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HONOLULU | $1,275,000 FS 3br/2ba on a quiet cul-de-sac in Niu Valley, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy & convenience.

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KAPOLEI | $765,000 FS 3br/2.5ba home with ocean views, turn-key-ready upgrades, open floor plan, pride of ownership and functional luxury upgrades!

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HONOLULU | $529,000 FS Holomua in the heart of Punahou! This top floor 1br/1ba unit has two PARKING STALLS and amazing city, mountain & ocean views.

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HONOLULU | $388,000 FS 1br/1ba Perched to take advantage of the Hawaiian trade winds. Bright & airy unit w/views of the city & Diamond Head.

HONOLULU | $325,000 FS 2br/1ba repainted unit conveniently located close to the East entrance of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. W/easy freeway access.

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26 What’s Up, Doc? From artificial intelligence to supermarkets, here are five trends that show where medicine in the Islands is headed. by cathy cruz-george

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We turned to Castle Connolly to provide us with a list of the 760 Top Doctors in Hawai‘i in 68 specialties, plus 16 Rising Stars. Get to know a few of the physicians who are proud graduates of the UH medical school starting on page 54.

Dr. Hisami Oba, a primary care physician with Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i, is one of Castle Connolly’s Rising Stars. Learn more on page 66.

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18 NextDoor’s 18th anniversary 20 Hana Kitchens’ cooking classes 22 From Our Files

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A peek inside Hawai‘i’s first Zimmermann boutique, great Father’s Day gift ideas and three up-and-coming local swimwear lines you need to know. by brie thalmann

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We explore the aesthetics at some of Honolulu’s most beautiful eateries, from the elegantly minimal and midcentury-meets-tropical to the delightfully daring and oh-soluxe. by stacey makiya, mari taketa and brie thalmann

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96 Afterthoughts A lesson on cooking gnocchi at Hana Kitchens

5 HEALTH CARE TRENDS IN HAWAI‘I

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T ’ S T I M E to spring into

summer! OK, I know that’s bad. But there’s a reason you may notice fewer (good) puns in this issue than usual. Longtime staffer Stacey Makiya left to pursue another opportunity after 13 years with HONOLULU. I say “staffer” because she wore many hats (and shoes!): stylist, nonprofit leader, fashion editor, events manager. I’m eternally grateful to her for her kindness, the opportunities she gave me when I was still fairly new to the company and, most of all, her heart. It’s impossible to choose a favorite memory with her, but I will say my least favorite: the time she convinced me to go with her to a yoga sculpt class for our fitness blog. My body was not ready. You’ll still find a few stories from her in this issue and the next, and hopefully more down the line. But aloha also means hello, and we’re happy to introduce Andrea Lee, HONOLULU’s new digital editor. In addition to managing the daily flow of stories over on honolulumagazine.com, Andrea, a fellow cheese lover, will lead our content strategy for the web and collaborate with the editorial team on all kinds of exciting projects. Head over to our website to see what she’s been up to, or send an email to say hi: andreal@honolulumagazine.com.

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Contributors Navid Baraty is a photographer and visual artist who left behind a career in engineering to pursue his art. He has a deep passion for travel and has lived in multiple cities across the U.S. When he’s not shooting photos for HONOLULU Magazine (you’ll see his shots in ‘Ono, page 87), he’s most likely photographing remote landscapes, cities from above or the wonders of the night sky. Find his work on Instagram: @navidbaraty.

Tracy Chan is a Chinatownbased freelance journalist and photographer who has been covering Hawai‘i events, nightlife and dining for the past 15 years. A journalism graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, she is the former associate editor of Metromix Honolulu and a founding member of Frolic Hawai‘i’s predecessor, Nonstop Honolulu. This month she dives into the history of NextDoor (page 18) as the venue turns 18.

Working on this month’s medical feature (page 26) was a labor of love for Cathy Cruz-George, who recently lost two grandparents and is grateful to the health care workers who cared for them. A former editor of HONOLULU Family and Hawai‘i Business magazines, Cathy and husband Justin George raise an artsy daughter and rescue dog in Honolulu.

Photographer Sean Marrs believes in everyday magic. He’s fascinated by good storytelling, loves meeting people and helping to tell a little of their stories through tiny fractions of seconds. This month, he photographed Onda Pasta’s cooking class at Hana Kitchens (page 20). His favorite magical moments involve adventures with his wife, Candace, and their two wonderful children, Noah and Sadie.

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Enjoy a colorful array of flora, dance in the streets at Honolulu’s largest Obon event, and enjoy the familiar songs of one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals.

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June 13–18 / Various times Blaisdell Concert Hall / $48.50–$128.50 This beloved Broadway show is a spectacle of extravagant costumes, song and dance. As one of the longest running Broadway shows, it’s sure to leave you with a “Memory.” blaisdellcenter.com, @broadwayinhawaii

ART EXHIBIT

The Garden Club of Honolulu’s Major Flower Show June 23–25 / Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Honolulu Museum of Art / $10 Hawai‘i residents, $20 general admission Normally occurring every three years, this vibrant garden show is the first since 2018. This year’s theme is “Oceans: Beyond the Reef.” Organizers hope to articulate the ocean’s abundant resources and the importance of its preservation through art. Peruse exhibits of flower arrangements, photographs, botanical jewelry and more. gchonolulu.org

Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest July 1 / 5–10 p.m. Old Varsity theater parking lot and Coyne Street between University Avenue and Kai‘ali‘u Street / free admission Celebrate Obon season at this bon dance and street festival in Mō‘ili‘ili. With entertainment, food vendors and a traditional bon dance, this event is fun for the whole family. moiliilisummerfesthi.com, @moiliilifest

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Harry Mack June 15 / 8:30 p.m The Republik / $40 This epic freestyle rapper took the internet by storm when his live interactive freestyles went viral. His fully improvised show incorporates audience topic suggestions and is nonstop high-energy entertainment. jointherepublik.com, @harrymack THEATER

Dance Nation June 16–July 2 / Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. KOA Theater / $20 students, $30 seniors and military, $35 general admission This Pulitzer Prize finalist drama follows an adolescent dance team as it strives to win at Nationals; its members’ journeys of self-discovery are less about dance and more about relationship dynamics with each other and themselves. koatheater.com, @koa_theater COMEDY

Ali Wong June 23–25 / 7 p.m. Blaisdell Concert Hall / $49.75–$250

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Air Supply June 27–28 and 30, and July 1–2 / 7 p.m. Blue Note Hawai‘i / $95–$315 Known for their power ballads, this Australian soft rock duo topped the charts in the ’80s with hits that include “All Out of Love,” “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” and “Every Woman in the World.” Don’t miss an evening filled with their classic love songs and more contemporary releases. bluenotehawaii.com, @bluenotehawaii

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Wong has multiple Netflix specials and movies under her belt, including the recent dramedy series Beef. Known for her raw and honest wit, this standout comedian is sure to deliver countless laughs at one of the concert hall’s last events before it closes for renovations. Friday night is already sold out, so make sure to grab tickets for Saturday or Sunday while you can. blaisdellcenter.com, @aliwong

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Overtime Sensation For five years after college, Megan Kamalei Kakimoto would spend her early morning hours writing before heading downtown to a demanding job. Her debut story collection is drawing raves—and feels like a reset for Hawai‘i literature. BY DON WALLACE

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smile at me midway through Megan Kamalei Kakimoto’s Every Drop Is A Man’s Nightmare, a collection of stories whose cover depicts a woman emerging from a corpse flower. Head already spinning of which felt like master classes contained within a single text.” from how Kakimoto has taken the most familiar Hawai‘i cultural tropes, including geckos as returned ancestors, and exploded them into fresh shards of After attending the Kaua‘i Writers Conmeaning and endless reflection, I thought to myself: “Dude, she’s way ahead ference, Kakimoto felt ready to go for an of you.” MFA, not least for the time it would buy Indeed. When I texted our most unflinching local author, Chris McKinney, for her work. As a test, she decided that if she couldn’t publish at least one story, she to tell him about her it was old news. “Fearless,” he replied. Almost as pithy, wouldn’t apply. “It took a little while,” she from well-regarded author Elizabeth McCracken: “Eleven knockouts, one KO for every story.” Months ahead of its Aug. 29 pub date, Every Drop has garnered says. Finally she placed an early version a Keene Prize for Literature nomination. of one of the book’s stories, “Temporary Kamehameha grad Kakimoto is Japanese and Native Hawaiian with Dwellers,” with Qu, the literary magazine at Queens University of Charlotte. She deep Moloka‘i roots. “I’d always written fiction,” she says. “My mom would was accepted into a three-year probuy me notebooks from the store in middle and high school.” She went to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire “not out of malice or intent gram at the Michener Center for to leave the Islands permanently, but just to try something new.” Writers in Austin, Texas, funded by Finishing up her degree, Kakimoto heeded the words of her adthe American novelist best known viser, Catherine Tudish: “Get jobs, get a little more experience.” This for, well, you know, which picked runs counter to the path of most writers in America, who nest in acup her tuition and living expenses, A ademia’s dovecote their entire lives. “It was incredibly helpful advice,” thus affording her time to write full IK ME E GAN K AM AL she says. “I needed the time, to live beyond being a student.” time at last. The characters in Every Drop do feel lived. They work unglamorous, even One day in Austin she got a tweet from humiliating jobs, yet their stories crackle with surprises. But to get them right a young agent from Hawai‘i who’d read a she had to work through her Native Hawaiian ancestry. At first, “the pressure story of Kakimoto’s. It would take another to write it right, to do justice to it, completely silenced all my interest in writyear of revision and expansion before the ing about Hawai‘i,” she says. “I was really scared about getting it wrong. But I collection was set to publish. had a slow realization and began to challenge all these ideas of a monolithic Every Drop has been selected by the Hawaiian cultural experience. They’re just not true.” American Booksellers Association as a From then on, Kakimoto, 29, spun a literary cocoon while working long summer/fall 2023 Indies Introduce title. Deep down, she says, “how it’s been for hours at a large downtown communications firm. “Two of the most influential craft/educational texts that sustained me,” she says, “were Stephen King’s me from day one is: Write the story only memoir On Writing and [Vladimir] Nabokov’s Lectures on Literature, both you can write.”

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Leave the Door Open After 18 years, NextDoor is still going strong; now a trove of old photos documents the early days of the eclectic Honolulu venue.

HEN BUSINESS PARTNERS CHRIS KAHUNAHANA AND SERGIO GOES decided to take over an old Chinatown

venue in 2005 to support Hawai‘i’s underground filmmaking scene, they couldn’t have foreseen what the next 18 years would hold. The nightclub and performance space NextDoor has become a cornerstone of the arts district, hosting DJs such as Steve Aoki and Diplo; rappers Shwayze and Cardi B; Swedish electronic band Little Dragon; as well as up-and-coming local artists, including Goes’ son Gabriel, a solo artist who also plays guitar and sings for the band Backset. The main reason for founding NextDoor was to provide a venue for the Cinema Paradise Independent Film Festival after it lost its space at Restaurant Row, says Andrea Torres, Goes’ widow. “It was their time,

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and NextDoor was their artist hui.” Kahunahana and Goes brought in Miguel Innis as a third partner. As a venue at the grassroots level, the new space served as an incubator for local musicians, artists and filmmakers and helped put Honolulu’s Chinatown on the map as an art and culture renaissance swept the neighborhood. Now, thanks to the discovery of a treasure trove of old photos from its earliest days, we can take a step back in time and see how the eclectic venue

photos: courtesy of andrea torres

BY TRACY CHAN

NextDoor first opened its doors in late June 2005 after the site had been empty for a decade.

 See mor e team lay photos of the ing the g roundwork at N bit.ly/h extDoor at n-nextd oor.

got started. Most of the photos were taken by Goes, an award-winning, selftaught local photographer and videographer—and a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine from the 1990s until his death in 2008—and archived by Torres, the owner and director of Samadhi Hawai‘i. Find the gallery online at bit.ly/hn-nextdoor. In 2023, a typical week at NextDoor includes live music from 7 to 10 p.m. on at least three days, with DJs playing to the late-night crowd from

10 p.m. until 2 a.m. The club also hosts art events throughout the month, and special events like burlesque shows, punk shows, stand-up comedy and charity fundraisers. Kahunahana sold NextDoor in 2012. “The talent throughout the years has changed, but at its core, NextDoor has always been about giving artists a platform to showcase their skills, and I think we have stuck to that vision,” says Dan Mangum, NextDoor’s marketing director. “It might not be film showcases these days, but Chris and Sergio’s vision was to give creatives a space to create art, and we strive to keep that alive. That’s what separates NextDoor from any other bar.” 43 N. Hotel St., nextdoorhi.com, @nextdoorhi

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Left: Onda Pasta’s Andrea Onetti rolls gnocchi. Below: Students follow with their own fresh dough.

