Dr. John Sterling
Staff Optometrist · Gundersen Lutheran
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Dr. John Sterling is a Staff Optometrist, currently affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran, based in La Crosse, WI. As a optometrist, Dr. Sterling contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in La Crosse, WI. Dr. Sterling holds academic credentials, including OD MS, from UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Gundersen Lutheran operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit optometrist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to optometrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The La Crosse, WI healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 12,945 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the optometrist specialty. John Sterling is one of them.
- 227 optometrists are based in WI (out of 28,699 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 77 contacts at Gundersen Lutheran are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical optometrist compensation in WI: $91,000 – $168,000 (median $126,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of optometrists in WI: Shopko (9), Sole Proprietor (6), Valley Eye Associates (6).
- 16% of optometrists in WI hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 81% of optometrists in WI have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting optometrist
Healthcare professionals with optometrist expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.
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Dr. John Sterling is based in La Crosse, WI. They are currently affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran.
Dr. John Sterling specializes in optometrist. Their current role is Staff Optometrist.
Dr. John Sterling currently works at Gundersen Lutheran.
Dr. John Sterling attended UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
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Recruiting optometrists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for optometrists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
optometrists in WI typically earn $91,000 to $168,000 annually, with a median of $126,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.