
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent 12-21
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleClinical Interests
- Bunion correction
- Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy for plantar fasciitis
- Hammertoe repair
- Joint replacement surgery
- Nerve pathology surgery
- Reconstructive foot surgery
Locations
- Emplify Health La Crosse Podiatry
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-2427
- Emplify Health Onalaska Podiatry
- 3111 Gundersen Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-8600
- Emplify Health Whitehall Podiatry
- 18601 Lincoln Street, Whitehall, WI 54773
- Get Directions
- phone: 715-538-4361
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Gundersen Medical Foundation, Podiatric Medicine/Surgery, 1998
- Medical School: William Scholl Colege Of Podiatric Medicine, 1995
Board Certifications
- Primary Podiatric Medicine: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2004
Insurance
- Aetna Health Management
- Amerigroup Iowa Inc
- Anthem BCBS WI
- Arise Health Plan/ WPS
- BCBS MN
- Benefit Plan Administrators
- Care Wisconsin
- CIGNA
- Community Link
- Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
- HealthEOS by Multiplan
- Healthpartners, Inc
- Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
- Medica IFB
- Meritain Health
- MHS Health
- Midlands Choice
- Quartz
- The Alliance
- Tricare West
- Ucare Minnesota
- United Healthcare Inc.
- WCA Group Health Trust
- Wellmark BCBS IA
- Wisconsin Physician Services
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
231 ratings, 57 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
They were all outstanding, would come back if needed. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr Dawson and his team were great! I was asked to schedule follow up appts and get crutches from the check out desk. The girl didn't seem to want to help me and said I could get the crutches when I come to another appointment and the doctors team would call me to schedule my post op follow up appointments. So now I will be calling back myself to get them scheduled when I could have had it all done already. I've been to several appointments lately and I must say the staff I have encountered at check in could certainly use some training on being warm and friendly at Gundersen/Emplify.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2026
Great people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Very satisfactory. Staff was especially warm and caring when getting info from me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
No wait time very professional answered my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
There seems to be a glitch in your on-line registration process. Sometimes I can fill out the SS questions, sometimes they are not offered. Everytime i try to use the "I'm here" check in, it does not work. I also could not use the "travel" questions as it didn't recognize Minnesota when i tried to search for my locations, let alone Curacao.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
All staff were professional, very courteous, and explained things so I understood. Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Both Dr Dawson and the nurse were very nice and helped my appointment go well, Thank you !!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
I've seen this provider many many times, and he never remembers me, my name, or my medical history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Just keep up the good work. I'll never go anywhere else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
My sister set up the appointment, so I cannot comment on how smoothly that was done, but from the moment I walked in to the podiatry area, I was treated as a person with respect and care throughout my visit. Doctor Dawson is awesome and every member of the staff who assisted my visit was engaged, responsive, and focused on assisting me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
I had a very early appointment and I thought i would get my treatment done that day and my insurance probably won't pay for this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Dawson, pct and nurse, all were so caring and knowledgeable. So important!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
Dr. Dawson & others helping were great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
I appreciated the efficiency with being seen on time, the medial assistant was pleasant and Dr. Dawson outlined options for my medical situation. Another awesome experience at Gundersen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Professional staff, polite site bed manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr. Dawson and his assistant, I believe her name was Erin, were fantastic. They really helped me out with my bad right foot. So I appreciate getting in there and getting to see him. And he is a wonderful doctor. Don't ever get rid of him. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Dawson is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
This visit was efficient yet thorough. Very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Thanks so very much much for all the support everyone gave m
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
GREAT AS ALWAYS!!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
The dock was good... But seemed to be in a rush to get off to his next appointment. I expect they have to see a lot of patients in a short period of time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Very good Dr. & asst.. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Dawson is thorough and very experienced, also very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Dawson and his resident student were awesome! Great bed side manner and answered our questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
It was refreshing to be able to resolve my medical issue at the initial visit, instead of having to wait 2-3months to get another appointment for an in-office procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Everyone was great from the from front desk lady with the great glasses to Dr Dawson and his nurse. We just moved here from Texas so thank you for being so kind.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
