Out-of-Town & Out-of-State Patients

Not in Wisconsin? We'll Still Take Great Care of You.

Distance shouldn't stand between you and the right surgeon.

Patients Travel From Across the U.S. Si Hablamos Espaol / We Speak Spanish Coordinated Travel Scheduling
Why Patients Travel to Eau Claire

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 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.

How It Works

Planning Your Visit

A simple four-step process designed around patients who are traveling from outside Wisconsin.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

Si Hablamos Espaol We Speak Spanish

Language should never be a barrier to great care. Our team can assist Spanish-speaking patients and families throughout the scheduling, visit, and recovery process.

El idioma nunca debera ser una barrera para recibir una atencin excelente. Nuestro equipo puede ayudarle a usted y a su familia durante todo el proceso de programacin, la visita y la recuperacin.

Where to Stay

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.

Staybridge Suites Eau Claire - Altoona
Staybridge Suites
Eau Claire - Altoona
Extended Stay
Altoona
1515 Bluestem Blvd, Altoona, WI 54720
Hotel guest room
Holiday Inn Express
& Suites Rice Lake
Rice Lake
Near Marshfield Clinic
824 Bear Paw Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Hotel room with bed and desk
Best Western Inn
Rice Lake
Rice Lake
South Main Street
2835 S Main Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Hotel suite sitting area
Microtel Inn & Suites
by Wyndham Rice Lake
Rice Lake
Highway 53 access
2771 Decker Dr, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Dr. Stewart's Favorites

Restaurant to Try

For now, we are keeping this section focused on one easy local favorite for patients and families visiting Altoona.

Cabin Coffee - Altoona

A favorite River Prairie stop for coffee, breakfast, lunch, or an easy drive-through option before or after appointments.

Coffee cup on a cafe table
Airplane wing above the clouds

"Wherever you're flying in from, we'll make sure the trip is worth it."

Traveling From Out of State?

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.