Hana Hou! Support—and learn from—small food businesses with cooking classes at Hana Kitchens. BY M A R I TA K E TA

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DON’T LIKE RECIPES. RECIPES ARE OUTLINES.” So begins a gnocchi class at Hana Kitchens, an incubator of culinary microbusinesses at the edge of downtown Honolulu. Tonight’s class is taught by Andrea Onetti, founder of Onda Pasta. “It’s a matter of muscle memory,” he tells 16 apron-clad students who line the counters in the commercial kitchen. They’ve signed up through Instagram, where pasta workshops are joined by classes that include Lebanese cooking and Chinese dumpling making. All are taught by instructors with deep roots in each cuisine, says Hana Kitchens owner Joe Di Condina. Left: Eating freshly made samples is part of the class.

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Classes are part of the recipe for the incubator, a way for microbusinesses to earn revenue and increase exposure. Onetti, a native of Rome who grew Onda from a farmers market booth into a purveyor for Foodland and about 20 O‘ahu restaurants, is the most frequent teacher. Hana Kitchens’ roster is rich in artisan producers like Banán, Peruvian food truck El Gallo, Tali’s Bagels & Schmear, and spaetzle maker Little Sparrow. Newer ones include Sandra’s Bavarian Delights, which makes soft pretzels and pastries; and Umma’s, which makes Gwangju-style kim chee. Most take turns in the kitchen prepping food for weekend farmers markets, making them unavailable to teach on the days the commercial kitchen sits empty. That could change soon: Di Condina plans chef tastings, pop-ups and more classes later this year, once a bigger show kitchen opens. Tonight, after walking students through the history of gnocchi, having them knead dough and roll it into striated nuggets, Onetti parboils everyone’s batch. Chill your potato dough overnight to reduce moisture, he tells them. If it’s too wet, add more cheese. The gnocchi, fluff y and warm, are tossed in his tomato-mushroom sauce and served with wine, part of a four-course dinner included in the class. The tips, the food, the take-home containers of more gnocchi end up being as experiential as educational—typical of the classes, Di Condina says. Recipes will be emailed later.  55 Merchant St., Suite 20, (917) 854-5069, hanakitchens.com, @hanakitchens_hawaii

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Queen Kapi‘olani died in her Waikīkī home on June 24, 1899.

June HONOLULU Magazine emerged from Paradise of the Pacific, a publication commissioned by King Kalākaua that began in 1888, making it the oldest continuously published magazine west of the Mississippi. Each month we take advantage of its enviable archive with a nostalgic dive into the past. For this issue, we flipped back 20 years to see what the city was buzzing about in June 2003. BY J U L I E S TA N L E Y

in 2023. A multipage centerfold highlighted multiple businesses, their owners and the workers who made Waikīkī a must-visit for many people. “There’s a lot of energy here, a lot of people and a lot of activity. You’re always making friends, from everywhere,” says Didi Delania in the original story. She sold tours at Ocean Resort Hotel Waikīkī, now Hyatt Place Waikīkī Beach. Many places mentioned in the article still exist, such as Waikīkī Health Center and St. Augustine Church, both of which are neighborhood staples with active community outreach programs. Others have unfortunately disappeared, like the iconic Wailana Coffee House, which closed its doors in October 2018 after a 48year run, and Wave Waikīkī, a popular nightclub featuring “predominantly local” revelers that closed in 2006.

Waikīkī, for our people Waikīkī, our bustling urban neighborhood and beach

n 2003 we celebrated Waikīkī, “where thousands of us live, work, and play.” According to the article, the year prior more than 8.3 million people visited the neighborhood. The total number of visitors to the Islands peaked at 10.4 million in 2019; while COVID-19 caused a drastic dip in tourism, an estimated 9.8 million visitors are expected to return to the Islands

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The month’s cover and a picture inside captured local Lindsey Austin holding her surfboard, ready to hit the waves in front of Waikīkī’s Royal Hawaiian hotel. She’s one of the many locals who visited Waikīkī’s shore daily to take advantage of the renowned surf break.

Learn more about the evolution of covers in HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific: 125 Years of Covers, available at shop.honolulumagazine.com.

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Wonder from Down Under Aussie label Zimmermann’s first Hawai‘i boutique is chock-full of gorgeous summer fashions, sun-ready swimwear and tropical Hawai‘i exclusives.

A look from the new Summer Swim ’23 collection

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E’VE LONG BEEN FANS of Australia’s effortlessly cool fashions, so we were thrilled to learn that Sydney label Zimmermann, helmed by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann and known for its decidedly light, feminine styles, would be opening its first Hawai‘i outpost this year. The 3,026-square-foot space in Ala Moana Center was crafted with escapism in mind, conveyed through vivid shades of green, curtains patterned with tropical foliage and exuberant abstract paintings by Melbourne artist Jordy van den Nieuwendijk. The store boasts a plethora of runway styles, readyto-wear apparel, swimwear, accessories and keiki pieces from Zimmermann’s Spring ’23 collection, which features playful stripes and Victorian florals inspired by surf town Tamarama’s circa-1900 amusement park Wonderland City, and its Summer Swim ’23 collection, replete with rich jewel hues and sun-kissed gold hardware. Keep an eye out for the shop’s special Hawai‘iexclusive collection, which includes a bikini, sarong, beach towel and more featuring vibrant illustrations of pineapples and monstera leaves.  Zimmermann, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 2600, (239) 234-1727, zimmermann.com, @zimmermann

Products, clockwise from top left: Macrame-straw bag, $395, Shell hair clasp, $80, Halcyon playsuit, $650, Ginger Lantern dress, $695.

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Pop Rocks

Clockwise from top left: Yield French press, $142. Olive Boutique, 43 Kīhāpai St., Kailua, (808) 263-9909, oliveandoliverhawaii.com, @olive_boutique. // Jenna Chaplin mixed-media fin art, $450. Lauren Roth Art, 131 Hekili St., Suite 105, Kailua, (808) 439-1933, laurenrothart.com, @laurenrothartboutique. // GreenRoom vegan shampoo bars, $24 each, Coucot horn mustache comb, $35. Island-Boy, 307c Kamani St., islandboy.shop, @islandboy.shop. // Rajah cap, $25. Surf Camp, Kāhala Mall, (808) 888-8080, surfcampshop.com, @the_surfcamp. // Quality Peoples deadstock tee, $48, Coconut Grove Market marbled cup, $45, and ribbed cup, $25, Oliver Vintage canvas and rice bag tote, $160. Oliver Men’s Shop, 49 Kīhāpai St., Kailua, (808) 261-6587, oliveandoliverhawaii.com, @oliverhawaii. // Aloha Got Soul Selects Kalapana 7-inch box set, $50. Aloha Got Soul, 2017 S. King St., alohagotsoul.com, @alohagotsoul. // Fish bottle opener, $19. Olive Boutique. Ka‘ū Hawai‘i Natural Fancy coffee beans, $24 for 8 ounces. Bean About Town, 3538 Wai‘alae Ave., (808) 673-8300, beanabouttown.com, @beanabouttown. // Hula Eyewear Ke Iki, Waimea and Alapi‘o sunglasses, $80 each. Single Double, 1121 Nu‘uanu Ave., @single_double_. // Ekobo tray, $16. Mōno, 2013 S. King St., monohawaii.com, @monohawaii. // Laua‘e socks, $20 each, Makani bomber jacket, $228. Salvage Public, 1170 Auahi St., salvagepublic.com, @salvagepublic.

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photos: aaron k. yoshino; opposite page: megan tasaki, tyler king, leena ament photography

Tip your dad cap to the fathers in your life with cool and handsome finds from O‘ahu boutiques.

FRESH FINDS | style

Sun Seekers With summer swells and lazy beach days upon us, it’s the perfect time to refresh your swimwear stash with new styles from these three up-and-coming local lines.

LEIMAKANI Empowering women and challenging beauty norms are driving forces behind Leimakani Swimwear. As a young girl growing up in Hilo, designerowner Kali‘a Wasson never felt confident enough to wear a swimsuit in public. Today, her line is putting her on the map—in 2021 she became the first Native Hawaiian to show at Miami Swim Week—thanks to its Hawai‘i-inspired prints and flattering fits made for a wide variety of body types. Determined to create more opportunities for Native Hawaiian and Polynesian talents, Wasson also cofounded the Hawai‘i Swim Show, which debuted on O‘ahu in 2022. During this year’s September showcase, keep an eye out for Leimakani’s new accessories, including fun plumeriapatterned slides and bucket hats, and matching couples’ swimwear. leimakani.com, @leimakani

TAI SWIM For Tyler King, being Native Hawaiian and caring for the environment have always gone hand in hand. Her culture imbued in her a deep respect for the natural world that shines through in her Tai Swim line. As a teen, King upcycled fishing nets into swimwear for classmates at ‘Iolani School. Now, the Kailua-based designer employs sustainable fabrics such as Repreve, a performance fiber made from recycled plastic bottles, and Vita Carvito, a regenerated nylon rated SPF 50plus, as backdrops for her lovely hand-drawn botanical artwork. King intentionally opts for indigenous species, such as wiliwili and kou. Her new Hilo print, created with husband Austin, is inspired by the town’s lush lau‘ae ferns and kukui flowers. taiswim.com, @taiswim

COCONUT AVE In 2020, Mahea Gambill and Kelly Pila, friends from Hilo High School, channeled their shared passion for design and sustainability into Coconut Ave, their swimwear label built around eco-friendly fabrics and manufacturing practices. We’re big fans of its clean-lined silhouettes that while wonderfully unfussy feature playful details, such as half-moon cutouts, twists and lacing. The brand’s tropical prints come courtesy of Gambill, a graphic designer by trade, and range from dreamy sunset shells and palaka to dainty hau flowers and a flecked bronze pattern that mimics the striking coat of the Hawaiian pueo. In 2023 the duo opened a beach-chic boutique in Kona where you’ll also find Coconut Ave’s breezy new resortwear. 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, coconutave.com, @coconutave

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WHAT’S UP, DOC?

From artificial intelligence to supermarkets, here are five trends that show where medicine in the Islands is headed. BY C ATHY CRUZ- GEORGE PHOTOS BY A ARON K. YOSHINO

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W H AT ’ S UP , DO C ?

Trend #1: AI HAS ARRIVED.

COLONOSCOPY, ONCE A RITE OF PASSAGE for people

over 50, is now recommended among other colon cancer screening for younger people—because that’s where colon cancer cases are rising. Honolulu gastroenterologists Dr. Ankur Jain and Dr. Shilpa Jain, a husband-wife team, see patients with this cancer as young as their mid-20s. And while fewer people have been dying from colon cancer, many continue to opt out of colonoscopies and other elective procedures, Ankur Jain says. What could help change minds is artificial intelligence. AI is making inroads across medicine in Hawai‘i, including by offering a faster and more accurate way to find potentially cancerous polyps. In February, the Pacific Endoscopy Center in Pearl City introduced GI Genius, which uses the same AI technology that cell phones use to identify faces, to search for polyps in the colon. The polyps appear on a computer screen as green boxes. Use of the GI Genius doesn’t add any more time to the procedure, which still requires an endoscope, says AnnaLyn Ogata, regional vice president for Covenant Physician Partners, the center’s parent company.

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At the UH Cancer Center’s AI Precision Health Institute, researchers have been using AI to improve cancer treatments and diagnoses since 2018. AI tools can search through records to find text-based medical clues that can lead to diagnosis, says John Shepherd, the institute’s co-founder and principal investigator and a professor at the UH Medical School. It can also help with second opinions on medical cases and lead local scientists to case studies. “We have a fairly low enrollment rate of cancer patients into clinical trials,” Shepherd says. “AI can search all cases in all medical centers in Hawai‘i for specific criteria for enrollment for hundreds of studies simultaneously.” An example of his team’s research is the Hawai‘i Pacific Islands Mammography Registry, which uses AI to identify breast cancer trends, risks and outcomes in outcomes in Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups. The registry contains more than 45 million individual images—mammograms, ultrasounds and other procedures performed on 100,000 women over 10 years—connected to breast cancer outcomes and risk factors. Jain says AI’s potential impact on gastroenterology is profound. “We have just recently seen this technology being introduced into clinical practice with AI-assisted colonoscopy. Other applications of AI being studied include risk stratification and early identification of other malignant and nonmalignant lesions of the [gastrointestinal] tract including gastric cancer, GI bleeding, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, and pancreatic cancer,” he says. “I am confident that we will see an explosion of AI in health care over the next few years.”

PHOTO: COURTESY OF LONGS DRUGS CVS PHARMACY

E’RE ALL PATIENTS AT SOME POINT OR OTHER, so recent trends in medicine matter in fundamental ways. We put local health care on the examination table and come away with a prognosis that signals promise and progress.

