Hilo · Big Island
Orthopedic Surgeon in Hilo, Hawai‘i
Serving East Hawai‘i Island — Hilo, Puna, and Hamakua — from our office on Pu‘uhonu Place. Pacific Bone & Joint brings board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic care to the Big Island: robotic joint replacement performed right here in Hilo, sports medicine, and hand & wrist care — close to home.
75 Pu‘uhonu Place, Suite 204, Hilo, HI 96720
Monday–Friday · 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Board-certified, fellowship-trained surgical care
- MAKO robotic joint replacement at Hilo Community Surgery Center
- Outpatient surgery on the Big Island — no flight to Oahu
- The Big Island’s only ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release
Your Care Team
Meet your surgeons & providers
Surgical and non-surgical orthopedic specialists, working as one team at our Hilo clinic.
Paul Norio Morton, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS
Hip & Knee Replacement Surgeon
Board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Morton is Hawai‘i’s first fellowship-trained robotic joint-replacement surgeon — known as “The Robot Doc” — and a Honolulu Magazine Top Doctor every year since 2023.
Ronnie Otieno, DO
Sports Medicine Physician
Known as “Dr. Oti,” he provides non-surgical sports-medicine care, including ultrasound-guided procedures.
Justin Grandalen, PA
Physician Assistant
Supports patients through evaluation, treatment, and follow-up across the practice.
Rehabilitation is planned in from the start: on the Big Island, we coordinate your rehab with trusted local partners near home. On Oahu, our in-house PB&J Physical Therapy team — Bryson Naito, PT; Rylie Pfledderer, PT; Riana Esmena-Faria, PT; Chelsea Miller, PTA; and Jan Carlo Novio, PTA — works alongside our surgeons.
What We Treat
Orthopedic services in Hilo
From same-day urgent care to robotic joint replacement performed right here on the Big Island.
Robotic Hip Replacement
Anterior (bikini) muscle-sparing approach with MAKO robotic precision, right here in Hilo.
Robotic Knee Replacement
MAKO CT-based total and partial knee replacement, outpatient at Hilo Community Surgery Center.
ACL Reconstruction
Surgical care to restore knee stability for active patients in East Hawai‘i.
Ultrasound Carpal Tunnel Release
The Big Island’s only carpal tunnel release with real-time ultrasound guidance.
Partial Knee Replacement
A smaller operation when arthritis is limited to one part of the knee.
Sports Medicine
Non-surgical care from Dr. Otieno, including ultrasound-guided procedures.
Hand & Wrist Care
Care for carpal tunnel, hand, and wrist conditions.
Physical Therapy
On the Big Island, rehab is coordinated with trusted local partners and planned with your surgeon.
Wiki Wiki Orthopedic Urgent Care
Same-day, walk-in urgent care for orthopedic injuries.
Fracture Care
Evaluation and treatment for broken bones.
Surgery & Technology
Where your surgery happens
Consults, imaging, and follow-up happen at our Hilo office on Pu‘uhonu Place. For Hilo patients, robotic joint replacement is performed right here on the Big Island at Hilo Community Surgery Center with the MAKO® system — CT-based planning for robotic hip and total & partial knee replacement, done as outpatient surgery. No flight to Oahu needed.
Where appropriate, Dr. Morton uses an anterior (bikini) muscle-sparing approach for the hip and a subvastus approach for the knee. The robot assists; Dr. Morton controls every step. Not everyone is a candidate.
CT-based robotic hip, total & partial knee — outpatient
Surgery and recovery stay on the Big Island — no flight to Oahu needed
Island Care, World-Class Orthopedics
Why patients choose Pacific Bone & Joint
Robotic-first precision
Hawai‘i’s first fellowship-trained robotic joint-replacement surgeon operates with the MAKO system at Hilo Community Surgery Center. The robot assists; Dr. Morton controls every step.
Top Doctor recognition
Dr. Morton has been named a Honolulu Magazine Top Doctor every year since 2023.
Complete care under one roof
A surgeon, a sports-medicine physician, and a physician assistant — one team from diagnosis to recovery, with Big Island rehab coordinated through trusted local partners.
Insurance help
We accept most Hawai‘i plans, and our team handles authorizations when your plan requires one.
Insurance
We accept most Hawai‘i plans
That includes HMSA PPO, HMSA Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Devoted Health, HMAA, UHA, MDX, and workers' compensation. Ohana, Kaiser Added Choice, AlohaCare, QUEST, VA, and Tricare plans require authorization — our team handles that for you. Self-pay and CareCredit options are also available.
See accepted insurance plans →Questions, Answered
Frequently asked questions
How do I make an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon in Hilo?+
Request an appointment online through Klara or call (808) 439-6201. Our Hilo office at 75 Pu‘uhonu Place, Suite 204 is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and appointments are often available the same week.
Do you accept my insurance?+
We accept most Hawai‘i plans, including HMSA PPO, HMSA Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Devoted Health, HMAA, UHA, MDX, and workers' compensation. Some plans — Ohana, Kaiser Added Choice, AlohaCare, QUEST, VA, and Tricare — require authorization first. Self-pay and CareCredit are also options.
Where does surgery happen for Hilo patients?+
Consults, imaging, and follow-ups happen at our Hilo office. Robotic joint replacement is performed right here on the Big Island at Hilo Community Surgery Center using the MAKO system — CT-based robotic hip and total and partial knee replacement, done as outpatient surgery, so there’s no flight to Oahu. The robot assists; Dr. Morton controls every step. Not everyone is a candidate.
Is physical therapy available in Hilo?+
On the Big Island, we coordinate your rehabilitation with trusted local partners, so your therapy plan stays connected to your surgeon. Our in-house PB&J Physical Therapy team is based at our Oahu clinics.
Do I need a referral to see an orthopedic surgeon in Hilo?+
Many plans do not require a referral, though some plans require authorization before your visit — our team handles that paperwork for you. Verify the details with your plan, or call us and we'll help you check.
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See an orthopedic surgeon in Hilo
Request an appointment on Klara or call (808) 439-6201. We'll help you find the right care, close to home.