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.
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
Very principled and he cares. I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor.
Dr. Hofwegen is very kind, and easy to talk to! He comes highly recommended, so I know I’m in great hands! Staff are all friendly and very efficient. Nice office’s,too..
Kind of quick but I think he doesn’t have the proper images. I know he is the best surgeon for me if needed.
Mr van hofwegen is as a surgeon a very highly skilled professional he really gets dawn to the bone and solves the problem a patient may have. As a person he is very pleasant with ethical attitude and I simply would like to recommend him to any one who's looking for a great orthopedic doctor.
Simply the best. Very professional
Dr. Van Hofwegen did my second hip replacement and will be replacing my knee soon. He is very personable, takes the time to listen and is an excellent surgeon.
Very successful hip surgery
Real good dr
Very thorough and so easy to talk to…..explains the treatment
What a kind and compassionate Doctor