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​​“I want to take care of my community in a holistic way, focusing on mind, body and spirit." ​

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​In his practice as a rural family medicine physician, Richard Rapp, D.O., sees patients with any and all types of ailments. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, his education is in all aspects of medicine with additional training in therapeutic manipulation of the musculoskeletal system.

 Dr. Rapp's interest in pursuing rural medicine was sparked when he experienced a severe illness in the middle of the night while visiting a rural town in his home state of Colorado. The physician who came to the clinic at 2:00 a.m. with a positive and caring attitude, inspired him to pursue rural family medicine as a career.

 “I truly enjoy educating patients on their health and building genuine connections with them," he shared. “It is important to understand a patient's goals, beliefs and knowledge level around medicine. This helps me as a provider to ensure my patient understands both the risks and benefits of a treatment and ensures their opinions and experiences are included in the decision around their care."

 With Dr. Rapp's additional training in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, many patients looking for other options besides prescriptions to help with pain seek out his expertise.

 Born and raised in Colorado, Dr. Rapp and his family moved to the Ladysmith area when friends from medical school encouraged him to relocate to Rusk County to practice medicine. Since that time, he and his family have come to love the area and enjoy actively participating in community service and church service projects. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking and golfing. ​​

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine Des Moines, IA, United States, D.O. 2012

    Residency
    AdventHealth - East Orlando Orlando, FL, United States, Family Medicine & Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine 2016

