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​“I love the joys and challenges of working with children.”​​

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Dr. Jacob Lonsdale specializes in pediatric orthopedics and works with children using non-operative treatments for conditions like fractures, club foot and other issues.


Dr. Lonsdale hails from Salt Lake City, Utah, where he earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Pediatrics at Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital and a fellowship here in pediatric non-operative orthopedics.

“I focus on non-operative treatment of children with conditions like fractures, club foot, scoliosis, and developmental dysplasia of the hip,” he said. “I have a special interest in the musculoskeletal system in children. I strive to treat every child as I would want my own children treated, to help them reach their potential.”

Dr. Lonsdale said he strives to set himself apart through compassionate care of children, and through clear and sympathetic communication with parents.

He and his wife, Lisa, have five children. Dr. Lonsdale is also active in his church and enjoys mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding.

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    University of Utah - School of Medicine Salt Lake City, UT, United States, M.D. 2007

    Residency
    Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph's Hospital Marshfield, WI, United States, Pediatrics 2010

    Fellowship
    Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph's Hospital Marshfield, WI, United States, Pediatric Orthopedics 2011

  • Board Certifications
    Pediatrics: 2010, recertified 2016

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.9
out of 5 (41 ratings, 27 comments)
4.9
Provider explanations of my problem
5.0
Provider concern for my questions
4.9
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
5.0
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
5.0
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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July 13, 2022
Dr. Jacob Lonsdale MD is a wonderful, caring provider. He is a great communicator, has a positive attitude and cares about his patients.
July 29, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale & [nurse] are simply amazing. They've gone above & beyond & we can't thank them enough!
August 5, 2022
He is an excellent doctor! Listened to all of our concerns & made sure we understood everything! One of the best docs I've ever seen.
August 24, 2022
He was friendly & thorough. He took enough time to look at my son as a whole and not just the problem area.
September 1, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is always patient & kind. He listens to our questions and shares helpful answers. He is a great doctor.
September 23, 2022
Dr. was very friendly & thorough.
September 23, 2022
Excellent doctor, very good bedside manner, & very informative during the appointment.
October 7, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is an amazing dr. He shows that he cares for his patients. He listens to your concerns and questions. Answers all questions and makes sure you understand. I would highly recommend him.
October 28, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is excellent. We really appreciate his help & expertise. Huge asset to the clinic.
November 18, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale did a very good job of explaining things to [the patient]. I appreciated very much that he took the time to review the images with us.
December 27, 2022
I liked working with Dr. Lonsdale in peds. It was nice to see him on a patient level. He's super nice & explains things on an easy level.
December 30, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is amazing! We doctor through [another health system], but come to MMC just for him! I truly appreciate him calling me & checking in.
January 31, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was very thorough & professional. He took the time to provide insights & suggestions.
February 1, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is amazing! You can tell this isn't just a job but his passion. Always pushed for questions for that we have complete understanding and is extremely caring and professional!
February 13, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is fantastic.
March 7, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale gives our daughter his undivided attention and always asks her if she has any further questions.
April 12, 2023
Highly recommended.
April 12, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is the best doctor, you always feel as if your his only patient that day.
May 5, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was hands down FANTASTIC! He is the exact doctor any parent would want - genuine concern for the patient and VERY thorough.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is excellent. He is definitely an asset to this institution along with he's staff.
May 12, 2023
SO informative & personable.
May 22, 2023
Dr. L is the best provider we've ever seen. He's amazing!
June 9, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale and his staff provide exceptional care. If I could rate them higher I certainly would. He has always been concerned about my son's health and has exceptional follow-up in regards to this.
July 14, 2023
Amazing (as always).
August 21, 2023
Spoke to my child, not just me. Answered all my questions, more than once.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was excellent. He was very kind and patient. He took his time to ensure we understood everything. Highly recommend him as a provider!
