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Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD
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Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bellingham, WA.
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Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Bellingham, WA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bellingham, WA.

About

Dr. Hoekema graduated from University of Washington. Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Hoekema currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Hoekema has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip and Ankle Sprains and Strains among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hoekema received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 58 times. Dr. Hoekema's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hoekema is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Coop Core
  • Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 PeaceHealth Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Trauma Surgery at Medical Office Plaza
    3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 733-2092
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons
    2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, Bellingham, WA 98225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 733-7670
  3. 3 Office
    1610 Grover St Ste C6, Lynden, WA 98264
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 318-0551

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hoekema
3.2
Based on 58 Reviews
5 Stars (30)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (24)

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Aug 12, 2024
He performed what all the Doctors at Kaiser said couldn’t be done…
Donna — Aug 12, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington
    1995
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hoekema's profile.

Dr. Hoekema frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hip and Ankle Sprains and Strains. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA