Christopher J. Van Hofwegen
MD Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty
- 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
Privileged Facility
- Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center
- Pacific Rim Outpatient Surgery Center
- Bellingham Surgical Center
- United General Hospital
Board:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
Medical Licensure: Since 2010
State of Washington
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
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.
Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen and KOMO Radio’s Tom Hutyler discuss shoulder rotator cuff injuries and repair.