Overview
Dr. Stephen K. Aoki, Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine, specializes in the surgical treatment of pediatric, adolescent, and adult sports injuries, primarily of the hip and knee. Dr. Aoki serves as team physician for University of Utah Gymnastics and University of Utah Football. He is the former Head Orthopaedic Team Physician for Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer. Dr. Aoki received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree at Harvard University. He completed his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and subsequently completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. Dr. Aoki practices both at the University Orthopaedic Center and Primary Children´s Hospital.Dr. Aoki's hip practice focuses on joint preservation and hip arthroscopy. His surgical expertise includes the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral tears, cartilage injuries, hip instability due to capsular insufficiency, and ischiofemoral impingement. He has done extensive research in the field of hip arthroscopy including technical articles focused on improving the surgical treatment of FAI and hip stability.Dr. Aoki's knee practice focuses on both pediatric and adult injuries. His surgical expertise addresses ACL tears, patellar dislocations, ligament/tendon/cartilage injuries, meniscus tears, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD lesions), tibial spine fractures, and congenital discoid meniscus. He has a particular surgical interest in pediatric athletic injuries complicated by open growth plates.Surgical Expertise: Hip Arthroscopy, Femoroacetabular Impingement, Hip Labral Repair and Reconstruction, Hip Capsular Repair and Reconstruction, Hip Preservation, Pediatric and Adult ACL Reconstructions, Patella Dislocations, Pediatric Sports Injuries, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Cartilage and Meniscus Tears.For more information, please refer to website: aokimd.com.
Dr. Aoki is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Knock Knees, Hypermobile Joints, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.
Dr. Aoki is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 168 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Aoki is currently accepting new patients.
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50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
100 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Suite 4550, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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Orthopaedics - University Hospital
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Pediatric Orthopaedics - Pcos
Christopher Makarewich, MD is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and Instructor in the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics, seeing patients at Primary Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children – Salt Lake City.Dr. Makarewich specializes in limb lengthening and reconstruction for limb deformities of any cause, including trauma, infection, congenital differences, and genetic/syndromic disorders. In addition, he also focuses on hip disorders including hip dysplasia, Legg-Calves-Perthes disease, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis, as well as pediatric orthopaedic trauma. He finds the process of restoring a child's function and ability to stay or become active to be incredibly rewarding.Dr. Makarewich graduated cum laude from Colby College in Maine. He received his medical degree with honors from Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and received the Freddie H. Fu, MD Outstanding Student Award in Orthopaedics as well as the Frederick P. Lord Award in Anatomy. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah and went on to a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He then continued to further subspecialize in pediatric limb lengthening and reconstructive surgery through a fellowship with the International Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at the Rubin Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society.When Dr. Makarewich is not working he can be found spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors while hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. Dr. Makarewich is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Makarewich is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Makarewich is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen K. Aoki
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen K. Aoki?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen K. Aoki by calling their office at 801-587-7109. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen K. Aoki a top-rated expert for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen K. Aoki is classified as an Distinguished expert for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Stephen K. Aoki specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen K. Aoki is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Endoscopy, and Knock Knees. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Stephen K. Aoki participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen K. Aoki has published 168 articles and abstracts on conditions like Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen K. Aoki's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen K. Aoki accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen K. Aoki accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-587-7109 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- EndoscopyDr. Aoki isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. Aoki isDistinguished. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
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- Hypermobile JointsDr. Aoki isAdvanced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Knock KneesDr. Aoki isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- OsteotomyDr. Aoki isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
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- Accessory Deep Peroneal NerveDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve.
- Acute PainDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BowlegsDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Aoki isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.