Medical Staff

DR. GERALD HENRICKSON

In July of 1980, the community of Staples welcomed Dr. Gerald Henrickson, his wife Debbie and their daughter Cory to the Lakewood family. 25 years later and through many changes—a sense of community and his dedication to providing the best care possible have remained constant.

Originally from Richfield, Dr. Henrickson received his education at Macalester College, the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. According to Dr. Henrickson, after coming to Staples for an interview, he knew that Staples would soon be home, “We knew that same evening that we wanted to come to Staples to live and practice, and we haven’t regretted it!”

Since 1980, Lakewood Health System has grown from a team of five physicians to a team of twelve. The Henrickson’s expanded their family to include a son, Nathan and the Lakewood Clinic has grown to give Dr. Henrickson the opportunity to practice in both Browerville and Eagle Bend. In that time, Dr. Henrickson is most proud of the quality of care both he and his colleagues have provided to the area. Even with all that has changed since his arrival, Dr. Henrickson is still focused on providing, as he states, “(the) best care to each individual patient.”

Dr. Henrickson describes the passing of the past 25 years as amazingly quick and is looking forward to continuing to serve the area well into the future, “The many wonderful people I have met over the years as patients and friends are what keep me here in Staples.”

When he’s not at work, you can find Dr. Henrickson walking with his wife Debbie and carrying his backpack, or hunting, fishing, practicing archery or just enjoying the outdoors.

Thank you, Dr. Henrickson. Your 25 years of service have been a gift to our area.