Dr. Joseph Scott Krien, MD

Dr. Joseph Krien is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician who brings over three decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare. With 33 years of experience treating patients across multiple medical settings, Dr. Krien has developed comprehensive skills in both routine family care and urgent medical situations.

Dr. Krien practices at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and maintains affiliations with Tomah Health. His clinical focus includes managing chronic kidney disease and helping patients control type 2 diabetes through personalized treatment plans. He also specializes in caring for individuals with chronic lung conditions. Dr. Krien utilizes diagnostic tools such as complete blood counts and general blood testing to monitor patient health, and he incorporates physical therapy recommendations into …comprehensive care plans. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.