What patients say when it's their own hip or knee

“I’ve Only had great experiences at Dr. Morton‘s office and with all of his staff! Everybody explains things in detail and I’m the kind of person that wants to know.”

“He is amazing & so is his staff. Dr. Morton’s “no fuss, let’s get it done” approach was greatly appreciated. The pain I had experienced for way too long was gone the moment I opened my eyes from surgery.”

“Dr. Paul Morton Offers a Wide Array of Medical Treatments for All Your Bone And Joint Problems. I Would Strongly Recommend Seeing Dr. Morton For All Your Bone and Joint Needs And Concerns.”

“Dr Morton and the staff are always kind, friendly and helpful. Dr Morton always treats me like a friend so it is relaxing and very easy to communicate with him. Dr Morton always follows up after an appointment to ensure all is well.”

“Great experience with a team of professionals. Dr. Morton is very informative. Highly recommend them to everyone who needs their service!”

“I was super impressed with the family feeling in this office. Dr. Morton is a doctor who listens to your concerns and my whole impression for my visit there was of complete satisfaction. I would recommend him to anybody who needed help in this field.”

“My recovery has been remarkable. I went home the same day, was off my walker within a day and a half, off my cane after just five days, and was walking up and down stairs normally with both legs only 10 days after surgery—the first time I’d been able to do that in seven months.”

“Dr. Morton is exceptional. Make sure you do your part. Physical Therapy is a must.”

“Very efficient staff and Dr Morton is very detailed and professional/friendly in manner! I highly recommend his services!”

“My prescriptions were filled the next day. The list of medicines and other requirements was good to have in advance of the appointment. I am looking forward to my surgery and have complete trust in Dr. Morton.”

“Once we discussed knee replacement surgery, he was very thorough in explaining what I can expect before, during, and after the procedure. I never felt rushed. He gave me the opportunity to ask questions and made sure I understood what lies ahead.”

“Dr Morton was extremely informative and positive about treating my hip.”

“Dr Morton and I have been through both a hip and now a total knee replacement. I am more than satisfied with both operations. I know of at least another half dozen persons who have done joint replacements and we all agree Dr is the one for us.”

“I am currently in my tenth day of recovery and doing quite well. My pain level is almost nil and except for driving I am able to carry on most of my daily living functions. What I like best about Dr Morton is his bedside manner.”

“Dr. Morton was very thorough and made sure I understood all the information he shared with me. I would recommend anyone who's thinking about having a TKR to do a consult with him before seeing another Orthopedic Surgeon!”

“The therapists carefully explain what each exercise is for and how it helps my recovery, which makes a big difference and keeps me motivated. I really appreciate how knowledgeable and supportive they are.”

“He stressed that his job is to help me accomplish my goals making it clear that I am not just a patient getting another surgery but a person to him. It is rare to find a surgeon who truly cares about you as an individual.”

“You can tell this Dr loves his job and cares about his patients! That’s reassuring to me who is very apprehensive about my whole knee issue. I’m not worrying so much now as I feel I’ll be in good hands.”

“After both surgeries, went home of about 20 steps the same day. Out of a walker in about a week with PT & personal motivation.”

“I was feeling very anxious before I saw Dr. Morton. After seeing him and explaining what I’m going to go through, I actually feel a sense of calmness and relief. I’m also not afraid to go through the process of my knee replacements.”

“Dr. Morton and his team are the best! I just had my second knee replacement and it all went smoothly. He is so easy to talk to and replies to any issues immediately.”

“Wasn’t sure what to expect post surgery but very happy with where I am and foresee quickly being able to resume my pre surgery level. This success is due to the less invasive surgery and the excellent follow up from Dr Morton and his staff.”

“Dr. Morton knew what the problem was and knew the answer. very professional doctor to patient meeting and the staff were very helpful. I’m looking forward to Dr. Morton fixing both my knees in the future.”

“He is patient, down to earth, and you feel like you are talking not just to a knowledgeable, honest doctor, but to a friend. He’s earned my trust and I feel as far as knee and hip doctors in Hawaii, he is the best I’ve found.”

“Best Dr for a hip replacement, I went home the same day and was able to walk by myself to the bathroom, take a bath myself, basically only needed to have my meals brought to me by my family. Dr Morton is the best!”

“He and his staff respect my time, are super friendly and efficient and the office is always clean and calm. I appreciate Dr. Morton's approach to treatments and that he is up to date on current developments in his field. He takes his time listening and explaining, not once have I felt uninformed.”

“Dr. Morton and his staff have been awesome. The robotic knee surgery went perfectly. Dr. MORTON is the BOMB!”

“Dr. Morton did my Left hip replacement anterior approach on June 17. I have to say it was a great experience.”

