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Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD

Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington in 1995. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 58 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (58 reviews)

Practice

3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 200 Bellingham, WA 98225

Make an Appointment

(360) 733-2092

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hoekema is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Bellingham, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hoekema specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Hoekema's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hoekema

3.2

58 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
52%
52%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
41%
41%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Doug – Oct 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Donna – Aug 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
RT – Mar 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Whom – Jun 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie Webber – Dec 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tawna Baxter – Oct 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 21, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Grace MD – Aug 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brynne – Jul 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Craig R in Bellingham WA, WA – Jun 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Don Yorston in Bellingham, WA – Aug 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sue Shellenberger in Bow, WA – Dec 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bellingham, WA – Dec 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sandy Johnston in Anacortes, WA – Dec 05, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Hoekema, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington in 1995. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

PeaceHealth Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Trauma Surgery at Medical Office Plaza3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 200 Bellingham, WA 98225
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203 Bellingham, WA 98225
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Practice

Office1610 Grover St Ste C6 Lynden, WA 98264
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Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Lynden Clinic8844 Benson Rd Lynden, WA 98264
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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