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Provider Bio down arrow

Dr. Susan Ksiazek, ophthalmologist at Wausau Center, was born into the health care profession. Her father owned a pharmacy and her mother was a nurse, which influenced her to become a physician.

“It has been a good fit,” she said. “I also liked to fix things and surgery was a natural choice for me. The precision of cataract surgery is appealing to me, and the ability to restore vision after surgery is very rewarding.”

Dr. Ksiazek can treat patients who are experiencing vision loss. This includes blurred vision while reading or driving at night, as well as glare. Her focus is to listen to her patient’s issue and care for their individualized needs.

“Patients are my priority,” she said. “The personal interaction with patients has always brought me enjoyment with my profession.”

Dr. Ksiazek received her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at Albert Einstein Medical Center in New York.

Through the years, Dr. Ksiazek is most proud of her patient-centered awards – Making a Difference in 2015, and Senior Faculty Scholar in Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence in October 2016.

Outside of work, Dr. Ksiazek loves to cook and there is no cuisine she won’t try. She enjoys exercising at the gym, swimming and biking. She also loves gardening and has her own vegetable garden and fruit trees. Her husband is a civil engineer, and the couple has one daughter and one son. The family enjoys time spent together.

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    Rush University - Rush Medical College Chicago, IL, United States, M.D. 1983

    Internship
    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA, United States, Medicine 1984

    Residency
    University of Michigan - Medical Center Ann Arbor, MI, United States Neurology 1987

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY, United States Ophthalmology 1994

    Fellowship
    Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia, PA, United States, Neuro-Ophthalmology 1988

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Ophthalmology North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

    Board Certifications
    Neurology: 1989 Ophthalmology: 1998, recertified 2018

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.6
out of 5 (184 ratings, 27 comments)
4.7
Provider explanations of my problem
4.7
Provider concern for my questions
4.6
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.7
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.7
My likelihood of recommending this provider

