Not in Wisconsin? We'll Still Take Great Care of You.
Distance shouldn't stand between you and the right surgeon. If you're traveling to Eau Claire for hip or knee care, our team helps coordinate your records, scheduling, and trip so the whole visit is as smooth as possible.
Specialized Care Worth the Trip
Patients travel from across the country to see Dr. Stewart for hip and knee care, including patients who have flown in from as far as Alaska for surgery. Here is what makes the trip worthwhile.
Advanced Technique
Dr. Stewart offers advanced hip and knee care, including Mako robotic assistance for knee replacement and OrthoGrid AI alignment for more precise implant positioning, along with coordinated treatment planning for traveling patients.
Streamlined Scheduling
Our team coordinates imaging, records transfer, and appointment timing in advance so out-of-town patients can complete their evaluation and surgical planning in as few trips as possible.
Personal Attention
Every patient meets directly with Dr. Stewart, not a rotating cast of providers. Traveling patients get the same unhurried, thorough care as our local patients.
Planning Your Visit
A simple four-step process designed around patients who are traveling from outside Wisconsin.
Send Your Records
Our team collects your imaging, history, and referral information ahead of time so Dr. Stewart can review your case before you travel. We screen every case thoroughly through a remote appointment first, so you are not inconvenienced by a trip that turns out not to be the right fit.
Schedule Your Trip
We work with you to schedule your evaluation, and if surgery is recommended, your pre-op and procedure, to minimize the number of trips to Eau Claire.
Your Visit & Procedure
You will meet with Dr. Stewart in person, complete any needed testing, and if scheduled, have your procedure at our Eau Claire facility.
Recovery & Follow-Up
We help plan your local recovery window before flying or driving home, and can coordinate follow-up care with a provider closer to home.
Hotels Near Altoona and Rice Lake
A short list of nearby hotel options for patients and families traveling for care, including one extended-stay option in Altoona and three convenient Rice Lake hotels.
Dr. Stewart's Favorites
Two easy favorites in Altoona's River Prairie development, right along the Eau Claire River and just a few minutes from the clinic. Both sit in the same walkable area, so you can grab coffee before an appointment and dinner after.
A Western-style saloon on the bank of the Eau Claire River with a big menu of burgers, steaks, and comfort food, plus one of the best patios in the Chippewa Valley. A relaxed spot for dinner after a long travel day.
From the clinic, head to the River Prairie development off Highway 53. Take the River Prairie Drive exit and follow signs into River Prairie; Cowboy Jack's sits along the river on Front Porch Place, near the park. Overflow parking is available on Woodman Drive during large park events.
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A cozy River Prairie coffee house for a morning cup, breakfast, or a quick lunch. There's a drive-through too, so it's an easy stop on the way to an early appointment.
Cabin Coffee is in the same River Prairie area as Cowboy Jack's, just off River Prairie Drive near the park. It's an easy walk from the restaurant and a short drive from the clinic, with a drive-through for quick pickup.
Get Directions"Wherever you're flying in from, we'll make sure the trip is worth it."
Let's Plan Your Visit
Reach out to our team and we will help you coordinate records, scheduling, and travel so your trip to see Dr. Stewart is as smooth as possible.
