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Appleton Stage Managers Health Directory



There is a long tradition among Broadway theatres of maintaining a select list of doctors who can be called when cast members, crew and staff need medical care. The Actors Fund, working with Broadway Stage Managers and Actors Equity Association has created a directory of primary care doctors, specialists and other health care providers that can be used by theatres and other performance venues. The practitioners included were recommended by theaters, stage managers, actors and others in the entertainment industry.

To suggest a facility, doctor or other practitioner, please contact Elizabeth Tripp.

NOTE: The Actors Fund has not independently verified the accuracy of the information or the qualifications of the listed providers. Each user of the directory must satisfy himself or herself of the qualifications of the health care provider selected. Each health care provider is solely responsible for medical judgments and related treatments. The Actors Fund is not liable for any act or omission, including negligence, committed by a healthcare provider listed in this Directory.
The listings set forth herein are for informational purposes only and no warranty is made that the information is error free.


Clinics


ThedaCare
Specialty: Primary care
Address: 2809 N. Park Drive Lane 54911
Phone: 920-738-4600
Fax: 920-738-4792
Website: www.thedacare.org
Hours: In clinic- Monday – Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-1pm, Sunday 8am-12pm
Health Insurance/HMOs: Many, including Cigna
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Worker’s Compensation Carrier: no specific carrier
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees:  depends on level of service, $80-120
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry:  No
Wait time for appointments:  Same day
House Calls to Theaters: No

 

Women’s Health Specialists, S.C.
Specialty: OB/GYN
Address: 1818 N. Meade Street 54911
Phone: 920-749-4000
Fax: 920-749-4015
Website: www.foxvalleyobgyn.com
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Hospital Affiliation: Appleton Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Clark Medical Center
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most, including Cigna
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Accepted, not much
Worker’s Compensation Carrier: General causality
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: varies
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry:  No
Wait time for appointments:  Generally 1-2 months; same day for emergencies
House Calls to Theaters: No

 

Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Specialty: Physical Therapy         
Address: 2105 E. Enterprise Avenue 54913
Phone: 920-991-2561
Fax: 920-991-2563
Website: www.advancedptsm.com
Hours: Monday – Friday 7am-6pm
Health Insurance/HMOs: most, including CIGNA
Medicare: yes
Medicaid: yes
Worker’s Compensation: yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: Depends on services rendered
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No 
Wait time for appointments:  24-48 hours
House Calls to Theaters: yes

 

Practitioners

Dr. Steven J. Vandenberd, MD, Dr. Kent Schaefer, MD, Dr. Matthew Bettag, MD
Specialty:  Ear, Nose, and Throat
Practice:  ENT Surgical Associates
Address:  1520 N. Meade Street Appleton, WI 54911
Phone:  920-734-7181
Fax:  920-734-0621
Website:  www.entsaofappleton.com
Hours:  Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Hospital Affiliation:  Appleton Medical Center, St. Elizabeth’s
Health Insurance/HMOs:  Most, including CIGNA
Medicare:  Yes
Medicaid:  Yes
Worker’s Compensation:  Yes
Worker’s Compensation Carrier:  No specific carrier
Uninsured Patients:  Yes
Office Visit Fees:  Depends; $125-225
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry:  No
Wait time for appointments:  About a month
House Calls to Theaters:  No

 

Dr. John J. Cuddy D.D.S.
Specialty:  Denistry
Practice:  Dental Associates
Address:  4660 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI 54913
Phone:  920-730-0345
Fax:  920-954-0155
Website:  www.dentalassociates.com
Hours:  7-6 M-Th, 7-1:30 F
Hospital Affiliation:  Appleton Medical Center, St. Elizabeth’s, ThedaClark
Health Insurance/HMOs:  Dental, including CIGNA
Medicare:  Yes
Medicaid:  No
Worker’s Compensation:  Yes
Uninsured Patients:  At times
Office Visit Fees:  Depends; exam: $54; they have their own dental insurance that patients can purchase for $30 per year
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry:  No
Wait time for appointments:  Usually same day
House Calls to Theaters:  No

 

Susan Cossette, NCTMB, Reiki Master Teacher
Specialty: Swedish Stone Massage, Reiki, Northern Thai Massage, Foot Reflexology and many other therapies
Practice:  Health and Healing Zone
Address:  48 Springbrook Circle Drive Appleton, WI 54914
Phone:  920-428-2181
Website:  www.healthandhealingzone.com
Hours:  Tuesday, Wednesday 10am-7pm, Thursday and Friday 10am-5pm
Health Insurance/HMOs:  No
Medicare:  No
Medicaid:  No
Worker’s Compensation:  No
Uninsured Patients:  Clients pay for therapy at time of visit- same fee for everyone
Office Visit Fees:  Standard: $60 for 60 minutes; $90 for 90 minutes: 
Wait time for appointments: 1-2 weeks; occasionally, but rarely, same day
House Calls to Theaters:  Yes, but there is a fee for on-site therapies; fee waived if at same location for more than 4 hours.

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