Christopher Van Hofwegen
Advanced in Tendinitis

Dr. Christopher Van Hofwegen

Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Proliance Surgeons
2979 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 203, 
Bellingham, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Tendinitis
Proliance Surgeons
2979 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 203, 
Bellingham, WA 
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Overview

Christopher Van Hofwegen (“Van-Hof-Wagon” or “Dr. Van”), MD, 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. Van Hofwegen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution
University Of Iowa
Residency
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA
Hospital Affiliations
St Joseph Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
2979 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 203, Bellingham, WA 98225
Call: 360-733-7670
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