Orthopedics: Orthopaedic Surgery, PRP Injections, Total Joint Replacements, Hip Labral Tear Repair, Arthroscopic Surgery
Bellingham
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
Recent
4.9
1.4K Ratings
463 Comments
Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with experience as a team physician for collegiate and semi-professional sports organizations. He joined Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons in August of 2010.
Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with experience as a team physician for collegiate and semi-professional sports organizations. He joined Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons in August of 2010.
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He’s a very friendly person. He came to see us before the surgery was quite prompt and on time and everything went well. Good good stitches good surgery, good good bandage and the whole thing was really nice. Thank you.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Love him, very good bed dude manner
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Van is awesome.
He listens, asks good questions, asks of my opinions….
He is the best
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very friendly and explained things clearly. I would definitely recommend him.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
The best!!!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Exceptional Dr. & Surgeon
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
He is a down to earth doctor. He. Let’s you know exactly what is going on with the shoulder replace. Makes you fill comfortable and at ease.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Chris was very helpful
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Van Hofwegen was friendly and professional. I felt totally confident that I would be in good hands with him as my surgeon.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Informative. Did not push surgery even though I will probably get there.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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Proliance Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons
2979 Squalicum Parkway Suite 203 Bellingham, WA 98225
Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen joined our office in August of 2010. He graduated from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and continued his residency as a Hawkeye. He finished his sports medicine fellowship at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Van Hofwegen moved to Whatcom County with his wife, who is originally from Nooksack, and is a practicing Family Physician. They are the parents of three children.
Specialties: Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Injections Treats all general orthopedic conditions of Knees, Hips, Shoulders, Elbows, Ankle/Feet, Hand, CTS, Trigger Finger, etc. Total Joint Replacements (inpatient and outpatient) Hip Labral Tear Repair Arthroscopic Surgery Community call group - on staff for Emergency Room patients
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Medical Licensure: State of Washington, 2010
Education: Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at Hughston Clinic, Columbus Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Iowa, Iowa City Internship in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Iowa, Iowa City Medical School at the University of Iowa
Sports Medicine Experience: Team Physician Bellingham Bells 2011 (baseball) Team Physician Bellingham Bulldogs 2011 (football) Fellow Team Physician - Columbus Cottonmouths (Semi-Pro Hockey League) Resident Team Physician for the University of Iowa Softball American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Candidate Member
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He’s a very friendly person. He came to see us before the surgery was quite prompt and on time and everything went well. Good good stitches good surgery, good good bandage and the whole thing was really nice. Thank you.
Love him, very good bed dude manner
Dr. Van is awesome. He listens, asks good questions, asks of my opinions…. He is the best
Very friendly and explained things clearly. I would definitely recommend him.
The best!!!
Exceptional Dr. & Surgeon
He is a down to earth doctor. He. Let’s you know exactly what is going on with the shoulder replace. Makes you fill comfortable and at ease.
Chris was very helpful
Dr. Van Hofwegen was friendly and professional. I felt totally confident that I would be in good hands with him as my surgeon.
Informative. Did not push surgery even though I will probably get there.