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
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.