“Dr Morton is a gifted surgeon and a very nice man. The PT department is knowledgeable and dedicated.”

“Dr. Morton is patient, hardworking, and not irritated by patient questions. He listens and digs deeper than most orthopedics.”

“Dr. Morton’s PA administered the knee injections. I had some questions, which she answered thoroughly and thoughtfully. Injections also administered carefully.”

“He's not in a rush to get you under the knife. He went over all available options for my issue and gave serious consideration to how it will effect my professional life and leisure activities. He's super knowledgeable and easy to talk to, explaining options in easy to understand terms.”

“I had left hip surgery on Tuesday 6/17 and I went to physical therapy at his office the next day and today on 6/23/2025,. I am doing awesome. I have minimal pain!!!”

“So glad I did my knee replacement with Dr Morton, there is no more arthritis pain and scar is very small which I was hoping for. Most of all the physical therapy is so important and I can’t stress that enough.”

“I've had a great experience with Dr. Morton. He is thorough, listens to his patients and emphasizes a conservative approach for initial therapy. Very happy with him and his office on the Big Island and Oahu”

“He didn’t push surgery seeing that I wasn’t ready yet so I’m going to explore some of his other modalities before I decide on knee replacement.”

“Dr. Paul Morton was very friendly, honest & knowledgeable. I am so very happy that I got an appointment with him. Most of all, his ability to diagnose and most likely be able to correct a constant pain issue after hip surgery repair from another surgeon 4 years ago.”

“He is an excellent surgeon and I would highly recommend him! I am healing very well and don’t have as much pain as I anticipated. I am so grateful that I found Dr. Paul Morton.”

“Dr Paul Morton has been the best doctor I have ever worked with. I just came back from my follow up check up. I always feel so cared for.”

“I had a complete Robotic hip replacement. Three hours after the surgery I was able to easily walk with a cane. I have no pain and was just sore after the surgery.”

“I am so grateful for what he has done for me and hope that those who suffer the way I have gets the chance to be his patient and receive the great care that I have.”

“From the first day I stepped into his office, I felt welcomed by Phyllis, his receptionist. She helped me navigate through the paperwork. Carole helped to schedule the best time for my surgery and Melissa made me feel at ease about what was to come.”

“The staff is friendly and gives excellent service. I would recommend Dr. Paul to anyone with knee issues. He uses latest technologies available to heal patients.”

“I would highly recommend Dr Paul Morton. He is always attentive and takes the time to explain everything and go over any concerns…. office staff are great too!”

“Very pleasant experience. Staff knows how to communicate to place the patient at ease. It’s an acquired skill, not everyone can do it.”

“I was greeted with a friendly smile. The staff explained everything i need to know about my procedure from beginning to end in a way i could understand. They answered all my questions.”

“Dr. Morton is very patient, great bed side manners, talks to you with words I understood.”

“Dr. Morton was the only one of 5 surgeons I interviewed who agreed to actually shorten my hip replacement leg to match the other one which was shorter from a previous injury. Using a robotics tool he was able to equalize my 3/4" leg length difference.”

“Dr Morton made the process of my knee replacement a smooth process. From recovery tools to supplements and PT exercises. He and his team helped me get through the surgery and recovery.”

“I received injections to both of my knees. It’s amazing how well the Kenalog medication works on my knees. Today my pain is gone, prior to yesterday’s injection my knees were an 8 level of pain.”

“Having the Kunia office is working great for me. Especially if I have to go to my appointment after work. It's very convenient.”

“Dr Morton & his team are caring and simply awesome. The new Waipahu office is very conveniently located. I am thrilled with my new hip - 21 days out and I’m walking normally.”

“They did an amazing job helping me get back on my feet after a knee injury. Grateful for all that they did.”

“Dr. Morton was very kind and got straight to the point about what was causing pain in my knee. He then explained what he'd do to correct the problem. He explained everything to me and was patient the whole time.”

“My surgery went well. Everything is on track doing my physical therapy taking my medication and doing everything to get back healthy.”

“Very happy to have met Dr. Morton, and his staff. It was nice being able to communicate with someone that is willing to put the patient first.”

“Dr. Morton has great bedside manner skills, explains things very well, and doesn't rush the appointment. In a month he will be performing my hip replacement.”

“Dr Morton is excellent. My appts are on time and his staff is super friendly and helpful.”

“Dr Morton replaced my right knee. Recovery was smooth and healed well.”

“Great doc. Checked out my knee and went over all the issues. Would definitely recommend.”

“Dr. Morton and his staff has given me excellent pre-op planning for my knee replacement surgery. They explained what the procedure would be and answered any questions I had. The surgery went well, as expected.”

