Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC

Pain Management • Marshfield, WI • 2–3 (Rice Lake, Hudson clinics; procedures at Altoona) locations

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Clinic Type

Pain Management

Address

Rice Lake and Hudson, WI; surgical procedures at Oakleaf Surgical Hospital in Altoona, WI

Phone

(715) 234-7246

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm; Friday – Sunday 8am – 5pm

Website

https://www.ipainwi.com/

Services Offered

Interventional pain management
Pain management
Regenerative medicine
Orthobiologics
Spine procedures
Epidural steroid injections
Joint injections
Radiofrequency ablation
Spinal cord stimulation
Discectomy
Kyphoplasty
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Endoscopic neurectomy
Intracept procedure
Peptide therapy
Medically directed weight loss (GLP-1)
Regenerative orthobiologics
PRP therapy
Sports medicine
Neuropathy
CRPS
Ketamine infusions
Aesthetic services
Cancer pain
Accident injury

Technology & Equipment

Minuteman minimally invasive spine procedures
Endoscopic neurectomy
Intracept procedure (Boston Scientific)
Spinal cord stimulation
Discectomy
Kyphoplasty
GLP-1–based weight loss medications
PRP/orthobiologic therapies

Team

Dr. John Brendel, Founder — Founder (historical)
Matthew G. Thorson, MD, MD, double board-certified in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine — Medical Director

Insurance & Payment

All IHC insurance
Medicare
Medicaid
CHIP
Private insurance (varies)
private insurance including all IHC insurance

Accepts most private insurance including all IHC insurance; also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, & CHIP

Cash, Credit/Debit, Insurance billed, Same-day appointments (some clinics), Pay My Bill, schedule appointment online

Languages Spoken

English

Current Offers

Accepting new patients

FAQs

What services are offered?

Full spectrum interventional pain treatments including epidural steroid injections, joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, spine procedures, regenerative orthobiologics, and longevity-focused therapies.

Where are clinics located?

Rice Lake and Hudson clinics; surgical procedures at Oakleaf Surgical Hospital in Altoona.

Are you accepting new patients?

Yes, accepting new patients. Same day appointments available.

Social Media

Facebook Instagram

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Vitals / WebMD (Dr. John Brendel): 4.9/5 or 5.0/5 (288 ratings)
Marshfield Clinic (Michelle Hulman, DNP): 4.8/5 (212 ratings)
Marshfield Clinic (Brook Steele, DNP): 4.9/5 (231 ratings)
Marshfield Clinic (David Junker, MD): 4.9/5 (114 ratings)

Patients praise

Compassionate and friendly staff
Effective pain relief and competent procedures
Providers who listen and explain diagnoses clearly
Professional and efficient service

Common complaints

Long wait times for procedures
Complaints regarding billing and collections (Marshfield Clinic)
Occasional reports of refusal to see patients or feeling dismissed by providers

"Dr. Brendel is very personable, listened to me and explained things well. He didn't seem rushed but very relaxed. I feel confident with him."

— Vitals / WebMD Review

"Useless. Refused to see me when I have multiple disk herniations. Told me to go to my old provider. That won't help me which is why I contacted them. Waste of time."

— LocalityBiz / PainClinics.com Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].