Ophthalmology & Optometry - La Crosse - Mayo Clinic Health System
Eye Clinic/Optometry • La Crosse, WI • La Crosse (Ophthalmology & Optometry) locations
Clinic Type
Eye Clinic/Optometry
Address
800 West Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone
877-858-0398
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Opening Hours
Ophthalmology & Optometry hours vary. Mon:7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Tue:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wed:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Thu-Fri:7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Website
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/la-crosse/services-and-treatments/ophthalmology
Emergency Care
Always call 911 in case of emergency. For after-hours help with other issues, review our convenient care options.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What should I bring for my first appointment?
For your first appointment, bring your current prescription information or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form to authorize the transfer of health records from another health care facility to us. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for this form and other forms in multiple languages.
What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?
Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments. We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those with an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.
Can you provide a second opinion?
Yes — call the appointment number at your preferred eye care location.
Do you have an after-hours number in case of emergency?
Always call 911 in case of emergency. For after-hours help with other issues, review our convenient care options.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (for Dr. Michael Scott): 4.5 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)
- Yelp (for Mayo Clinic Health System La Crosse): 1.7 out of 5 stars (20 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (for Ophthalmology department): 4 out of 5 stars (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- High satisfaction with the expertise and professionalism of individual physicians
- Effective treatment outcomes for specific eye conditions
- Positive patient experience scores for the hospital system overall (e.g., HCAHPS data)
Common complaints
- Issues with administrative responsiveness, particularly via the patient portal
- Concerns regarding billing practices
- Reports of perceived long wait times and inefficient scheduling
- Instances of poor communication from front-desk and clinical staff
"I’ve sent multiple messages through the patient portal regarding repetitive testing with no answers. I have yet to receive a response... Mayo is no longer the top tier medical facility it was thought to be."
— Wanderlog review of Mayo Clinic Health System La Crosse"Billing is a nightmare here. I went into Mayo for the first time ever back in March for urgent care."
— Yelp review of Mayo Clinic Health System La CrosseSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Robert O Funk, MD - La Crosse, WI - Comprehensive Ophthalmology, LASIK and Laser Vision Correction Surgery, Medical Retina — Apr 24, 2026
- Dr. Marissa A. Garrels Kjos, OD - Optometrist in La Crosse, WI — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Richard L. Foss, OD - Optometrist in La Crosse, WI — May 14, 2026
- Home - Mayo Clinic Health System — Sep 23, 2025
- Priscilla Vu, M.D. — Dec 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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