Christopher Van Hofwegen, M.D.

Minimal wait times, friendly staff

He was wonderful!

Dr Van Hofwegen gives me so much confidence and hope whenever I see him. He is so smart and is an incredible listener. I leave his care knowing that I am taking the next best steps towards healing and that he has plan B figured out in his head should I need to go to that. On top of being so knowledgable, he's just a lovely human.

The world needs more doctors like Dr. Van Hofwegen! Excellent listener, highly intelligent and qualified in his specialty and respectful of his patients. I feel fortunate to be under his care.

What a great guy! Very personable, kind, great bedside manner. Excellent care. Love him!

Friendly, calming and has a gentle sense of humor which is nice 🙂

Very pleasant visit with Dr.Hofwegen

Exceptional! Explained everything to me, answered my questions. Ultimately did a minor procedure in his office instead of operating on my knee. I will definitely recommend Dr. Van Hofwegen.

Dr. VanHofwegen is a most qualified, experienced, knowledgeable and conscientious surgeon. He always takes time to explain everything and put a patient at ease.

really liked him (and one of the office staff--a short young woman with short hair). very professional and open-minded. possibly over-did his emphasis that he would NOT push knee-replacement surgery

Dr Vanhofwegen is an excellent surgeon! Professional and courteous.

Dr. Hofwegen did my rotator cuff surgery. I enjoy meeting with him and appreciate his excellent skills and his concern for his patients.

Dr. Van Hofwegen was thorough and professional, but very warm and engaging.

He is an awesome surgeon. Always makes you feel at ease, and explains things to you. He is extremely professional and super friendly. I would refer him to anyone needing shoulder surgery! And he has a great staff!!!!

Dr.V I've known for almost 7 years and many many surgeries he is the best of the best in my opinion. My knees including my complete replacement are better than ever.. 💯 recommend.

Friendly, willing to answer questions, thorough, 3 people to intake info & assess .

Dr. Van Hofwegen is considering all factors for a more precise diagnosis and treatment approach of my excruciating hip pain. And for that, I am grateful.

He completely understands the history of my leg and is willing to help in anyway possible.

In the past 6 months, I have had Dr Van do a full shoulder replacement, fix a miniscus tear in my knee and then a full knee replacement 5 weeks ago. My knee has not been this pain free in so long. If you are second guessing having any of these procedures done…. Don’t! The quality of care, follow up and recovery have been great. Go see Chris and book it!

Dr. Van Hofwegen will be performing a hip replacement in a couple of weeks. He has my complete confidence due to his presence, attention, and care.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is great. Nice bed side manner very easy to talk to. Thorough evaluation and explanation. Awesome outcome from a previous surgery.

He is very supportive of me and my progress. Gives me a lot of encouragement even when I start to cry.

Always on time, listens well, answers questions with respect and complete knowledge. He genuinely makes you feel cared for.

So far it’s ok. But if this plan doesn’t work, I’m moving in and staging a new knee sit-in.

Very personable and caring.

Very professional and probably saved me from unnecessary surgery.

He’s straight forward and kind at the same time. Knew exactly what the problem was and how to address a solution even though it wasn’t what I wanted to hear

Great doctor! Wonderful office staff.

Dr Van Hofwegen gives me complete faith in his skills and abilities.

Communicates clearly. Listens attentively. Goes the extra mile.

Super nice guy, straight forward and helpful.

Great team of orthopedic surgeons working together to fix my broken parts after falling.

He's wonderful, easy to talk to and understand .

Very patient, I never felt rushed asking questions. He gave me alternatives for sustaining and prolonging my abilities without surgery.

Fantastic !

Excellent manner, friendly, reassuring and competent.

I met Dr Van Hofwegan for the first time today. He confirmed my suspicions, that a total knee is my best option to treat my pain. He took time to answer my questions, and explained the process clearly. I believe I am in good hands!

great doc and fine person

Explained everything in a simple and compassionate manner. I feel like I am in good hands.

Great guy. Very knowledgeable and informative. I would have liked a visit by him or his PA just to tell me what he found.

He is very thorough. He explains things very well. He always answers as my questions I have.

He is the best! He’s always upbeat, positive and honest.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is a very thorough and knowledgeable doctor. My total hip replacement surgery has so far gone without a hitch thanks to his attention to detail!! Highly recommend!!

Very personal thorough and compassionate!

I would rate everyone 5 stars, but I always leave room for improvements. Thanks, it was a wonderful experience and hopefully I only need once.