August 31, 2023
Felt listened to and part of decision, answered questions, good explanations, common sense approach.
July 13, 2022
Dr. Jacob Lonsdale MD is a wonderful, caring provider. He is a great communicator, has a positive attitude and cares about his patients.
July 29, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale & [nurse] are simply amazing. They've gone above & beyond & we can't thank them enough!
August 5, 2022
He is an excellent doctor! Listened to all of our concerns & made sure we understood everything! One of the best docs I've ever seen.
August 24, 2022
He was friendly & thorough. He took enough time to look at my son as a whole and not just the problem area.
September 1, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is always patient & kind. He listens to our questions and shares helpful answers. He is a great doctor.
September 23, 2022
Dr. was very friendly & thorough.
September 23, 2022
Excellent doctor, very good bedside manner, & very informative during the appointment.
October 7, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is an amazing dr. He shows that he cares for his patients. He listens to your concerns and questions. Answers all questions and makes sure you understand. I would highly recommend him.
October 28, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is excellent. We really appreciate his help & expertise. Huge asset to the clinic.
November 18, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale did a very good job of explaining things to [the patient]. I appreciated very much that he took the time to review the images with us.
December 27, 2022
I liked working with Dr. Lonsdale in peds. It was nice to see him on a patient level. He's super nice & explains things on an easy level.
December 30, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is amazing! We doctor through [another health system], but come to MMC just for him! I truly appreciate him calling me & checking in.
January 31, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was very thorough & professional. He took the time to provide insights & suggestions.
February 1, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is amazing! You can tell this isn't just a job but his passion. Always pushed for questions for that we have complete understanding and is extremely caring and professional!
February 13, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is fantastic.
March 7, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale gives our daughter his undivided attention and always asks her if she has any further questions.
April 12, 2023
Highly recommended.
April 12, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is the best doctor, you always feel as if your his only patient that day.
May 5, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was hands down FANTASTIC! He is the exact doctor any parent would want - genuine concern for the patient and VERY thorough.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is excellent. He is definitely an asset to this institution along with he's staff.
May 12, 2023
SO informative & personable.
May 22, 2023
Dr. L is the best provider we've ever seen. He's amazing!
June 9, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale and his staff provide exceptional care. If I could rate them higher I certainly would. He has always been concerned about my son's health and has exceptional follow-up in regards to this.
July 14, 2023
Amazing (as always).
August 21, 2023
Spoke to my child, not just me. Answered all my questions, more than once.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was excellent. He was very kind and patient. He took his time to ensure we understood everything. Highly recommend him as a provider!
August 31, 2023
Felt listened to and part of decision, answered questions, good explanations, common sense approach.
July 13, 2022
Dr. Jacob Lonsdale MD is a wonderful, caring provider. He is a great communicator, has a positive attitude and cares about his patients.
July 29, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale & [nurse] are simply amazing. They've gone above & beyond & we can't thank them enough!
August 5, 2022
He is an excellent doctor! Listened to all of our concerns & made sure we understood everything! One of the best docs I've ever seen.
August 24, 2022
He was friendly & thorough. He took enough time to look at my son as a whole and not just the problem area.
September 1, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is always patient & kind. He listens to our questions and shares helpful answers. He is a great doctor.
September 23, 2022
Dr. was very friendly & thorough.
September 23, 2022
Excellent doctor, very good bedside manner, & very informative during the appointment.
October 7, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is an amazing dr. He shows that he cares for his patients. He listens to your concerns and questions. Answers all questions and makes sure you understand. I would highly recommend him.
October 28, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is excellent. We really appreciate his help & expertise. Huge asset to the clinic.
November 18, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale did a very good job of explaining things to [the patient]. I appreciated very much that he took the time to review the images with us.
December 27, 2022
I liked working with Dr. Lonsdale in peds. It was nice to see him on a patient level. He's super nice & explains things on an easy level.
December 30, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is amazing! We doctor through [another health system], but come to MMC just for him! I truly appreciate him calling me & checking in.
