Surgery in La Crosse

Having surgery is a major event in your life. We know this and make every effort to keep you as comfortable as possible, focusing on you as an individual.

Our surgeons and staff in La Crosse, Wisconsin, work as a coordinated team treating a wide variety of illnesses ranging from simple to complex. We offer comprehensive, advanced care and service to every patient, including children. A certified child life specialist from Pediatrics in Onalaska typically is available to help children and their family members cope with the stress and uncertainty of having surgery.

Surgical conditions and treatments

We offer a wide range of surgical treatments for a multitude of conditions to help improve your daily life, including:

• Breast
• Colon and large/small intestine
• Endocrine
• Gallbladder
• Hernia
• Pancreas
• Skin
• Stomach
• Ulcers
• Vascular system

Breast

• Cysts, lumps, cancer, nipple discharge
• Stereotactic breast biopsy
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary dissection
• Lumpectomy
• Mastectomy
• Skin and nipple sparing breast removal
• Prophylactic mastectomy

Colon and large/small intestine

• Appendicitis
• Colorectal polyps and cancer
• Diverticulitis
• Endoscopy
• Intestinal obstruction
• Small bowel cancer

Endocrine

• Adrenal nodules
• Parathyroid removal
• Thyroid cancers
• Thyroid nodules and cysts

Gallbladder

• Gallbladder dysfunction
• Gallstones

Hernia

• Inguinal
• Ventral incisional
• Hiatal
• Umbilical

Pancreas

• Pancreatitis
• Cancer

Skin

• Squamous and basal cell carcinoma
• Lipoma
• Melanoma

Stomach

• Endoscopy
• Hiatal hernia
• Gastric bypass
• Ulcers
• Cancer

Vascular system

• Carotid artery disease
• Peripheral vascular disease (PAD)
• Vascular bypass (surgery to legs)
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR)
• Venous Insufficiency
• Varicose veins

Additional surgical services available in La Crosse:

• Bariatric Surgery
• Ear, Nose & Throat
• OB-GYN
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Podiatry
• Urology
• Wound & Ostomy Care