St. Luke Community Healthcare welcomes three new providers in October
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LAKE COUNTY — St. Luke Community Healthcare is excited to announce the addition of three outstanding healthcare providers to its team: Dr. Michael Dolecki, Dr. Jay Perret, and Katie Troxel, DNP, FNP-C. Their arrival brings expanded services and expertise to the Mission Valley, enhancing the level of care offered to the community.
Dr. Michael Dolecki, Orthopedic Surgeon
A familiar face at St. Luke, Dr. Michael Dolecki, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, returns to the team with a wealth of experience and specialized skills. Dr. Dolecki previously served at St. Luke in the Orthopedics department and is now rejoining to provide care to the Mission Valley once again.
Dr. Dolecki earned his undergraduate degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and completed his medical training and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). With a focus on joint replacements, fracture care, arthroscopy, and sports medicine, he will perform surgeries at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan and see patients at the St. Luke Community Clinic – Ronan. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, skiing, and motorcycle riding.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dolecki, contact St. Luke Orthopedics at 406-528-5580.
Dr. Jay Perret, Internal Medicine Physician
Joining the Primary Care team, Dr. Jay Perret, an Internal Medicine Physician, brings a passion for treating chronic illnesses and providing preventive care. Dr. Perret completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Montana, followed by his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, WA. He further honed his skills during an Internal Medicine residency at Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, OR.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Perret and his wife, Kristi, enjoy maintaining their small family farm in Moiese and spending time outdoors with their family. His hobbies include floating down glacial rivers, hunting, fishing, and exploring Montana’s majestic mountains.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Perret, contact St. Luke Community Clinic – Ronan at 406-676-3600.
Katie Troxel, DNP, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner
Also joining the Primary Care team, Katie Troxel, DNP, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a focus on family medicine, women’s health, preventive care, and dermatology. She earned her degrees from the University of Montana, Western Governors University, and Montana State University, where she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice. Katie is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has extensive experience in rural healthcare.
Katie enjoys spending her free time hiking with her dog, fly fishing, and boating on Flathead Lake with family and friends. She will practice alongside Dr. Kelli Larson at the St. Luke Community Clinic – Ridgewater in Polson. For appointments with Katie Troxel, call 406-883-3737.
St. Luke Community Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the residents of the Mission Valley. Their team of skilled healthcare professionals offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of the community. To learn more about the new providers and the services offered at St. Luke, visit: www.stlukehealthcare.org.
