Orthopedics: Sports Medicine, Treatment of Knee, Hip, and Shoulder, Arthroscopic Surgery, Platelet-rich Plasma Injections
Bellingham
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.8
649 Ratings
268 Comments
Dr. Paul Haeder specializes in advanced arthroscopic techniques of the knee, hip, and shoulder aimed at getting athletes back to their pre-injured level of sports participation. He believes getting back to full activity is important for not only the elite, professional, and Olympic athletes, but also for the recreational athletes and weekend warriors.
Dr. Paul Haeder specializes in advanced arthroscopic techniques of the knee, hip, and shoulder aimed at getting athletes back to their pre-injured level of sports participation. He believes getting back to full activity is important for not only the elite, professional, and Olympic athletes, but also for the recreational athletes and weekend warriors.
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Doctor Harder was and always has been very pleasant and professional.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very cordial and provided the information and service that I wanted.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful, helpful and takes the time to answer questions no matter how trivial.
Great bedside manner
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Didn't seem like he looked at my actual mri results...more just repeated what the radiologist wrote.. I had another ortho dr. Actually go over my mri pictures with me...not sure whose rite or wrong but dr. Header wanted to make two surgeries out of what could obviously be done in one!! 3rd opinion is in the werks
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
My son liked him a lot. He knew soccer and understood how to talk about his knee injury in that context of the sport. Thanks for breaking the news to him gently.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
excellent
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Haeder is an attentive surgeon who treats me with respect, answers my questions, and demonstrates expertise in his field . He advocates for optimal surgical outcomes and is supportive of
my post-surgical goals.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very personable, pleasant and informative.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very nice and very eloquent
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I really enjoyed Dr. Hader. He’s a very easy to talk to and I get a lot of information. Thank you!
(2 months ago)
Apr-2026
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Proliance Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons
2979 Squalicum Parkway Suite 203 Bellingham, WA 98225
Dr. Paul Haeder (“Hay-der”) is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. He joins Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons after practicing in North Lake Tahoe California where he gained extensive experience treating professional, Olympic, elite and recreational athletes in a wide range of outdoor sports.
Dr. Haeder specializes in advanced arthroscopic techniques of the knee, hip and shoulder aimed at getting athletes back to their pre-injured level of sports participation. He believes getting back to full activity is important for not only the elite, professional and Olympic athletes, but also for the recreational athletes and weekend warriors.
In addition to his sports medicine surgery, Dr. Haeder also performs shoulder, knee and anterior hip replacements to help the aging athlete after a lifetime of activity has taken its toll. He is also one of a few surgeons north of Seattle who treat hip labrum tears, and who perform PRP injections.
Dr. Haeder moves to Whatcom County with his wife Amanda, who grew up in Ferndale, and his 3 children. When not at work he enjoys exploring the outdoors with his family, playing soccer, skiing, CrossFit, hiking, and biking.
Specialties: Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialized in all general orthopedic conditions of knees, hips, shoulders, and sports medicine. Treats hip labrum tears Total Joint Replacements (inpatient and outpatient) – shoulders, knees, hips (anterior approach only) Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) injections Arthroscopic Surgery specialist Community call group: on staff for Emergency Room patients
Privileged Facilities: Pacific Rim Outpatient Surgery Center PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center PeaceHealth United General Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Medical Licensure: Since 2016; State of Washington 2020
Education: Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at SOAR, San Francisco, CA Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Kansas, Wichita, KS Internship, Department of General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, University of South Dakota, Vermillion SD-
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Doctor Harder was and always has been very pleasant and professional.
Very cordial and provided the information and service that I wanted.
Wonderful, helpful and takes the time to answer questions no matter how trivial. Great bedside manner
Didn't seem like he looked at my actual mri results...more just repeated what the radiologist wrote.. I had another ortho dr. Actually go over my mri pictures with me...not sure whose rite or wrong but dr. Header wanted to make two surgeries out of what could obviously be done in one!! 3rd opinion is in the werks
My son liked him a lot. He knew soccer and understood how to talk about his knee injury in that context of the sport. Thanks for breaking the news to him gently.
excellent
Dr. Haeder is an attentive surgeon who treats me with respect, answers my questions, and demonstrates expertise in his field . He advocates for optimal surgical outcomes and is supportive of my post-surgical goals.
Very personable, pleasant and informative.
Very nice and very eloquent
I really enjoyed Dr. Hader. He’s a very easy to talk to and I get a lot of information. Thank you!