Kailua-Kona · Big Island
Orthopedic Surgeon in Kona, Hawai‘i
Serving Kailua-Kona, Waimea, Waikoloa, and South Kona from Mohala Health on Hualalai Road. Pacific Bone & Joint brings board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic care to West Hawai‘i — consults and follow-ups here in Kona, with robotic joint replacement performed at Hilo Community Surgery Center or on Oahu.
Mohala Health, 75-184 Hualalai Road, Suite 205, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Monday–Friday · 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Board-certified, fellowship-trained surgical care
- Robotic joint replacement at Hilo Community Surgery Center — no flight to Oahu
- Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release on the Big Island
- Consults & follow-ups right here in Kailua-Kona
Your Care Team
Meet your surgeons & providers
Surgical and non-surgical orthopedic specialists, working as one team for West Hawai‘i patients at our Kona 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 built in: 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 — coordinates recovery with your surgeon. On the Big Island, rehab is coordinated with trusted local partners.
What We Treat
Orthopedic services in Kona
From sports medicine to robotic joint replacement — with evaluation and follow-up close to home in West Hawai‘i.
Robotic Hip Replacement
Anterior (bikini) muscle-sparing approach with robotic precision.
Robotic Knee Replacement
MAKO CT-based robotic total & partial knee with a subvastus, muscle-sparing approach.
ACL Reconstruction
Surgical care to restore knee stability for active patients.
Ultrasound Carpal Tunnel Release
The only group offering carpal tunnel release with real-time ultrasound guidance on the Big Island.
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
In-house PB&J Physical Therapy on Oahu; Big Island rehab is coordinated with trusted local partners.
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 Kona clinic at Mohala Health. For Kona patients, robotic joint replacement is typically performed at Hilo Community Surgery Center with the MAKO® CT-based robotic system — an outpatient surgery center here on the Big Island, so eligible patients don't need to fly to Oahu. When a hospital setting is the better fit, surgery takes place on Oahu at The Queen's Medical Center (ROSA® robotic total knee) or Adventist Health Castle (CORI® robotic hip and knee).
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
Robotic total knee replacement
Robotic hip & knee
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, ROSA, and CORI systems. 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 Kona?+
Request an appointment online through Klara or call (808) 439-6201. Our Kona clinic at Mohala Health, 75-184 Hualalai Road, Suite 205 in Kailua-Kona, 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 Kona patients?+
Consults, imaging, and follow-ups happen at our Kona clinic. Robotic joint replacement is typically performed at Hilo Community Surgery Center with the MAKO CT-based robotic system — an outpatient center here on the Big Island, so eligible patients don't need to fly to Oahu. When a hospital setting is the better fit, surgery takes place on Oahu at The Queen's Medical Center (ROSA robotic total knee) or Adventist Health Castle (CORI robotic hip and knee). The robot assists; Dr. Morton controls every step.
Is physical therapy available in Kona?+
Our in-house PB&J Physical Therapy team is based at our Oahu clinics. On the Big Island, your surgeon coordinates rehabilitation with trusted local partners, so your recovery plan stays connected to your surgical care.
Do I need a referral to see an orthopedic surgeon?+
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 Kona
Request an appointment on Klara or call (808) 439-6201. We'll help you find the right care, close to home on the Big Island.