Dr. Jay Boughanem, MD | Hilo, HI | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Jay Boughanem is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with over two decades of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Boughanem provides care in English and brings extensive expertise to his orthopedic practice.

Dr. Boughanem practices at Hawaii Shoulder & Orthopedic Institute in Hilo, Hawaii, and maintains hospital privileges at Hilo Medical Center. He treats patients with osteoarthritis, joint pain, and shoulder injuries. His practice includes physical therapy guidance, strength training programs, and specialized imaging procedures like arthrograms to diagnose joint conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.5

59 Ratings
21 years of experience
45 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
13 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr Boughanem is a very highly intelligent motivated young mind with all the latest surgical methods and techniques. The Hilo Community is lucky to have this guy!

April 17th, 2020

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Dr Boughanem is a very highly intelligent motivated young mind with all the latest surgical methods and techniques. The Hilo Community is lucky to have this guy!

April 16th, 2020

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Dr. Boughanem is the most caring professional and an amazing surgeon. I have had both knees replaced, both hips replaced and an entire shoulder rebuild by Dr Boughanem. All very successful. He is very careful, kind and the top professional in his field. I highly recommend his services and commend his friendly and professional staff for all their help and support throughout the years. I feel like a normal human even with all the surgeries. Many thanks a thousand times over.

October 17th, 2019

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6 months after TKR all is perfect. Great surgeon, great team.

October 15th, 2019

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I was first referred by the Hilo Medical Center to Dr. Boughanem after a very serious double fracture to my ankle of which I was not looking forward to any surgery. He was quick to assess my problem which had escalated with a blister wound on the site and took care and time to explain to me the seriousness and the need for surgery for my very unstable fracture. His staff is caring, concise, efficient, and has great aloha. Dr. Boughanem. although very busy, takes the time to literally sit down and explain all avenues of approach in difficult cases like my own. I feel very blessed to have this very fine surgeon to care and manage my case. His plan is get me walking eventually after the healing is finished. I am 70 years of age, but have the heart of a younger person and I am looking forward to that day thanks to Dr. Boughanem and his very caring staff. They make you feel like family with the true aloha spirit that exists in this office. Bless you Hilo Bone and Joint. Bless… you Dr. Boughanem, Trish, Michelle, Landon, Ryan and Henrene.

April 13th, 2019

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Great Surgeon knowledgeable PA. Totally satisfied

March 30th, 2017

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I have had two hip replacements and an extensive shoulder reconstruction from Dr. Boughanem and I will say I have never met a kinder more caring Doctor. He is not only a top professional in his field but he is very careful and considerate of his patients needs. He has a professional and helpful staff... Highest of recommendations for all of them....We are so fortunate to have Dr Boughanem in Hilo. A big Mahalo from one that knows !!!

October 28th, 2016

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He was very nice, connected immediately with my son Asher. He was gentle and thorough in every exam.

September 20th, 2016

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Great bed side manner!

July 6th, 2016

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Dr Boughanem was very attentive to my needs, he have an excellent trained staff. While in the hospital it was evident Dr Boughanem trained the staff to ensure the best outcome. I had a complete knee replacement. Of course it is a lot of work to get back into shape, but I found it to be minimal in pain, and with the staff, I was well informed of the procedure and what was needed to succeed.

October 20th, 2015

Hawaii Shoulder & Orthopedic Institute

276 Waianuenue AveHilo, HI 96720

Tel: (808) 731-5544

Mon10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Jay Boughanem, MD	Dr. Jason Matthew Cage, DO	Dr. Christian Kealii Kiyoshi Kikuchi, MD	Dr. Jeremiah Reed Holme Dawson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.5 (59 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.8 (83 Ratings)	3.7 (15 Ratings)
21 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Hilo , HI	Tripler Amc , HI	Honolulu , HI	Hilo , HI
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa	Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

Dr. Mark Samonsky
Sports Medicine
| HILO, HI
(0)
Dr. Raymond James Imatani, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
56 Years Exp | Hemet, CA
(1)
Dr. Daniel I Singer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
47 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(247)
Dr. Liza R Maniquis-Smigel, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
38 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(10)
Dr. Henry Myrick Daniels, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
49 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(4)
Dr. Robert Dailey Irvine
Orthopedic Surgery
60 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(0)
Dr. Edward William Gutteling, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
41 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(8)
Dr. Brooke Cara Hayashi, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
12 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(0)
Dr. Kenneth Tungwei Kaan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
47 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(65)
Dr. Jeffery Kimo Harpstrite, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
35 Years Exp | Honolulu, HI
(282)

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