THE NEXT TIME YOU HEAD TO A CHAIN GROCERY STORE or drugstore, you might

Trend #2: MILK, EGGS, WELLNESS EXAM? IN-STORE HEALTH CARE OPTIONS ARE GROWING.

want to add a wellness exam to your shopping list. Retailers with in-house pharmacies are beefing up health care offerings far beyond just prescription refills.    Take Longs Drugs CVS Pharmacy, for instance. Its nine O‘ahu in-store MinuteClinics are staffed by nurse practitioners who can provide COVID-19 tests and shots; tuberculosis tests; sports and work physicals; pre-travel health consultations; evaluations of sexually transmitted infections; and routine vaccinations for shingles, hepatitis and more. MinuteClinics recently expanded services to include blood tests; mental health counseling and referrals; chronic disease management for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol; and screening and treatment for sleep apnea. For common colds, influenza and digestive issues, customers can request virtual appointments at minuteclinic.com.    The nurse practitioners partner with the clinic’s CVS Pharmacy to “close gaps in care and recommend more cost-effective drug therapies,” says regional director Scott Sutton. “Our pharmacists can also evaluate patients with COVID-19 symptoms and prescribe the oral antiviral medication Paxlovid if the patient is eligible. Also, Hawai‘i is one of 10 states where our pharmacists evaluate patients and prescribe birth control.”

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W H AT ’ S UP , DO C ?

THERE’S GROWING PUBLIC INTEREST IN MEDICINAL USE OF CBD AND CANNABIS; LÁ‘AU LAPA‘AU , TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN HERBAL MEDICINE; AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES.

Supermarket chain Safeway operates 12 in-store pharmacies statewide that provide health screenings, travel vaccinations, mental health medication administration, and routine shots including for COVID-19, influenza and shingles. In February, the chain launched Sincerely Health, a new digital platform that can manage pharmacy orders, schedule vaccine appointments and connect with general practitioners via telehealth. The program starts with an online questionnaire and can track a user’s vital signs, medication regimen and overall health. It’s compatible with Apple Health, Fitbit and Google Fit.

Trend #3: IN-PERSON DOCTOR VISITS ARE THE NEW OLD NORMAL, WHILE TELEHEALTH OPTIONS ARE BOOMING.

AS COVID -19 INFECTION COUNTS SUBSIDE , most patients have returned to in-person doctor visits in the Islands, says Dr. Todd Devere, Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i’s medical director for informatics and access. Hawai‘i’s largest health care providers report that 75% of doctor visits were held virtually in 2020 and 2021; in 2022, that dropped to 40%. But telehealth looks like it’s here to stay, with many patients and health care providers preferring the convenience and time saved. Kaiser Permanente, the state’s largest health maintenance organization, recently augmented its kp.org portal. Since last year, in addition to emailing their care teams, engaging in video visits and more, members have been able to access on-demand phone and video services 24/7 through Kaiser Permanente’s website and mobile app. Appointments aren’t required, and the round-the-clock virtual service helps health care workers decide if a patient needs in-person urgent care, same-day treatment or an appointment with a physician. “The [virtual] option is still an important one for patients,

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especially in Hawai‘i where some work two jobs to make a living,” says Dr. Sandra Noon, chief of primary care and internal medicine physician for Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group. “People do not have to take time off from work or find someone to watch their young children. Also, older patients who may have challenges can essentially have their doctor visit their home, virtually.”   Noon recalls a quadriplegic patient who happily shared his home and daily routine with her on-camera during a virtual appointment. “I learned so much as his physician,” she says. “It gave me a valuable perspective into his life and challenges and built upon our relationship.” HMSA was the state’s first health plan to launch a telehealth platform—back in 2009. The state’s largest health insurer is now testing a digital platform that lets patients use their own devices to manage chronic disease and reach health coaches. “The early results have been very promising,” says Matthew Reeves, HMSA senior vice president of clinical integration. “Depending on the success and community receptivity of these pilots, we will look to further expand these offerings.”

Trend #4: ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IS GAINING MORE ACCEPTANCE.

DR. KATHRYN TAKETA-WONG’S PRACTICE —

which falls into the category of complementary and alternative medicine—is booming. As a naturopathic physician and licensed acupunc-

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“WHENEVER I TALK TO GROUPS OF PEOPLE, I REMIND THEM TO THANK THEIR DOCTORS BECAUSE THE ONES THAT ARE HERE ARE WORKING SO HARD; THEY’RE WORKING FOR TWO.” — DR. KE LLE Y W ITHY

turist specializing in pediatric autism and attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome and other conditions, she looks at physical health, but also considers how mental and emotional stresses impact overall health. “I then make individualized recommendations primarily focusing on diet, vitamins, herbs and other nutrients to treat those underlying medical conditions,” she says. Taketa-Wong recently hired another naturopathic doctor to accommodate a swell of patients over the past two years. When she opened her practice in 2011, she was met with skepticism from conventional doctors; since then, that hesitation’s faded and she’s seen increasingly more referrals, cooperation and acceptance. There’s growing public interest in medicinal use of CBD and cannabis; lā‘au lapa‘au, traditional Hawaiian herbal medicine; and other alternative approaches. While local insurers have yet to broadly cover these practices, signs point to increasing acceptance in the insurance sector too, she says. Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i recently expanded its Complementary and Alternative Medicine services, commonly referred to as CAM, says Paula Young, Kaiser Permanente product management director. A supplemental program lets employers bundle acupuncture services with massage therapy and chiropractic services. And Kaiser Permanente members whose plans don’t include CAM can now get reduced rates on acupuncture, massage therapy and chiropractic services, she says. Even smaller providers, such as UHA Health Insurance, now cover some naturopathic visits and some acupuncture, therapeutic massage and chiropractic services. These three are the most common CAM therapies covered by private insurance in Hawai‘i. What’s not covered? Herbal medicines and remedies like yoga, tai chi and meditation. In Hawai‘i, eligible patients can use flex-spending or health savings accounts to cover the costs of some CAM services.    Deciding which therapies qualify for coverage is no easy feat for insurers. “Hawai‘i is a unique cultural melting pot, and the Eastern and alternative medical influences are especially strong here,” says HMSA’s Reeves. But there is “not the same level of scientific evidence and national guidelines for these complementary/alternative treatments that standard medical therapies are measured and vetted by.” HMSA is working with national experts and community providers, he says, to “hear about emerging evidence and guidelines for appropriate coverage with a more holistic view of health.”

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Trend #5: WE’RE LOSING HEALTH CARE WORKERS FASTER THAN BEFORE. HERE’S WHAT’S BEING DONE.

PHYSICIANS WHO CHOOSE TO PRACTICE —and re-

main—in Hawai‘i are like precious gems. Hawai‘i is in dire need of more physicians, a situation that hasn’t changed since Dr. Kelley Withy and Dr. David Sakamoto published the first Physicians Workforce Report in 2010. The 2022 report pegs the statewide deficit at 776 full-time doctors. “Whenever I talk to groups of people, I remind them to thank their doctors because the ones that are here are working so hard; they’re working for two,” says Withy, a professor at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine and director of the Hawai‘i/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center, which works to recruit and retain doctors. What has changed is the breadth and quickening pace of the worker shortage across the health care spectrum. In 2022, the local industry had 3,873 job openings—up 76% from 2019, according to the Hawai‘i Healthcare Workforce Initiative Report and the Healthcare Workforce Initiative published in November 2022. In the same period, the turnover rate for health care workers climbed from 16% to 20%. That includes nurses, nurse aides, medical assistants, phlebotomists, patient service representatives, social workers and others—89 patient-facing roles in total. “When considering Hawai‘i’s health needs, it’s important to look at both these professions and the phy-

ANCHORED IN THE ISLANDS

From an aspiring medical student to a seasoned pro, these five Hawai‘i locals are the faces of homegrown health care.

sician workforce,” says Hilton Raethel, president and CEO of the Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i. “Despite our hard work in building the workforce pipeline, the pandemic accelerated worker retirements and had people leaving their health care professions faster than they could be replaced.” The local industry is getting creative, with new programs to woo workers. Some examples:

THE UH MEDICAL SCHOOL GRADUATE

Thoracic oncology surgeon Dr. Taryne Imai left her job at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and is now pioneering robotic technology as The Queen’s Health System’s thoracic surgery program director. What brought her home was Hawai‘i’s last-place ranking in the nation for early detection of lung cancer. “It was time to serve the community that raised, educated and inspired me to become a physician,” says the JABSOM graduate, whose mission is to increase the rates of lung cancer screenings for Native Hawaiians and nonsmoking women.

• G L I D E PAT H T R A I N I N G . A statewide pilot program began in December 2022 to train employed certified nursing assistants to become licensed practical nurses. The first cohort from O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui is scheduled to graduate and take the licensing exam at the end of this year. Students are employees at ‘Ohana Pacific Health and Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i. Similar glidepath programs are in the works to train employed phlebotomists to become medical laboratory technicians.

• STUDENT RECRUITMENT. This past academic year, more than 3,000 students in Hawai‘i high schools and colleges participated in the Pre-Health Career Corps, a free program that exposes them to the health care industry. “We meet with students and help them build their résumé, cover letter and practice with mock interviews. Then we help students connect with a facility,” says program director Lark Morin. “We’ve had students shadow pharmacists, pathologists, physician assistants, and so many more that I’ve lost count.”

A junior at St. Anthony School on Maui, Rob Ryane Gonzales plans to become an anesthesiologist “to see others relieved and free of pain and continue to live happy lives that bring me joy,” he says. The Maui teen has witnessed hospitals and clinics “reduced to skeleton crews where doctors and nurses have to resort to piling more responsibilities on top of what they already do to keep our hospitals running,” says Gonzales, an intern in the Pre-Health Career Corps and chapter president and state vice president for HOSA, a student group for aspiring health care professionals formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE QUEEN’S HEALTH SYSTEM, ROB RYANE GONZALES, PRINCESS JENA SANTIAGO, ASHLEY BULOSAN

• L OA N F O R G I V E N E S S . State and federal incentives help doctors repay their student loans. The Hawai‘i State Loan Repayment Program, for instance, pays back loans for primary care and behavioral health doctors who work in nonprofits or areas with shortages of health professionals. The Hawai‘i Dental Association this year donated funds so that more dentists and dental hygienists can receive up to $50,000 a year to repay loans.

THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

THE COLLEGE STUDENT

Princess Jena Santiago’s goal is to become a general and thoracic surgeon. A junior majoring in biochemistry on the pre-med track at UH Mānoa, she hopes to “increase ethnic and racial diversity in the health care field by building and advocating [for] programs supporting and encouraging students to pursue the industry,” she says. As an intern with JABSOM’s Hawai‘i/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center, she mentors younger students interested in health care. Santiago also is the postsecondary president of HOSA. THE WORKING STUDENT

Ashley Bulosan—a Maui mother of two—last December joined Kaiser Permanente’s first Practical Nurse Trainee Program, which trains Kaiser employees in Hawai‘i to become LPNs. Not only is she enrolled in five courses, she is raising her family while working as a pediatric medical assistant at Kaiser’s Maui Lani Medical Office. “My goal was always to be a nurse, but I never found the opportunity to do so,” says Bulosan, who tried several times in the past to pursue nursing studies. Much of her motivation comes from her co-workers. “The people in my department are very supportive—it’s awesome!”

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Ayman Abdul-Ghani, MD

Daniel S. Alam, MD

Christopher A. Aoki, MD

Jessica Barry, MD

Steven R. Brauer, MD

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Chad M.T. Cryer, MD

Daniel J. Donovan, MD

Christopher A. Fiack, MD

Daniel J. Fischberg, MD

Larissa Fujii-Lau, MD

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery

Surgery

Jason R. Kaneshige, MD

Otolaryngology

Neurological Surgery

Pulmonary Disease

Geriatric Medicine

Neurological Surgery

Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology

Orthopedic Surgery

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Gynecologic Oncology

Robert J. Kim, MD

Riley K. Kitamura, MD

Christopher Klem, MD

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J. Harlan Meyer, MD

Dean J. Mikami, MD

John A. Misailidis, MD

Shane Y. Morita, MD

Michael H. Nagoshi, MD

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David K Singh, MD

Reni A. Soon, MD

Alan G. Stein, MD

Jon M. Streltzer, MD

Darcie M. Takemoto, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Bliss Kaneshiro, MD

Gastroenterology

Surgery

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Internal Medicine

Neurology

Surgery

Psychiatry

Otolaryngology

Internal Medicine

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Michiko K. Bruno, MD

Sho Furuta, MD Surgery

Geriatric Medicine

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Scott K. Kuwada, MD

Sandi A. Kwee, MD

Whitney M.L. Limm, MD

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Barry S. Carlton, MD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Jodi P. Goh, MD

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Jeremy R. Chun, MD

Marc N. Coel, MD

Michael D. Craig, MD

Diana Y. Huang, MD

Fritzie R. Igno, MD

David S. Inouye, MD

Thomas J. Kane, MD

Brett Y. Lu, MD

Kathleen L. Mah, MD

Traci T. Masaki Tesoro, MD

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Geriatric Medicine

Internal Medicine

Surgery

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Nuclear Medicine

Surgery

Medical Oncology

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Dean S. Nakamura, MD

Lam V. Nguyen, MD Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Alan A. Parsa, MD

Malia Rasa, MD

Nadine Tenn-Salle, MD Pediatrics

Cardiovascular Disease

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Keith Y Terada, MD

Summer R. Teruya, MD

Bradley Tokeshi, MD

Stuart Y Tsuji, MD

Christina Wai, MD

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Pulmonary Disease

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Radiation Oncology

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Our health, and the health of our families, is top of mind right now. And choosing the right doctor is a key part of our decisions. That is why we partner with Castle Connolly to bring you a list of the 760 top doctors in the state.

