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SPECIALTY: Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Molecular Diagnostics, Translational Medicine
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1380 Lusitana Street, Suite 608
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-521-8124
Years of Experience: 16 years private practice, Orthopedic Associates of Hawaii, Honolulu.
Education: MD (University of California), 4 years. General Surgery residency (University of California), 5 years Orthopedic Surgery residency (University of Hawaii), 1 year Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction fellowship (USC).
Professional and Civic Associations: Fellow American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Diplomate American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Assistant Professor Orthopedic Surgery/Chief Section Joint Implant Surgery University of Hawaii, Director Joint Reconstruction Institute of the Pacific.
What Sets You Apart? I am the first Board-certified, Fellowship-trained Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive surgeon in the State of Hawaii.
Proudest Accomplishments: I have personally performed over 5000 successful hip and knee reconstructive surgeries here in Hawaii.
Greatest Contribution to the Community: Having the opportunity to relieve peoples’ pain and restore their quality of life through my surgeries.
Most Influential Person in My Career: My father, who told me: “Do everything you can to leave this world a better place than when you came into it.”
Special Interests: Family, music, surfing, skiing.
Free Advice: “Keep your body weight down, and engage in regular low-impact exercise.”
If You Weren’t a Doctor, What Would You Be? A musician— I’ve been a professional musician, and I enjoy bringing happiness into peoples’ lives through the gift of music.
SPECIALTY: Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction
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