Orthopedics: Orthopaedic Surgery, PRP Injections, Total Joint Replacements, Hip Labral Tear Repair, Arthroscopic Surgery
Bellingham
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
1.5K Ratings
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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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Personable, confident, professional, listens and hears, respectful, kind, smart.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Exceptionally caring and calm!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Top notch
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Such a caring and compassionate Doctor. I really had a great Doctor visit. I felt honored to be able to be there and him to take a look at my situation.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Doctor was very helpful
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Awesome
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Great bedside manner!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Listened! Has a good sense of humor and was very relatable!! Thank you!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Thorough and friendly. Took the time to listen and connect some dots previous doctors have missed.
(1 month ago)
Jun-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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Personable, confident, professional, listens and hears, respectful, kind, smart.
Exceptionally caring and calm!
Top notch
Such a caring and compassionate Doctor. I really had a great Doctor visit. I felt honored to be able to be there and him to take a look at my situation.
Doctor was very helpful
Awesome
Great bedside manner!
Listened! Has a good sense of humor and was very relatable!! Thank you!!
Very professional
Thorough and friendly. Took the time to listen and connect some dots previous doctors have missed.