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Dr. Paul Haeder, MD

Dr. Paul Haeder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Haeder, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Haeder has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of South Dakota in 2011. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 139 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (139 reviews)

Practice

2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 203 Bellingham, WA 98225
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Haeder specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Haeder's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Haeder

4.5
139 ratings, 116 with a written review
5 star
85%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
2%
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2 star
2%
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1 star
9%
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Excellent and extremely helpful!
I was taken into the exam room immediately upon finishing paperwork. Seen immediately by the physician assistant, who was followed immediately by Dr Haeder. The doctor introduced himself as Paul, which I really appreciate. He proceeded to clearly explain my condition with friendliness, compassion and humor. He asked if he could so a physical exam, and was very thorough. He then explained my treatment options, and asked for my questions. Basically, he did all the right things to be respectful and warm, and we quickly came up with a treatment plan. I was very impressed with the efficiency of the entire practice.
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
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Apr 23, 2025
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Giver of bad information
While he was personable, the information he gave us was incorrect. No just a little bit, but majorly inaccurate. We had false hope for a surgery that would not happen. This is a matter he should have been very familiar with, one he should deal with for each and every surgery and he got it VERY wrong. I do not trust this person to perform a surgery, or even to advise about surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Dec 13, 2024
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He has terrible bedside manner. Actually told me “I’m not going to say you’re crazy, but you might be crazy” when discussing my chronic pain and going over an x-ray. Spent around 5 minutes talking to me in total. Do not recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
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
1 other person found this helpful
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mar – Nov 26, 2024
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Very personable. Answers any questions I had.
Answered my questions, gave instructions for further continued strengthening and was easy to understand.
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
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Happy patient – Oct 04, 2024
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Personal and Professional
Dr. Haeder interacted with my teen son with humor while also being thorough in his exam and questioning.
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
  • Long wait times
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Sep 27, 2024
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Understanding and a good listener
Dr. Haederr explained what was going on with my shoulder and went over what surgery would do to help the problem. I’m so relieved that I have a future with a repaired and painless shoulder. Thank you Dr. Haeder
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
  • Long wait times
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Sep 27, 2024
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Help with knees
Dr Haeder looked at my knees and was able to help me get ready for my travels!
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
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Sep 27, 2024
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Informative, friendly, personal and reassuring.
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
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Sep 20, 2024
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Knees
Excellent Dr. and staff. If you are looking for a knee doctor, Dr. Haeder is exceptional.
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
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Sep 18, 2024
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Appt was great but lack of portal is tough
Dr Haeder is great. Answers questions and is friendly. Propane really needs a better system for getting questions answered- calling and leaving voicemails for Med Assistants is slow and ineffective. There should be a portal to message provider and fmla forms.
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
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Sep 18, 2024
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Abrupt
Rough and abrupt with me physically. It’s going to take me days or weeks to recover from how hard he pushed on my arm and socket of injury. I’ve been suffering for 5 years from an array of injuries after an accident I’ve seen many Drs and no one’s even come close to as rough as he was.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 13, 2024
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Very approachable
Dr. H understood my issue and printed information that was easy to understand
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
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Sep 11, 2024
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An excellent option for Canadians
Telehealth
Taylor and Rachel were a tremendous support in setting up the appointment with Dr. Haeder, making it happen, and ensuring he had all the info we sent to make it as thorough as it was. It was a great call, an excellent first step, and an impressive interaction for its clarity, purpose, and confidence. We're now on a clear path and, importantly, we're no longer on it alone. That’s a welcome, calming, and restorative step forward, in no small way because Dr. Haeder is thorough, considerate, and strategic. And all who made our experience possible -- those named and those behind the scenes -- are a high-performing example of patient-centred care, where identifying patient needs, assessing their health challenges, and planning an effective course to meet and resolve them are the highest priority. For Canadian patients especially, rest easy that in Proliance and the skilled team that comprises it, you've found people who make the difference that matters to your return to good health.
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
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Aug 14, 2024
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Excellent patient friendly
He knew what all the noise I describe about what happened to my knees. Very patience and willing to communicate with me. I was very pleased with his attitude. I felt he cared even though I could be his 100,000 patient . I worked with doctors for years and it’s hard to find a doctor that cares.
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 other person found this helpful
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Risa Rabang – Aug 09, 2024
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Dr. Haeder told me what I needed to know (Elastic knee brace and physical therapy) in order for my knee to heal as well as possible. He listened to and answered my questions. I would label him a “people person”.
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
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Areta – Aug 09, 2024
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Give it to me straight, Doc.
Dr . Haeder is excellent at his communication and values the patients well being.He has a pleasant 'bed side' manner and we will unfortunately continue to keep him employed for a long time.
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 other person found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2024
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Total hip replacements last year.
I had two total hip replacements performed by Dr. Haeder this last year and am more than 100% fully functioning prior to the surgery so am looking forward to extending my physical activities. Very happy with the progress and look forward to improving my physical fitness in the coming decades. Dr. Haeder is a very skilled surgeon.
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 other person found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2024
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Good conversation about situation. Understand what steps need to be taken.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 17, 2024
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Personal, and objective
Was personal, could tell he wanted to help me out. Used vernacular that could be Interpreted by non medical professionals. Also very objective. Got to the point.
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 other person found this helpful
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Jul 17, 2024
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Very reassuring
I went in thinking I may have to advocate for definitive treatment, but he was so proactive suggesting care to get me back to full functioning. It will be a long year of treatment, but I feel confident starting the healing process with Dr Haeder.
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
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Jessica – Jun 28, 2024
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About Me

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Dr. Paul Haeder, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Haeder has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • University Of South Dakota

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

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

Sole Innovations10051 Lake Ave Truckee, CA 96161
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Practice

Skagit Northwest Orthopedics-Mt. Vernon/Laventure1401 S Laventure Rd Mount Vernon, WA 98274
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  • 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
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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

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    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

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