Paul Norio Morton, MD

Clinical focus

Dr. Morton’s clinical work includes primary and revision hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted joint replacement, partial knee replacement, joint-preservation procedures, complex reconstruction, and fracture care. He uses muscle-sparing and rapid-recovery approaches when they are appropriate for the individual patient.

Education and advanced training

Dr. Morton graduated from Kea‘au High School and the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine. He completed orthopedic surgery residency training at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Pennsylvania, followed by advanced fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the University of Chicago and orthopedic trauma through AO Trauma.

Medical writing and editorial responsibility

Dr. Morton currently writes and edits all clinical News and patient-education articles published by Pacific Bone & Joint. Each article is intended to explain orthopedic conditions and treatment options in clear language while preserving appropriate medical nuance. Article pages identify him directly as the author and link back to this profile.

Professional credentials

• Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
• Fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and orthopedic trauma