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F YOU DON’T SEE YOUR DOCTOR HERE, that doesn’t mean they aren’t a great physician. Many factors go into choosing Top Doctors, which you can read about online at castleconnolly.com. As with all of our professional series, no one can buy his or her way onto the list. Each doctor is listed under just one specialty, even if he or she is board-verified in multiple areas. Anyone with a special expertise, such as in skin cancer or arthritis, is marked with a . Go to honolulumagazine.com/hawaiitopdoctors in July for a listing that includes each doctor’s full information, such as primary hospital affiliation and special expertise categories. We’ve included the office address for each physician, though many doctors practice at multiple locations across the state. You’ll find a key to addresses below. Always make sure to call ahead and ask if you’re thinking of switching to a new doctor.

A KEY TO ADDRESSES Adventist Health Castle Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza & Wellness Center, 642 Ulukahiki St., Kailua Ala Moana Building 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Hale Pāwa‘a Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St. Kaiser Honolulu Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Medical Office, 1010 Pensacola St. Kaiser Māpunapuna Kaiser Permanente Māpunapuna Medical Office, 2828 Pa‘a St.

Kaiser Moanalua Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, 3288 Moanalua Road

Queen’s The Queen’s Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl St.

Kaiser Wailuku Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku

Queen’s POB I Queen’s Physicians Office Building I, 1380 Lusitana St.

Kapi‘olani Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children, 1319 Punahou St.

Queen’s POB II Queen’s Physicians Office Building II, 1329 Lusitana St.

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e

Queen’s POB III Queen’s Physicians Office Building III, 550 S. Beretania St.

Kuakini Medical Plaza 321 N. Kuakini St. Pali Momi Pali Momi Medical Center, 98-1079 Moanalua Road, ‘Aiea

Straub Straub Medical Center, 888 S. King St.

With over 30 years’ experience researching, reviewing, and selecting Top Doctors, Castle Connolly (castleconnolly.com) is a trusted and credible healthcare research and information company. Our mission is to help people find the best healthcare by connecting patients with best-in-class healthcare providers. Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels. Its online nomination process is open to all licensed physicians in America who are able to nominate physicians in any medical specialty and in any part of the country, as well as indicate whether the nominated physician(s) is, in their opinion, among the best in their region in their medical specialty or among the best in the nation in their medical specialty. Then, Castle Connolly’s research team thoroughly vets each physician’s professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation, disciplinary history and if available, outcomes data. Additionally, a physician’s interpersonal skills such as listening and communicating effectively, demonstrating empathy, and instilling trust and confidence, are also considered in the review process. The Castle Connolly Doctor Directory is the largest network of peer-nominated physicians in the nation. Physicians selected for inclusion in this magazine’s “Top Doctors” feature may also appear online at www.castleconnolly.com, or in in conjunction with other Castle Connolly Top Doctors databases online and/or in print. Castle Connolly is part of Everyday Health Group, a recognized leader in patient and provider education, attracting an engaged audience of over 74 million health consumers and over 890,000 U.S. practicing physicians and clinicians to its premier health and wellness digital properties. Our mission is to drive better clinical and health outcomes through decision-making informed by highly relevant information, data, and analytics. We empower healthcare providers and consumers with trusted content and services delivered through Everyday Health Group’s world-class brands. For more information, please visit castleconnolly.com or everydayhealthgroup.com.

Doctors marked with this symbol have at least one expertise within their specialty. Go to honolulumagazine.com/hawaiitopdoctors in July to see our expanded online listings.

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ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Steven Lambert Chaplin

Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health, 91-2301 Old Fort Weaver Road, ‘Ewa Beach (808) 671-8511

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Pia FranciscoNatanauan

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 850 (808) 373-7588

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Abigail S. Harada

Hawai‘i Allergy Institute, Queen’s POB I, Suite 604 (808) 523-2020

Jeffrey C. Kam

Straub, Department of Allergy, Strode Building, Second Floor (808) 522-4310

Philip H.K. Kuo Sr.

Medical Clinic, 414 Uluniu St., Kailua (808) 261-8345

Matthew S. Lau Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Megan S. Motosue Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Marina Ostroukhova

Aloha Allergy and Immunology, Queen’s POB II, Suite 603 (808) 521-2712

Akila Sreedharan Aloha Allergy and Immunology, Queen’s POB II, Suite 603 (808) 521-2712

ANESTHESIOLOGY Joselito M. Amparo Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Oren Bernstein

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9884

Alexander Buls

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Lynn Choi

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Donald E. Fancher Jr.

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Summer L. Gardner

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

John J. Hache

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Jared Tadashi Hamamoto

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Michael Koon Jun Hee

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Colin Higuchi

Mark Reid Nishijo

Jason Mitsuki Isa

Kelly Okazaki

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888 Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9884

Chad Iwashita

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Daniel Curtis Hiromi Kidani

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Cindy M. Ku

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Neil Kenzo Manago Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Derek Ken Matsushige

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Maki Morimoto

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888 Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Michael Pi

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Carolyn Shiraki

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Robin Haruo Takata

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Alan Kenichi Tanaka

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Yvonne Ora Tatsumura

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Jay Tokeshi

Ryotaro Nagai

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 643-7979

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Jon Narimasu

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 643-7979

David Y. Ueunten

Peter Wang

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Jeffrey H. Chung

Queen’s Heart Physician Practice, Queen’s POB III, Suite 601 (808) 691-8900

Straub, Department of Electrophysiology, Palma Building, Second Floor (808) 522-2547

Edward N. Shen

Jeremy J. Lum

Heart + Vein Hawai‘i, 25 Maluniu Ave., Suite 202, Kailua (808) 261-2441

Straub, Department of Electrophysiology, Palma Building, Second Floor (808) 522-2547

Kimble Poon (Maui)

Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

David K. Singh

Queen’s Heart Physician Practice, Queen’s POB III, Suite 601 (808) 691-8900

Samuel Wang

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-2000

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Michael W. Chan

MWC Cardiovascular Consultants, Pali Momi, Suite 655 (808) 486-6200

Debleena P. Dutt Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Chari Y. Hart

Straub, Department of Cardiology (808) 522-4222

Brandon Itagaki

Straub (808) 522-4000

Straub, Department of Cardiology (808) 522-4222

Jana Yakushiji

Ali Z. Merchant

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Todd B. Seto

Kaiser Moanalua, Cardiology Department (808) 432-8000

Queen’s POB I, Suite 701 (808) 587-8200

Sonny J.H. Wong

Michael Y.T. Yee Adventist Health Castle, Suite 205 (808) 261-0765

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Cathy K. Bell

Kāhala Clinic for Children & Family, 4211 Wai‘alae Ave., Suite 208 (808) 888-5228

Vanessa H. Eaglin (Hawai‘i Island)

Hilo Family Health Clinic, 73 Pu‘uhonu Place, Suite 200, Hilo (808) 969-7922

Gina R. Kellner

Ala Moana Building, Department of Behavioral Health, Suite 1600 (808) 432-7600

Tina R. Melendrez-Chu

Ala Moana Building, Department of Behavioral Health, Suite 1600 (808) 432-7600

CHILD NEUROLOGY Keith K. Abe

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 950 (808) 983-6676

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Sada Okumura Hale Pāwa‘a (808) 983-6676

Gregory K. Yim

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1000 (808) 946-4474

CLINICAL GENETICS Julie Won Ireland Adventist Health Castle, Suite 104 (808) 263-5022

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Jonathan P. Kuehne

Kaiser Moanalua, General Surgery Department (808) 432-8000

Alex Samuel Carcamo

Complete Dermatology, 100 Kahelu Ave., Suite 226, Mililani (808) 621-1000

Kevin L. Dawson

Dawson Dermatology, Queen’s POB I, Suite 412 (808) 599-3780

Theresa Schroeder Devere Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-8000

Patrick M. Ellison

Queen’s POB II, Suite 501 (808) 521-1102

Jenifer C. Fong

Straub Pearlridge Clinic, 98-151 Pali Momi St., Suite 142, ‘Aiea (808) 483-6400

George Lisehora

Erin Fuller

Rebecca Sawai

Miki S. Garcia

Colorectal Associates, Queen’s POB I, Suite 614 (808) 524-1856 Kaiser Moanalua, General Surgery Department (808) 432-8000

Ronald J. Wong

Colorectal Associates, Queen’s POB I, Suite 614 (808) 524-1856

DERMATOLOGY G. Todd Bessinger

Hawai‘i Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Centers, 970 N. Kalāheo Ave., Suite C-108, Kailua (808) 218-7889

John Douglas Boyer

Queen’s POB II, Suite 501 (808) 521-1102

Dawson Dermatology, Queen’s POB I, Suite 412 (808) 599-3780 O‘ahu Dermatology, Queen’s POB II, Suite 109 (808) 536-9888

Spring K. Golden

Golden Dermatology, 2226 Liliha St., Suite 302 (808) 585-8008

Sarah J. Grekin

Dawson Dermatology, Queen’s POB I, Suite 412 (808) 599-3780

Timothy Hiroshi Hagino (Hawai‘i Island)

Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office, 74-517 Honokōhau St., Kailua-Kona (808) 334-4400

Sarah M. Howell

Hawai‘i Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Centers, 6700 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, #217 (808) 218-7889

Kory H. Kitagawa

Kitagawa Dermatology, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 610 (808) 533-4434

Yun Sun Lee

Pacific Medical Dermatology, 1888 Kalākaua Ave., Suite C104 (808) 989-6828

Rebecca B. Luria

Monica M. Scheel (Hawai‘i Island)

73-5618 Maiau St., Suite A204, Kailua-Kona (808) 329-1146

Shannon Mei Yen Sheu

Matsuda Dermatology, Kuakini Physicians Tower, 405 N. Kuakini St., Suite 703 (808) 949-7568

Hawai‘i Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Centers, 407 Uluniu St., Suite 314, Kailua (808) 218-7889

Allyson SpenceShishido

Joseph R. McKinlay

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

1003 Bishop St., Suite 380 (808) 528-1717

Carla J. NipSakamoto

O‘ahu Dermatology, Queen’s POB II, Suite 109 (808) 536-9888

Parwathi V. Paniker (Hawai‘i Island) Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office, Dermatology Department, 74-517 Honokōhau St., Kailua-Kona (808) 432-8000

Amy Kersten Reisenauer (Maui)

Reisenauer Dermatology, 1300 N. Holopono St., Suite 215, Kīhei (808) 874-3444

Greg K. Sakamoto Queen’s POB III, Suite 603 (808) 447-7454

Ryan Sato

Sato General & Cosmetic Dermatology, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 309 (808) 585-9222

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-8000

Jason W. Suszko

Rodd H. Takiguchi Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Mary Teeple (Kaua‘i)

Mari Uehara

Ryan T. Matsuo

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Jason C. Merchant

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 950 (808) 373-7555

Donald R. Blair

Queen’s, Department of Imaging (808) 748-4700

David W. Camacho Jr. (Hawai‘i Island) Hawai‘i Radiologic Associates-East Hawai‘i, 670 Ponahawai St., Suite 110, Hilo (808) 933-2540

Rosalyn Cheng

Straub, Department of Radiology, Second Floor (808) 522-4220

Scott R. Grosskreutz (Hawai‘i Island)

Makana North Shore Urgent Care Clinic, 4488 Hanalei Plantation Road, Princeville (808) 320-7300

Hawai‘i Radiologic Associates-East Hawai‘i, 670 Ponahawai St., Suite 110, Hilo (808) 933-2540

Annie R. Wang

Bryan J. Gushiken

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Mika L. Yamazaki

Straub Hawai‘i Kai Clinic, 7192 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite A200 (808) 396-6321

Deborah J. Yang

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-8000

DEVELOPMENTALBEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Michael S.L. Ching

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Jeffrey K. Okamoto

Kapi‘olani Women’s Center, 1907 S. Beretania St., Fifth Floor (808) 973-5967

Craig A. Hamasaki Queen’s, Department of Imaging (808) 748-4700

Kryss Y. Kojima

Straub, Department of Radiology, Second Floor (808) 522-4220

Kevin N. Kon

Kapi‘olani, Department of Imaging (808) 983-8626

Donn Kumasaki

Kuakini Medical Plaza (808) 522-0190

Queen’s, Department of Imaging (808) 748-4700 Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Lex A. Mitchell

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Radiology (808) 432-0000

Lee Mitsumori

Straub, Department of Radiology (808) 522-4000

Lee E. Miyasato (Maui) Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Kristen T. Nagata Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Chuong Nguyen

Queen’s, Department of Imaging (808) 748-4700

Ming Y. Peng (Hawai‘i Island)

