Mayo Clinic - Orthopedic Surgeon La Crosse, WI
Orthopedics • La Crosse, WI
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
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Phone
347-594-4101
info@careforlives.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
possible virtual care or outreach
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report (Hospital Patient Experience): 4.2 out of 5 stars (based on 42 reviews) (42 reviews)
- Healthgrades (specific to Dr. Charles Nolte): 3.9 out of 5 stars (19 reviews)
- Vitals (specific to Dr. Steven M. Klein): 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 reviews)
- Vitals (specific to Dr. Jeffrey M. Lawrence): 5.0 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- successful surgical outcomes (e.g., knee and hip replacements)
- courteous staff
- professional care and expertise in musculoskeletal conditions
- effective pain relief following procedures
Common complaints
- billing issues
- rude or arrogant behavior from some providers
- poor patient advocacy in specific instances
- discomfort with physician communication or demeanor
"Dr. Nolte replaced my right hip September 15th 2025-he did a great job. I'm in no pain! Walking on my own."
— Healthgrades (Patient review of Dr. Charles Nolte)"One of the worst doctors I have ever visited. He was entirely rude, arrogant, disrespectful, and I will not be going to him in the future."
— Healthgrades (Patient review of Dr. Charles Nolte)"I am still amazed with the fact I have had little to no pain with my new knee since surgery. I can't thank everyone enough for the gratitude I feel."
— Vitals (Patient review of Dr. Jeffrey M. Lawrence)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lauren Hesser — Jun 3, 2026
- Shelby K Bernard, PA-C - La Crosse, WI - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery — Apr 25, 2026
- Allyssa R Tekus, PA-C - La Crosse, WI - Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery — Apr 25, 2026
- Laura Stussy — Jun 25, 2026
- Dr. Lauren Baker, MD - Psychiatrist in La Crosse, WI — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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