William D. Lack M.D.

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William D. Lack M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Hip surgery
- Knee surgery
- Orthopedic trauma and fractures surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Telehealth services
Locations
Hip & Knee Center at Meridian Pavilion
Orthopedic Fracture Surgery Clinic at Meridian Pavilion
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Lack is an excellent Physician. I have been in his care for 3 years [...] Dr. Lack's care has been outstanding. I highly recommend Dr. Lack and his staff.
Dr Lack is always patient and informative. Questions are always answered thoroughly. He is always kind and considerate.
Dr. Lack, besides being an excellent surgeon, is extraordinarily empathetic, kind, respectful, and helpful. This is rare among physicians and practically non-existent among surgeons.
Dr Lack was incredibly informative, non-rushed, and a great educator. He was personable and I left feeling truly cared for.
Dr Lack [...] has been extremely helpful, courteous, informative, professional. [...] I greatly appreciate how he has been so supportive of me. [...]
He is a wonderful doctor, quick to listen, and very, very knowledgeable.
Very thorough explanations. Very personable.
Dr Lack did an excellent job explaining my injury and discussing my options for care. He was very patient and I appreciate that the appointment did not seem rushed.
Dr Lack is a superb communicator
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Dr Lack was very informative, patient and solicited questions and concerns appropriately. The MD fellow/resident who initially saw me was similarly excellent.
Dr Lack is an very engaged surgeon. He took care and time to listen (and actually hear) my questions and answer them. I appreciated that a lot, especially knowing how busy his schedule is.
As the doctor, Dr. Lack, should have been more involved for my care. My insurance,[...] needs his approval for my continued care. Without Dr. Lack's recommendation for my continued care, I am unable to continue my stay at[...]"Skilled Nursing Facility". I will be discharged without his recommendation.
MD was clearly rushed and both prefaced and ended our 2 minute interaction expressing his need to stay on time in clinic.
Dr. Lack was very informative explaining things to me. I felt very comfortable talking with him. He seemed to be a very kind and compassionate man, who really cares about the medical outcome. I truly appreciated the time he took explaining things. He was very easy to talk to. Even though we talked for over 30 minutes, he made me feel as though Ihe said his job to do this. He seemed to me, to be one of the kindest doctors I had the opportunity to have talked with. It was a very good experience. I am very thankful I was able to get his advice and suggestions, even though he explained that my medical issues were not something he could do. He did offer other doctors who could possibly help me.
About William D. Lack
William Lack, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Lack specializes in trauma (broken bones) and joint arthroplasty. He enjoys caring for patients of all ages and taking on challenging problems. His goal is to engage patients in order to select the treatment that is best for them and their injury, whether that be with surgery or through non-surgical methods.
Dr. Lack is an assistant professor for the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. He has earned multiple teaching awards (one while in residency and two since completing fellowship). His clinical interests include minimizing postoperative complications and he is actively involved in research to improve patient care.
Personal Interests
In his spare time, Dr. Lack enjoys family time, reading (both fiction and nonfiction), running and cycling, and college football (he is a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes).
Education and Training
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Harvard Medical SchoolMedical Education, 2007University of Iowa Hospitals & ClinicsResidency, Orthopaedic SurgeryLoyola University Medical CenterTeaching Appointment, Orthopaedic OncologyCarolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery