Byron Izuka, MD
- Accepting new patients?
- False
- Organization participation:
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Hawaiʻi Health Partners
This physician is a member of Hawaii Health Partners, the state’s first Accountable Care Organization, whose participating physicians are committed to working together to provide high quality, efficient care to patients.
- Hospital / clinic affiliations:
- Shriners Hospital for Children, All Access Ortho Maui
Biography
Dr. Byron Izuka attended the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the University of Hawaii Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. He did his pediatric orthopedic fellowship in Orlando, FL and has been practicing since 2001. Fortunate to have been born and raised in Hawaii, he believes in the importance of giving back to the community and volunteers as the team physician for the University of Hawaii Wahine soccer team and for Aiea High School, his alma mater.
Professional Interests
Malformations of the Limbs and Limb Deformity – Infants, Children, And Adolescents; Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip - Infants, Children, And Adolescents; Bone Or Joint Infection - Infants, Children, And Adolescents; Hip Disease - Children And Adolescents; Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Spinal Deformity – Infants, Children, And Adolescents; Disability, Deformity, Or Gait Abnormality - Infants, Children, And Adolescents; Sports Injuries - Children And Adolescents; Deformities or Sequelae From Childhood Musculoskeletal Disorders In Adolescents; Skeletal Trauma Or Complex Fractures And Dislocations - Infants, Children, And Adolescents; Musculoskeletal Extremity Or Spine Injuries In Children; Malignant Bone Tumors; Congenital Deformities Or Neuromuscular Abnormalities Of The Upper Extremity
Personal Interests
Maintaining life-work balance by exercising (especially outdoors – lucky to live Hawaii!), enjoying anything Disney related and spending time with family and friends.
Fellowships
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Nemours Children's Hospital Florida
Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Residencies
University of Hawaii
Videos
You're OK Anesthesia: Closed Reduction of Pediatric Wrist and Forearm Fractures Performed in the Office Without Anesthesia
Publications
Assessment of Injuries Sustained in Mixed Martial Arts Competition, Closed Treatment of Overriding Distal Radial Fractures without Reduction in Children, Assessment of Injuries During Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition, One Brace: One Visit: Treatment of Pediatric Distal Radius Buckle Fractures With a Removable Wrist Brace and No Follow-up Visit, “You’re O.K. Anesthesia”: Closed Reduction of Displaced Pediatric Forearm and Wrist Fractures in the Office Without Anesthesia