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Laurence P Skendzel, MD
Hospice and Palliative Care
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Laurence P Skendzel
Care Philosophy
I love making home visits and hearing the important stories of a person's life. These stories often lead me to a place where healing can happen. I am humbled as I learn about resilience and hope from the people who are in the hospice program. I am so grateful to be here in La Crosse.
Personal Statement
When I am not caring for my patients and their families, I enjoy bicycling, hiking, guitar, international cinema, literature, cross-country skiing, teaching, time with my family and a good polka band.
Clinical Interests
- Child grief
- Communication, including goals of care discussions and family meetings
- Symptom management
- Music and art therapy
- Medical education
Video
Locations
- Emplify Health La Crosse Hospice
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-8435
- Emplify Health La Crosse Palliative Care
- 724 Denton Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- phone: 608-775-1440
Expertise
Education
- Certification: Hospice Medical Director Certification Board, Hospice & Palliative, 2017
- Residency: Marquette General Hospital, Family Medicine, 1993
- Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1990
Board Certifications
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2010
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1993
Insurance
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
Need help scheduling? Call 608-775-8435