Allan Prochazka, MD
Professor, Medicine-Internal Medicine

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine (1978)
Graduate School :
  • MSc, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (1983)
Undergraduate School:
  • AB, Oberlin College (OH) (1974)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Internal Medicine (1982)
Department: Medicine-Internal Medicine

Professional Titles

  • Professor

Recognition & Awards

  • Laureate, Colorado Chapter American College of Physicians (2017)

Research Interests

Informed consent, smoking cessation, preventive medicine

Teaching

  • Associate Director (2005)
    School of Medicine, Other
    CCTSI Clinical Faculty Scholars Program
  • Education Director (1999)
    Graduate School, Other
    Clinical Science Program

Publications

  • Vander Weg MW, Howren MB, Grant KM, Prochazka AV, Duffy S, Burke R, Cretzmeyer M, Parker C, Thomas EBK, Rizk MT, Bayer J, Kinner EM, Clark JM, Katz DA. A smoking cessation intervention for rural veterans tailored to individual risk factors: A multicenter randomized clinical trial. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2024 Jan;156:209191. PubMed PMID: 37866436
  • Campos L, Prochazka A, Anderson M, Kaizer A, Foster C, Hullar T. Consistent hearing aid use is associated with lower fall prevalence and risk in older adults with hearing loss. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023 Oct;71(10):3163-3171. PubMed PMID: 37314100
  • Ha DM, Prochazka AV, Bekelman DB, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Studts JL, Keith RL. Modifiable factors associated with health-related quality of life among lung cancer survivors following curative intent therapy. Lung Cancer. 2022 Jan;163:42-50. PubMed PMID: 34896804
  • Cegolon L, Filon FL, Prochazka A, Lange JH. Low immunoglobulin-E levels as potential biomarker to screen individuals susceptible to cancer in occupational settings. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2022 Dec;129(6):663-664. PubMed PMID: 36464394
  • Fink AS, Prochazka AV, Hall DE. Extending the Discussion on Informed Consent. J Am Coll Surg. 2022 May 1;234(5):975-976. PubMed PMID: 35426419
  • Ha DM, Prochazka AV, Bekelman DB, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Studts JL, Keith RL. Modifiable factors associated with health-related quality of life among lung cancer survivors following curative intent therapy. Lung Cancer. 2022 Jan;163:42-50. PubMed PMID: 34896804
  • Jensen KM, Campagna EJ, Juarez-Colunga E, Prochazka AV, Runyan DK. Authors' Response to "Importance of Oral Health for Adolescents and Adults With Down Syndrome". Am J Prev Med. 2021 Oct;61(4):e213. PubMed PMID: 34544562
  • Jensen KM, Campagna EJ, Juarez-Colunga E, Runyan DK, Prochazka AV. Predictors of Receipt of Clinical Preventive Services in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome Accessing Medicaid. Disabil Health J. 2021 Apr;14(2):101016. PubMed PMID: 33229308
  • Jensen KM, Campagna EJ, Juarez-Colunga E, Prochazka AV, Runyan DK. Low Rates of Preventive Healthcare Service Utilization Among Adolescents and Adults With Down Syndrome. Am J Prev Med. 2021 Jan;60(1):1-12. PubMed PMID: 33191063
  • Ha DM, Prochazka AV, Bekelman DB, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Chan ED, Keith RL. Association of Leisure-Time Physical Activity With Health-Related Quality of Life Among US Lung Cancer Survivors. JNCI Cancer Spectr. 2021 Feb;5(1):pkaa118. PubMed PMID: 35075444
  • Aasen DM, Wiesen BM, Singh AB, Piper C, Harnke B, Prochazka AV, Fink AS, Hammermeister KE, Meguid RA. Systematic Review of Preoperative Risk Discussion in Practice. J Surg Educ. 2020 Jul - Aug;77(4):911-920. PubMed PMID: 32192884
  • Prochazka AV. Review: Automated mobile phone text messaging increases smoking cessation (moderate evidence). Ann Intern Med. 2020 Mar 17;172(6):JC33. PubMed PMID: 32176899
  • West-Denning J, Prochazka AV. NutriRECS Consortium provides weak recommendations for continuing current red meat and processed meat consumption. Ann Intern Med. 2020 Feb 18;172(4):JC15. PubMed PMID: 32066148
  • Erly BK, Prochazka AV. E-cigarettes were more effective than nicotine replacement for smoking cessation at 1 year. Ann Intern Med. 2019 May 21;170(10):JC50. PubMed PMID: 31108512
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Practice Locations

UCHealth Internal Medicine - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
5th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2300

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1981, 1981)

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine (1978)
Graduate Schools:
  • MSc, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (1983)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • AB, Oberlin College (OH) (1974)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Internal Medicine (1982)
Department: Medicine-Internal Medicine
Contact Us
CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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