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​“I see an opportunity with every patient to make a difference in their lives.”

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Nurse Practitioner Joy Hessel has an upbeat, positive attitude that she brings to her job at Lake Hallie Center. Her goal is simple: Joy likes to bring joy to patients, promote a smile and steer them toward a healthier life.

“I enjoy working with individuals of all ages,” Joy said. “Family practice allows me to care for infants to geriatric patients and focus on prevention and management of acute and chronic conditions.”

After working at the Cadott Center for nearly six years, Joy is now closer to home as she’s lived in rural Chippewa Falls her entire life. Coming from a rural community, Joy can relate to her patients and knows the resources available to assist in health promotion.

Previously, Joy worked in critical care nursing and orthopedics, and has experience in oncology, medical surgery and cardiovascular care. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in 2010. She enjoys offering women’s health services in Lake Hallie.

“Many women feel more comfortable discussing personal health concerns with a female provider,” she said. “I’m happy to provide that to this community.”

Joy joined Marshfield Clinic because of its reputation for providing exceptional medical care in rural settings. Her hobbies are in sync with her Lake Hallie area patients, and include deer hunting, fishing, quilting, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband, Joshua, have one child, a daughter named Grace.

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

    Board Certifications
    Family Nurse Practitioner: 2010

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    Areas of Interest
    Family Practice, Primary Care Medicine, and Orthopedics.

