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Donald J Kleppel

Donald J Kleppel, MD

Pain Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Donald J Kleppel

Care Philosophy:

I believe the needs of the patient always come first. My practice blends compassionate care with a targeted, interventional approach to pain management. I use evidence-based procedures and personalized treatment plans to restore function and improve your quality of life.

In addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic pain conditions, I also practice as an anesthesiologist in the operating room. My OR experience enhances my procedural skills and deepens my understanding of perioperative pain management. I am dedicated to integrating functional rehabilitation and behavioral strategies to support comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Personal Statement: 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, staying physically active through sports/workouts and exploring both the local area and new destinations through travel and outdoor activities.

Clinical Interests

  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Facet joint interventions
  • Musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain
  • Spine-related disorders
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Sympathetic blocks
  • Ultrasound-guided injections

Locations

  1. Emplify Health La Crosse Injection Clinic
  2. Emplify Health La Crosse Pain Medicine
  3. Emplify Health Whitehall Pain Management

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic School Of Graduate Medical Education, Pain Medicine, 2025
  • Residency: Mayo Clinic School Of Graduate Medical Education, Anesthesiology, 2024
  • Internship: Mayo Clinic School Of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine, 2021
  • Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine, 2020

Board Certifications

  • Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2025
  • Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2025

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance. *denotes Medicare Advantage Plan
Search plans
  • 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
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