Locations
| Schedule An Appointment | Clinical Office Address |
|---|---|
| (801) 662-5600 | Primary Children's Hospital Pediatric Orthopaedics 100 N Mario Capecchi Drive , Suite 4550 Salt Lake City, UT 84113 |
| (801) 587-7109 | University Orthopaedic Center 590 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Map |
Bio
Dr. Stephen K. Aoki, Assistant Professor, specializes in hip and knee sports medicine. His clinical practice and research focus on both adult and pediatric sports injuries. Current interests include hip preservation in the young adult, hip arthroscopy, the pediatric and adolescent athlete, ACL tears in children, patellar dislocations, and ligament/cartilage knee injuries. Dr. Aoki serves as team physician for University of Utah Gymnastics. He serves as Chair of the University of Utah Residency Selection Committee. Dr. Aoki received his Bachelor of Arts degree through Harvard University. He received his medical doctorate degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and subsequently completed his orthopaedic residency and sports medicine fellowship at the Univerisity of Utah. Dr. Aoki practices both at the University Orthopaedic Center, Primary Children´s Medical Center, and Shriners Hospital.
Surgical Expertise: Hip Arthroscopy, Femoroacetabular Impingement, Labral Repair, Hip Preservation, Pediatric and Adult ACL reconstructions, Patella Dislocations, Pediatric Sports Injuries, Meniscus Tears.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Orthopaedics - Assistant Professor |
| Board Certification | American Board of Orthopedic Surgery |
Patient Ratings
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
UofU Patient March 31, 2014
The PA and Doctor took time with me to review my x-rays and discuss my problem. I didn't feel rushed at all. This was a pleasant surprise and not something you find in the healthcare industry.
UofU Patient March 28, 2014I would like to recommend my physcian provided that there are changes in how calls are filtered through his MA Chantel. I would not at this point recommend anyone to this clinic based on my experience.
UofU Patient March 18, 2014Dr. Aoki is wonderful. He has a great bedside manner, and you can really tell how much he cares about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone.
UofU Patient March 13, 2014I have already recommended Dr. Aoki to others:)
UofU Patient February 22, 2014Doctor didn't have to give me any medications. He ended up referring me to someone else who would be able to help me.
UofU Patient February 19, 2014I was not satisfied with the explanation that I was given about my condition and what to do about it. No medication was involved. Dr. Aoki seems like a good doctor, I just wish that he would give me more information and guidance.
UofU Patient February 15, 2014Dr Aoki is one of the most caring, personable, and professional doctors I have ever worked with.
UofU Patient February 10, 2014I have only gratitude for my whole experience!
UofU Patient February 07, 2014There is not enough kind words I could use to describe Dr. Aoki and his staff.....Superb!!
UofU Patient February 03, 2014I came to Dr. Aoki on high recommendations and I was not disappointed. I have recently gotten brushed off from other doctors concerning my knee situation in particular. I came to Dr. Aoki because of my hips but received just as much attention from him on my knees, which was very reassuring. Dr. Aoki far exceeded my expectations and now I have hope that my outlook is brighter than I previously thought. Dr. Aoki, please please continue to treat people like you did me. It makes a HUGE difference to show true concern and spend real time going over things.
UofU Patient February 01, 2014Dr Aoki and his assistant were fabulous. Answered all my questions.
UofU Patient January 16, 2014Dr Aoki was thorough, interested in my problem, explained his thought process well and overall was fantastic. His reputation in town is great and its clear why.
UofU Patient December 07, 2013Im very happy with all involved to this point
UofU Patient December 03, 2013After seeing Dr. Aoki we will never go to another Knee specialist again. Dr. Aoki is a great doctor.
UofU Patient December 03, 2013Dr. Aoki was amazing. He was patient, thorough and listened to my questions and concerns. I knew I was in good hands when he took out a model of a hip joint and explained both what was normal, and what was different in MY hip that was causing the problems. His recommendations were clear and he seemed genuinely concerned about my issues.
UofU Patient December 02, 2013Amazingly professional, very confident and positive. Exactly what I would look for in a surgeon, give him a raise.
UofU Patient November 26, 2013the most amazing, caring and competent physicians!!! thank you!
UofU Patient October 28, 2013Dr. Aoki rocks!!
