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Dr. Paul Norio Morton, MD

Orthopedic surgery physician, Honolulu, HI

Joint Replacement Hawaii

Dr. Paul Morton is an orthopedic surgeon who founded Pacific Bone & Joint and performed Hawaii's first robotic hip replacement.

1441 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 2020, Honolulu, HI 96814
At a glance
Board certification
Orthopaedic Surgery, ABOS
Robotic platforms
Certified on ROSA, MAKO, CORI and VELYS
Focus
Hip and knee replacement, joint preservation
Telehealth
Offered by the practice

About Dr. Morton

Dr. Morton trained at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. He completed orthopedic surgery residency training at St. Luke's and chief residency in Pennsylvania. He completed an adult reconstruction fellowship at the University of Chicago and an AO trauma fellowship in Berlin.

He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Before becoming a surgeon, he served as a volunteer firefighter. Dr. Morton founded Pacific Bone & Joint.

He specializes in hip and knee replacement, joint preservation, revision surgery and orthopedic trauma. He performed Hawaii's first robotic hip replacement and first smart knee implant. He is certified on four robotic surgery platforms: ROSA, MAKO, CORI and VELYS.

He writes and edits the news and patient-education articles that Pacific Bone & Joint publishes.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Robotic hip replacement Robotic knee replacement ACL and meniscus surgery PRP/BMAC joint preservation Revision surgery Orthopedic trauma Knee cartilage restoration ACL reconstruction Carpal tunnel release Trigger finger release
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, St. Luke's, with chief residency in Pennsylvania
Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction, University of Chicago
Fellowship
AO Trauma, Berlin
Board certification
Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Other certification
Robotic surgery platforms ROSA, MAKO, CORI and VELYS
Professional memberships
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
Professional memberships
Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (FAAHKS)
NPI
1669736989

Hospital and practice affiliations

Founder of Pacific Bone & Joint

Location

1441 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 2020, Honolulu, HI 96814
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Recognition and research

Awards

Honolulu Magazine Top Doctor, 2024 and 2025
Castle Connolly Top Doctor, every year since 2023
Best Physician in the Best of West Hawaii reader poll (West Hawaii Today), 2023 and 2024
Pacific Business News 40 Under 40, Class of 2021

Media and books

Featured by KHON2 as The Robot Doc
Featured by Hawaii MDs

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Morton board certified?

Dr. Morton is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Where did Dr. Morton train?

Dr. Morton trained at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and completed orthopedic surgery residency training at St. Luke's. He completed an adult reconstruction fellowship at the University of Chicago and an AO trauma fellowship in Berlin.

Where does Dr. Morton operate?

Dr. Morton founded Pacific Bone & Joint. He operates at The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, Adventist Health Castle and Hilo Community Surgery Center.

Does Dr. Morton perform robotic joint replacement?

Dr. Morton performs robotic hip and knee replacement. He performed Hawaii's first robotic hip replacement.

Does Pacific Bone & Joint offer telehealth?

The practice offers telehealth visits.

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