Dr. Jeffrey David Hoeksma M.D., BSC
Hospitalist
163 VAN BUREN RD CARIBOU ME, 04736About
Dr. Jeffrey Hoeksma is a hospitalist practicing in CARIBOU, ME. Dr. Hoeksma specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Hoeksma manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Hoeksma works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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