“Smart young Doctor with plenty of confidence and experience under his belt. I especially like the way he talks straight to you. Doesn't beat around the bush.”

“I was very impressed by Dr. Morton. He cares for his patients and he explains the different procedures so that we can understand and I like that he doesn’t pressure us in doing something and he gives us a lot of options. I came in from Kaua’i and I’m glad I did get to see him.”

“Dr Morton is an exceptional physician focused on making your joints work at their optimum. I’m pre- surgery and he is assisting me with injections to my knees as I await knee surgery in 2024. Don’t hesitate, call Dr Paul Morton and make an appointment today.”

“Outstanding service - after knee injection received from doctor 2 days ago my knee now feels like I have nothing wrong with the knee, feels like I have full mobility and flexion can walk long distance, up and downstairs, get out and back in bed, bathtub, car and carry large heavy objects with NO pain, stiffness or discomfort.”

“I had my first meeting with Dr. Morton via zoom. I found that Morton to be quite knowledgeable as we discussed knee replacements. In addition, he has a well thought out postop pain protocol that he uses.”

“I see the joy & pride he has in his profession. I am currently seeing him for my knee injury, & he recommended an alternative to surgery.”

“Dr. Morton’s office is well-run and his staff are helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Morton took time to talk to us and answer our questions. Then, he made great recommendations that avoided surgery.”

“Great doctor. Very informative, pays attention to details. Surgery was successful with 2 knee replacements.”

“Totally good bedside manner and staffs super super friendly.”

“Friendly and accommodating staff. Dr. Morton is very attentive, caring and addresses concerns head on. He has a great bedside manner and I tell my friends about my experience every time.”

“Great doctor for your Orthopedic needs. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Treats you like a family member and will take good care of you getting you back to almost the way you were before your injury.”

“Dr. Morton was so patient with me to deal with the struggles with pain and described carefully what was happening with my left knee. The prescribed solution worked. Pain is gone and moving again.”

“Dr listens to concerns, is caring and was easy to discuss options. Staff is amazing - efficient & kind.”

“I first had TKR on my left knee and it went so well, I had TKR on my right knee seven months later. This was 15 and 8 months ago and I am back to doing all the activities that I hobbled through for so many years. 5 Stars may not be enough.”

“Walked into office and was greeted and took back, no waiting. Less than 10 minutes for Dr Morton to come. Excellent service and caring atmosphere.”

“Very nice visit. My TKR was quite remarkably pain-free and he took some time explaining that to me.”

“Dr. Morton is very sincere and listens and answers whatever questions we may have.”

“No lengthy waiting time and staff is friendly and helpful. Left appointment satisfied with medical treatment.”

“My knee joint replacement went flawlessly. Excellent recovery time and everything went very smoothly. Dr Morton is an outstanding doctor.”

“Staff were friendly, professional, and helpful. Dr. Morton was informative, answering every qusetion I had in detail. He made me feel comfortable about my hip replacement.”

“I would highly recommend Dr. Morton and his staff. He did a great job on my knee surgery and recovery. Very patient, listens to you and explains everything so you understand.”

“Dr. Morton and his staff impressed me with their attention to detail, patience with the barrage of questions and willingness to address all of the concerns while managing pre and post operative expectations.”

“I entrusted Dr Morton to perform my knee surgery after visiting other orthopedic surgeons and I made the right decision! I am appreciative of his genuine care and patience. I especially want to give a special Mahalo to Carol for her kindness and helpfulness!”

“I love Dr Paul Morton and his staff and I would recommend him to my family and friends. He did a really great job with my surgery and I thank him tremendously. I truly trust him.”

“Great Doctor!!! Thorough, smart answered all my questions honestly and created a plan for my future health care.”

“Took time to explain everything. Always careful and concerned. Results great.”

“Physician Assistant was great! Spent time explaining and never seemed to be in a rush. Answered all of my questions and concerns.”

“Listens to you and explains everything to you so you understand everything about your problem and the solution. Doesn't rush through your appointment. Makes you feel at home.”

“See Dr.Morton for excellent results with pain at a 1 on a 1 to 10 scale! Couldn’t ask for better care.”

“He loves what he does and he has a good heart. His staff- Carol, Jackie and Phyllis are friendly and kind, the office is clean and atmosphere is like home. Wish we saw him earlier.”

“He is very "patient centered", looked into my eyes and said, "all reports and MRI's aside, tell me your journey." WOW! He really listened and gave me time and attention to explore my options, both surgical and non-surgical.”

“Today, was my first visit, everyone was friendly and professional. With my condition, I was expecting the worst results of how to fix my issues. They came up with a plan and options that will help me.”

“Live on Maui had my first appointment using zoom with Dr. Morton. X-rays were explained and visualized and procedure explained very well using visual displays. Pre-and post op procedures physical therapy recovery, possible complications, medication‘s and surgical facility options were all explained and discussed.”