    NPI
    1134439888

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (191 ratings, 45 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.9
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
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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September 1, 2023
Joy Hessel is Amazing!
September 11, 2023
Joy Hessel is such a caring provider
September 25, 2023
I have recommended Joy to others. She is well loved by everyone I talk to.
September 25, 2023
Like being seen by Joy Hessel. She is caring & friendly. Dr. Joy Hessel was very caring & nice! She understood how I was feeling.
September 28, 2023
Joy Hessel is a keeper
October 9, 2023
She is super
October 24, 2023
First time with Joy-great experience
October 24, 2023
I love Joy and will continue to see her. She is so thorough and caring.
October 29, 2023
Good!
November 22, 2023
Joy Hessell is exceptional. She really listens and offers options to my questions and concerns. She has been willing to order follow up same day diagnostic testing and has been great about getting the results to me promptly.
November 22, 2023
You need more people like Joy
November 30, 2023
Went smoothly.
December 1, 2023
Joy is excellent. She's thorough, caring and a "Joy" to be around.
December 8, 2023
I actually look forward to my visits with my Dr , she is so caring, compassionate, kind and you can tell she loves her job and her patience!
December 21, 2023
My DR. listens to me! She is reassuring and is very knowledgeable.
December 27, 2023
Joy H. will be my provider should my own leave clinic. She got me on the right track & ordered tests that have made a difference & got me referral I needed. Thank you!
January 3, 2024
Joy is excellent - I wouldn't consider anyone else.
January 17, 2024
Joy Hessel was wonderful. I have a very strong fear of doctors. She removed all pressure. Because of her kindness, I actually opened up for the first time! I explained my fears, when I feel pressure...view full comment
January 29, 2024
I always give high praise and recommend Joy Hessel to others!
February 19, 2024
I always tell everyone what great care I get at the Hallie Clinic!!
February 20, 2024
Excellent doctor. She has concerns and she gets to the problem.
February 21, 2024
Very good experience Everybody was so polite
March 11, 2024
Joy Hessel does an excellent job.
March 11, 2024
Good
March 14, 2024
Joy always treats me with compassion and concern, she is very good at her job.
March 18, 2024
Joy Hessel is a excellent care provider
March 19, 2024
This was my 1st visit with Joy Hessel as my primary care physician. She is very caring and thoughtful.
March 21, 2024
I have referred Joy Hessel to others. I am impressed by her care and medical knowledge
March 25, 2024
Always very good
April 23, 2024
Joy is very knowledgeable of my health issues. She asks questions and explains options for care. Very thorough and pleasent.
April 26, 2024
J. Hessel always does a great job, I would recommend her to everyone
April 29, 2024
I find Joy the most pleasant provider I have ever had. I'm 75 and have always been apprehensive about Dr. Visits. I find Joy very positive, supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable. I trust her jud...view full comment
May 2, 2024
Joy is very patient and kind. Takes time to answer all my questions.
May 2, 2024
I recommend my doctor to several people I know
May 10, 2024
Like I said they are all wonderful. There's nothing bad to say about them.
May 10, 2024
Joy is exceptional and I always feel like she really cared and understood me. I now live 2 hours away and going to the clinic is difficult but I refuse to change providers because Joy is a rare gem! It's important to be listened to and included in decisions, Joy does that!
June 10, 2024
Joy is wonderful ! Really takes her time to listen of what your concerns are never feel rushed
June 12, 2024
She is very good person
June 24, 2024
Good
July 22, 2024
I loved Joy! She listened very well and talked with me through everything she was thinking with me. She actually gave solutions to my problems rather than just prescribing me something and not really talking about a real solution or why it was happening.
July 29, 2024
Good
July 31, 2024
Joy Hessel is always so kind, funny, courteous and caring during visits. She listens well and has discussions re: any mental concerns/problems. Joy is absolutely the BEST!!
August 15, 2024
I would definitely recommend this NP to anyone and everyone. Most caring and attentive to questions I asked. She is truly a gem.
September 25, 2023
Joy Hessel is always very cheerful and attentive. I appreciate her willingness to listen to my concerns.
May 1, 2024
Joy Hessel listens to me I am grateful.
May 1, 2024
Joy Hessel listens to me I am grateful.
September 25, 2023
Joy Hessel is always very cheerful and attentive. I appreciate her willingness to listen to my concerns.
September 1, 2023
Joy Hessel is Amazing!
September 11, 2023
Joy Hessel is such a caring provider
September 25, 2023
I have recommended Joy to others. She is well loved by everyone I talk to.
September 25, 2023
Like being seen by Joy Hessel. She is caring & friendly. Dr. Joy Hessel was very caring & nice! She understood how I was feeling.
September 28, 2023
Joy Hessel is a keeper
October 9, 2023
She is super
October 24, 2023
First time with Joy-great experience
October 24, 2023
I love Joy and will continue to see her. She is so thorough and caring.
October 29, 2023
Good!
November 22, 2023
Joy Hessell is exceptional. She really listens and offers options to my questions and concerns. She has been willing to order follow up same day diagnostic testing and has been great about getting the results to me promptly.
November 22, 2023
You need more people like Joy
November 30, 2023
Went smoothly.
December 1, 2023
Joy is excellent. She's thorough, caring and a "Joy" to be around.
December 8, 2023
I actually look forward to my visits with my Dr , she is so caring, compassionate, kind and you can tell she loves her job and her patience!
December 21, 2023
My DR. listens to me! She is reassuring and is very knowledgeable.
December 27, 2023
Joy H. will be my provider should my own leave clinic. She got me on the right track & ordered tests that have made a difference & got me referral I needed. Thank you!
January 3, 2024
Joy is excellent - I wouldn't consider anyone else.
January 17, 2024
Joy Hessel was wonderful. I have a very strong fear of doctors. She removed all pressure. Because of her kindness, I actually opened up for the first time! I explained my fears, when I feel pressure...view full comment
January 29, 2024
I always give high praise and recommend Joy Hessel to others!
February 19, 2024
I always tell everyone what great care I get at the Hallie Clinic!!
February 20, 2024
Excellent doctor. She has concerns and she gets to the problem.
February 21, 2024
Very good experience Everybody was so polite
March 11, 2024
Joy Hessel does an excellent job.
March 11, 2024
Good
March 14, 2024
Joy always treats me with compassion and concern, she is very good at her job.
March 18, 2024
Joy Hessel is a excellent care provider
March 19, 2024
This was my 1st visit with Joy Hessel as my primary care physician. She is very caring and thoughtful.
March 21, 2024
I have referred Joy Hessel to others. I am impressed by her care and medical knowledge
March 25, 2024
Always very good
April 23, 2024
Joy is very knowledgeable of my health issues. She asks questions and explains options for care. Very thorough and pleasent.
April 26, 2024
J. Hessel always does a great job, I would recommend her to everyone
April 29, 2024
I find Joy the most pleasant provider I have ever had. I'm 75 and have always been apprehensive about Dr. Visits. I find Joy very positive, supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable. I trust her jud...view full comment
May 2, 2024
Joy is very patient and kind. Takes time to answer all my questions.
May 2, 2024
I recommend my doctor to several people I know
May 10, 2024
Like I said they are all wonderful. There's nothing bad to say about them.
May 10, 2024
Joy is exceptional and I always feel like she really cared and understood me. I now live 2 hours away and going to the clinic is difficult but I refuse to change providers because Joy is a rare gem! It's important to be listened to and included in decisions, Joy does that!
June 10, 2024
Joy is wonderful ! Really takes her time to listen of what your concerns are never feel rushed
June 12, 2024
She is very good person
June 24, 2024
Good
July 22, 2024
I loved Joy! She listened very well and talked with me through everything she was thinking with me. She actually gave solutions to my problems rather than just prescribing me something and not really talking about a real solution or why it was happening.
July 29, 2024
Good
July 31, 2024
Joy Hessel is always so kind, funny, courteous and caring during visits. She listens well and has discussions re: any mental concerns/problems. Joy is absolutely the BEST!!
August 15, 2024
I would definitely recommend this NP to anyone and everyone. Most caring and attentive to questions I asked. She is truly a gem.
September 1, 2023
Joy Hessel is Amazing!
September 11, 2023
Joy Hessel is such a caring provider
September 25, 2023
Joy Hessel is always very cheerful and attentive. I appreciate her willingness to listen to my concerns.
September 25, 2023
I have recommended Joy to others. She is well loved by everyone I talk to.
September 25, 2023
Like being seen by Joy Hessel. She is caring & friendly. Dr. Joy Hessel was very caring & nice! She understood how I was feeling.
September 28, 2023
Joy Hessel is a keeper
October 9, 2023
She is super
October 24, 2023
First time with Joy-great experience
October 24, 2023
I love Joy and will continue to see her. She is so thorough and caring.
October 29, 2023
Good!
November 22, 2023
Joy Hessell is exceptional. She really listens and offers options to my questions and concerns. She has been willing to order follow up same day diagnostic testing and has been great about getting the results to me promptly.
November 22, 2023
You need more people like Joy
November 30, 2023
Went smoothly.
December 1, 2023
Joy is excellent. She's thorough, caring and a "Joy" to be around.
December 8, 2023
I actually look forward to my visits with my Dr , she is so caring, compassionate, kind and you can tell she loves her job and her patience!
December 21, 2023
My DR. listens to me! She is reassuring and is very knowledgeable.
December 27, 2023
Joy H. will be my provider should my own leave clinic. She got me on the right track & ordered tests that have made a difference & got me referral I needed. Thank you!
January 3, 2024
Joy is excellent - I wouldn't consider anyone else.
January 17, 2024
Joy Hessel was wonderful. I have a very strong fear of doctors. She removed all pressure. Because of her kindness, I actually opened up for the first time! I explained my fears, when I feel pressure...view full comment
January 29, 2024
I always give high praise and recommend Joy Hessel to others!
February 19, 2024
I always tell everyone what great care I get at the Hallie Clinic!!
February 20, 2024
Excellent doctor. She has concerns and she gets to the problem.
February 21, 2024
Very good experience Everybody was so polite
March 11, 2024
Joy Hessel does an excellent job.
March 11, 2024
Good
March 14, 2024
Joy always treats me with compassion and concern, she is very good at her job.
March 18, 2024
Joy Hessel is a excellent care provider
March 19, 2024
This was my 1st visit with Joy Hessel as my primary care physician. She is very caring and thoughtful.
March 21, 2024
I have referred Joy Hessel to others. I am impressed by her care and medical knowledge
March 25, 2024
Always very good
April 23, 2024
Joy is very knowledgeable of my health issues. She asks questions and explains options for care. Very thorough and pleasent.
April 26, 2024
J. Hessel always does a great job, I would recommend her to everyone
April 29, 2024