Hawai‘i Radiologic Associates-East Hawai‘i, 670 Ponahawai St., Suite 110, Hilo (808) 933-2540

Kiley D. Perrich

Queen’s, Department of Imaging (808) 748-4700

Tae H. Rho

Queen’s, Department of Imaging (808) 748-4700

Robert K. Saito (Hawai‘i Island)

Hawai‘i Radiologic Associates, 75-5653 Kuakini Highway, Suite 110, Kailua-Kona (808) 329-7314

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 950 (808) 373-7555

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Michael J.T. Seu (Hawai‘i Island)

Hawai‘i Radiologic Associates-East Hawai‘i, 670 Ponahawai St., Suite 110, Hilo (808) 933-2540

Jayme M. Takahashi

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Kristi S.M. Takaki

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-7800

Peter H. Takeyama

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

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Timothy S. Honderick

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Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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Doctors of Waikīkī, 120 Ka‘iulani Ave., Suite 10 and 11 (808) 922-2112

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Pali Momi, Suite 600 (808) 522-4344

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San Miguel Endocrine, 600 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 201 (808) 450-2370

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1585 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1500 (808) 531-6886

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MDVIP, Queen’s POB I, Suite 506 (808) 524-6922

Emily M. Yap

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

FAMILY MEDICINE Sharita B. Abbott (Maui) Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic, 910 Waine‘e St., Lahaina (808) 662-6900

Janine Y. Among

Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (808) 432-2000

Vincent Au

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i Kai Clinic, 6700 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite 111 (808) 432-2000

J. Harlan Meyer

David D. Bell

Sami Nasrallah

Anne E. Biedel (Maui)

Jennifer Loh

Queen’s POB II, Suite 705 (808) 524-0400 Straub (808) 522-4344

Alan A. Parsa

Pacific Diabetes & Endocrine Center, Queen’s POB II, Suite 807 (808) 526-0303

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Maui Medical Group, Lahaina Clinic, 130 Prison St., Lahaina (808) 249-8080

Elizabeth A. Catanzaro (Hawai‘i Island)

Hawai‘i Family Physicians, 75-5870 Walua Road, Suite 200, Kailua-Kona (808) 323-3107

Lehualani K. Concepcion

Helen Haekyung Kim

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 350 (808) 691-8505

Dawn Kuriyama Doctors of Waikīkī, 120 Ka‘iulani Ave., Suite 10 and 11 (808) 922-2112

Straub Kailua Family Health Center, 602 Kailua Road, Suite 200, Kailua (808) 263-9100

Siuling Y. Kwan

Laura C. Devilbiss

Kimberly Kay Lund

Kōkua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Clinic, 2239 N. School St. (808) 791-9410

Timothy S. Duerler (Hawai‘i Island)

Mango Medical, 64-1032 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 306, Kamuela (808) 769-5010

Anthony Giasolli (Hawai‘i Island)

Hāmākua-Kohala Health, 45-549 Plumeria St., Honoka‘a (808) 775-7204

Melissa S. Gosland (Hawai‘i Island) Kaiser Permanente Waimea Clinic, 67-1185 Māmalahoa Highway, Kamuela (808) 934-4000

Mii A. Hawkins

Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, Department of Family Medicine, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (808) 432-2000

Amanda N.S. Ho Kaiser Honolulu, Fourth Floor (808) 432-2000

Kathy M. Kanja Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Central Medical Clinic, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 201 (808) 523-8611 Trade Winds Family Medicine, Pali Palms Plaza, 970 N. Kalāheo Ave., Suite C306, Kailua (808) 263-7383

Traci T. Masaki Tesoro

Queen’s Health Care Centers, 1215 Hunakai St., Second Floor (808) 686-4200

Kapua K. Medeiros (Kaua‘i) Kaiser Permanente Līhu‘e Clinic, 4366 Kukui Grove St., Suite 101, Līhu‘e (808) 246-5600

Jena Nakata

Straub Kailua Family Health Center, 602 Kailua Road, Suite 200, Kailua (808) 263-9100

Gabriela M. Ortiz-Omphroy Mary Savio Medical Plaza, 98-1247 Ka‘ahumanu St., Suite 118A, ‘Aiea (808) 488-4342

Kimmie S. Ouchi (Maui) Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic, 910 Waine‘e St., Lahaina (808) 662-6900

Patrick E. Pan

Doctors of Waikīkī, 120 Ka‘iulani Ave. (808) 922-2112

Russell Alan Parker (Hawai‘i Island)

Mango Medical, 64-1032 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 306, Kamuela (808) 769-5010

Yogi R. Patel

Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (808) 432-2000

Marie E. Pescador Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Department of Family Medicine, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Thomas Quattlebaum

Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 304 (808) 536-5383

Family Medicine Clinic at Pali Momi, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Suite 3030, ‘Aiea (808) 627-3200

Jessica A. Ono

Darlene Ramones

Owen K. Nishikawa

Kaiser Permanente West O‘ahu Medical Office at Kapolei, 401 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei (808) 432-2000

Straub Kapolei Clinic, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 1706, Kapolei (808) 426-9300

Sarah See (Maui)

Kīhei-Wailea Medical Center, 221 Pi‘ikea Ave., Suite A, Kīhei (808) 874-8100

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Sharyl N.T. Shultz Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Glenn M. Stahl

Castle Professional Center, 46-001 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 410, Kāne‘ohe (808) 235-3696

Marti Y. Taba

Straub Kailua Family Health Center, 602 Kailua Road, Suite 200, Kailua (808) 263-9100

Masaki Takai

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Summer R. Teruya

The Queen’s Health Care Centers – Hale‘iwa, 66-125 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa (808) 691-8501

Linda M. Tetor (Maui)

Kīhei-Wailea Medical Center, 221 Pi‘ikea Ave., Suite A, Kīhei (808) 874-8100

Nina G. Thalody Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

John K. Timtim

Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i Kai Clinic, 6700 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite 111 (808) 432-2000

Thomas B. Williamson (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, ‘Ele‘ele Clinic, 4382 Waialo Road, ‘Ele‘ele (808) 335-0499

Megan P. Wright (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, Department of Family Medicine, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Gary G. Yap

Kaiser Permanente Kailua Clinic, Department of Family Medicine, 201 Hāmākua Drive, Kailua (808) 432-2000

Eric K.S. Yee

Straub Hawai‘i Kai Family Health Center, 7192 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite A200 (808) 396-6321

Christopher T. Young

Kaiser Permanente West O‘ahu Medical Office at Kapolei, 401 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei (808) 432-2000

GASTROENTEROLOGY Christopher A. Aoki

Queen’s POB III, GI Services, Suite 501 (808) 691-8955

Stephen K. Buto

Queen’s POB II, Suite 105 (808) 524-7676

Michelle Delneo

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-8000

Romeo Figueroa Esquivel Jr. (Kaua‘i)

Jonathan Gochu

Straub, Department of Gastroenterology, Milnor Building, Second Floor (808) 522-4233

Kenneth S. Hong

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Gastroenterology (808) 432-8000

Mari M. Ikeguchi

Straub, Department of Gastroenterology, Milnor Building, Second Floor (808) 522-4233

Ankur Jain

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Pavilion, 2226 Liliha St., Suite 405 (808) 533-1708

Shilpa Jain

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Pavilion, 2226 Liliha St., Suite 405 (808) 533-1708

Robert V. Jao

Digestive Disease Center, 407 Uluniu St., Suite 113, Kailua (808) 263-4665

Eugene H. Kamemoto

Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 604 (808) 545-7727

Scott K. Kuwada Queen’s POB III, GI Services, Suite 501 (808) 691-8955

Darrell J. Lee

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1540

Hawai‘i Gastroenterology Specialists, 98-211 Pali Momi St., Suite 312, ‘Aiea (808) 486-0449

Larissa Fujii-Lau

Herbert L. Lim

Queen’s POB III, GI Services, Suite 501 (808) 691-8955

Daryl Fujiwara

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-8000

Queen’s POB I, Suite 801 (808) 523-1658

Cory T. Miyamoto

Aloha Gastroenterology, Queen’s POB I, Suite 508 (808) 599-2500

Neal T. Shimoda

Jodi P. Goh

Queen’s POB III, Geriatric Services, Suite 601 (808) 691-8877

Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 503 (808) 521-9584

Serena H. Y. Lo

Naoky Tsai

Rachel L. Murkofsky

30 Aulike St., Suite 602, Kailua (808) 263-5174

Matthew M. Tsushima

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Robert F. Wong

Hawai‘i Gastroenterology Specialists, 98-211 Pali Momi St., Suite 312, ‘Aiea (808) 486-0449

Aaron Woofter

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-8000

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Jessica Barry

Queen’s POB III, Geriatric Services, Suite 601 (808) 691-8877

Christina L. Bell

Kaiser Honolulu, Department of Internal Medicine (808) 432-2000

Patricia L. Borman

‘Ohana Pacific Medical at Kailua Primary Care, 328 Uluniu St., Suite 103, Kailua (808) 930-9858

Jeremy R. Chun Queen’s POB III, Geriatric Services, Suite 601 (808) 691-8877

Stephenie R. Fleegle Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System, ACOS, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, & Extended Care, 459 Patterson Road (808) 433-7852

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Brett Y. Lu

Alyssa Carnegie (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1524

Edward S. Chan

Island Orthopaedics, 3382 Wai‘alae Ave. (808) 548-7033

Timothy Fei

Pali Momi, Bone and Joint Center, Suite 300 (808) 485-4120

Aimee Perreira

Island Orthopaedics, 3382 Wai‘alae Ave. (808) 548-7033

Robert D. Shin Kaiser Moanalua, Orthopedics (808) 432-8000

HEMATOLOGY

Queen’s Counseling Services, 1374 Nu‘uanu Ave. (808) 691-4401

Craig Boddy

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Kaye K. Kawahara

Michael E. Carney

Kapi‘olani, Women’s Cancer Center, Suite 640 (808) 983-6090

Robert J. Kim

Queen’s Gynecologic Oncology Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 703 (808) 686-4610

Thanasak Sueblinvong

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-7404

Keith Y. Terada

Queen’s Gynecologic Oncology Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 703 (808) 686-4610

HAND SURGERY Gary T. Blum

All Access Ortho, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 110 (808) 524-2663

Straub (808) 522-4333 Queen’s Cancer Center, Queen’s POB I, Suite 608 (808) 686-4222

Melvin Paul Palalay Hawai‘i Cancer Care, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 230 (808) 524-6115

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Daniel J. Fischberg

Queen’s, Division of Pain & Palliative Care (808) 691-8777

Lam V. Nguyen Queen’s (808) 538-9011

Johnnie A. Yates Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE GREGG T. KOKAME, MD, MMM, FASRS Ophthalmology Residency: Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Vitreoretinal Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Chief of Ophthalmology: University of Hawai‘i JABSOM Awarded Gass Medal: For his research into macular disease

Ophthalmology Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Chief Resident: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Vitreoretinal Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

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INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Shellie Kim Yamashita

Rashmi V. Baragi

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Infectious Disease (808) 432-8000

Erlaine F. Bello

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

MDVIP, Queen’s POB I, Suite 901 (808) 537-6335

Steven J. Berman

Queen’s POB I, Suite 902 (808) 524-0066

Heath H. Chung

O‘ahu Medical Group, Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Tower 5, Suite 300 (808) 531-7111

Tarquin K. Collis Kaiser Moanalua, Infectious Disease Department (808) 432-8000

Heidi Hillesland (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1540

Eric H.N. Kajioka O‘ahu Medical Group, Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Tower 5, Suite 300 (808) 531-7111

Joseph K.Y. Koo

Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 715 (808) 523-6461

Brian C.T. Pien

Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases, Medical Arts Building, 1010 S. King St., Suite 111 (808) 597-8765

Takashi Shinha

Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases, Medical Arts Building, 1010 S. King St., Suite 111 (808) 597-8765

Lana Arakaki

Queen’s POB I, Suite 514 (808) 531-7551

Stephen D. Arnold

Straub, Department of Internal Medicine (808) 522-4511

Julie Y. Asari

Central Medical Clinic, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 201 (808) 523-8611

Val B. Baliad

Straub Doctors On Call, Sheraton Waikīkī Hotel, 2255 Kalākaua Ave., Manor Wing, Shop 1 (808) 971-6000

Lisa B. Barville (Hawai‘i Island)

Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office, 74-517 Honokōhau St., Kailua-Kona (808) 334-4400

Steven R. Brauer Queen’s University Medical Group, Queen’s POB III, Suite 401 (808) 691-7744

Arlene A. Cadelina Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Department of Internal Medicine, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Lisa A. Camara Kaiser Honolulu, (808) 432-2000

Sophia T.A. Tran Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Sally Malia Chang 407 Uluniu St., Suite 313, Kailua (808) 261-3364

Todd J. China

Straub, Department of Primary Care (808) 522-4514

Catherine G. Ching

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Aaron G. M. Choy

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Department of Internal Medicine, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Bradley A. Chun Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Sze Mei Chung Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Irina R. Crook

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Hospital Medicine (808) 432-0000