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Osteopathy American Osteopathic Association Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (107 ratings, 22 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
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 from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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January 3, 2023
Good.
January 10, 2023
Excellent doc, very polite and concerned about my health.
January 27, 2023
Dr. Rapp is the best doctor my wife & I have ever h ad. Dr. Rapp is very intelligent, concerned, a pleasure to talk to - so very thorough and very helpful with our care!
April 17, 2023
Dr. Rapp was very good interacting with my child and answered the questions I had.
April 28, 2023
Very helpful and listens to you. I feel relaxed around him.
April 28, 2023
Good.
June 16, 2023
He's a amazing dr.
June 28, 2023
Great concerns.
August 2, 2023
Dr. Rapp was wonderful and very helpful.
August 25, 2023
Dr. Rapp is an asset to this clinic.
September 28, 2023
I recommend Dr. Rapp to anyone who needs a different doctor! He is very knowledgeable & helpful!
October 4, 2023
All excellent.
October 26, 2023
The dr. spends a lot of time with his explaining my questions which makes any awit to see him acceptable.
October 31, 2023
Seemed to be a very good doctor.
October 31, 2023
He expressed good old fashioned CARE for my well being! 1st time in a long time I didn't feel like I was on a "timed" assembly line!
November 1, 2023
Great listener.
November 25, 2023
Dr was very good
December 1, 2023
Dr. Rapp listened and even prayed with me for my sister in hospice.
December 28, 2023
My wife and I heard Dr. Rapp is an excellent doctor and choosing him was the right decision. Dr. Rapp goes above and beyond to help us with any problem we have. He needs to be cloned so others can be helped!
January 16, 2024
Good.
August 4, 2023
Doctor very quickly knew what was happening & took action. I'm a CLL patient so any small issue is amplified. Doctor understood my need to be treated quickly.
September 19, 2023
Good experience
September 19, 2023
Good experience
August 4, 2023
Doctor very quickly knew what was happening & took action. I'm a CLL patient so any small issue is amplified. Doctor understood my need to be treated quickly.
January 3, 2023
Good.
January 10, 2023
Excellent doc, very polite and concerned about my health.
January 27, 2023
Dr. Rapp is the best doctor my wife & I have ever h ad. Dr. Rapp is very intelligent, concerned, a pleasure to talk to - so very thorough and very helpful with our care!
April 17, 2023
Dr. Rapp was very good interacting with my child and answered the questions I had.
April 28, 2023
Very helpful and listens to you. I feel relaxed around him.
April 28, 2023
Good.
June 16, 2023
He's a amazing dr.
June 28, 2023
Great concerns.
August 2, 2023
Dr. Rapp was wonderful and very helpful.
August 25, 2023
Dr. Rapp is an asset to this clinic.
September 28, 2023
I recommend Dr. Rapp to anyone who needs a different doctor! He is very knowledgeable & helpful!
October 4, 2023
All excellent.
October 26, 2023
The dr. spends a lot of time with his explaining my questions which makes any awit to see him acceptable.
October 31, 2023
Seemed to be a very good doctor.
October 31, 2023
He expressed good old fashioned CARE for my well being! 1st time in a long time I didn't feel like I was on a "timed" assembly line!
November 1, 2023
Great listener.
November 25, 2023
Dr was very good
December 1, 2023
Dr. Rapp listened and even prayed with me for my sister in hospice.
December 28, 2023
My wife and I heard Dr. Rapp is an excellent doctor and choosing him was the right decision. Dr. Rapp goes above and beyond to help us with any problem we have. He needs to be cloned so others can be helped!
January 16, 2024
Good.
January 3, 2023
Good.
January 10, 2023
Excellent doc, very polite and concerned about my health.
January 27, 2023
Dr. Rapp is the best doctor my wife & I have ever h ad. Dr. Rapp is very intelligent, concerned, a pleasure to talk to - so very thorough and very helpful with our care!
April 17, 2023
Dr. Rapp was very good interacting with my child and answered the questions I had.
April 28, 2023
Very helpful and listens to you. I feel relaxed around him.
April 28, 2023
Good.
June 16, 2023
He's a amazing dr.
June 28, 2023
Great concerns.
August 2, 2023
Dr. Rapp was wonderful and very helpful.
August 4, 2023
Doctor very quickly knew what was happening & took action. I'm a CLL patient so any small issue is amplified. Doctor understood my need to be treated quickly.
August 25, 2023
Dr. Rapp is an asset to this clinic.
September 19, 2023
Good experience
September 28, 2023
I recommend Dr. Rapp to anyone who needs a different doctor! He is very knowledgeable & helpful!
October 4, 2023
All excellent.
October 26, 2023
The dr. spends a lot of time with his explaining my questions which makes any awit to see him acceptable.
October 31, 2023
Seemed to be a very good doctor.
October 31, 2023
He expressed good old fashioned CARE for my well being! 1st time in a long time I didn't feel like I was on a "timed" assembly line!
November 1, 2023
Great listener.
November 25, 2023
Dr was very good
December 1, 2023
Dr. Rapp listened and even prayed with me for my sister in hospice.
December 28, 2023
My wife and I heard Dr. Rapp is an excellent doctor and choosing him was the right decision. Dr. Rapp goes above and beyond to help us with any problem we have. He needs to be cloned so others can be helped!
January 16, 2024
Good.
January 16, 2024
Good.
December 28, 2023
My wife and I heard Dr. Rapp is an excellent doctor and choosing him was the right decision. Dr. Rapp goes above and beyond to help us with any problem we have. He needs to be cloned so others can be helped!
December 1, 2023
Dr. Rapp listened and even prayed with me for my sister in hospice.
November 25, 2023
Dr was very good
November 1, 2023
Great listener.
October 31, 2023
Seemed to be a very good doctor.
October 31, 2023
He expressed good old fashioned CARE for my well being! 1st time in a long time I didn't feel like I was on a "timed" assembly line!
October 26, 2023
The dr. spends a lot of time with his explaining my questions which makes any awit to see him acceptable.
October 4, 2023
All excellent.
September 28, 2023
I recommend Dr. Rapp to anyone who needs a different doctor! He is very knowledgeable & helpful!
September 19, 2023
Good experience
August 25, 2023
Dr. Rapp is an asset to this clinic.
August 4, 2023
Doctor very quickly knew what was happening & took action. I'm a CLL patient so any small issue is amplified. Doctor understood my need to be treated quickly.
August 2, 2023
Dr. Rapp was wonderful and very helpful.
June 28, 2023
Great concerns.
June 16, 2023
He's a amazing dr.
April 28, 2023
Very helpful and listens to you. I feel relaxed around him.
April 28, 2023
Good.
April 17, 2023
Dr. Rapp was very good interacting with my child and answered the questions I had.
January 27, 2023
Dr. Rapp is the best doctor my wife & I have ever h ad. Dr. Rapp is very intelligent, concerned, a pleasure to talk to - so very thorough and very helpful with our care!
January 10, 2023
Excellent doc, very polite and concerned about my health.
January 3, 2023
Good.

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