Very cordial. Explains things.So that you understand your injury.

Took awhile to get him in the room because he must be busy, but very approachable and kind

Always a pleasurable experience. I feel better already:-).

The best!

Amazing, knowledgeable, proficient and patient friendly doctor. I can comment about surgical ability after my knee operation.

Skilled and a good bedside manner too.

Very friendly & easy to talk to.

Always top notch care and compassion

Dr. Van is the best!!!

Warm, friendly, informed by lots of experience.

Dr Van Hofwegen is great. I enjoy the way he explains my current situation and my options. I trust him

Dr. Van was , as usual, attentive, kind, and compassionate. He listened to what I had to say and responded selflessly. I will always come to him for my orthopedic needs, now and in the future.

Very personal and explained my situation and options for moving forward.

Always friendly and answers all questions.

Outstanding professional care. I cannot stress how impressed I was with Dr. V and his staff

Check-in was simple and fast, just a two minute wait to see the doctor. He was very kind, informative and compassionate as I was not happy with the diagnosis. That's my issue, not his. Plus, he's kinda cute :)

Knows what he is doing and makes the patient feel good about the surgery. Larry

Personable/ caring and professional

Dry professionals and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and gave some great advice.

Not only a great surgeon but a very kind & genuine person who really cares about me as his patient!!! The best of the best.

I am delighted with the outcome of my total knee replacement. Dr. Van Hofwegen has a very pleasant and knowledgeable demeanor.

The best come from the MIDWEST! 🤭🙌😀 Thank you Dr. Van Hofwegen and crew!

Listens attentively. Great manner

He is pleasant and knowledgeable!

Third season of PRP and works for me!

Great doctor and great personality to go along with his superior surgical skills. Looking forward to having my shoulder usable again.

great listener, explained things clearly, respectful, suggested conservative approach to begin

Good person

Warm, perceptive, funny, and a helluva surgeon.

he listens \

Good patient communications and relations.

Very knowledgeable and always wonderful to talk to

Wonderful

Friendly, explained everthing in detail. Great Doctor.

The best Orthopedic Surgeon. I heal well when I have had surgery from Christopher VanHofwegen. Very caring.

From start to finish with my TKR Chris and his team were excellent. Knowledgeable, skillful, patient and positive all the way from preop to postop everyone on his team were kind and considerate. Thankyou

Good doctor , explained everything to me and what to expect

Exceptional

Really liked his clear communication and personality. I am looking at a hip replacement surgery in January and even though I am not happy with that perspective, I trust dr. Van Hofwegen to do a great job.

He is the best doctor I have ever had. Love his smile too.

Amazing doctor.... professional, conscientious, knowledgeable and personable.

Dr Hofwegen was compassionate and knowledgeable, communicated well, and was personable.

Great surgeon and very sensitive to where the patient is at and responds with genuine interest and concern. And he looks good on TV too!!!

This man has opened up both of my shoulders within the last 6 years, and he's given me warm, direct, and personable care each time. I appreciate the human approach. Thank you!

Nice person. Trys to keep on time with a demanding schedule. Seems to know his area of expertise without the normal aloof attitude. Would certainly recommend

He has an amazing personality ! Always upbeat and generally makes you feel at ease. So knowledgeable and always explaining my problem and helping understand what needs to be done. Great surgeon!!!

Dr. Van Hofwegen was pleasant and willing to answer my questions.

Forgot his name but it was the doctors male assistant. He was incredibly helpful and answered all my questions related to my upcoming knee replacement. Very impressed.

Great success with my rotator cuff surgery. Highly recommended!

Always caring, professional, and easy to talk to.

He is thorough, sensitive and and professional in every respect. He is also a heck of a nice guy.

Listen to all my concerns and was straight forward on a treatment plan.

The best! Runs a bit late though. I guess it takes a little extra time to perfect !

Dr. Van Hofwegen is a great doc and also a nice guy. Good combination.

Friendly, quick and honest assessment/options

Very personable and on board w my issues. Appreciate this w a Doctor.

Such an attentive, compassionate, considerate person and a knowledgeable & competent surgeon. I appreciate him very much. I also appreciate the staff at Pacific Rim who are always kind & helpful. Excellent company!

Open to input and answering questions. Appreciated his approach.

Understanding and cared to listen. Straight forward and understandable review of my situation.

Dr Van Hofwegen is personable and caring, and made me feel like I was on the road to recovery under his skilled care.