UofU Patient October 15, 2013Dr Aoki is fabulous. We are very glad we found him.
UofU Patient October 13, 2013I respect and have the upmost confidence in Dr. Aoki and feel he's the best! I could not have asked for a better Dr. He's honestly the most caring, compassionate and knowledgeable man I've met. He listened to me and he explained what our options were. It has truely been a great experience when dealing with a difficult medical situation.
UofU Patient October 07, 2013We received Spectacular care! Dr. Aoki and all of his staff spent a great deal of time with us.
UofU Patient September 09, 2013I just wish I would have been treated like a professional athlete, not like a recreational jogger.
UofU Patient September 02, 2013Dr. Aoki was attentive and willing to answer questions. I feel confident about my upcoming surgery because of this experience. I would recommend U of U ortho to anyone.
UofU Patient July 16, 2013Again appreciated the way I was treated and explained what and where we would go next.
UofU Patient July 08, 2013I have never met a doctor as professional, caring & kind as Dr. Aoki. He was very considerate & thoughtful while speaking in terms I could understand.
UofU Patient July 04, 2013Dr. Aoki provided a thorough examination. He took the time to explain my condition and shared his recommendations. I left having confidence in his ability and his thoughtful plan for my recovery. I highly recommend Dr. Aoki
UofU Patient June 17, 2013Wish we would have talked more about the physical therapy process.
UofU Patient June 03, 2013I have already recommened to others
UofU Patient June 03, 2013Dr. Aoki is such a great Dr. and person, that it was worth the wait. He comes highly recommended, is very sensitive to my needs and is good about referring me to someone else if he feels another physician is better suited/specialized to care for my needs. I can't remember the name of his resident, but he was very professional as well in his treatment of me and in explaining everything.
UofU Patient May 27, 2013Dr. Aoki and his staff were just excellent! Although I never look forward to having surgery, I feel confident in him and his abilities. More than that, I can tell that he cares about his patients' well-being. He was very conscientious about giving me all of my options and letting me decide what I thought was best for me to do moving forward.
UofU Patient May 15, 2013I find Dr. Aoki to be compassionate and knowledgeable. I am glad to have found a surgeon with an expertise in surgical techniques to correct hip impingements.
UofU Patient April 29, 2013I think very highly of Dr. Aoki. He has the best bed side manners of any Dr I have seen.
UofU Patient April 23, 2013I have already recommended the facility and staff to others who need Orthopaedic procedures.
UofU Patient April 22, 2013Dr Aoki is amazing-my surgery went well. He was my second opinion before surgery & he won me over- he found the problem & issues that were causing my pain & was able to give me answers instead of guessing. I never feel that he is rushed & I know that he is busy but he takes time to make sure I understand & that I have all my questions answered.
UofU Patient April 15, 2013Dr. Aoki is a real professional in that he spoke directly to me and my husband, did not talk down to us, and explained my condition and surgery fully, along with drawing a picture of my condition! He was very personable, introducing himself as Steven, not just doctor. He listened to our concerns and gave full answers. He did not seem to be in a hurry and spent time really getting to know me! I felt very attended to, as well as feeling like he totally cared about me, not just my condition, but me as a whole person! This is so key. I teach a class called Patient Education, and he was the best example of what a good healthcare provider is and should be! Thanks so much!!
UofU Patient April 11, 2013Dr. Aoki is great. His explanations are great, he explains things in simple ways making easy for non-medically trained people to understand.
UofU Patient March 25, 2013I felt that the activity or use of my leg for physical activity was not well defined. I would like to have known better what my limitations are.
UofU Patient March 22, 2013Dr. Aoki is an incredible doctor. I am very happy that I was referred to him. He gave me reassurance that my hip will continue to heal and I have every confidence in his course of treatment.
UofU Patient February 25, 2013all questions were answered. Dr Aoki and staff were very helpful
UofU Patient February 20, 2013I LOVE Dr Aoki. I tell EVERYONE to go see him. I have seen many doctors and I never would recommend anyone to them. Dr. Aoki listens to my concerns. I trust him in everything he does with my knees.
UofU Patient January 28, 2013Dr. Aioki is awesome! He is always friendly and genuinely concerned. He explains things in a way that makes them easy to understand.
