Dr. Catharina A Hoeksema MD
Surgeon
5625 Ne Elam Young Pkwy Suite 200 Hillsboro OR, 97124About
Dr. Catharina Hoeksema is a general surgeon practicing in Hillsboro, OR. Dr. Hoeksema specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hoeksema provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1995
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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