Very Relational

Friendly and honest. Appreciate him calling husband after surgery but I never saw him after I left surgery center and was sent to hospital when he said he would be my attending physician there.

Wonderful surgeon, great personality!

Excellent communication regarding what is involved with the surgery, pain, bruising, and follow up was above top notch. I had some concerns with my extra swelling and bruising. After his personal follow up, he was absolutely correct if i continue with post op instructions i will notice a difference in a couple days. However it was as soon as the next day. His confidence was reassuring and peace of mind.

Dr Van Hofwegen did a TKR on my right knee. He did an excellent job, in pain before the surgery. Six weeks PO, no pain!

He is the best orthopedic. Kind thoughtful and I’ve been seeing him 8years now. He’s Family!

Waited for almost an hour just to be seen... Then, it seems as though he didn't even want to help me at all... It already tough to get service in Whatcom County. But it's scary when you don't know if a Doctor is going to honor their oath to help all. Or, if the Doctors don't like you? A person might not get their proper service...

Great Doctor

He listens and hears what you are saying. He cares about his clients and their outcomes without pushing to do surgery. I really appreciate this and his comments that I understand.

Minimal time with him so far, but all is good and he is impressive.

He's an excellent Doctor. He takes special care with His patients,

Excellent doctor.

Dr Chris is so caring. So thankful he is my Doc!

very nice, answered all my questions

Friendly, personable and caring.

Thanks for seeing me today. Amir

Always so cheerful and very competent in his profession.

Excellent service from Doctor Van and staff. Always professional with quick diagnosis.

I am very confident in Dr Van Hofwegen. He is thorough, gently straight forward and friendly. He has done my hip and shoulder surgeries and has proven to be my Doc. of choice!

Amazing dr i’ve had a lot of years with this doctor and he’s always been spot on amazing

Always excellent care and communication.

I went for an evaluation for my hip arthritis, Dr. Van Hofwegen was straightforward with his diagnostics and in the same time very compassionate.

Expert, considerate and professional.

Awesome.

Very personable

I would give Dr. VanHofwegan 10 stars if it were possible. From his medical care to his communication and personable yet professional approach, he’s wonderful.

He is always so happy! Love him as a Dr.

Great Doctor, always looking out for the best in the patient.

Thanks for getting me in so soon

Want to know date of surgery so that my own work can be arranged

Dr. Van is a wonderful person & an excellent surgeon! He sets my mind at ease when I start to worry about, “will my shoulder ever recover?” It’s a process & I feel blessed to have him on my side!!

I have complete trust in Chris's

Great personal service as always!

He is great I like him very much he's very personable he has a wonderful sense of humor and I would recommend him to anyone I know he is a great doctor okay so we can send it now

Thank you for your help and honesty.

Sweet kind affirming calming!! Thank you 😊

He is just the best!!! So happy I get to see him for my shoulder issues after he took such good care of me when my hip was hurt!

VERY PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONABLE. ALWAYS A SMILE AND COMMENT OR TWO FOR RETURNING PATIENTS.

First appt with Dr VanHofwegen....like him...but must admit I wasn't happy to hear his surgical schedule is 3 months out. The waiting game begins!

Was able to fix the major tear in shoulder after lengthy delays due to covid.

Dr. Van is always warm and friendly during every visit. He’s great at giving injections and professional in every way.

Dr. Hofwegen is extremely personable, knowledgeable and caring. His professional demeanor was very much appreciated as was his sense of humor.

Dr. Chris is a very personable surgeon and does his best to answer all of your questions and concerns. He did my knee this last week and it was a great success. Between him, and Frazier Coe and his assistant Anita, and all the staff at St. Joe's made it a good experience.

I liked him for his honesty and reassurance, but I didn't leave feeling very satisfied with my care. I went to see him as a second opinion for my previous orthopedic doctor's recommendation for a knee replacement. Thankfully I found out during my appointment with Dr. Hofwegen that this was completely unnecessary which I am grateful for as I am only twenty-one. However, the knee brace that he gave me ended up hurting my knee worse after wearing it and walking on it for less than an hour after the appointment. I was basically told to keep doing PT and walking, and keep at it without any recommendation for further assistance with the pain and instability issues I am suffering from. The knee brace didn't even stop my knee from hyperextending while walking which is the entire problem in the first place. He didn't even look at the previous orthopedic doctor's notes or the MRI which led to the recommendation in the first place for the knee replacement. No follow-up recommended either.

