Byron H. Izuka, MD
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- English
Biography
Byron Izuka, M.D., brings over 20 years of experience treating a wide variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions, including congenital disorders, sports injuries and traumatic injuries. Through his clinical research, he has particular expertise with the non-operative treatment of elbow, forearm and wrist fractures, and has pioneered groundbreaking treatment techniques that are used to help children around the world.
A local boy, Dr. Izuka is a proud graduate of Aiea High School. He did his undergraduate studies at the University of California – Irvine, attended medical school at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and completed his residency training with the University of Hawaii Orthopedic Surgery Program. He also did additional fellowships in orthopedic research at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in Downey, California, and in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Nemours Children’s Clinic in Orlando, Florida.
Since 2001, Dr. Izuka has provided orthopedic care at Hawai`i’s top medical facilities, including the Queen’s Medical Center, Pali Momi Medical Center and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. In addition to an extensive list of local and national presentations, workshops and scientific publications, Dr. Izuka holds professional and/or board memberships in the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the Western Orthopedic Association and the Hawaii Orthopedic Association.
Dr. Izuka loves all manner of sports and physical activities – he is one of Hawai`i’s original mixed martial arts ringside physicians – and he personally enjoys gym workouts, walking his dog and cheering on his daughter at volleyball matches.
Pediatric Care
Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
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Shriners Children's Hawai`i
Pediatric specialty care for children throughout Hawai`i and beyond
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