Patient Comments down arrow

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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January 3, 2023
Bart Isaacson had been our care provider for many years - he is the absolute best! Cannot count the many times. He's gone above & beyond for us!
January 25, 2023
My sister was with me at all visits - and she has decided to have Dr. Ksiazek as her ophthalmologist
February 28, 2023
All great -
March 31, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is a excellent provider...
May 5, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is very good at explaining current status, dangers/concerns posed by age & diabetes. Plans to monitor condition & how I can monitor my vision at home between visits. She is thorough w/out an alarmist.
May 9, 2023
Susan Ksiazek treated me with respect, explained everything. let me participate in decisions at upcoming surgery. Her assistant was wonderful, very helpful, smart.
May 18, 2023
Best eye care of my life!
July 17, 2023
It was a great experience.
July 24, 2023
Excellent care
August 11, 2023
Very informative & caring I would recommend highly.
August 21, 2023
I really like Dr. Ksiazek!
August 22, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is amazing.
September 19, 2023
Very helpful
October 5, 2023
Good she was very thorough
October 28, 2023
Very competent and reassuring. Her exam was very thorough and answered all my questions
October 30, 2023
MD is top-notch in every way--patient and wife very impressed with her
October 31, 2023
The doctor was very helpful and answered all my questions. She is very polite.
November 2, 2023
Outstanding from time of arrival to time of departure. Dr. K is always informative!
December 18, 2023
Dr K informed me of every option available about [procedure].
January 26, 2024
Dr. Ksiazek was very nice and answered all our questions.
December 31, 2023
I will recommend Dr. Ksiazek to anyone.
September 26, 2023
Ok
January 25, 2023
Provider hurried, stressed.
January 25, 2023
Could have talked a little slower & used common terms.
April 9, 2023
Spent a lot of time on computer.
January 31, 2023
She never asked me to describe what issues I was having. She must have only view[ed] the MA's notes about it...
December 29, 2023
She will never get near my eyes again.
December 29, 2023
She will never get near my eyes again.
January 31, 2023
She never asked me to describe what issues I was having. She must have only view[ed] the MA's notes about it...
April 9, 2023
Spent a lot of time on computer.
January 25, 2023
Could have talked a little slower & used common terms.
January 25, 2023
Provider hurried, stressed.
September 26, 2023
Ok
December 31, 2023
I will recommend Dr. Ksiazek to anyone.
January 3, 2023
Bart Isaacson had been our care provider for many years - he is the absolute best! Cannot count the many times. He's gone above & beyond for us!
January 25, 2023
My sister was with me at all visits - and she has decided to have Dr. Ksiazek as her ophthalmologist
February 28, 2023
All great -
March 31, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is a excellent provider...
May 5, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is very good at explaining current status, dangers/concerns posed by age & diabetes. Plans to monitor condition & how I can monitor my vision at home between visits. She is thorough w/out an alarmist.
May 9, 2023
Susan Ksiazek treated me with respect, explained everything. let me participate in decisions at upcoming surgery. Her assistant was wonderful, very helpful, smart.
May 18, 2023
Best eye care of my life!
July 17, 2023
It was a great experience.
July 24, 2023
Excellent care
August 11, 2023
Very informative & caring I would recommend highly.
August 21, 2023
I really like Dr. Ksiazek!
August 22, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is amazing.
September 19, 2023
Very helpful
October 5, 2023
Good she was very thorough
October 28, 2023
Very competent and reassuring. Her exam was very thorough and answered all my questions
October 30, 2023
MD is top-notch in every way--patient and wife very impressed with her
October 31, 2023
The doctor was very helpful and answered all my questions. She is very polite.
November 2, 2023
Outstanding from time of arrival to time of departure. Dr. K is always informative!
December 18, 2023
Dr K informed me of every option available about [procedure].
January 26, 2024
Dr. Ksiazek was very nice and answered all our questions.
January 3, 2023
Bart Isaacson had been our care provider for many years - he is the absolute best! Cannot count the many times. He's gone above & beyond for us!
January 25, 2023
My sister was with me at all visits - and she has decided to have Dr. Ksiazek as her ophthalmologist
January 25, 2023
Provider hurried, stressed.
January 25, 2023
Could have talked a little slower & used common terms.
January 31, 2023
She never asked me to describe what issues I was having. She must have only view[ed] the MA's notes about it...
February 28, 2023
All great -
March 31, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is a excellent provider...
April 9, 2023
Spent a lot of time on computer.
May 5, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is very good at explaining current status, dangers/concerns posed by age & diabetes. Plans to monitor condition & how I can monitor my vision at home between visits. She is thorough w/out an alarmist.
May 9, 2023
Susan Ksiazek treated me with respect, explained everything. let me participate in decisions at upcoming surgery. Her assistant was wonderful, very helpful, smart.
May 18, 2023
Best eye care of my life!
July 17, 2023
It was a great experience.
July 24, 2023
Excellent care
August 11, 2023
Very informative & caring I would recommend highly.
August 21, 2023
I really like Dr. Ksiazek!
August 22, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is amazing.
September 19, 2023
Very helpful
September 26, 2023
Ok
October 5, 2023
Good she was very thorough
October 28, 2023
Very competent and reassuring. Her exam was very thorough and answered all my questions
October 30, 2023
MD is top-notch in every way--patient and wife very impressed with her
October 31, 2023
The doctor was very helpful and answered all my questions. She is very polite.
November 2, 2023
Outstanding from time of arrival to time of departure. Dr. K is always informative!
December 18, 2023
Dr K informed me of every option available about [procedure].
December 29, 2023
She will never get near my eyes again.
December 31, 2023
I will recommend Dr. Ksiazek to anyone.
January 26, 2024
Dr. Ksiazek was very nice and answered all our questions.
January 26, 2024
Dr. Ksiazek was very nice and answered all our questions.
December 31, 2023
I will recommend Dr. Ksiazek to anyone.
December 29, 2023
She will never get near my eyes again.
December 18, 2023
Dr K informed me of every option available about [procedure].
November 2, 2023
Outstanding from time of arrival to time of departure. Dr. K is always informative!
October 31, 2023
The doctor was very helpful and answered all my questions. She is very polite.
October 30, 2023
MD is top-notch in every way--patient and wife very impressed with her
October 28, 2023
Very competent and reassuring. Her exam was very thorough and answered all my questions
October 5, 2023
Good she was very thorough
September 26, 2023
Ok
September 19, 2023
Very helpful
August 22, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is amazing.
August 21, 2023
I really like Dr. Ksiazek!
August 11, 2023
Very informative & caring I would recommend highly.
July 24, 2023
Excellent care
July 17, 2023
It was a great experience.
May 18, 2023
Best eye care of my life!
May 9, 2023
Susan Ksiazek treated me with respect, explained everything. let me participate in decisions at upcoming surgery. Her assistant was wonderful, very helpful, smart.
May 5, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is very good at explaining current status, dangers/concerns posed by age & diabetes. Plans to monitor condition & how I can monitor my vision at home between visits. She is thorough w/out an alarmist.
April 9, 2023
Spent a lot of time on computer.
March 31, 2023
Dr. Ksiazek is a excellent provider...
February 28, 2023
All great -
January 31, 2023
She never asked me to describe what issues I was having. She must have only view[ed] the MA's notes about it...
January 25, 2023
Could have talked a little slower & used common terms.
January 25, 2023
My sister was with me at all visits - and she has decided to have Dr. Ksiazek as her ophthalmologist
January 25, 2023
Provider hurried, stressed.
January 3, 2023
Bart Isaacson had been our care provider for many years - he is the absolute best! Cannot count the many times. He's gone above & beyond for us!

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