Dr Van Hofwegen was very thorough, kind and answered all my questions. I loved how down to earth he was. Very professional and would definitely recommend him to friends/family.

I only saw Dr. Hofwegen one time for a second opinion so I can give an informed opinion. What I can say is this. He was friendly and seemed to be knowledgeable.

I have rarely, if ever, been more confident in a physician.

Very satisfied with my visit.

He is kind, empathic and professional. As a patient, I feel safe relying on his expertise.

Awesome Dr!

Dr VanHofwegan gave unhurried attention to my concerns and answered all questions I had. He is personable with a ready friendly smile which I appreciate!

Dr VanHofwegen is a kind and caring physician. He takes the time to discuss your condition and doesn’t rush through your appt. The clinic is very efficient especially with their on-line check in.

Dr. Van H was wonderful. Very informative, personable and really takes time with you. Recommend him highly!

Very professional and hones.

He’s a great doctor I trust him emphatically. He has performed surgery on injuries twice and the outcome has been excellent both times.

He knows his stuff, is mindful with what he recommends and really listens to what the biggest issue is for me. Second situation where I feel I am in the best hands possible.

Great bedside manner. Explain the procedure very well

Superb responsive care!!

I look forward to my new knee and I have great faith in Dr Van Hofwegen ability to put me back in the saddle.

Great visit, explained things well, seemed caring and friendly.

Trying to understand everything is tough he keeps going back and forth with what we should do and I need him to be confident in what he thinks my healing plan should be.

Dr Van Hofwegen is professional, runs on time and listens. I’ve had way too many orthopedic doctors for way to many injuries. I finally found a good one. Thanks Doc.

Overall great

Very kind and helpful with injection and referral. Thank you.

Experienced and provided detailed assessment. I would recommend this doctor.

I had a few more questions that came up later. The Dr. Is very friendly and straight forward seems to be listening.The one line check

Only down side was trying to use online system to fill out patient information.

He was a person that gave clear understanding on what he seen on X-rays a what he recommended, I shared my feelings and concerns about my end of things and at the end, I was Totally Satisfied with our plan.

Very pleasant and to the point.His assistant did a very good job

I feel blessed to have him as my Ortho doctor. He's attentive, kind with a good sense of humor. An all around nice guy!

Dr.gave thorough attention, and I felt he gave me thorough information.

He has a very good bedside manner and is a very good surgeon. I am so happy he did my hip.

Christopher is simply, one of the finest humans on the planet. He is an excellent practitioner, technically gifted, and always current on best treatments. Bellingham is fortunate to have him.

Dr Vanhofwegen is wonderful! He’s knowlegible, kind and thorough.

I appreciate his warm "bedside manner".

Excellent all around!

Alway a please to appointment. Never in hurry to rush to surgery until all other options exhausted

Excellent job on the new hip!

friendly and attentive

Excellent experience from start to finish.

Continues to provide personal care. He’s efficient and inquiring. Glad he’s my physician.

This is my second visit with Dr Van Hofwegen?? Both visits I found him honest sincere very conservative personable & a very trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor ??

Best Dr. Ever!!!

Very kind encouraging and helpful

Just awesome. Make you feel super comfortable and does not rush you through nthe process. My journey has been nothing but the best from his and his staff from beginning to end for my surgery. This experience was excellent!

Very open

Thanks

My concerns were addressed directly.

Trust him explicitly. Great person! He is straight forward and truthful. Would trust him with any of my family members

Not really looking forward to another surgery, thankful you are the guy doing it.

Dr Van Hofwegen is always willing to spend the time with you to answer your questions, make sure you know what to expect with your upcoming surgery. Great bedside manner is important!

Doctor was very nice and personable. Overall, it was a good experience.

Friendly and easy to talk to would recommend to everyone

Dr. Van Hofwegen and staff are commendable with their knowledge, expertise and personal interactions!

Dr. Van Hofwegen is super cool, laid back, and down to Earth. Everything about my procedure went super smooth. Even better than I imagined. No pain post surgery.

Seemed very egotistical cracking jokes, thinking he's really cool, looking cool in front of his young female assistant, and not as focused on patient as I would like.

He listened to me, heard my concerns, and gave me his best solution. I trust him completely, with full confidence going forward with his plan. He’s bright, and kind. I am lucky to have him as my surgeon.

HI Dr.!! I forgot to mention to you that my rt. wrist has a strange tingling weird feeling in it ever since surgery. Steve thinks it is the anathesiologist problem. What do you think??

