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Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD
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Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Park Rapids, MN.
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Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Park Rapids, MN
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35 years of experience
Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Park Rapids, MN.

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Dr. Prochaska graduated from Creighton University. Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Park Rapids, MN and has 35 years experience. Dr. Prochaska currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHI St. Joseph's Health. Dr. Prochaska has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Prochaska received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Prochaska's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Prochaska is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Back Pain
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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Locations

  1. 1 St. Joseph's Area Health Services
    600 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN 56470
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 616-3700
  2. 2 Office
    4302 13th Ave S Ste 4-366, Fargo, ND 58103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 730-2278

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Prochaska
4.6
Based on 14 Reviews
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Sep 14, 2024
Went through MRI, discussed options and made plan A and plan B just in case. Definitely would recommend
— Sep 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University
    1989
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prochaska's profile.

Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD is affiliated with CHI St. Joseph's Health.

Yes, Dr. Vern Prochaska, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI St. Joseph's Health

    600 Pleasant Ave S, Park Rapids, MN