January 31, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was very thorough & professional. He took the time to provide insights & suggestions.
February 1, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is amazing! You can tell this isn't just a job but his passion. Always pushed for questions for that we have complete understanding and is extremely caring and professional!
February 13, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is fantastic.
March 7, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale gives our daughter his undivided attention and always asks her if she has any further questions.
April 12, 2023
Highly recommended.
April 12, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is the best doctor, you always feel as if your his only patient that day.
May 5, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was hands down FANTASTIC! He is the exact doctor any parent would want - genuine concern for the patient and VERY thorough.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is excellent. He is definitely an asset to this institution along with he's staff.
May 12, 2023
SO informative & personable.
May 22, 2023
Dr. L is the best provider we've ever seen. He's amazing!
June 9, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale and his staff provide exceptional care. If I could rate them higher I certainly would. He has always been concerned about my son's health and has exceptional follow-up in regards to this.
July 14, 2023
Amazing (as always).
August 21, 2023
Spoke to my child, not just me. Answered all my questions, more than once.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was excellent. He was very kind and patient. He took his time to ensure we understood everything. Highly recommend him as a provider!
August 31, 2023
Felt listened to and part of decision, answered questions, good explanations, common sense approach.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was excellent. He was very kind and patient. He took his time to ensure we understood everything. Highly recommend him as a provider!
August 31, 2023
Felt listened to and part of decision, answered questions, good explanations, common sense approach.
August 21, 2023
Spoke to my child, not just me. Answered all my questions, more than once.
July 14, 2023
Amazing (as always).
June 9, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale and his staff provide exceptional care. If I could rate them higher I certainly would. He has always been concerned about my son's health and has exceptional follow-up in regards to this.
May 22, 2023
Dr. L is the best provider we've ever seen. He's amazing!
May 12, 2023
SO informative & personable.
May 9, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is excellent. He is definitely an asset to this institution along with he's staff.
May 5, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was hands down FANTASTIC! He is the exact doctor any parent would want - genuine concern for the patient and VERY thorough.
April 12, 2023
Highly recommended.
April 12, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is the best doctor, you always feel as if your his only patient that day.
March 7, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale gives our daughter his undivided attention and always asks her if she has any further questions.
February 13, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is fantastic.
February 1, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale is amazing! You can tell this isn't just a job but his passion. Always pushed for questions for that we have complete understanding and is extremely caring and professional!
January 31, 2023
Dr. Lonsdale was very thorough & professional. He took the time to provide insights & suggestions.
December 30, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is amazing! We doctor through [another health system], but come to MMC just for him! I truly appreciate him calling me & checking in.
December 27, 2022
I liked working with Dr. Lonsdale in peds. It was nice to see him on a patient level. He's super nice & explains things on an easy level.
November 18, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale did a very good job of explaining things to [the patient]. I appreciated very much that he took the time to review the images with us.
October 28, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is excellent. We really appreciate his help & expertise. Huge asset to the clinic.
October 7, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is an amazing dr. He shows that he cares for his patients. He listens to your concerns and questions. Answers all questions and makes sure you understand. I would highly recommend him.
September 23, 2022
Dr. was very friendly & thorough.
September 23, 2022
Excellent doctor, very good bedside manner, & very informative during the appointment.
September 1, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale is always patient & kind. He listens to our questions and shares helpful answers. He is a great doctor.
August 24, 2022
He was friendly & thorough. He took enough time to look at my son as a whole and not just the problem area.
August 5, 2022
He is an excellent doctor! Listened to all of our concerns & made sure we understood everything! One of the best docs I've ever seen.
July 29, 2022
Dr. Lonsdale & [nurse] are simply amazing. They've gone above & beyond & we can't thank them enough!
July 13, 2022
Dr. Jacob Lonsdale MD is a wonderful, caring provider. He is a great communicator, has a positive attitude and cares about his patients.

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