I find Joy the most pleasant provider I have ever had. I'm 75 and have always been apprehensive about Dr. Visits. I find Joy very positive, supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable. I trust her jud...view full comment
May 1, 2024
Joy Hessel listens to me I am grateful.
May 2, 2024
Joy is very patient and kind. Takes time to answer all my questions.
May 2, 2024
I recommend my doctor to several people I know
May 10, 2024
Like I said they are all wonderful. There's nothing bad to say about them.
May 10, 2024
Joy is exceptional and I always feel like she really cared and understood me. I now live 2 hours away and going to the clinic is difficult but I refuse to change providers because Joy is a rare gem! It's important to be listened to and included in decisions, Joy does that!
June 10, 2024
Joy is wonderful ! Really takes her time to listen of what your concerns are never feel rushed
June 12, 2024
She is very good person
June 24, 2024
Good
July 22, 2024
I loved Joy! She listened very well and talked with me through everything she was thinking with me. She actually gave solutions to my problems rather than just prescribing me something and not really talking about a real solution or why it was happening.
July 29, 2024
Good
July 31, 2024
Joy Hessel is always so kind, funny, courteous and caring during visits. She listens well and has discussions re: any mental concerns/problems. Joy is absolutely the BEST!!
August 15, 2024
I would definitely recommend this NP to anyone and everyone. Most caring and attentive to questions I asked. She is truly a gem.
August 15, 2024
I would definitely recommend this NP to anyone and everyone. Most caring and attentive to questions I asked. She is truly a gem.
July 31, 2024
Joy Hessel is always so kind, funny, courteous and caring during visits. She listens well and has discussions re: any mental concerns/problems. Joy is absolutely the BEST!!
July 29, 2024
Good
July 22, 2024
I loved Joy! She listened very well and talked with me through everything she was thinking with me. She actually gave solutions to my problems rather than just prescribing me something and not really talking about a real solution or why it was happening.
June 24, 2024
Good
June 12, 2024
She is very good person
June 10, 2024
Joy is wonderful ! Really takes her time to listen of what your concerns are never feel rushed
May 10, 2024
Like I said they are all wonderful. There's nothing bad to say about them.
May 10, 2024
Joy is exceptional and I always feel like she really cared and understood me. I now live 2 hours away and going to the clinic is difficult but I refuse to change providers because Joy is a rare gem! It's important to be listened to and included in decisions, Joy does that!
May 2, 2024
Joy is very patient and kind. Takes time to answer all my questions.
May 2, 2024
I recommend my doctor to several people I know
May 1, 2024
Joy Hessel listens to me I am grateful.
April 29, 2024
I find Joy the most pleasant provider I have ever had. I'm 75 and have always been apprehensive about Dr. Visits. I find Joy very positive, supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable. I trust her jud...view full comment
April 26, 2024
J. Hessel always does a great job, I would recommend her to everyone
April 23, 2024
Joy is very knowledgeable of my health issues. She asks questions and explains options for care. Very thorough and pleasent.
March 25, 2024
Always very good
March 21, 2024
I have referred Joy Hessel to others. I am impressed by her care and medical knowledge
March 19, 2024
This was my 1st visit with Joy Hessel as my primary care physician. She is very caring and thoughtful.
March 18, 2024
Joy Hessel is a excellent care provider
March 14, 2024
Joy always treats me with compassion and concern, she is very good at her job.
March 11, 2024
Joy Hessel does an excellent job.
March 11, 2024
Good
February 21, 2024
Very good experience Everybody was so polite
February 20, 2024
Excellent doctor. She has concerns and she gets to the problem.
February 19, 2024
I always tell everyone what great care I get at the Hallie Clinic!!
January 29, 2024
I always give high praise and recommend Joy Hessel to others!
January 17, 2024
Joy Hessel was wonderful. I have a very strong fear of doctors. She removed all pressure. Because of her kindness, I actually opened up for the first time! I explained my fears, when I feel pressure...view full comment
January 3, 2024
Joy is excellent - I wouldn't consider anyone else.
December 27, 2023
Joy H. will be my provider should my own leave clinic. She got me on the right track & ordered tests that have made a difference & got me referral I needed. Thank you!
December 21, 2023
My DR. listens to me! She is reassuring and is very knowledgeable.
December 8, 2023
I actually look forward to my visits with my Dr , she is so caring, compassionate, kind and you can tell she loves her job and her patience!
December 1, 2023
Joy is excellent. She's thorough, caring and a "Joy" to be around.
November 30, 2023
Went smoothly.
November 22, 2023
Joy Hessell is exceptional. She really listens and offers options to my questions and concerns. She has been willing to order follow up same day diagnostic testing and has been great about getting the results to me promptly.
November 22, 2023
You need more people like Joy
October 29, 2023
Good!
October 24, 2023
First time with Joy-great experience
October 24, 2023
I love Joy and will continue to see her. She is so thorough and caring.
October 9, 2023
She is super
September 28, 2023
Joy Hessel is a keeper
September 25, 2023
Joy Hessel is always very cheerful and attentive. I appreciate her willingness to listen to my concerns.
September 25, 2023
I have recommended Joy to others. She is well loved by everyone I talk to.
September 25, 2023
Like being seen by Joy Hessel. She is caring & friendly. Dr. Joy Hessel was very caring & nice! She understood how I was feeling.
September 11, 2023
Joy Hessel is such a caring provider
September 1, 2023
Joy Hessel is Amazing!

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