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Dr. Joel Richard Hoekema M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Joel Richard Hoekema M.D.

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

4/5(76)
2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite #203 Bellingham WA, 98225
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Joel Hoekema is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Bellingham, WA. Dr. Hoekema specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hoekema tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1995

University of Washington School of Medicine 1995

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Herniated Disc
  • Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Dr. Joel Richard Hoekema M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite #203

2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite #203 -
Bellingham, WA 98225
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New patients: 360-733-7670, 360-733-2092
Fax: 360-647-1901

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Dr. Joel Richard Hoekema M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 76 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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ISLAND HOSPITALl

1211 24TH STREET ANACORTES WA 98221

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