I think it would be beneficial to allow patients to make appointments in MyChart with providers and departments they have not been to before.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
My pain is gone walking better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Sometimes using my chart, I have issues. So that's why I press the eight. Thank you.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
The nursing staff and resident did a great job, the doctor did not.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
I really like Dr. Dawson; he's knowledgeable, courteous, listens to my concerns, and not a time waster. I very much trust his opinions and advice. Been going to him for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Dr. Dawson and Terri were amazing when I got my toenail removed! So friendly and explained everything well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Thumbs up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
My doctor visit was fast and efficient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Too many texts way too many
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
No broken bones. No osteoarthritis. But dont know what to do about the swelling of my foot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
A very kind and caring staff. A very enjoyable visit. I was well taken care of that day by podiatry staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Dawson has been my podiatrist for over 20 years. I trust him explicitly and have referred family and friends to him because of his expertise, kindness, and thoroughness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
My appointment today was the absolute best! Awesome doctor and assistant. Both kind, caring, added with a great sense of humor and they got the job done.? Information was clear, concise. I left with no unanswered questions about after care etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Excellent care and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr Dawson and his staff seemed very kind and answered questions with caring and knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
They had trouble with a new orthodic material that took a very long time to dry. I had to lie on my stomach for 20 to 30 extra minutes. The nurses kept checking on me were really nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Dr. Dawson is fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
I realize it's the way of the world now, to do as much digitally as possible (ie check in), but for health care in particular, human interaction is best. MyChart is always very confusing.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
I feel that I over changed for X-ray and to see the doctor. $85 for X-ray $45 to see the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Very professional, and the resident was knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Excellent care again in podiatry. Can't say enough about all the care I have received over the last two years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
I received excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Not having been to sports medicine for several years, I felt like the outdoor signage was not adequate. Once we realized we were in the right place, the experience was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Grateful for the good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
I was concerned about getting a shot in my toe so put appt off for year. Would have been nice to know ahead of time that they freeze the area with a spray so I didn't even feel the shot!! Worried for nothing - which was great but wished I knew ahead of time about the process so I didn't put it off. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Dawson is a wonderful doctor as well as a great human being. My favorite!
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Was told by the nurse that this doctor could look at an issue I was having related to my toes. That he would have time to trim the nails but when the doctor came in you could tell he was not going to do anything. He looked at my foot where stitches were just taken out and told me to have my primary doctor take care of it in two weeks when I was seeing her next.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
They were all outstanding, would come back if needed. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr Dawson and his team were great! I was asked to schedule follow up appts and get crutches from the check out desk. The girl didn't seem to want to help me and said I could get the crutches when I come to another appointment and the doctors team would call me to schedule my post op follow up appointments. So now I will be calling back myself to get them scheduled when I could have had it all done already. I've been to several appointments lately and I must say the staff I have encountered at check in could certainly use some training on being warm and friendly at Gundersen/Emplify.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2026
Great people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Very satisfactory. Staff was especially warm and caring when getting info from me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
No wait time very professional answered my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
There seems to be a glitch in your on-line registration process. Sometimes I can fill out the SS questions, sometimes they are not offered. Everytime i try to use the "I'm here" check in, it does not work. I also could not use the "travel" questions as it didn't recognize Minnesota when i tried to search for my locations, let alone Curacao.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
All staff were professional, very courteous, and explained things so I understood. Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Both Dr Dawson and the nurse were very nice and helped my appointment go well, Thank you !!