Incredibly good rapport with patients.

Dr "Hof" is outstanding. Just one example is his ability to give steroid injections (for OA joints) that are virtually painless and last longer than any other I've ever had.

Chris was warm and engaging and listened well. What more could you ask for?

Dr. van Hofwegen is a terrific and understanding doc with an amazing bedside manner. I will return to him for sure.

Great Doctor, very personable, makes you feel very comfortable, takes the time you need.

I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Van Hofwegen. Very friendly and knowledgeable. He gives an excellent injection.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is absolutely fantastic! He did surgery on my left knee about four months ago and my knee is doing great. He is the #1 best as far as I'm concerned. Easy to talk to, answers all my questions. I would highly recommend him and I'm looking forward to my next surgery on my right knee.

Makes me feel very comfortable and I like his humor.

Yes I think he is great. Thank you Thank you!! See you on the 5th of Oct. ?

Dr. Van is very nice, found my problem and is ordering my physical therapy and if that doesn't work potential surgery all after X-rays were taken in the office. Not having to zip to another office for X-rays is great!

He's great. Positive, encouraging and does great work.

He is knowledgeable, explains well and is funny. And Alex (?) who met with me before was fine, as well.

Thank You Sir for your professtional Help

He is Just Grapes 🍇

Dr. Van Hofwegen provided the surgery to my right shoulder in 2018 and I am grateful for his expertise, patience and capacity to explain the issues and repair the faults long term.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is simply the best. Don't know what I would do without him on my healing team!

Dr. Van has the most compassion of any Dr. I have ever experienced He takes all the time necessary to explain my medical situation and then gives his recommendations.

Right should was a great result. Now I'm going back for my left shoulder replacement.

Great beside manners, front desk was very helpful, even when I could not pull it together. Very happy with my decision to seek a second opinion on a shoulder that has been chronic for years.

Very personable and professional. Explained everything with clarity and answered all my questions so I could make a wise choice. Skill level also 5??

Dr. VanHofwegen is not only thorough but has great bedside manner and humor. I would recommend him to anyone, young or old. He has seen my son at age 13 as well as my mother at age 74.

A very lovely Doctor visit. Dr. Hofwegen is so compassionate and positive. I left feeling much better than when I arrived thanks to Dr. Hofwegen. Thank you...

The doctor was friendly and cordial and was concerned and positive about my progress.

Candor and upbeat character appreciated. Sense of humor as well. Oh, the medical advice was top notch as well.....

He did an excellent job, he was patient with me and explained concerns to me

Really nice. He took the time needed to explain what was going on with my knees.

Very clear when asked questions... didn’t like him telling me I was being dramatic though... when the surgery center is where I received the info and they were indeed wrong...

Dr Chris is professional and very knowledgeable courteous and very compassionate

Absolute best "bed side manner" I have ever encountered... considering I have yet to have my procedure done, I felt totally at ease and comfortable with Dr. VanHofwegan being at the helm of my future new hip!

Dr. Van Hofwegen made me feel calm and comfortable about my upcoming surgery. He answered my questions and showed genuine concern about my recovery.

excellent service and help

No comment

Timely appointment. Year review of my left knee total knee replacement. Very happy, he did a great job!!!

Nice job Doc! Recup going well!

Amazing bedside manner!

He was so nice, funny and answered all my questions. He made me smile thank you

Excellent!

Dr. VanHofwegen is great! He is always very thorough, professional, smart and friendly! I am very confident in his ability to replace my hip.

BEST DR EVER !!!!!!!!

Top notch Doc.

Dr. Van Hofwegen was awesome. He listened with caring ears and was very professional yet made me feel at ease. I would definitely recommend his service!

Friendly, happy, and suggested a different method and he said that since you’ve been to physical therapy, already I will leave the decision up to you if you want surgery!

Somehow I thought the reminder text I received was for 8:15 am. When I got there the receptionist said my appointment was 8:00 am but she asked Dr. Van if he could see me. He did. I was grateful. Sr Van is a great Orthopedic Surgeon. Nice and has excellent patient rapport.

Nice guy

Very knowledgeable and polite.

Wow! This rate request beat me home! Love Dr. Van Hofwegen!! He is professionally very capable and personally very considerate, friendly and warm. He should give seminars on "Bedside Manner" to other Drs.

Dr. VanHofwegan is very knowledgeable, efficient , even though my healing process took its time, he was reassuring.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is very friendly and personable. I found him to be very thorough and I appreciated the fact that he answered all of my questions and made me feel completely at ease.

