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
1.4K Ratings
469 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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Very professional
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Thorough and friendly. Took the time to listen and connect some dots previous doctors have missed.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Great, very little pain in my shoulder!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Always a pleasant experience to see Dr. Van!!!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Awesome!!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
I am very impressed. He had a very good bedside manner and did very good on my knee.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
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.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Love him, very good bed dude manner
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Van is awesome.
He listens, asks good questions, asks of my opinions….
He is the best
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very friendly and explained things clearly. I would definitely recommend him.
(1 month ago)
May-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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Very professional
Thorough and friendly. Took the time to listen and connect some dots previous doctors have missed.
Great, very little pain in my shoulder!
Always a pleasant experience to see Dr. Van!!!
Awesome!!!!
I am very impressed. He had a very good bedside manner and did very good on my knee.
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.