About Dr. Soma MD and North Shore Orthopedics – Maui – Wailuku, HI
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About Doctor Charles A Soma, MD
Board certification
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 1996 Re-certified, 2006
- American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME), 2006
Education
Undergraduate
- University of California, Irvine, California BS, Biological Sciences 1978-1983
Medical
- UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California MD 1983-1988
Internship
- Los Angeles County Hospital , Los Angeles, CA Surgery
Residency
- USC Orthopedic Surgery Program, LA County Hospital 1989-1993
Fellowship
- Santa Monica Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Santa Monica, CA Sports Medicine 1993-94
Hospital/academic affiliations
Hospital
- Maui Memorial Medical Center | 221 Mahalani St., Wailuku, Maui 96793
Society memberships
State Society Memberships
- State Medical Society
- State Orthopaedic Society
Additional Society Memberships
- Western Orthopaedic Association
- Hawaii Orthopedic Association
- Surfers Medical Association
Achievements
Extreme Sports Medicine for international professional surfers, windsurfers, kitesurfers, dancers, martial artists, and endurance athletes on Maui
Tavarua Island Resort Medical Director 1998-2005, Surfers Medical Association
Arthritis Foundation Board Member, Maui Walk Chair
Community activities
Board Member Arthritis Foundation, Honolulu office, Southern California Chapter 2003 to present
Volunteer Medical officer at high school and amateur and professional athletic competitions on Maui, including the Billabong Pipeline Masters and Pro Women’s ASP Surfing Events, the Kiffmann Taekwondo Maui Invitational, Mixed Martial Art Fights, Boxing Fights and Makawao Rodeo.