Andrew W. Dang

Straub Mililani Town Center Clinic, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Suite 187, Mililani (808) 625-6444

Anne Elizabeth Dempsey (Kaua‘i)

Heather Haynes (Maui) Hui No Ke Ola Pono, 95 Mahalani St., Suite 21, Wailuku (808) 244-4647

Fritzie R. Igno Queen’s, Queen Emma Clinic (808) 691-4970

Marcus K. Iwane

Kaiser Permanente West O‘ahu Medical Office at Kapolei, 401 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei (808) 432-2000

Christine Marie Jose

Straub (808) 522-4511

Jennifer Katada

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Kelly Y. Kawaoka

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Kenneth B. Kepler (Maui) Kīhei-Wailea Medical Center, 221 Pi‘ikea Ave., Suite A, Kīhei (808) 874-8100

Liliane L. Kheng (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1504

Kūhiō Medical Center, 3-3295 Kūhio Highway, Līhu‘e (808) 245-8874

Yue Fang

Timothy D. S. Kim

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Department of Internal Medicine (808) 432-2000

Rebekah Fu

Straub, Department of Medicine (808) 522-4311

Lynne M. Grieco Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Department of Internal Medicine, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Katherine W. Kingsley

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Jeremy Kort Straub (808) 522-4777

Lien-Thanh C. Kratzke Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Michael N. Kurosawa

Straub Pearlridge Clinic, 98-151 Pali Momi St., Suite 142, ‘Aiea (808) 483-6400

Todd T. Kuwaye

Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (808) 432-2000

Yvonne Y. Kwan

Straub Kāhala Clinic, 4210 Wai‘alae Ave., Suite 501 (808) 462-5300

Nicole A. Higa Leong

Straub Pearlridge Clinic, 98-151 Pali Momi St., Suite 142, ‘Aiea (808) 483-6400

Sue K. Lim

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Bennett Y.C. Loui Straub, Department of Internal Medicine (808) 522-4322

Robin Izumi Matsukawa

Castle Professional Center, 46-001 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 401, Kāne‘ohe (808) 263-5019

John A. Misailidis

Queen’s Comprehensive Weight Management Program, Queen’s POB I, Suite 300 (808) 691-7546

Marc R. Miyasaki Queen’s POB III, Suite 605 (808) 548-2100

Zamir V. Moen Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Mitchell S. Motooka

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Eric L. Murray (Hawai‘i Island)

Hāmākua-Kohala Health, 65-1230 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite C1314, Kamuela (808) 731-8641

Michael H. Nagoshi Queen’s University Medical Group, Queen’s POB II, Suite 307 (808) 686-4656

Marisa A. Nguyen

Straub Pearlridge Clinic, 98-151 Pali Momi St., Suite 142, ‘Aiea (808) 483-6400

Sandra K. Noon

Straub Mililani Town Center Clinic, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Suite 187, Mililani (808) 625-6444

Abhinetri Pandula

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-7600

John V. Mickey

Carol G. Pham

Kenneth T. Minami

Jason Lee Pirga

Straub, Department of Internal Medicine (808) 522-4322

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

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Elizabeth G. Quinn Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Robin L. Seto

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Stella W. Tadaki Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

George L. Talbot (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Raquel R. Tello

Anthea Wang

Kaiser Honolulu, Third Floor (808) 432-2000 Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Katherine A. Williams

Straub, Department of Internal Medicine, Palma Building, Third Floor (808) 522-4349

Zelah G. Yamagata

Jaelene L.C.K. Yates

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE

William A. Goh

Keola K. Beale

Charles R. Zerez

Marguerite L. Bartholomew

Greigh I. Hirata

Kapi‘olani – Fetal Diagnostic Center, Suite 540 (808) 983-8559

Fetal Diagnostic Institute of the Pacific, 1600 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1025 (808) 945-2229

Jennifer Fu Carney

Janet M. Burlingame

Ivica Zalud

Bruce Chen

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Straub (808) 522-4777

Samuel T. White

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Rajive Zachariah

Straub Primary Care Clinic at First Insurance Center, 1100 Ward Ave., Suite 700 (808) 544-2600

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Stephen K. Chan

Kaiser Moanalua, Cardiology, Third Floor (808) 432-8000

John A. Kao

Pali Momi, Medical Office Building, Suite 680 (808) 485-4553

Women’s Specialty Care, 970 N. Kalāheo Ave., Suite A-108, Kailua (808) 762-1996 Fetal Diagnostic Institute of the Pacific, 1600 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1025 (808) 945-2229

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-7404

Kapi‘olani – Fetal Diagnostic Center, Suite 540 (808) 203-6563

Jared D. Acoba

Queen’s Cancer Center, Queen’s POB I, Suite 608 (808) 686-4222

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Kaiser Moanalua, Oncology Department (808) 432-8000

C. Galen Choy

Pali Momi Medical Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Suite 4030, ‘Aiea (808) 485-3037

Michael D. Craig (Hawai‘i Island)

Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital, Hematology & Oncology, 67-1125 Māmalahoa Highway, Kamuela (808) 885-4444

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Thomas T. DeLeon (Maui) Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Dipak Ghelani

Kaiser Moanalua, Oncology Department (808) 432-8000

Carl M. Higuchi

Queen’s Cancer Center, Pearlridge Office Center, 98-211 Pali Momi St., Suite 320, ‘Aiea (808) 486-9898

Lynn M. Iwamoto

Kapi‘olani, Department of Pediatrics, Seventh Floor (808) 983-6000

Sheree Kuo

Kapi‘olani, Department of Pediatrics, Seventh Floor (808) 983-6000

Charles R. Neal Jr. Kapi‘olani (808) 983-8673

Sneha L. Sood

Leilani Ka‘anehe

Hawai‘i Kidney Specialists, 1520 Liliha St., Suite 601 (808) 523-0445

Mary C. KingmaNoland (Maui) Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Brian J. Lee

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

David A. Naai

Straub, Milnor Building, First Floor (808) 522-4333

Kapi‘olani, Department of Pediatrics, Seventh Floor (808) 983-6000

Renal Physicians Hawai‘i, Adventist Health Castle, Second Floor, Suite 211 (808) 744-9429

William S. Loui

Tiong Han Tjoeng

David D. Ono

Randal J. Liu

Adventist Health Castle, Suite 104 (808) 263-5022

Ian J. Okazaki

Straub, Milnor Building, First Floor (808) 522-4333

Kenneth N.M. Sumida

Queen’s Cancer Center, Queen’s POB I, Suite 608 (808) 686-4222

David Jon Tamura

Hawai‘i Cancer Care, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 230 (808) 524-6115

Arnold K.N. Yee

Hawai‘i Cancer Care, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 230 (808) 524-6115

NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Judd Boloker

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8540

Lois D. Chiu

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8540

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Neonatology (808) 432-0000

NEPHROLOGY Nivin Aziz

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Thomas Chen

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Nephrology, Second Floor (808) 432-8000

Shiuh Feng Sherwin Cheng

Kidney Clinic Of Hawai‘i, Joseph Paiko Jr. Medical Office Building, 2228 Liliha St., Suite 200 (808) 533-3130

Karen I. Ching Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Nephrology, Second Floor (808) 432-8000

Rick Y. Hayashi

Hawai‘i Kidney Specialists, 1520 Liliha St., Suite 601 (808) 523-0445

Noah M. Solomon

Hawai‘i Kidney Specialists, 1520 Liliha St., Suite 601 (808) 523-0445

Carmen K. Stanko

Queen’s POB I, Suite 710 (808) 380-6633

Kalani Teruo Yamamoto Queen’s POB II, Suite 302 (808) 531-5711

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY William F. Beringer Hawai‘i Brain & Spine, 40 Aulike St., Suite 317, Kailua (808) 744-6638

Matthew Y. Chang Kaiser Moanalua, Neurology Department (808) 432-8000

Daniel J. Donovan

Queen’s Neurosciences, Queen’s POB III, Suite 510 (808) 691-8866

Allen Efron

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 643-7979

Mark S. Gerber

Straub, Department of Neurology, Palma Building, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

Steven S. Glazier Straub, Department of Neurology, Palma Building, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

Christopher J. Lenart

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Neurology (808) 432-8000

William G. Obana

Queen’s POB I, Suite 410 (808) 523-9993

Christopher K. Taleghani (Maui) Maui Brain and Spine, 85 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 442-5700

NEUROLOGY Michiko K. Bruno

Kevin G. Kimata

Melvin H.C. Yee

Christopher R. Kurahashi

NEURORADIOLOGY

Neurology Associates, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 605 (808) 523-5886

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Kore Kai Liow

Hawai‘i Pacific Neuroscience, 2230 Liliha St., Suite 104 (808) 261-4476

Michael W. Lui

Pali Momi, Suite 480 (808) 485-4250

Beau K. Nakamoto

Straub, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

James W. Pearce

Straub, Department of Neurology, Palma Building, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

Michael B. Russo (Hawai‘i Island)

Honolulu Neuroscience Clinic, 1335 Kalaniana‘ole Ave., Hilo (808) 294-3332

Queen’s Neurosciences, Queen’s POB III, Suite 503 (808) 691-8866

Sharin Y.S. Sakurai-Burton

Monique M. Canonico

Terry K. Shimamoto

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Todd R. Devere Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Brandon Hirota

Straub, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

David A. Kaminskas

Manakai O Mālama, 677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 950 (808) 535-5555

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Neurology Associates, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 605 (808) 523-5886

Huidy Shu

Pali Momi, Suite 480 (808) 485-4250

Alan G. Stein

Queen’s Neurosciences, Queen’s POB III, Suite 405 (808) 691-8866

Neurology Associates, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 810 (808) 523-5885

Bradford S. Burton Kaiser Moanalua, Third Floor (808) 432-7342

Stephen M. Holmes InVision Imaging, Medical Arts Building, 1010 S. King St. (808) 593-8080

Felix L. Song

Straub (808) 522-4000

NUCLEAR MEDICINE Marc N. Coel

Queen’s, Department of Nuclear Medicine (808) 691-4544

Sandi A. Kwee

Queen’s, Department of Nuclear Medicine (808) 691-5466

Douglas A. Prager Queen’s, Department of Nuclear Medicine (808) 691-4544

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Clyner Antalan (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1511

Jolene Bachman

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Jennifer Beair

Premier Women’s Health Hawai‘i, Queen’s POB II, Suite 607 (808) 523-8868

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2023

Brandon Lee, M.D.

Eri Sugino, O.D.

Malia Kunioka, O.D.

ABOUT US

OUR SERVICES

The Cataract & Vision Center of Hawaii is a full service eye care center with on-site surgical suites and the most up-todate technology to provide patients with premier medical and surgical care. Over 40 years ago, Dr. Worldster Lee, founded the practice and has taken care of generations of local families. Now, his son, Dr. Brandon Lee, a fellowshiptrained ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, and Dr. Daniel Choi, a fellowship-trained cataract, cornea and refractive surgeon, bring the latest innovations to continue this tradition. Both Dr. Brandon Lee and Dr. Daniel Choi were trained at the nation’s No. 1 eye hospital: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Combining tradition and technology, the Cataract and Vision Center of Hawaii provides world-class, compassionate care.

