Dr. Michael J. Ebersold

Name: Dr. Michael J. Ebersold

Specialty: Neurosurgery, General Neurosurgery

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Affiliation(s): Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Location (City/State): La Crosse, Wisconsin

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1093770752

About the Doctor

Dr. Michael J. Ebersold is a highly distinguished and patient-acclaimed neurosurgeon based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with over 20 years of clinical practice in general neurosurgery and the surgical management of complex brain, spine, and nervous system disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the Midwest’s most respected medical institutions, and completed his internship and surgical residency at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation from 1970 to 1972, followed by an advanced residency in Neurological Surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester from 1972 to 1976 — one of the world’s most renowned training programs in neurosurgery. Dr. Ebersold currently practices at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he is part of a highly regarded multispecialty medical team. He holds active medical licenses in Wisconsin through 2027 and Minnesota through 2026 and accepts multiple insurance plans including Cigna PPO, Elevance, Medica PPO, and Wisconsin State Medicaid. Dr. Ebersold has received exceptional patient recognition, earning a perfect 5 out of 5 overall patient experience rating and multiple patient awards including Patients’ Top Choice, Makes Time for Patients, Listens Attentively, and Great Bedside Manner. He is currently accepting new patients.

• Over 20 years of experience in general neurosurgery
• MD from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
• Advanced residency in Neurological Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester
• Practices at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse
• Perfect 5/5 patient experience rating with multiple patient awards
• Active medical licenses in Wisconsin and Minnesota
• Accepts Cigna, Elevance, Medica, and Wisconsin State Medicaid
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
• Internship – Transitional Year, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation (1970 to 1971)
• Residency – Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation (1971 to 1972)
• Residency – Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester (1972 to 1976)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Ebersold diagnoses and treats a comprehensive range of neurological and spinal conditions requiring surgical and non-surgical neurosurgical management.

• Brain tumors and intracranial lesions
• Spinal cord tumors and disorders
• Brain bleeds and intracranial hemorrhage
• Head and spinal cord trauma
• Herniated discs and degenerative spine disease
• Spinal stenosis and nerve compression
• Cerebrovascular disorders and aneurysms
• Hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid disorders
• Peripheral nerve disorders and entrapment syndromes
• Trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain conditions
• Epilepsy requiring surgical evaluation
• Congenital neurological abnormalities
• Chronic back and neck pain requiring surgical intervention
• Post-traumatic neurological conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Ebersold is trained and experienced in a comprehensive range of neurosurgical and spinal procedures including minimally invasive and open surgical techniques.

• Brain Tumor Surgery and Resection
• Spinal Cord Surgery and Decompression
• Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
• Craniotomy and Intracranial Procedures
• Spinal Fusion and Stabilization Surgery
• Disc Herniation Surgery and Discectomy
• Laminectomy and Spinal Decompression
• Aneurysm Clipping and Cerebrovascular Surgery
• Hydrocephalus Treatment and Shunt Placement
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgical Treatment
• Traumatic Brain and Spinal Injury Surgery
• Neurosurgical Consultations and Second Opinions
• Pre and Post-operative Neurological Evaluations

Services Offered

Dr. Michael J. Ebersold offers a comprehensive and highly specialized range of neurosurgical services at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin, combining decades of surgical expertise with a deeply patient-centered approach that has earned him exceptional recognition from patients and peers alike. His practice is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of neurological and spinal surgical care with precision, compassion, and individualized attention.

His brain surgery services address a wide range of intracranial conditions including brain tumors, cerebral bleeds, and vascular abnormalities. Dr. Ebersold performs craniotomies and other open and minimally invasive brain procedures designed to safely remove or treat lesions while preserving neurological function and quality of life. His training at the Mayo Clinic — one of the world’s most respected neurosurgical training programs — provides him with the exceptional technical foundation needed for even the most complex intracranial cases.

In the area of spinal surgery, Dr. Ebersold offers a full spectrum of procedures for patients with degenerative spine disease, disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and spinal cord disorders. His spinal services include discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, and decompression surgery, all aimed at relieving nerve compression, reducing pain, and restoring mobility and function for patients whose conditions have not responded to conservative treatment.

For patients with cerebrovascular conditions such as brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, Dr. Ebersold provides expert surgical evaluation and intervention including aneurysm clipping and other vascular neurosurgical techniques. He also treats hydrocephalus through shunt placement and other cerebrospinal fluid management procedures, and provides surgical care for patients with trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve pain disorders.

Dr. Ebersold’s approach to patient care is highly regarded, with patients consistently praising his attentiveness, the time he dedicates to each appointment, his clear communication, and his warm, professional bedside manner.

• Brain tumor surgery and resection
• Minimally invasive neurosurgery
• Craniotomy and intracranial procedures
• Spinal cord surgery and decompression
• Disc herniation surgery and discectomy
• Laminectomy and spinal stenosis treatment
• Spinal fusion and stabilization surgery
• Aneurysm clipping and cerebrovascular surgery
• Hydrocephalus treatment and shunt placement
• Peripheral nerve surgery
• Trigeminal neuralgia surgical treatment
• Traumatic brain and spinal injury surgery
• Pre and post-operative neurological evaluations
• Neurosurgical consultations and second opinions

Accepted Insurances

• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Medica – PPO
• WI State Medicaid – Medicaid

Patients are advised to contact Dr. Ebersold’s office directly at (608) 782-7300 to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Address: 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 782-7300

Hospital Affiliations

• Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin (current)
• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota (former – Neurological Surgery Residency, 1972 to 1976)
• Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation (former – Surgery Residency and Internship, 1970 to 1972)