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Dr. Lester Owens, DO

Dr. Lester Owens, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Lester Owens, DO is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Wausau, WI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Aspirus Medford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 5 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

400 Westwood Dr # 100 Wausau, WI 54401
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(715) 393-0372

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Owens specializes in the areas of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Owens' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Owens

5.0

45 ratings, 30 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cathy anderson – Mar 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heidi S – Jan 31, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tina K – Nov 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sur – Nov 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bob and Sue – Sep 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donna G. – May 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dan Dieterich – Feb 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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L – Nov 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Heidi – Aug 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tracey Finck – Dec 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Casey L. – Dec 02, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bernard Van Den Heuvel – Nov 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joan Jarosz – Nov 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Claire Aziz – Oct 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mark D – Oct 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 05, 2022
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care philosophy

Areas of Expertise: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders, Pain Management, Pain Medicine.

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Pain Medicine

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  • University Cincinnati Medical Center|university Missouri Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Missouri Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1979

  • Waldo Osteopath General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1975
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine®
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Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Bone & Joint Clinic S.C.400 Westwood Dr # 100 Wausau, WI 54401
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Pain Centers Of Wisconsin-Wausau Llc400 Westwood Dr # 200 Wausau, WI 54401
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Northern Wisconsin Bone & Joint100 S Eagle Dr Merrill, WI 54452
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Practice

Office225000 Hummingbird Rd Ste 100 Wausau, WI 54401
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 7:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd
    Wausau, WI 54401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Aspirus Medford Hospital

    135 S Gibson St
    Medford, WI 54451

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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