
Dr. Joel Richard Hoekema M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2979 Squalicum Pkwy Suite #203 Bellingham WA, 98225About
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
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
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