UofU Patient January 21, 2013He is an excellent provider and doctor. I feel confident that he is my doctor and is treating my medical issues.
UofU Patient December 19, 2012Felt like Dr Aoki and resident genuinely cared about finding a solution for my hip pain.
UofU Patient December 18, 2012Dr Aoki is wonderful. Very caring, concerned, and knowledgable.
UofU Patient November 19, 2012Dr. Aoki is always wonderful. Great mannered, very smart, and I would happily recommend him to anyone. I just wish it didn't take so long to see him. He is always very busy and it can take months to get in to see him.
UofU Patient November 02, 2012Dr Aoki went above and beyond to help me with my hip. I am so thankful to have him as my doctor. I referred My friend is having surgery by him too.
UofU Patient September 10, 2012Dr. Aoki is awesome. I refer him to everyone.
UofU Patient September 04, 2012I have already recommended Dr. Aoki to a fellow athlete with similar injuries as mine.
UofU Patient September 01, 2012Dr. Aoki has always been personable and professional.
UofU Patient August 27, 2012Grateful to have an expert in my condition who is taking care of me...
UofU Patient August 27, 2012Dr Steven Aoki is great!
UofU Patient August 06, 2012Dr Aoki is such a good doctor and seems to care so much about his patients.
UofU Patient July 22, 2012Dr. Aoki was great
UofU Patient July 16, 2012Again, the wait time seems excessive. We all have schedules to keep. We have been most appreciative of Dr. Aoki and would definitely use him again, but there must be a way to allow him the time he needs with patients. We have never been to the clinic with
UofU Patient July 02, 2012He is wonderful. I appreciated that he spoke to me as a normal person and was down to earth. His fellow was very nice - diagnosis by fellow had me a little worried but when he showed up and moved forward and knew my problem and was incredibly helpful -
UofU Patient June 12, 2012I feel like the Doctor talked more to the resident about what was going on with me than he did to me. Other than that everything was great.
UofU Patient May 17, 2012VERY impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UofU Patient May 10, 2012Dr. Aoki is an amazing physician. I could not ask for a better caring, passionate clinician.
UofU Patient May 03, 2012Love Dr. Aoki. I will come to him again if I have any further problems.
UofU Patient April 26, 2012Even thought it was late in the day and they were way behind schedule I really appreciated that I didn't feel rushed by the providers (Dr. Aoki, etc.) I feel like if I'd had a half-hour worth of questions (I didn't) they would have taken half-hour to address them!
UofU Patient April 12, 2012Dr Aoki was A+, but unfortunately, if his nurse Anna is involved, I will not recommend anyone to this facility. My friends and family deserve more care and understanding from their provider.
UofU Patient April 12, 2012Dr. Aoki is a wonderful physician. He takes the time to explain any procedure and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking orthopedic assistance.
UofU Patient March 29, 2012Always a good experience once I get to see the doctor. Sometimes I have to reschedule if I can't wait for a long time, but Dr Aoki is worth "some" wait. Very kind and really cares
UofU Patient March 22, 2012I would like to have spent more time discussing possible other causes to my pain. I am not 100% convinced my current pain is not absolutely caused by the hip impingement.
UofU Patient March 01, 2012Dr. Aoki made me feel like a friend, not just a patient. He is very skilled and knowledgable. I think he is a great Surgeon, very good at people skills.
UofU Patient March 01, 2012Dr. Aoki is wonderful. Always takes the time to explain things and answer questions. I feel comfortable with him and that he really cares about me and getting to feel better/normal again.
UofU Patient February 02, 2012At the high prices we pay for medical help, a person should be able to see a doctor at the appointed time, as well as not feel like since they are behind they are rushing you along.
UofU Patient January 26, 2012Dr Aoki is one of the most caring doctors I have ever seen!
UofU Patient January 12, 2012Dr. Aoki is great; I would gladly recommend him to anyone. He is the third surgeon I have seen for my condition and he is the only one I have full confidence in. I wish his schedule permitted me to have my surgery in less than 90 days, however.
UofU Patient January 12, 2012Dr. Aoki is the best. He took time to find out how i was doing, how my orthopedic problem was doing, and then he addressed new concerns. He did a physical exam and gave me excellent diagnostic approach to my problem.
Patient Comments
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