From diagnosis to recovery. Explains and answers questions. Never feel rushed! And my shoulder feels amazing after nearly a year of pain!

This doctor is absolutely fabulous. I got a shot in my shoulder (which requires .a full replacement but at 85 I'm trying to hold out) which left me pain free for 14 months. Not only was my shoulder better but so was my back and my hip. He listens to you and takes his time to explain everything to you. You won't be disappointed with the resuts.

The best

He and the PA listen to me explained what my options were didn’t force me into future thinking about surgery. It’s nice to know what his face looks like without the mask.

Dr. Chris is a very caring and personal doctor.

Very personable and knowledgeable

Great Doctor very knowledgeable and great bed side manner. Would highly recommend Dr Van

Everything first class very knowledgeable. I immediately felt that I was in professional hands this guy knows what he's doing.

Have been worked on in the past by Dr. Van Hofwegen, with good results. Good listener to look and think about sources of pain beyond the immediate area of pain. Highly recommend him.

Always on time. Friendly staff and Dr. Van Hofwegen is the best!

Very professional, answered all my questions and explained xrays.

Couldn't be more satisfied with recent hip surgery

I really enjoyed my doctor visit today . I was able to understand pretty much everything being explained to me . Thank you for your kindness that you showed .

Thought Dr. Van was great. Great personality. very knowledgeable, took time to explain things with me.

Great care, very informative and personable. Made me feel welcome and comfortable

Love Dr VH!! His interaction with my teen son put him at ease and he was very black and white with his answers!!

Only think he can’t do is age reversal.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is smart, skilled, and has done good work on me.

Great "bedside" manner; informative; reviewed xrays with patient; gave options to consider ; was very helpful & personable.

Dr. Van Hofwegen strikes the perfect balance between listening to his patient's concerns and presenting clear diagnosis and recomendations. As a patient, I felt fully heard and very confident in his recommended course of action.

The Best Doctor Ever!!

He is a good doctor

Very professional and personable, and a great surgeon. Doesn’t get any better oh and the office staff are all very wonderful!!

Dr. Van was very thorough, professional and caring. He truly helped me.

Dr. Van Hofwegen was wonderful! He took the time to explain my issues and sent me home with a solid plan. I so appreciated my visit today!! Thank you!

It is nice to have someone who really cares and so pleasant.

Great communicator! Super relatable, down to earth human. His deep experience comes through without any airs.

Always pleasant, professional and helpful.

Dr. Van was professional and efficient! Hoping for a positive outcome!

Professional, thorough, takes the time to make sure you understand everything discussed.

Good guy. I look forward to the knee Surgery! Thank you.

A good listener and very friendly and compassionate.

I was appreciative of the time spent and explanation of my injury and subsequent healing. Doctor Van answered all our questions and we left knowing we were in good hands.

Dr. Van was very gentle working with my hurt shoulder and thoroughly explained what was going on!

On time, friendly, professional. Excellent.

Great guy nice and easy to talk to!

Always great experience.. wait time was a little long , never had that happen..

Very friendly, down to earth type of guy.

positive upbeat person.

Very pleasant meeting. He had clear explanations of the issues and treatment.

Just get me walking. Thanks

no waiting which is nice, plus he was very good at explaining my options, procedure was good

Very impressed with Dr. Van Hofwegen, he was so kind, encouraging and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him

The St. Jos ED called Dr. Hofwegen to repair an Intertrochanteric Fracture of my left hip His work was perfect followed by a complication-free recovery. In the post-op meeting I was impressed by not only his skill, but his empathy and good humor.

AWESOME!!!!! I look forward to my office visits.....everyone is so friendly! EVEN the people in masks! Jan Porter

Had an excellent visit with Dr. Van.

What is there to be said about perfection ?

Focused. Attentive.

Dr. Van Hofwegen's demeanor allows me to feel relaxed and able to discuss any topic with him. He is welcoming and reassuring every time I see him. He can be frank and direct about treatment options which I appreciate.

I did a phone call visit to keep us both safe. All went well and all my questions were answered.

After having both knees and right hip replaced, I was not looking forward to having left hip replaced. This turned out to be too good to be true, but I walk like I did 10 yrs ago. Truly amazing job done by Dr. Van Hofwegen.

