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Dr. Lester Owens, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 78
Dr. Lester Owens, DO
5.0 (43 Ratings)

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Dr. Lester Owens, DO is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Merrill, WI.
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Dr. Lester Owens, DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 78
Merrill, WI
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lester Owens, DO is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Merrill, WI.

About

Dr. Owens graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at University Cincinnati Medical Center|University Missouri Hospital. Dr. Lester Owens, DO is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Merrill, WI and has 50 years experience. Dr. Owens currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Aspirus Medford Hospital. Dr. Owens has experience treating conditions like Sacrum Disorders, Coccygeal Pain and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Owens received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Owens' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Owens is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sacrum Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Sacrum Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Sacrum Disorders
Coccygeal Pain
Spinal Stenosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arthritis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Fibromyalgia
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Migraine
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Tension Headache
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Central Pain Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Heel Spur
Hip Impingement
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intercostal Neuropathy
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lipedema
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Pain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Snapping Hip
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
TMJ
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Electrodiagnostic Procedure
Epidural Block
Joint Drainage
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Catastrophic Blue Priority-WI
    Bronze Blue Access-WI PPO
    Lumenos plans - Blue Preferred-WI
    Bronze Blue Priority-WI POS
    Platinum Blue Access-WI PPO
  • Indemnity
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Aspirus Network, Inc.
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Universal American
  • PHCS
  • Associates for Health Care PPO
  • Interplan Health Group
  • HealthPartners
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthEOS PPO
  • Arise Health Plan
  • Security Health Plan (SHP)
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • WEA Trust
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northern Wisconsin Bone & Joint
    100 S Eagle Dr, Merrill, WI 54452
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 359-6442
  2. 2 Bone & Joint Clinic S.C.
    400 Westwood Dr # 100, Wausau, WI 54401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 393-0372
  3. 3 Bone & Joint Clinic S.C. @ Medford
    724 S 8th St, Medford, WI 54451
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 748-2663
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  4. 4 Office
    225000 Hummingbird Rd Ste 100, Wausau, WI 54401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (715) 359-6442
    Monday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Owens
5.0
Based on 43 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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Jan 31, 2025
Dr Owens is so personable and pleasant. Easy to talk to and understand. Absolutely love him! His nurses are fantastic as well.
Heidi S — Jan 31, 2025
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Specialties*
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Medicine and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Waldo Osteopath General Hospital
    1976
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Cincinnati Medical Center|University Missouri Hospital
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Missouri Hospital
    1979
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Owens communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Owens offer an online patient portal?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lester Owens, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Owens' profile.

Dr. Owens frequently treats the following conditions: Sacrum Disorders, Coccygeal Pain and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lester Owens, DO is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Aspirus Medford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lester Owens, DO holds board certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Medicine and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Aspirus Wausau Hospital

    333 Pine Ridge Blvd, Wausau, WI

  • Aspirus Medford Hospital

    135 S Gibson St, Medford, WI