About
Dr. Trent D. Proehl earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign in 1994. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria in 1999. His residency training in General Surgery at that same institution ran from 2000 to 2004. During his residency, he earned Outstanding Resident honors in both 2002 and 2003. He also received Teacher of the Year recognition and the Outstanding Rotating Resident in Emergency Medicine award. The American Board of Surgery has certified him in General Surgery.
Dr. Proehl spent his early career as an employed physician for a large corporation before becoming a hospital-affiliated independent practitioner. His more than two decades of experience shaped a deep conviction that the patient-doctor relationship depends on time and trust. He affiliated with MDVIP to restore that relationship at the center of his practice. Outside the office, he runs with his family, sketches, experiments in the kitchen, and works in the yard. He is married with two daughters and enjoys a good story and making others laugh.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, Bachelor of Science, Biology 1994
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL, Doctorate of Medicine 1999
Residency
General Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL (2000-2004)
Additional Training
Internship: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL (1999-2000)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Proehl right for?
Dr. Proehl is a strong fit for adults in Morton and the surrounding area seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Patients who value direct access to their physician and thorough annual wellness assessments will feel at home here. His surgical background and two decades of clinical experience make him well-suited for patients managing chronic conditions or navigating complex health histories. Anyone who wants a physician who genuinely knows them over time will connect well with his approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Proehl focuses on primary and preventive care for adult patients. His clinical scope includes chronic condition management, annual wellness evaluations, and general health maintenance. His surgical training and two decades of experience give him a broad clinical foundation for addressing a wide range of health concerns.
Yes. The American Board of Surgery has certified Dr. Proehl in General Surgery. He completed his residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, where he earned Outstanding Resident recognition in both 2002 and 2003.
Dr. Proehl completed his medical degree, internship, and General Surgery residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. He also earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign in 1994.
Dr. Proehl has practiced medicine for over two decades. His career has included roles as an employed physician for a large corporation and as a hospital-affiliated independent practitioner before he affiliated with MDVIP.
Dr. Proehl believes the foundation of good medicine is the physician knowing their patient and the patient trusting their provider. The additional time his MDVIP affiliation provides lets him deliver more personalized care.
Yes. Dr. Proehl makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. This direct access is a core part of his MDVIP practice model.
Yes. Dr. Proehl practices at 419 Maxine Drive in Morton, Illinois. He grew up in the area and chose to serve his home community through his MDVIP-affiliated practice.
Dr. Proehl earned Outstanding Resident honors at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria in both 2002 and 2003. He also received Teacher of the Year recognition in 2001 and the Outstanding Rotating Resident in Emergency Medicine award in 2000. As an undergraduate, he earned membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Lambda Delta.
Doctor profile last updated August 15, 2026