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Eesha R. Bhattacharyya

Ko‘olau Women’s Healthcare, Adventist Health Castle, Suite 209 (808) 230-8500

Mikiko Y. Bunn

Straub Pearlridge Clinic, 98-151 Pali Momi St., Suite 142, ‘Aiea (808) 483-6400

Raydeen Busse

Mālama Imaging, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 310 (808) 524-4055

Ann Lee Chang

Kapi‘olani, Suite 801 (808) 203-6580

Carol A. Fujiyoshi (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (808) 245-1511

Erin Gertz

Hawai‘i Women’s Healthcare, Kapi‘olani, Suite 760 & 1110 (808) 947-5606

Reina M.A. Harris Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Sara C. Harris

98-211 Pali Momi St., Suite 400, ‘Aiea (808) 485-1434

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Susan H. Chapman

Eric C. Helms (Hawai‘i Island)

Simon K. Chang

Pali Women’s Health Center & Pali MediSpa, Adventist Health Castle, Suite 305 (808) 263-5433

Gwendolyn Patricia Chung

Queen’s OBGYN Ala Moana, Ala Moana Building, Suite 1810 (808) 686-4150

LeAyn J. Dillon

Straub Mililani Town Center Clinic, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Suite 187, Mililani (808) 625-6444

Stephen Thomas Foley

95-720 Lanikūhana Ave., Suite 220, Mililani (808) 762-0261

LeighAnn Frattarelli

Advanced Reproductive Medicine & Gynecology of Hawai‘i Inc., 407 Uluniu St., Suite 312, Kailua (808) 545-2800

Kaiser Permanente Hilo Clinic, 1292 Waiānuenue Ave., Hilo (844) 622-8333

Cori-Ann Hirai

Kapi‘olani, Suite 801 (808) 203-6580

Jingwen Hou

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Diana Y. Huang

Queen’s OBGYN Ala Moana, Ala Moana Building, Suite 1810 (808) 686-4150

Jessica Johns

University Women’s Health at Kapi‘olani, Suite 801 (808) 203-6580

Bliss Kaneshiro

Queen’s University Medical Group, Queen’s POB I, Suite 1004 (808) 686-4690

Roxanne Kawelo

Straub Kapolei Clinic, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 1706, Kapolei (808) 426-9300

Diana T. Kumar

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Department of Obstetric & Gynecology, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Eileen M. Ogasawara-Chun

Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (808) 432-2000

Kimberly L. Perkins

Teresa M. Walsh

Kaiser Honolulu, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (808) 432-2000

Angel M. Willey Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Hawaiian Island Center for Women’s Health, Queen’s POB II, Suite 804 (808) 537-6979

Grace Kar-Ying Wong

Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (808) 432-2000

Angela M. Pratt

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Cheryl L. Leialoha

Hawai‘i Women’s Healthcare, Kapi‘olani, Suite 760 & 1110 (808) 947-5606

Melissa J. Lawrence

Hawai‘i Women’s Healthcare, Kapi‘olani, Suite 760 & 1110 (808) 947-5606

Richard Thomas McCartin Pali Momi Outpatient Center, 98-1005 Moanalua Road, Suite 3010, ‘Aiea (808) 671-0090

Zena I. Monji (Maui)

Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center, 1881 Nani St., Wailuku (808) 871-7772

Alison D. Moore

Pali Women’s Health Center & Pali MediSpa, Adventist Health Castle, Suite 305 (808) 263-5433

Karen J. Nakamoto (Hawai‘i Island) 82 Pu‘uhonu Way, Suite 208, Hilo (808) 935-7765

Martin E. Newman (Maui)

Kaiser Wailuku, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (808) 243-6000

Kapi‘olani, Department of OB-GYN, Suite 920 (808) 948-8788

Cheryl Lynn T. Rudy

Michael Savala

Kapi‘olani, Suite 801 (808) 203-6580

Tricia Lin Kam Song

Pali Women’s Health Center & Pali MediSpa, Adventist Health Castle, Suite 305 (808) 263-5433

Queen’s POB II, Suite 709 (808) 522-7380

Neal H. Atebara

Retina Center Of Hawai‘i, Queen’s POB I, Suite 201 (808) 550-8440

Anna Grundstrom Bender Straub, Third Floor (808) 522-4430

Susie Chang

Straub (808) 522-4430

Nancy Chen

Kapolei Eye Care, 511 Manawai St., Suite 401, Kapolei (808) 674-2273

Reni A. Soon

Daniel S. Choi

Queen’s University Medical Group, Queen’s POB I, Suite 1004 (808) 686-4690

Cataract & Vision Center of Hawai‘i, 1712 Liliha St., Suite 400 (808) 524-1010

Emilie Katherine Stickley (Hawai‘i Island)

Douglas F. Chu

82 Pu‘uhonu Place, Suite 205, Hilo (808) 961-6608

Alexandra J. Sueda Kaiser Honolulu, Fifth Floor (808) 432-2000

Ronnie Beth Nawai‘eha Texeira Straub Kāne‘ohe Clinic, 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 221, Kāne‘ohe (808) 233-6200

‘Ohana Eye Center, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 900 (808) 942-5800

Cyril Andre Dalmon (Maui) Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

John S.B. Dick II

Bennett Eye Institute, 1620 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 500 (808) 955-0255

Alan R. Faulkner

Aloha Laser Vision, 1100 Ward Ave., Suite 1000 (808) 792-3937

Amelia Fong

‘Āina Haina Eye Center, 850 W. Hind Drive, Suite 212 (808) 373-4522

Dean E. Hu

Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (808) 432-2000

Peter Hurlbut-Miller

Bennett Eye Institute, 1620 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 500 (808) 955-0255

Michael S. Ibarra Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (808) 432-2000

Tyrie L. Jenkins

Jenkins Eye Care, 615 Pi‘ikoi St., Suite 205 (808) 591-9911

Anne R. Kao

Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (808) 432-2000

Gregg T. Kokame Retina Consultants of Hawai‘i, Pali Momi, Suite 470 (808) 487-8928

J. Scott Kortvelesy

Straub, Department of Ophthalmology, Strode Building, Third Floor (808) 522-4430

James C. Lai

Retina Consultants of Hawai‘i, Pali Momi, Suite 470 (808) 487-8928

Bradford W. Lee

Oculofacial Plastic Surgery of Hawai‘i, Queen’s POB I, Suite 912 (808) 888-9981

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SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION

2023

LEGACY AWARD

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DR. PIERRE PANG IS PASSIONATE about providing the best eye care possible for all of his patients. He treats patients affected with diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and other potentially blinding diseases every day.

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TOP OF THEIR CLASS

The UH medical school cultivates some of the nation’s top doctors. Half a century has passed since the John A. Burns School of Medicine welcomed its first class of four-year medical students. Prior to 1973 the school only offered two years of education to aspiring doctors, who would then leave Hawai‘i for further training. Now, JABSOM’s mission is to recruit students and retain them, from medical school and residency to fellowship and faculty. Hundreds of physicians from Hawai‘i land on Castle Connolly Top Doctors each year out of more than 11,000 who are licensed here. Meet the three who grace the cover of this issue—all proud graduates of JABSOM. BY C AT H Y C R U Z- G E O R G E

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Brandon W. Lee

Cataract & Vision Center of Hawai‘i, 1712 Liliha St., Suite 400 (808) 524-1010

Kenneth Lee

Straub, Department of Ophthalmology, Strode Building, Third Floor (808) 522-4430

Timothy L. Lee (Kaua‘i)

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M. Pierre Pang

Anna W. Parlin

Samuel C. Lo

Jeffrey Peterson

Queen’s POB II, Suite 502 (808) 521-8483 Jenkins Eye Care, 615 Pi‘ikoi St., Suite 205 (808) 591-9911

Jon M. Portis

Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (808) 432-2000

Sugiki Portis Yim Eye Center, Queen’s POB I, Suite 714 (808) 528-5333

David H. Mai

Sarah Read

Timothy F. McDevitt

Hawaiian Eye Center, 606 Kīlani Ave., Wahiawā (808) 621-8448

Island Eye Center, Mary Savio Medical Plaza, 98-1247 Ka‘ahumanu St., Suite 310, ‘Aiea (808) 487-9667

EyeSight Hawai‘i, 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 210 (808) 735-1935

Peggy M. Liao

Christopher T. Lum

Kapi‘olani is where Iwamoto completed her pediatric residency and fellowship after graduating from JABSOM in 1988. She is also a faculty member in the school’s pediatrics department. She praises the school’s influence, which extends beyond its classrooms and labs. It provides free health seminars for older adults and mentorship programs for high school students, for example. “That’s what JABSOM is trying to do—help the community continue to thrive and grow.”

John Olkowski

Eye Care Center Of Kaua‘i, 4439 Pahe‘e St., Līhu‘e (808) 246-0051

Laser & Eye Surgery Center, Ala Moana Building, Suite 418 (808) 949-2000

R. LYNN M. IWAMOTO, a neonatologist at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children, cares for fragile newborns who arrive a wee bit early. “They are so tiny that every treatment, every medication, has to be extremely precise,” says Iwamoto, associate division director of neonatology at Kapi‘olani and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. “It can be very intense and fast-paced.” Every day, she witnesses strength from the babies’ families who “step up and don’t give up, the ultimate definition of unconditional love,” she says.

Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (808) 432-2000

Pacific Eye Surgery Center, Joseph Paiko Jr. Medical Office Building, 2228 Liliha St., Suite 102-A (808) 533-7400

Kapi‘olani, Suite 620 (808) 949-4558

DR. LYNN M. IWAMOTO

Julie K. Nishimura

The Oculoplastics Center, Queen’s POB I, Suite 708 (808) 599-4755

Michael A. McMann

McMann Eye Institute, 91-2139 Fort Weaver Road, Suite 202, ‘Ewa Beach (808) 677-2733

Neda Nikpoor

Aloha Laser Vision, 1100 Ward Ave., Suite 1000 (808) 792-3937

Retina Consultants of Hawai‘i, Pali Momi, Suite 470 (808) 487-8928

Steven Rhee

Farhad Safi

Bennett Eye Institute, 1620 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 500 (808) 955-0255

Gregory W. Schmidt

Hawai‘i Eye Institute, Queen’s POB I, Suite 604 (808) 523-2020

Susan H. Senft (Hawai‘i Island)

Kona Eye Center, 75-170 Hualālai Road Suite B105, Kailua-Kona (808) 329-3937

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SUGIKI PORTIS YIM E Y E

C E N T E R

JON M. PORTIS, MD

SHIGEMI SUGIKI, MD

The SUGIKI · PORTIS · YIM EYE CENTER, located on the campus of the Queen’s Medical Center, can manage all of your eye care needs from prescribing glasses, fitting contact lenses, to all of your speciality care including the latest technology for cataract and glaucoma surgery.

JANNA KUBA, OD

MICHAEL YIM, MD

OUR SERVICES • COMPREHENSIVE & ROUTINE EYE EXAMS • LASER CATARACT SURGERY WITH MULTIFOCAL AND ASTIGMATISM CORRECTING LENSES • STATE OF THE ART MINIMALLY INVASIVE GLAUCOMA SURGERY(MIGS)

• LASIK LASER VISION CORRECTION • FULL SERVICE OPTICAL SHOP FOR GLASSES • CONTACT LENS FITTING • MACULAR DEGENERATION • DIABETIC RETINOPATHY • DRY EYE 2023

We accept all insurances. Call us at (808) 528-5333 to make an appointment. QUEEN’S POB I, 1380 LUSITANA STREET, SUITE 714, HONOLULU, HI 96813 · (808) 528-5333 · WWW.SPYEYECENTER.COM

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Brett L. Shapiro (Maui) Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Jean Shein (Kaua‘i)

Eye Care Center Of Kaua‘i, 4439 Pahe‘e St., Līhu‘e (808) 246-0051

Troy M. Tanji

94-873 Farrington Highway, Suite 102, Waipahu (808) 671-3937

Vivien M.B. Tham

Pacific Vision Institute of Hawai‘i, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 560 (808) 428-3288

Jason S. Tokunaga

Aloha Vision Consultants, 1029 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 502 (808) 782-1861

Vincent Vu

Vernon Wong 1481 S. King St., Suite 423 (808) 942-9686

William K. Wong Jr.

Bennett Eye Institute, 1620 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 500 (808) 955-0255

Hawai‘i Vision Clinic, Nauru Tower, 1 Poolside, 1330 Ala Moana Blvd. (808) 594-9194

Raymond Wee

Michael C. Yim

Retina Consultants of Hawai‘i, Pali Momi, Suite 470 (808) 487-8928

Sugiki Portis Yim Eye Center, Queen’s POB I, Suite 714 (808) 528-5333

David A. Young

Jeffrey J. Wong

Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates, Kapi‘olani, Suite 1030 (808) 942-5570

Honolulu Eye Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 806 (808) 526-0030

Rupa K. Wong

Honolulu Eye Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 806 (808) 526-0030

Paula Elizabeth Young

Bennett Eye Institute, 1620 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 500 (808) 955-0255

Carlton K. Yuen

Aloha Vision Consultants, 1029 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 502 (808) 782-1861

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY William E. Burkhalter Jr.

Kapi‘olani, Bone & Joint Center, Suite 630 (808) 945-3766

Spencer K.Y. Chang

Pali Momi, Bone and Joint Center, Suite 300 (808) 485-4120

Gregory H. Chow

Pali Momi, Bone and Joint Center, Suite 300 (808) 485-4120

Scott N. Crawford Straub, Bone & Joint Center, Third Floor (808) 522-4232

Robert C. Durkin

Kapi‘olani, Bone & Joint Center, Suite 630 (808) 945-3766

Graham Fedorak

Kapi‘olani, Bone & Joint Center, Suite 630 (808) 945-3766

Alexander Charles Garber Island Orthopaedics, 3382 Wai‘alae Ave. (808) 548-7033

Elizabeth M. Ignacio

IMUA Orthopedics, Sports & Health, Medical Arts Building, 1010 S. King St., Suite 401 (808) 521-8170

Byron H. Izuka

Children’s Orthopedics of Hawai‘i, Mary Savio Medical Plaza, 98-1247 Ka‘ahumanu St., Suite 122, ‘Aiea (808) 485-8985

Darryl M. Kan

All Access Ortho, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 110 (808) 521-8123

Thomas J. Kane III

Kane Orthopedic Institute, Queen’s POB III, Suite 402 (808) 521-2233

2023

LEGACY AWARD

Health Starts Early

At Hawaii Pediatrics, our doctors and staff are child advocates committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to your keiki and family. We devote endless time and energy, and pay meticulous attention to meeting the individual medical, behavioral

and social needs of our patients as they transition through each phase of their lives. From the moment your children step into our ofﬁce, they become part of our ohana. We treat every child as our own and strive to make each visit feel like a joyous family reunion!

