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Orthopaedic Surgeons in Hawaii

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 43 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Hawaii, across Honolulu, Tripler Army Medical Center, Lihue, Aiea, Wailuku and Hilo, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in Hawaii

  1. Jerry W. Vanmeter, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96814
  2. Adam Mann, DO Orthopaedics Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
  3. Catherine H. Shin, MD Orthopaedics Lihue, HI 96766
  4. Masao Takai, MD Orthopaedics Aiea, HI 96701
  5. Michael W. Heffner, MD Orthopaedics Wailuku, HI 96793
  6. Henry M. Daniels, MD Orthopaedics Hilo, HI 96720
  7. Kenneth A. Heida, MD Orthopaedics Tripler Amc, HI 96859
  8. Robert S. Harvey, MD Orthopaedics Kahului, HI 96732
  9. Weichin Chen, MD Orthopaedics Waipahu, HI 96797
  10. Douglas E. Ching, MD Orthopaedics Waimea, HI 96796
  11. Stuart Baumgard Orthopaedics Maunaloa, HI 96770
  12. Devin S. Ganesh, MD Orthopaedics Kailua, HI 96734
  13. Antonio B. Cordero, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96817
  14. Anthony J. Magee, MD Orthopaedics Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
  15. Thomas B. Grollman, MD Orthopaedics Lihue, HI 96766
  16. Timothy T. Fei, MD Orthopaedics Aiea, HI 96701
  17. James A. Ferrier, MD Orthopaedics Wailuku, HI 96793
  18. Peter A. Matsuura, MD Orthopaedics Hilo, HI 96720
  19. William B. Roach, MD Orthopaedics Tripler Amc, HI 96859
  20. Spencer K. Chang, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96813
  21. William E. Daner, MD Orthopaedics Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
  22. David Rovinsky, MD Orthopaedics Lihue, HI 96766
  23. Paul N. Morton, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96814
  24. Alison R. Kinsler, MD Orthopaedics Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
  25. Chasen Daugherty, PAC Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96814
  26. David A. Vasconcellos, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96819
  27. Lisa H. Williams Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96826
  28. Mark D. Santi, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96819
  29. Kevin P. Christensen, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96813
  30. Sean Chan, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96819
  31. Joseph L. Davis Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96813
  32. Richard Y. Kimura, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96817
  33. Julian B. Rimm, MD, MSC Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96813
  34. Thomas J. Kane, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96813
  35. Anthony M. Barcia, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96814
  36. John P. Livingstone, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96813
  37. Andrew B. Richardson, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96814
  38. Wade A. Banta, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96813
  39. Christina Liu Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96814
  40. Hayato Mori, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96817
  41. Christian K. Kikuchi, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96814
  42. Steve W. Wang, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96819
  43. Mark D. Shaieb, MD Orthopaedics Honolulu, HI 96819

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

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Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in Hawaii?

This page lists 43 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Hawaii, including Honolulu, Tripler Army Medical Center, Lihue, Aiea, Wailuku and Hilo, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Hawaii?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first orthopaedic surgeon appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

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