Testimonials
“I recently underwent shoulder surgery from Dr. Vern Prochaska at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, Minnesota. The personal care, concern and professionalism was fantastic. We are fortunate to have Dr. Prochaska in our community who is able to meet multiple Orthopedic concerns one might have. You’ll be glad you contacted Dr. Prochaska!”
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Vern Prochaska, MD, joined CHI St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedics in Park Rapids in January 2019.
Dr. Prochaska provides orthopedic and sports medicine services to CHI St. Joseph’s Health on a full-time basis for inpatient, outpatient, and trauma-related care in Park Rapids. Dr. Prochaska is Board-Certified and has over 20 years of experience. He provides a very broad range of general orthopedic services and he has a special interest in sports medicine.
Dr. Prochaska did his undergraduate, medical school, internship and residency at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. He has served as the team physician for the NBA summer league, College of Southern Nevada, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, West Fargo High School and NDSU.
Hiker, jogger, tennis player, cyclist, golfer, human being. Feeling good means moving easily through all the activities you love. Count on CHI St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedics for quality bone and joint care to support the active life you want to live. Learn how Orthopedics can help you get back to moving and living pain free!
Learn how CHI St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedics can help you Move & Live Pain Free!
To schedule an appointment call: 218.616.3700
Services include:
- Sports medicine
- Hip, knee and shoulder replacements
- Carpal tunnel and trigger finger releases
- Fracture surgeries of the upper and lower extremities
- Knee and shoulder arthroscopies
- Fracture care and more…
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General Information
600 Pleasant Avenue
Park Rapids, MN 56470
Phone: 218.732.3311
Toll Free: 800.566.3311
Fax: 218.732.1360
General Information
600 Pleasant Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470
Phone: 218.732.3311 | Toll Free: 800.566.3311 | Fax: 218.732.1360
