Christopher J. Van Hofwegen, MD

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Primary: Orthopedic Surgeon

Sub-Specialty: Sports Medicine

Additional Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

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Fax: (360) 647-1901

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http://pacificrimorthopedic.com

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Phone: (360) 733-7670

Address: 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203, Bellingham, WA 98225

Website: http://pacificrimorthopedic.com

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Christopher J. Van Hofwegen, MD

General Practitioners

Arthritis
Primary Care
If you are waiting on a referral to schedule an appointment, please allow 72 hours or 3 business days for your Primary Care Provider and for our office to process your referral.
Emergency Care
Our physicians are often called to the hospital or emergency room for critically injured patients. We regret the need to reschedule patients, but emergency surgeries are part of an Orthopedic Surgeon’s daily schedule.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritis, tendinitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are caused by overuse or by repetitive actions like using a computer keyboard. Nerves damaged by injury can be disabling and result in loss of hand function. It is vital to seek medical help as soon as possible after any hand injury.

MRI
We have digital X-ray available in our office. Work done at Mt Baker Imaging, CDI, and Bellingham Advanced Medical Imaging, is available for viewing online by our physicians. However, if you have any X-rays or MRI’s, etc., done at other facilities or outside of Whatcom County, please bring these studies with you on a computer disc or other electronic format.
Radiology
X-Rays

General Surgery
Orthopedics
Dr. Dahl began his career as a private practice physician with Twin Cities Orthopedics in Maple Grove, MN. During his tenure, he was twice selected by his physician peers as a “Rising Star” in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine (2018, 2019). Dr. Dahl was recruited to Bellingham to take over the practice of Dr. Gary Bergman who retired June 28, 2019.
Arthroscopy
Dr. Udawatta is fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the world-renowned Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He Joins Proliance Pacific Rim Orthopedic Surgeons after his fellowship at Harborview and residency training in St. Louis. Dr. Udawatta has gained extensive training in simple and complex foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Udawatta specializes in advanced techniques for treating foot and ankle problems including arthroscopy, arthroplasty (total ankle replacement), deformity correction (flat feet and high arch feet), and fracture care among others. He also performs hip and knee replacements.
Ankle Surgery
Joint Replacement
A normal cartilage layer in joints allows nearly frictionless and pain-free movement. When it is damaged or diseased by arthritis, joints become stiff and painful. Every joint is enclosed by a fibrous tissue envelope or capsule with a smooth tissue lining, called the synovium. The synovium produces fluid that reduces friction and wear in a joint. After examination, joint replacement is considered if other treatment options will not relieve the pain and disability.
Hand Surgery
Following residency, Dr. Dahl pursued subspecialty fellowship training in hand surgery at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
Orthopedic Surgery
Our orthopedic surgeons in Bellingham are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality care. By using the best orthopedic techniques and orthopedic surgery technologies in a comfortable, caring, private practice setting, we are better able to focus on improving and restoring patients’ quality of life.
Vascular Surgery
Ariel is a graduate of University of Washington MEDEX Physician Assistant Program in 2016. Since graduation, Ariel has had a diverse career as a PA working with the Vascular Surgery team at St. Joseph PeaceHealth and then with Deployment Medicine in Ramstein Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany. She returned to Bellingham in 2022 to work with the orthopedic team at Proliance.
Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement
Although hip replacement surgery and knee replacement surgery are the most common, this procedure can be performed on other joints, including the ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, and fingers. The materials used in a joint replacement are designed to enable it to move just like a natural joint.
Knee Replacement
Healthier patients may have the option of having their hip or knee replacement done at an outpatient center, instead of in the hospital. Outpatient centers are less costly and maintain quality and personalized care.

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
Paul Haeder (“Hay-der”), M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. He joins Pacific Rim Orthopedic Surgeons after practicing in North Lake Tahoe California where he gained extensive experience treating professional, Olympic, elite and recreational athletes in a wide range of outdoor sports.
Physical Therapy
There are several nonsurgical treatment options for ACL injuries for patients that don’t want to seek an operation to restore the ligament, such as progressive physical therapy and rehabilitation to help the knee return to a pre-injured state. These nonsurgical avenues also include prevention education to avoid future ACL injuries.
Tennis Elbow
Pacific Rim Orthopedic Surgeons has a fellowship-trained specialist in sports medicine. Sports injuries occur due to overuse or acute trauma of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, runner’s knee is a painful condition generally associated with running, while tennis elbow is a form of repetitive stress injury at the elbow.
Flatfoot Correction

Flat Feet

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