Meet Dr. Van Gorp

Blodgett Memorial Hospital

1992-1997

Dr. Van Gorp is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction, with over 30 years of experience in hip and knee joint replacement. He is fellowship trained under Dr. Aaron Hoffman at the University of Utah, where he developed advanced expertise in reconstructive techniques for both primary and complex revision procedures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Van Gorp has focused on helping patients return to the activities they love, combining time-proven surgical techniques with a patient-centered approach built over decades of practice. Colleagues describe him as a technically gifted surgeon who combines exceptional professionalism with genuine interpersonal warmth, and he is widely regarded as a trusted physician and valued partner in patient care. In addition to surgical care, he emphasizes preventative health counseling to support his patients' long-term joint health and overall wellness.

Dr. Van Gorp completed his medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo and his orthopedic surgery residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan, before completing fellowship training in adult reconstruction with Dr. Aaron Hoffman at the University of Utah.