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“I chose a surgical specialty because I really enjoy doing procedures and having one-on-one contact with patients.”

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Penny Vinnedge initially planned on a nursing career in high school. But then she read about physician assistants and pursued that as a career because physician assistants are allowed more responsibilities, such as making a diagnosis and treatment plan, and prescribing medications. 

“We are more involved in decision-making and still remain hands-on with patients,” she explained. Her time at Marshfield Clinic Health System is split between assisting with surgeries, performing her own procedures such as sclerotherapy injections to treat varicose veins, and meeting with patients before and after their surgeries. 

Vinnedge grew up near Medford, Wisconsin, and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

During her training, she had a large number of clinical rotations at Health System locations in central and western Wisconsin, which drew her back here. 

She and her husband, Tom, a real estate agent in Marshfield, have two children. She enjoys camping, fishing, kayaking and cake decorating.

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  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Physician Assistants American College of Phlebology American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants

    Board Certifications
    Physician Assistant: 2004

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1538263645

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4.9
out of 5 (153 ratings, 18 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
4.9
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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May 29, 2024
Very good.
May 30, 2024
One of the best one on one I have ever had.
July 29, 2024
Penny explained everything very well...
September 3, 2024
Penny is wonderful.
September 12, 2024
Easy and answe all my questions
September 20, 2024
ALL the people who work here are kind, informative, patient, caring and TALENTED!
November 1, 2024
Great staff.
November 4, 2024
One of the best visits I ever had.
December 11, 2024
Thank you so much for the excellent care
January 15, 2025
Penny was very good. Paid attention to my concerns.
January 15, 2025
She wrote up AMAZING notes for me to have for referencing & my at home health care team so YOU ROCK Dr Penny & was great seeing you again cuz I highly recommend this department for caring for so many people & families!
February 4, 2025
Penny was very kind, compassionate. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I didn't feel dismissed or rushed which is amazing!
February 17, 2025
Understanding
February 17, 2025
Dr. Penny is amazingly educated, caring & understanding of my health needs!! Would highly recommend her.
February 20, 2025
I've had Penny as one of my providers for years, always very caring and concerns. She has a good ear for listening and problem solving.
March 17, 2025
Penny was extremely kind, helpful, and informative. Excellent provider!
April 4, 2025
Very good experience. Very thorough at explaining everything.
March 23, 2025
Penny was very good and I would recommend her
March 23, 2025
Penny was very good and I would recommend her
May 29, 2024
Very good.
May 30, 2024
One of the best one on one I have ever had.
July 29, 2024
Penny explained everything very well...
September 3, 2024
Penny is wonderful.
September 12, 2024
Easy and answe all my questions
September 20, 2024
ALL the people who work here are kind, informative, patient, caring and TALENTED!
November 1, 2024
Great staff.
November 4, 2024
One of the best visits I ever had.
December 11, 2024
Thank you so much for the excellent care
January 15, 2025
Penny was very good. Paid attention to my concerns.
January 15, 2025
She wrote up AMAZING notes for me to have for referencing & my at home health care team so YOU ROCK Dr Penny & was great seeing you again cuz I highly recommend this department for caring for so many people & families!
February 4, 2025
Penny was very kind, compassionate. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I didn't feel dismissed or rushed which is amazing!
February 17, 2025
Understanding
February 17, 2025
Dr. Penny is amazingly educated, caring & understanding of my health needs!! Would highly recommend her.
February 20, 2025
I've had Penny as one of my providers for years, always very caring and concerns. She has a good ear for listening and problem solving.
March 17, 2025
Penny was extremely kind, helpful, and informative. Excellent provider!
April 4, 2025
Very good experience. Very thorough at explaining everything.
May 29, 2024
Very good.
May 30, 2024
One of the best one on one I have ever had.
July 29, 2024
Penny explained everything very well...
September 3, 2024
Penny is wonderful.
September 12, 2024
Easy and answe all my questions
September 20, 2024
ALL the people who work here are kind, informative, patient, caring and TALENTED!
November 1, 2024
Great staff.
November 4, 2024
One of the best visits I ever had.
December 11, 2024
Thank you so much for the excellent care
January 15, 2025
Penny was very good. Paid attention to my concerns.
January 15, 2025
She wrote up AMAZING notes for me to have for referencing & my at home health care team so YOU ROCK Dr Penny & was great seeing you again cuz I highly recommend this department for caring for so many people & families!
February 4, 2025
Penny was very kind, compassionate. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I didn't feel dismissed or rushed which is amazing!
February 17, 2025
Understanding
February 17, 2025
Dr. Penny is amazingly educated, caring & understanding of my health needs!! Would highly recommend her.
February 20, 2025
I've had Penny as one of my providers for years, always very caring and concerns. She has a good ear for listening and problem solving.
March 17, 2025
Penny was extremely kind, helpful, and informative. Excellent provider!
March 23, 2025
Penny was very good and I would recommend her
April 4, 2025
Very good experience. Very thorough at explaining everything.
April 4, 2025
Very good experience. Very thorough at explaining everything.
March 23, 2025
Penny was very good and I would recommend her
March 17, 2025
Penny was extremely kind, helpful, and informative. Excellent provider!
February 20, 2025
I've had Penny as one of my providers for years, always very caring and concerns. She has a good ear for listening and problem solving.
February 17, 2025
Understanding
February 17, 2025
Dr. Penny is amazingly educated, caring & understanding of my health needs!! Would highly recommend her.
February 4, 2025
Penny was very kind, compassionate. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable. I didn't feel dismissed or rushed which is amazing!
January 15, 2025
Penny was very good. Paid attention to my concerns.
January 15, 2025
She wrote up AMAZING notes for me to have for referencing & my at home health care team so YOU ROCK Dr Penny & was great seeing you again cuz I highly recommend this department for caring for so many people & families!
December 11, 2024
Thank you so much for the excellent care
November 4, 2024
One of the best visits I ever had.
November 1, 2024
Great staff.
September 20, 2024
ALL the people who work here are kind, informative, patient, caring and TALENTED!
September 12, 2024
Easy and answe all my questions
September 3, 2024
Penny is wonderful.
July 29, 2024
Penny explained everything very well...
May 30, 2024
One of the best one on one I have ever had.
May 29, 2024
Very good.

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