Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Patients that would definitely recommend
13% higher than the national average
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is a medical facility located in La Crosse, WI. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, and more.
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
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Bariatric Surgery
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Defibrillator Procedures
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Pacemaker Procedures
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
2024
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™
2022
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
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Cranial Neurosurgery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Spinal Fusion
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
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Carotid Procedures
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Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Jeri Lynn Nov 26 2023
Review for Dr. Kalinosky
Biggest mistake of my life was letting another area hip surgeon do a RH total hip replacement in 2014. From day 1, I complained about the pain in my RH leg and was blown off for years.Much later, Dr. Lawrence did a total LH hip replacement and I couldn't believe the difference in recovery times and...
Kurt Schendel Nov 25 2023
Review for Dr. Lawrence
Dr. Lawrence has proven to be a skillful and outstanding surgeon, besides a compassionate and understanding person. My recovery was outstanding and he has a wonderful team working with him. I had my other knee done 18 yr's ago and this recovery was by far so much better. I attribute that to the...
Nov 19 2023
Review for Dr. Lawrence
All visits with Dr. Lawrence and his staff have been easy to schedule, prompt and thorough. Knee replacement surgery went extremely well and met all my expectations. And the hospital food is excellent!
Nov 18 2023
Review for Dr. Lawrence
Dr. Lawrence took the time to ask what I needed and wanted from the surgeries. As someone who had been fairly active that ended up sedentary, I was appreciative that I felt 'Heard'.Both replacements went very well. It is important to note that the patients is responsible to do their part by...
Donna J Nov 16 2023
Review for Dr. Lawrence
Location
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center located?
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is located at 1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™, and 4 more in the past two years.
Is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center highly rated with patients?
80% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center profile..
How does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I chose Dr Kalinowsky when I moved from Madison and needed a new provider. He has exceeded my expectations. He is kind and has great knowledge of his profession. He has both treated me for chronic illness as well as an annual physical. I always left feeling cared for and also had options to...