Always have a great visit since he fixed my leg. Always has a positive attitude and you can tell takes pride in his profession. I have already recommended my step dad should set up an appointment for his shoulder to see him

Thank you so much for making my visit safe, easy and comfortable and for the reassurance that I am on the mend!

My appointment and visit with Dr. Van Hofwegen was excellent! He is an extremely friendly & competent surgeon and I am so pleased with the condition of my ankle surgery.

Excellent surgeon my rotatory cuff surgery went well beyond my expectations. Prior to the surgery I heard all these terrible stories about how painful the surgery recovery was going to be. I quit taking the pain pills after just four days.

Straightforward honest and helpful!

Only saw Dr. V. for 5-10 minutes, most of my time with PA, Alex. Both were engaging and friendly. They answered all my questions even if I did not like the answers 😞. I know they were busy but I did not feel rushed.

great suggestion on changing medication schedule. It works! Al Nickelson

Dr. VanHofwegen was so concerned and sympathetic to my needs and got an action plan going right away. He was very reassuring and kind.

I would Highly Recommend Dr. Van Hofwegen for any of your Orthopedic needs. He is one of the most caring Doctors I have seen. He listens to all your concerns, and comes up with a plan of attack to what is needed to get the best outcome.

Professional. Highly skilled. Deeply knowledgeable.

The best!

I couldn't be happier with way he has managed my pain over past years

He really cares about you

Thank you for the hug and your support

Very personable, knowledgeable, and competent. Dr. Van Hofwegen offered a nonsurgical alternative (steroid shot) for my shoulder problem. Took time to answer my questions about Xrays.

He spends the time necessary to cover all info and questions and looks at the whole patient's background and ongoing medical issues to insure the best surgery results. He's also a really nice positive person.

He made me feel very at ease, and comfortable about my procedure.

A gentle, smart, thorough, good listener and remarkable surgical skills.

Great bed side manner!! He was kind, and made sure to thoroughly examined my son. He cared about not only the injury and diagnoses but made sure that he was comfortable and understood the process going forward!

Great personality,easy to talk to and understand

Wonderful surgeon!

He is very caring

Friendly, caring and very good at his job.

although I didn't need surgery the Doctor was still helpful.... a few more suggestions on how to resolve my issue might have been helpful.

Easy to talk to. Takes time to explain. excellent outcome of knee replacement.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is an excellent surgeon, in my opinion. I recently had both knees replaced and I appreciate the concern he has for my wellbeing. I didn’t expect to be up and walking in such a short period of time. Thank you !

I had a good experience. He is knowledgable and kind. I chose him as an orthopedic surgeon after hearing good things about him from my physical therapist.

I usually dread going a doctor's office. However, with Dr.Van Hofwegen, I actually look forward to the treatment and personal/family discussions. He is great representative for the Pacific Rim Orthopaedic surgeons.

Very personable Surgeon. Listens to your concerns and very helpful with a road to recovery map!! Would definitely recommend.

Dr. Van Hofwegen provided knowledgeable options for my medical issues. Was very warm and caring.

I find Dr Van Hofwegen very thoughtful and pleasant. He doesn't jump right in to do surgery. He explores all options to be certain of the need for surgery before recommending it. I would certainly recommend him.

Very friendly but concerned about overall health

Found Dr. VanHofwegan to be very approachable, amiable, with clear communication. The consultation with him was pleasant and beneficial.

Dr Van Hofwegen is the best! I couldn’t ask for a better Orthopedic!! I feel he’s a friend as well as my doctor!!

Caring and kind

Very prompt, friendly and the best! Many thanks!

So helpful, kind, and put a smile on my face! Would recommend to anyone.

BEST DR EVER !!!!!!!!!

One of the most Caring Doctors i have been to in a long time. Makes you feel comfortable.

What a nice guy! Very personable, caring, knowledgeable and able to explain to me what has happened to my rotator cuff. Made recommendations for a treatment plan and gave timeframe for follow-up. He would be great at teaching others how to be a great doctor when meeting patients.

appointment right on time, good results

I respect Dr. Chris. He always takes his time and listens. I consider him a professional and he treats me with kindness and understanding.

Good suggestions Thanks

Dr. Van Hofwegen is wonderful. Great personality who listens to the patient's concerns

Friendly with a great bedside manner! Seems to know what he is talking about too

Today was my first appointment with Pacific Rim. It was OUTSTANDING.

Great personality and ability to explain my medical situation in practical terms

Great bedside manner and so happy after my surgery to see such a dramatic improvement so soon.

