Dr. Paul N. Morton
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1301 Punchbowl St , Honolulu
Honolulu, HI, United States
96813
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Dr. Paul N. Morton's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Dr. Paul Morton was born and raised on the Big Island and is a Kea'au High School graduate. He earned his Bachelor's of Science, double-majoring in Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He found his passion for medicine while providing emergency medical services at Miami Township Fire-Rescue. Dr. Morton returned to Hawai'i to obtain his medical degree from University of Hawai’i John A. Burns School of Medicine. During medical school he spent half of his third-year clinical rotations on the Big Island as part of the longitudinal program. He pursued his Orthopaedic surgery residency at St. Luke's University and Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He served as Chief Orthopedic resident during his final year. Dr. Morton obtained his ACGME-accredited fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at the University of Chicago and through an AO Trauma fellowship at Charité Universitätsmedizin in Berlin, Germany. His research has been presented in multiple national meetings including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Dr. Morton's focus is on joint replacement, joint preservation, and salvage procedures. He has an interest in minimally invasive approaches, including the Direct Anterior approach. He is well-versed in modern joint replacement techniques including partial knee replacements and robotic-assisted joint replacements. He has extensive training in complex revisions of failed joint replacements, including megaprosthesis, infections, arthrofibrosis, and periprosthetic fractures. His philosophy is that everyone deserves a patient-centered and individualized approach with both non-operative and operative treatments available. He will provide you with the best that modern orthopaedics offers with rapid-recovery techniques, advanced analgesia, and cosmetic wound closure. Whether your problem stems from a sports injury or a complex trauma, his experience with challenging cases provides him with the toolkit to provide the best possible care. Dr. Morton can be seen at the Island Orthopaedics Waialae office, Queen's Medical Center West, or North Hawai'i Community Hospital. He has interests in total joint replacements, sports injuries, arthroscopy, trauma, and general orthopaedics. In addition, he provides orthopaedic trauma coverage to North Hawai’i Community Hospital, Kuakini Hospital, and The Queen’s Medical Center. He is a clinical instructor for the orthopaedic surgery residency, providing lectures and training for orthopaedic residents. In his spare time, Dr. Morton enjoys covering mixed martial events and is a regular contributing writer for Jiu-jitsu Magazine. He enjoys Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, travel, and hiking.
Languages
- English
Education
- Antioch College
- Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin
- John A Burns School of Medicine
- University Of Chicago - Pritzker School Of Medicine
Other Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Arthroscopy
- Knee pain
- Knee replacement
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Hip dysplasia
- Hip fracture
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hip replacement
- Knee braces for osteoarthritis
In the symphony of life, our bodies are the instruments through which we express our vitality, our rhythm, our very essence. When these instruments fall out of tune, we rely on skilled artisans to set them right again. Dr. Paul Morton is one such maestro, a virtuoso in the realm of orthopedics.
With the precision of a master sculptor, he listens to the whispers of ailing bones and joints, shaping a symphony of recovery. Each consultation with him is akin to a finely crafted piece of music: patient-centered, harmoniously balanced, and composed with a deep understanding of the human body.
Dr. Morton's office staff perform as an exceptional orchestra, creating a crescendo of service and care that amplifies his skillful performance. Their melodies of professionalism and compassion echo harmoniously in the background, orchestrating appointments and addressing concerns with a rhythm that never skips a beat.
My journey under Dr. Morton's care culminated in a grand finale - a successful knee surgery that has allowed me to dance through life again. His surgical skill was the conductor’s baton that directed my body back towards the rhythm of wellness.
In Dr. Morton, you will find an orthopedic maestro whose symphony of care is a masterpiece of medical precision and heartfelt compassion. Should you be seeking a maestro to retune your physical instrument and guide you back to your life’s rhythm, look no further than Dr. Paul Morton.
5/5 stars, or rather, five notes perfectly in tune!
Submitted June 25, 2023