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
I've seen this provider many many times, and he never remembers me, my name, or my medical history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Just keep up the good work. I'll never go anywhere else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
My sister set up the appointment, so I cannot comment on how smoothly that was done, but from the moment I walked in to the podiatry area, I was treated as a person with respect and care throughout my visit. Doctor Dawson is awesome and every member of the staff who assisted my visit was engaged, responsive, and focused on assisting me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
I had a very early appointment and I thought i would get my treatment done that day and my insurance probably won't pay for this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Dawson, pct and nurse, all were so caring and knowledgeable. So important!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
Dr. Dawson & others helping were great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
I appreciated the efficiency with being seen on time, the medial assistant was pleasant and Dr. Dawson outlined options for my medical situation. Another awesome experience at Gundersen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Professional staff, polite site bed manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr. Dawson and his assistant, I believe her name was Erin, were fantastic. They really helped me out with my bad right foot. So I appreciate getting in there and getting to see him. And he is a wonderful doctor. Don't ever get rid of him. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Dawson is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
This visit was efficient yet thorough. Very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Thanks so very much much for all the support everyone gave m
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
GREAT AS ALWAYS!!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
The dock was good... But seemed to be in a rush to get off to his next appointment. I expect they have to see a lot of patients in a short period of time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Very good Dr. & asst.. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Dawson is thorough and very experienced, also very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Dawson and his resident student were awesome! Great bed side manner and answered our questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
It was refreshing to be able to resolve my medical issue at the initial visit, instead of having to wait 2-3months to get another appointment for an in-office procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Everyone was great from the from front desk lady with the great glasses to Dr Dawson and his nurse. We just moved here from Texas so thank you for being so kind.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
I think it would be beneficial to allow patients to make appointments in MyChart with providers and departments they have not been to before.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
My pain is gone walking better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Sometimes using my chart, I have issues. So that's why I press the eight. Thank you.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
The nursing staff and resident did a great job, the doctor did not.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
I really like Dr. Dawson; he's knowledgeable, courteous, listens to my concerns, and not a time waster. I very much trust his opinions and advice. Been going to him for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Dr. Dawson and Terri were amazing when I got my toenail removed! So friendly and explained everything well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Thumbs up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
My doctor visit was fast and efficient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Too many texts way too many
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
No broken bones. No osteoarthritis. But dont know what to do about the swelling of my foot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
A very kind and caring staff. A very enjoyable visit. I was well taken care of that day by podiatry staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Dawson has been my podiatrist for over 20 years. I trust him explicitly and have referred family and friends to him because of his expertise, kindness, and thoroughness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
My appointment today was the absolute best! Awesome doctor and assistant. Both kind, caring, added with a great sense of humor and they got the job done.? Information was clear, concise. I left with no unanswered questions about after care etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Excellent care and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr Dawson and his staff seemed very kind and answered questions with caring and knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
They had trouble with a new orthodic material that took a very long time to dry. I had to lie on my stomach for 20 to 30 extra minutes. The nurses kept checking on me were really nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Dr. Dawson is fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
I realize it's the way of the world now, to do as much digitally as possible (ie check in), but for health care in particular, human interaction is best. MyChart is always very confusing.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
I feel that I over changed for X-ray and to see the doctor. $85 for X-ray $45 to see the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Very professional, and the resident was knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Excellent care again in podiatry. Can't say enough about all the care I have received over the last two years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
I received excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Not having been to sports medicine for several years, I felt like the outdoor signage was not adequate. Once we realized we were in the right place, the experience was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Grateful for the good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
I was concerned about getting a shot in my toe so put appt off for year. Would have been nice to know ahead of time that they freeze the area with a spray so I didn't even feel the shot!! Worried for nothing - which was great but wished I knew ahead of time about the process so I didn't put it off. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Dawson is a wonderful doctor as well as a great human being. My favorite!
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Was told by the nurse that this doctor could look at an issue I was having related to my toes. That he would have time to trim the nails but when the doctor came in you could tell he was not going to do anything. He looked at my foot where stitches were just taken out and told me to have my primary doctor take care of it in two weeks when I was seeing her next.