As is his practice, Dr. Van Hofwegen was cheerful, upbeat, friendly and interesting as he always is. I actually look forward to seeing him.

nice guy, well informed

Very thorough, lots of information and clear explanation. Very personable.

Wonderful man😊

Great rapport

One feels uplifted after leaving the office. Dr. Is very patient and shows it through his actions

Great Dr!!

Dr. Van Hofwegen is a great orthopedic surgeon. He’s approachable, competent and skilled. I recommend him if you’re in need of an experienced shoulder doc/surgeon.

Always on my side!! Terrific person and surgeon.

Dr. VanHofwegen is a kind, gentle doctor who really takes his time. In all my experiences with him he is consistent, confident, and very skilled. Both surgeries I have had done by him have been very successful.

This is my second surgery with Dr. Van Hofwegen. He is Excellent and I really appreciate his professionalism and his ability to put his patient at ease. He has been my best experience with a doctor that I have ever had, especially with a surgeon.

Been helpful and professional. Would recommend to friends

Grate Doctor

Made me feel comfortable right away

Very personable and wanting to move forward to fix the problem.

Always positive attitude with a smile and assurance that he is doing what is best for his patients.

Such a wonderfully caring doctor! He's very knowledgeable and gives his patients all the time they need. His surgical skills are amazing, no matter how difficult.

Dr Van Hofwegen very friendly. He explained the procedure completely and made sure I understand. I would recommend Dr Van Hofwegen to any one how has shoulder problem.

Dr. Hofwegen is very professional but kind and considerate. I did not feel rushed and questions were OK for me to ask.

Dr. Van Hofwegen listened to everything I shared.

Dr. Van Hofwegen was right on time today and gave me all the time I needed for my appointment. His medical expertise is strong and helpful and his advice and plan easy to understand. He considered my opinions — we are a team

Dr. Van Hofwegen gave me confidence that he was going to gather all additional information before making a decision as to how best to proceed. Plus, he has a great sense of humor.

Great doctor! Takes time to listen. Is incredibly kind and compassionate. He makes my life so much better. ALL doctors should be like him. I believe he truly cares about me and the quality of my life in-spite of many physical limitations.

Dr. Van Hofwegen is the best orthopedic surgeon in Whatcom County!

Explain everything very thorough, Where I could understand

Very thorough and specific with his diagnosis. Thank you!

Dr v is so kind and human, yet professional and confident I appreciate everything he has done for me and I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you to his nurse and the entire office!!💜🌸🦋Claudia

High level of professionalism

He’s the best. I have nothing but great respect and confidence in my doctor! He’s built my confidence along the way!!

Dr. Van Hofwegen is an excellent orthopedic surgeon. He did my knee replacement, and I plan to proceed with the other knee replacement with him as my orthopedic surgeon.

Very personable, thorough and understands sports minded individuals

Friendly, knowledgeable, respectful. Love that the entire team consults each other when dealing with difficult cases such as mine. Thank you Dr. Van Hofwegen, team and staff.

personable, understanding, professional, knowledgeable and caring.

Dr VanHofwegen is the best of the best! He is kind and caring and a maestro in the OR. He replaced both of my hips in 2018 only a few months apart. They perform beautifully and I am back to working out and Zumba again and living pain free. THE best!

The best professional and kind doctor I have met in this town I have already told others about him thank you for fixing my sholder

excellent knowledge. kind manner, sensible treatment plan

Excellent surgeon & compassionate, a great combination.

Dr Van Hofwegen was knowledgeable in diagnosing my unique injury. He explained my options in in an understandable and friendly manner. I could see that he cared about helping me return to being 100%.

Very pleasant and professional

Very savvy, personal and knowledgeable...and a good sense of humour which always helps.

He is a real cut up.Best syrgeon around

Very friendly and professional.

Dr. Van, an excellent surgeon who significantly improved my quality of life. At 78, I was aware of the higher risk of orthopedic surgery, yet I trusted him to do his best. His best turned out the very best for me. Always grateful, thanks Dr. Van.

Dr.VanHofwegan has always been at the top of his game when it comes down to the patients needs and results

Good Guy! Straight shooter, and very knowledgeable, Easy to talk to. I'm nearly 79 years old. and I intend on sticking around for a while longer. I'll be seeing more of him as this old body takes it's toll.

Very impressed with my first appointment and know that I made a very wise decision to have Dr. Van Hofwegen perform my knee surgery.

Very personal, professional and answers all questions and concerns.