The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in La Crosse, WI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Cataract near La Crosse, WI. Of these, 9 are Advanced, 4 are Experienced and 3 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Steven Whitford
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Steven Whitford
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Whitford is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Whitford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Chalazion, and Ptosis.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jennifer Garvey
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jennifer Garvey
    Ophthalmology

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Lacrosse

    700 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    608-785-0940
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jennifer Garvey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Garvey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Astigmatism.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Nitika Arora
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Nitika Arora
    Ophthalmology

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    608-785-0940
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nitika Arora is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Neuroretinitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

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    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Anthony Jarrett
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Anthony Jarrett
    Ophthalmology

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    608-392-9871
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Jarrett is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Jarrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jordan Thompson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jordan Thompson
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jordan Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Anna Kitzmann
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Anna Kitzmann
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anna Kitzmann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Kitzmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Suzanne Falkenberry
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Suzanne Falkenberry
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Suzanne Falkenberry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Falkenberry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Daniel Lange
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Daniel Lange
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lange is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Lange is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Christopher Born
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Christopher Born
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Born is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Born is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Efrain Cancel
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Efrain Cancel
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc

    724 Denton St, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Efrain Cancel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Cancel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Robert Freedland
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Robert Freedland
    Ophthalmology

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Onalaska

    191 Theater Rd, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (5.3 miles away)
    608-392-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Freedland is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Freedland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Matthew Runde
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Matthew Runde
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    3111 Gundersen Dr, 
    Onalaska, WI 
     (5.4 miles away)
    608-775-8180
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Runde is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Onalaska, Wisconsin. Dr. Runde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Shawn Sell
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Shawn Sell
    Ophthalmology

    Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc.

    800 West Ave S, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    608-785-0940
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shawn Sell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Sell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Syed Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Syed Shah
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Pharmacy

    1836 South Ave, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Gary Lenth
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Gary Lenth
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc

    724 Denton St, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gary Lenth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Lenth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Peter Bracha
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Peter Bracha
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    724 Denton St Fl 4, 
    La Crosse, WI 
     (5.6 miles away)
    608-782-7300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Bracha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Bracha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near La Crosse, WI?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near La Crosse, WI?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cataract doctor near La Crosse, WI?

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near La Crosse, WI?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near La Crosse, WI?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near La Crosse, WI?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near La Crosse, WI?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near La Crosse, WI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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