
Mark S Topolski, MD
Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleClinical Interests
- Hip and knee replacement
- Metastatic cancer to bone
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Orthopedic infection
- Robotic joint replacement
- Same-day discharge joint replacement
Video
Locations
- Emplify Health La Crosse Orthopaedics
- 1900 South Avenue, La Crosse, WI 54601
- Get Directions
- Phone: 608-775-2276
- Emplify Health Onalaska Orthopaedics
- 3111 Gundersen Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650
- Get Directions
- Phone: 608-775-8600
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Orthopedic Surgery, 2007
- Medical School: University of Virginia Medical Center, 2002
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009
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
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
200 Ratings, 60 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 9/20/2026
The doctor is very personable. Always very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2026
All went great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2026
Had very good visit with Dr. TOPOLSKI and he explained my situation very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2026
Dr. Topolski and staff are wonderful. Very efficient. Explained procedures to you very throughly. Also they were very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
The visit was very informative which will help me in my future decision making.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2026
Would like to do my pre-op closer to home like Viroqua and PT also wondering if I can.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2026
Very caring, friendly and efficient! Fortunate to have this facility .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2026
Dr. Topolski has always been a wonderful provider for my hips and knee. I wouldn't want to see anyone else!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2026
I have been going to gundersen my whole life, and they treat me very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2026
I was glad I had a doctor that understood what I was dealing with and was willing to help me feel better sooner than later.??
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2026
Trust that my experience will last with my knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2026
A+ OK
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2026
Dr Topolski is a wonderful doctor!! He is very knowledgeable and personable. I have recommended him to several people!!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2026
I wish the doctor would have explained more of my non surgical options. I've done research since talking with the doctor and I have found that there seems to be more non surgical options available that he did not talk about in any detail. My impression is he simply overlooked these options and went straight to knee replacement. After my doctor visit and doing my own research, I am a little bothered by that. The doctor did answer all of my questions that I had at the time, but at that time, I did not realize there were more non surgical options that I should consider than just going with knee replacement. I feel I would like to try those options first.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2026
It was a waste of an appointment and insurance money. All the provider said was this 5 year follow up was for x-rays to make sure there is no wear and tear on the plastic pieces of the knee replacement. He could have told me everything looks good in a letter or over the phone instead of charging hundreds of dollars. Stop driving up the cost of healthcare with unnecessary appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2026
Doc had wonderful personality. Explained my options well. Confident in him doing my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
Doc is a pleasant gentleman that cut through the fat and sugar coated nothing, in which I appreciate. The visit was informative as our next steps were made very clear and prompt. He truly understood that I am tired of living in pain and made short work of resolving this.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
I wish you would not request a pre check for for every apt if you have been there before for other visits within the year you should not not a pre check unless something is changed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
Dr. Topolski was a great listener and understood my concerns. He gave excellent insight to my experience with my hip replacement needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2026
Dr. Topolski is an amazing physician. He is personable, always shakes my hand and remembers my history. He explains outcomes realistically and allows me to decide what course is best for me. Gundersen/Emplify is fortunate to have Dr. Topolski on staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2026
Always am very satisfied with the awesome care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2026
Redundancy in check in progress.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2026
Friendly & on time!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2026
We have had repeated trouble with mychart even technical help couldn't figure out how to add the mychart icon for my husbands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2026
Was a good experience. It wasn't the news I was expecting, but the staff has been very reassuring, knowledgeable, and supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2026
Thanks for getting me in and all everyone did for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2026
Dr. Topolski is wonderful -- very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2026
Too many repeated reminders about appointments!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Would be nice after surgery a couple days if a PA or nurse would follow up with medication or treatment questions after going home.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Topolsiy is outstanding. He is a delight to go and see. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
Dr Topolski and his staff all take excellent care of me. I was impressed that his assistant relayed to him what I told her so I didn't have to go over it again. Everyone was very personable and got me in and out quickly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2026
Love my provider she listens and asks question to make sure we understand.Always feel unhurried which is nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
Sometimes I have difficulty to reach what I am looking for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
A little bit more Dr. patient time to where he'd actually sit down and ask me questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
Dr Topolski and his nurse and trainer really helped me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr Topolski and his team are the best !!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr Topolski & his team are #1
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Very nice provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Your staff always does an amazing job. Our community is lucky to have you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Best doctors appointment i have ever had. EVER.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Everyone was very friendly! I felt my concerns and questions were addressed. I was treated as a person...not just another patient. Very impressed with this physician and his care team!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
He was very caring, attentive and answered all my questions. Thank you, Dr. Mark Popolski
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Thank You Dr. Mark Topolski for helping me and I am looking forward to a better life once you can correct my condition with my knee . You bolstered my confidence and with your skill I look forward to a better life .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Every one was very nice. Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Felt a little rushed. As I forgot to ask questions about pain management during the wait time before surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Got in on time for appointment- went fast this time - didn't have to wait long at all
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I am not a computer friendly user and prefer phone contact but I also know this is computer age so I go with it as I can and ask for help when needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Topolski was great as always. My X-ray technician was great as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
If you are seen in the year by providers, you should not need to do the pre check, information has been submitted before
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Great staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Friendly, really caring for his patient the best Dr ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Every single person I met at Gunderson Health was exceptional, professional and efficient. Dr. Topolsky answered my questions and offered solutions along with listened to me! I trusted him and his staff with my care and future care. I couldn't have had a better experience and really appreciate the Gunderson system. Thank YOU all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
The medical assistant was awesome. So friendly and personable. The best one since the beginning of seeing Dr. Topolski.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
The care here is excellent and the GUNDERSEN NAME is known and well respected here and nationally. I think it is totally disrespectful to the Gundersen family and all of your patients and staff by changing it! Just think of all the money it will take just to change the name on buildings and written material alone, at a time when there is such great concern about the spiraling cost of health care already!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr Topolski is one of the busiest humans I have ever met. In seeing so many people, I feel like he gets a little desensitized to the news he often has to tell his patients. But then again, I am sure he assesses each person and how they should be spoken to. We've got an amazing doctor/surgeon in him. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Topolski is great, he treats you with respect. He always has our business, and will be our 1st pick for a surgeon. We miss him in Whitehall Gundersen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Both Dr Topolski and nurse were fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Love dr. Topolski. He is the best dr. I have ever seen on my entire life!