“Very happy and thankful that I saw his commercial on TV. Needed a second opinion. I felt a million times better after seeing him.”

“Dr. Morton and his staff are always on time, Welcoming and compassionate. Dr. Morton is a gifted surgeon lucky I found him.”

“Not only is Dr. Morton extremely knowledgeable and very professional, but he at the same time remains human which allows his honesty and caring nature to shine through.”

“Dr Morton and his staff are extremely helpful! He was knowledgeable, kind and gave us multiple options to move forward in our decisions for the future!”

“I am so happy with my treatment with Dr. Morton. He has given me options for managing my constant pain and alternative treatment beside having knee replacement . I am grateful that I found him, and his staff is amazing.”

“Dr. Paul Norio Morton and his team are thoroughly professional yet warm & compassionate. He Is a remarkably skilled surgeon but remains humble. He is truly interested in his patients and listens to them.”

“Dr. Morton explained to me very clearly my condition, and my treatment options. He also listened patiently to my and my wife’s questions and answered them all even more thoroughly than we expected, leaving us with no other thoughts except; when can we begin.”

“He is realistic, and encouraging. My knee is still healing, but I have been ahead of schedule on the extension and flexibility due to my PT work and daily exercise. A++ in my book.”

“The staff was friendly and helpful, especially the staff member who explained what I needed to do prior to surgery. Dr. Morton talks to you not at you, he gives you detailed information & asks for your input. I look forward to working with him.”

“In Oct 2020 he did my Revision Surgery on my left knee, and 1 week after I was able to walk for the first time with almost NO PAIN WHAT'S SO EVER IN A 1YR 1/2!!”

“I feel very comfortable when going to the office. Dr Morton and his staff are warm and welcoming and just makes me feel at ease. Dr Morton is very knowledgeable and explains things clearly.”

“Dr. Morton was great. He listened thoroughly to me, and we came up with a plan that left me feeling empowered.”

“Extremely friendly staff! Dr. Morton explained my problem in great detail.”

“Everyone is so friendly and even got in early! So worth the flight from Maui!”

“Highly recommended! Dr. Morton was awesome easy to talk to, he made me laugh. Staff was awesome too!”

“Comfortable and easy to talk to. Answered all My questions and explained all the options. Highly recommended.”

“Highly recommended. Dr Morton makes you feel comfortable, puts you at ease. Fantastic staff.”

“I was walking within a couple of weeks without the pain and am so grateful for him. It has been almost a year and I’m still doing great!”

“I was up and walking doing PT the same day after surgery. Anterior approach is a very delicate surgery and requires a lot of special skills, so I would advise anyone needing one to choose your doctor very carefully. Doctor Morton did amazing job with my hip, I have been recommending him to people on my island (Maui).”

“Dr Morton is easy to communicate with and helped me with my joint management. I’m very active which is very important for me to continue being active. Dr Morton gives me hope in enjoying life.”

“The staff are friendly. I really respect Dr Morton. He is clear while explaining health issues or concerns.”

“Staff were very nice and helpful. Dr. Morton was friendly and took his time to answer all questions. Will definitely recommend him to anyone who needs his expertise.”

“Very satisfied with my first visit with Dr Morton. He explained to me what are my options concerning my knee problem.”

“I enjoyed talking to Dr. Morton and his honesty regarding my problems! I would highly recommend him!”

“I have complete confidence in Dr. Morton. I needed revision surgery and can now bend my knee. Because of his expertise and progressive procedures I have a better knee replacement.”

“Since I live on Maui, my first visit was via tele-health. I immediately felt a connection with Dr Morton. He is clearly an expert in his field, yet very humble and willing to really listen to me as a patient.”

“Great Doc, so informative and patient. Staff is wonderful and most helpful. Feel like I am valued, and in great hands.”

“I really appreciate his spending the time and giving me the options to come to the best decision for my problem knee.”

“Super friendly staff, no waiting, and Dr Morton is very knowledgeable.”

“I underwent right total knee replacement in March 2023. Everyone is different, of course, but I sailed through surgery and recovery. The surgery itself was quick!”

“I appreciate that he gave me options and let me decide.”

“From my first meeting with Dr. Morton I felt a real connection to him. He was straight up and honest about my medical situation. He did an excellent job with the surgery.”

“I like doctors who don’t sugarcoat and tell you upfront what is happening without making it sound too complicated. I would trust him to do my surgery.”

“He was very informative, took the time to talk to me about a total hip replacement, dealt with all my allergies and put me right at ease.”

“Awesome Doc, great staff, very personable, very attentive to your needs, easy to contact and talk with.”