Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Experience
Dr. Smith was born and raised in Honolulu. He graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 1981. and received his B.A. degree from Pomona College in California in 1985 before returning home to attend medical school at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, graduating in 1990.
Following medical school, Dr. Smith completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii. He then completed a year of subspecialty training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the world renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California. At Kerlan-Jobe, Dr. Smith served as assistant team physician to the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, California Angels, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Los Angeles Galaxy as well as the University of Southern California Football Team.
He now serves as Orthopedic Team Physician for University of Hawaii Men’s Basketball and Kamehameha School’s Athletics. Dr. Smith is also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Dr. Smith treats a variety of orthopedic problems, but specializes in the treatment of athletic and non-athletic injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle using both traditional “open” and arthroscopic techniques.
Professional Societies
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Hawaii Orthopedic Association
Contact Us
Patient Testimonials
Dear Dr. Marumoto-Thank you for everything you have done for me. Your skills have enabled me to play sports again and have allowed me to regain an improved quality of life.
Although our visits were brief, I was truly inspired by you. I remain to this day in awe of your professional demeanor as well as you extremely impressive skills as a surgeon. Although you may not have known it, you were critical in my selection of a career in medicine. I hope to emulate you in my professional career.
In January, I was accepted into the John A. Burns School of Medicine, and next month I will start on the path that you have already tread, keeping you in mind as a role model and aiming to become as skillful and as knowledgeable as you.
Although words cannot adequately express my gratitude, thank you again for everything you have done for me. Best wishes to your always. Sincerely C.L
Dear Dr. Marumoto: Thank you for your kindness. My knee is much better. M.F.
Dear Dr. Marumoto-Thank you very much for doing my knee surgery. I am feeling much better after the physical therapy sessions. I hope I can continue doing sports soon!
