
Dr. James Hoekwater DO
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
4100 Lake Dr Se Suite 200 Grand Rapids MI, 49546About
Dr. James Hoekwater practices Pulmonology in Grand Rapids, MI. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hoekwater manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Mi State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi 1994
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jeffrey L. Wilt M.D.4995 Sequoia Dr SE Grand Rapids Michigan 49512
- Dr. Peter Y Hahn M.D.5900 BYRON CENTER AVE SW WYOMING MI 49519
- Dr. David A Listello M.D.3200 Eagle Park Dr Ne Grand Rapids MI 49525
- Dr. Reda E Girgis MD4100 LAKE DR SE STE 200 GRAND RAPIDS MI 49546
- Dr. Mark Henry Koets MD100 MICHIGAN ST NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503
- Dr. Diego Ignacio Conci M.D.4100 Lake Dr Se Grand Rapids MI 49546
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200 JEFFERSON AVENUE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503SPECTRUM HEALTH - BUTTERWORTH CAMPUSl
100 MICHIGAN ST NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503SAINT MARY'S HEALTH CAREl
200 JEFFERSON AVENUE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503SPECTRUM HEALTH - BUTTERWORTH CAMPUSl
100 MICHIGAN ST NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503SPECTRUM HEALTH - BUTTERWORTH CAMPUSl
100 MICHIGAN ST NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503SAINT MARY'S HEALTH CAREl
200 JEFFERSON AVENUE SE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49503