Dr. James E. Lean, MD | Onalaska, WI | Psychiatry

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Dr. Lean graduated from the Creighton University School of Medicine in 1990. He works in Onalaska, WI and 2 other locations and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Lean is affiliated with Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and Gundersen Saint Josephs Hospital And Clinic.

accepting new patients
4.2

12 Ratings
36 years of experience
Creighton University School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

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After struggling with depression and a mood disorder for MANY years, Dr. Lean came to my rescue. And, for that, I am truly greatful !!!

May 18th, 2018

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He took a chance on me and he made a big difference in my life.

January 6th, 2018

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Dr Lean has me on medication that was severely affecting my physical health and out right refused to take me off of it. Don't Trust him. I had to find another doctor to straighten out what he caused.

December 17th, 2017

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was on suboxone program with dr.lean for almost 3 years,failed one drug test in the 3rd year and was cut off soboxone almost cold turkey,from there i experienced withdrawals from that medicine so severely that it was worse than any opiate i was ever dependant on in my lifetime...doctor didnt care or tey to get me back on track just discharged me from the program..no 2nd shot or good job you were straight for 3 years and quit smoking cigs too..dont see this doctor people...

September 19th, 2012

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Dr. Lean figured out in two visits what other docs couldn't figure out in twelve years

May 16th, 2011

Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health Onalaska

123 16th Ave SOnalaska, WI 54650

Tel: (608) 775-8646

Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Memorial Medical Center Behavioral Health

1635 Maple LnAshland, WI 54806

Tel: (715) 685-5400

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Memorial Medical Center Inc

1615 Maple LnAshland, WI 54806

Tel: (715) 685-5500


Dr. James Eldon Lean, MD	Dr. James C. Van Doren	Sarah Wawrzyniak, PMHNP, FNP	Jamal Daher, PA-C
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (12 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Arabic
Onalaska , WI	Minneapolis , MN	Colgate , WI	Milwaukee , WI
Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine		Med School: Milwaukee School of Engineering - Post Masters psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certificate	Med School: Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies, UT Health San Antonio - San Antonio, TX
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Accepts Medicare
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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
Clinical Depression
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Wisconsin, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Creighton University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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