever had. She is not only brilliant, but she has deep compassion for her patients.
December 15, 2022
Jessica is the best doctor I have ever had. She is not only brilliant, but she has deep compassion for her patients.
December 13, 2022
I would gladly recommend Dr. J. Wernberg to any who needed help. She is a treasure to your organization.
September 30, 2022
Dr. Wernberg was patient, kind, and thorough. A wonderful conversational consult.
July 2, 2022
Dr. Wernberg is fantastic! Have had her for over 10 years & wouldn't want anyone else. So CARING!
June 10, 2022
All options discussed & explained I felt part of the team.
April 4, 2022
I have had previous stomach surgeries and this one was the fastest recovery, it went much better then I expected! Dr. Wernberg is the best!!
March 2, 2022
Really liked Dr. Wernberg & so did my husband! VERY SHARP! Obviously, knows her "stuff."
December 24, 2021
I love Jessica, she is the best doctor I have ever had!

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