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Dr. James Hoekwater, DO

Pulmonary Disease*
3.8 (13)
Map Pin Small Wyoming, MI
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James Hoekwater, DO

Dr. James Hoekwater, DO is a Pulmonologist in Wyoming, MI. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is affiliated with University of Michigan Health - West. Dr. Hoekwater, completed a residency at Butterworth Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Hoekwater an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Hoekwater works at Practice in Wyoming, MI with other offices in Grand Rapids, MI. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath, Emphysema and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hoekwater's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Metro Health Pulmonology
    2122 Health Dr SW Ste 220, Wyoming, MI 49519 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 252-5220
  2. 2
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    4100 Lake Dr SE Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 486-5993
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    University of Michigan Health-west
    5900 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (616) 252-5220

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  • University of Michigan Health - West

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
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Sleep Study
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    3.8
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    Based on 13 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1518906163
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Henry Ford Health System
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Butterworth Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Metro Health Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. James Hoekwater, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hoekwater is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hoekwater has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hoekwater has seen patients for Shortness of Breath, Emphysema and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hoekwater on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Hoekwater. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hoekwater.

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