Shigeko O. Lau, MD Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology TOP DOCTORS - LEGACY

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Mary Rose Nino, MD

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Jason R. Kaneshige

Island Orthopaedics, 3382 Wai‘alae Ave. (808) 548-7033

Christian K. Kikuchi

Orthopedic Associates, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 750 (808) 356-5644

Lorrin Siu king Lee

Morris M. Mitsunaga

Queen’s Orthopedic Spine Center, Queen’s POB I, Suite 905 (808) 691-6511

Cass K. Nakasone Straub, Bone & Joint Center, Third Floor (808) 522-4232

Calvin S. Oishi

Island Orthopaedics, 3382 Wai‘alae Ave. (808) 548-7033

Jay M. Marumoto

Mary Savio Medical Plaza, 98-1247 Ka‘ahumanu St., Suite 203, ‘Aiea (808) 484-2042

Orthopedic Associates, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 750 (808) 536-2261

Kanu M. Okike

Kyong Su Min

Craig Ono

Island Orthopaedics, 3382 Wai‘alae Ave. (808) 548-7033

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i, 1310 Punahou St. (808) 951-3620

Jonathan B. Pellett

Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i, 1310 Punahou St. (808) 951-3620

David Rovinsky (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, Bone & Joint Center (808) 245-1523

Mark D. Santi

Kaiser Moanalua, Orthopedics (808) 432-8000

James F. Scoggin III

Orthopaedic Specialists Hawai‘i, Ala Moana Building, Suite 1320 (808) 772-4988

Daniel I. Singer

Orthopedic Associates, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 750 (808) 521-8109

Eugene A. Toney Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Lawrence P. Burgess

David A. Vasconcellos

Queen’s Otolaryngology Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 407 (808) 691-6515

Edward J. Weldon III

Linda D. Chiu Advanced Hearing Hawai‘i, 407 Uluniu St., Suite 212, Kailua (808) 262-6673

Kaiser Moanalua, Orthopedics (808) 432-8000

Straub, Bone & Joint Center, Third Floor (808) 522-4232

Kimberley M.I. Wirsing (Maui) Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

OTOLARYNGOLOGY Daniel S. Alam

Queen’s Head & Neck Institute, Queen’s POB I, Suite 615 (808) 691-7215

Kevin S. Hadley

Hawai‘i Ear Clinic, Pali Momi, Suite 650 (808) 486-3277

Christopher Klem

Queen’s Head & Neck Institute, Queen’s POB I, Suite 615 (808) 691-7215

Jae H. Lim

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Alfred J. Liu

Queen’s Otolaryngology Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 407 (808) 691-6515

Jay Murphy (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1529

S.R. Newman (Maui)

Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Patrick J. O’Donnell

Kapi‘olani, Department of Pediatrics, Suite 1120 (808) 983-6447

Timothy R. Stoddard

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Lenhanh P. Tran

Pacific Coast Medical, 1229 Young St. (808) 591-7702

PAIN MEDICINE Daniel S. Choi (Kaua‘i)

Spine and Pain Center of Kaua‘i, 3176 Pō‘ipu Road, Kōloa (808) 378-4439

Jerald M. Garcia

Hawai‘i Institute for Pain, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 400 (808) 206-5301

Nicholas Muraoka Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St. (808) 544-3325

John A. Sheehan

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Neurology (808) 432-8000

Damien K. Tavares III

Hawai‘i Pain Center, 2226 Liliha St., Suite 407 (808) 445-9172

PATHOLOGY Michael Dell Black Kaiser Moanalua, Suite 4C (833) 833-3333

Owen Chan

Pali Momi (808) 485-4243

David A.T. Goo

Queen’s, Hawai‘i Pathologists’ Laboratory, Fourth Floor (808) 691-4271

Kirk Y. Hirata

Queen’s, Hawai‘i Pathologists’ Laboratory, Fourth Floor (808) 691-4271

Stacey A. Honda

Kaiser Moanalua, Reference Laboratory (808) 432-8880

Tove V. Isaacson

Ligaya Stice

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Kaiser Moanalua, Laboratory Department (808) 432-0000

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Brock Kaya

Andras Bratincsak

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8880

Wesley J. Kim

Queen’s, Hawai‘i Pathologists’ Laboratory, Fourth Floor (808) 691-4271

Christopher-Allan K.L. Lum

Queen’s, Hawai‘i Pathologists’ Laboratory, Fourth Floor (808) 691-4271

Jodi M. Matsuura Eaves

Kaiser Moanalua, Laboratory Department (808) 432-0000

Rishi Patel

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

David M. Shimizu

Queen’s, Hawai‘i Pathologists’ Laboratory, Fourth Floor (808) 691-4271

Pamela TauchiNishi

Queen’s, Hawai‘i Pathologists’ Laboratory, Fourth Floor (808) 691-4271

Karen S. Thompson

Kapi‘olani, Department of Pathology (808) 983-8581

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY Alan Y. J. Ahana Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Kapi‘olani, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Suite 950 (808) 983-8933

Colin Petko

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

James Y. Sim

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1160 (808) 942-7707

Christopher Stefanelli

Kaiser Moanalua, Pediatrics (808) 432-8000

Melissa Yamauchi

Kapi‘olani, Suite 950 (808) 983-8933

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Jeremy L. King

Kapi‘olani, Suite 999 (808) 983-6942

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGYONCOLOGY Kelley Hutchins

Kapi‘olani, Second Floor (808) 983-8551

Wade T. Kyono

Greg Y. Uramoto

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 850 (808) 983-6206

Kara S. Yamamoto

Daniel L. Buehler

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 850 (808) 373-7588

PEDIATRIC SURGERY Sidney M. Johnson Kapi‘olani, Suite 600 (808) 983-6210

Kāhala Children Medical Group, 4211 Wai‘alae Ave., Suite 205 (808) 732-2848

Brigitte A. Carreau (Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1561

Desiree Medeiros

Russell K.Y. Woo

Kapi‘olani, Suite 600 (808) 983-6210

Derek A. Ching

Kapi‘olani, Department of Pediatrics, Second Floor - Room PAU (808) 983-8551

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1010 (808) 983-8394

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 850 (808) 373-7588

Corinne C. Chan-Nishina

Len Yukinori Tanaka

Melanie L. Shim

David K. Kurahara

Kaiser Permanente West O‘ahu Medical Office at Kapolei, 401 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei (808) 432-2000

Devin P. Puapong

Rodolfo Begue

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

Valerie L. Besenbruch

Kapi‘olani, Department of Pediatrics, Second Floor - Room PAU (808) 983-8551

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (808) 983-6000

PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1010 (808) 983-8394

Natascha Ching

Marian E. Melish Kapi‘olani, Suite 1010 (808) 983-8394

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Rhiana L.A. Lau

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 850 (808) 373-7500

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Timothy C. Beaty

Kapi‘olani Pulmonology, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 850 (808) 373-7566

Kapi‘olani, Suite 600 (808) 983-6210

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Ronald S. Sutherland

Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 360 (808) 983-6633

PEDIATRICS

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1020 (808) 955-5485 Children’s Doctors, Kapahulu Clinic, 1029 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 409 (808) 218-7824

Cindy C. Collo

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Joy Dalmon (Maui)

Abinsay Pediatrics, 634 Kalihi St., Room 202 (808) 841-3002

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 243-6420

David M. Bacchus (Maui)

Veronica Damasco

Hazel Abinsay

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Reis Pediatrics, 30 Aulike St., Suite 500, Kailua (808) 263-8822

Karen T. Barretto (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, 910 Waine‘e St., Lahaina (808) 243-6000

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Karolina W. Dembinski (Maui)

Vinson Diep

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1190 (808) 945-9955

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Brett Colin Ferguson (Hawai‘i Island) Paniolo Pediatrics, 64-1032 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 204, Kamuela (808) 887-6543

Paul J. Ferreira (Hawai‘i Island)

West Hawai‘i Community Health Center, 81-6627 Māmalahoa Highway, Kealakekua (808) 323-8005

Derek Matthew Flores

Straub Pearlridge Clinic, 98-151 Pali Momi St., Suite 142, ‘Aiea (808) 483-6400

Andrew R. Fong (Hawai‘i Island)

Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office, 74-517 Honokōhau St., Kailua-Kona (808) 334-4400

Gina M. French Kapi‘olani Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, First Floor (808) 983-8641

Lillian H. Fujimoto

Straub Mililani Town Center Clinic, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Suite 187, Mililani (808) 625-6444

Tawni Hatsuko Gesteuyala

Children’s Doctors, Kapahulu Clinic, 1029 Kapahulu Ave., Suite 409 (808) 218-7824

Kea D. B. Gilbert Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Peter Edward Gregg (Hawai‘i Island)

R. Michael Hamilton

Felicitas B. Livaudais (Maui)

Brenda M. Nishikawa

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, First Floor (808) 983-8641

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Shelley Loui

Children Medical Asociates, 99-128 ‘Aiea Heights Drive, Suite 211, ‘Aiea (808) 488-8441

Laura Kim Hassen (Maui)

Reis Pediatrics, 46-001 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 220, Kāne‘ohe (808) 263-8822

Diane Pan

Brent H. Matsumoto

Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

Kaiser Honolulu, Fourth Floor (808) 432-2000

Robyn Y. Hasegawa

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Jon Ishii (Hawai‘i Island)

Paniolo Pediatrics, 75170 Hualālai Road, Suite D-214, Kailua-Kona (808) 325-5805

Steven C. Kaplan (Hawai‘i Island) Paniolo Pediatrics, 64-1032 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 204, Kamuela (808) 887-6543

Jessica Kosut Kapi‘olani, Seventh Floor (808) 983-6000

Shigeko O. Lau

Hawai‘i Pediatrics, 1100 Ward Ave., Suite 1065 (808) 599-4004

Julie-Ann Hee Lee-Horita

Mary Savio Medical Plaza, 98-1247 Ka‘ahumanu St., Suite 311, ‘Aiea (808) 487-7210

Jeffrey Lim

2525 S. King St., Suite 308 (808) 941-7766

Paniolo Pediatrics, 64-1032 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 204, Kamuela (808) 887-6543

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1140 (808) 944-6993

Robin Huffer Lynch

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

Monica K. Mau

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Hospital Medicine (808) 432-0000

Jennie Montijo (Maui)

Maui Memorial Medical Center, 221 Mahalani St., Wailuku (808) 244-9056

Kathleen Morimoto-Nishioka Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (808) 432-2000

Meri Mika Morisada

Ala Moana Building, Suite 607 (808) 947-2345

Erin A. Nakano

Kaiser Honolulu, Department of Pediatrics (808) 432-2000

Darrell T. Natori Queen’s POB II, Suite 208 (808) 521-6622

Russell T. Ogawa

Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

Shilpa J. Patel

Martin L. Piette Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Malia Rasa

Queen’s Health Care Centers, 1215 Hunakai St. (808) 691-8200

Holly M. Romero (Maui)

Casandra Simonson (Maui)

Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center, Main Clinic Ooka Building, 1881 Nani St., Wailuku (808) 871-7772

Darcie M. Takemoto

The Queen’s Health System EmPower Health, 91-6390 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 200, ‘Ewa Beach (808) 691-8200

Terri T. Tanaka

Patrice M.L. Tim Sing

Stacie A. Shibao

Jodie S. Toward (Maui)

Michael H.T. Sia

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1190 (808) 945-9955

Robert D. Wotring II (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, Department of Pediatric (808) 245-1561

Vince K. Yamashiroya

Mary Savio Medical Plaza, 98-1247 Ka‘ahumanu St., Suite 301, ‘Aiea (808) 488-1990

Naro L. Torres

Pearl City Medical Associates, Pali Momi, Suite 555 (808) 488-1943

Kaiser Honolulu, Fourth Floor (808) 432-2000

Lance Taniguchi

Nadine Tenn Salle

Malia A.L. Shimokawa

Cindy V.L. Wong

Yolanda C. Wu

Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i Kai Clinic, 6700 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite 111 (808) 432-2000

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (808) 432-0000

Pediatric Associates, Medical Arts Building, 1010 S. King St., Suite 701 (808) 596-2266

Straub Mililani Town Center Clinic, 95-1249 Meheula Parkway, Suite 187, Mililani (808) 625-6444

Maui Memorial Medical Center, 221 Mahalani St., Wailuku (808) 244-9056 Queen’s Medicine Pediatric Clinic, Queen’s POB III, Suite 502 (808) 686-4760

Shellie M. Usami

579 Farrington Highway, Suite 203, Kapolei (808) 674-2555

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Anne B. Tran

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Doreen L. Ueoka Kaiser Honolulu, Fourth Floor (808) 432-2000

Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, First Floor (808) 983-8641

Medical Arts Building, 1010 S. King St., Suite 105 (808) 596-2030

Lynn B. Yanagihara Straub Kāne‘ohe Clinic, 46-056 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 221, Kāne‘ohe (808) 233-6200

Aimee I. Yeap

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (808) 432-0000

James C.W. Yee

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2000

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Cedric K. Akau

Straub, Department of Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Third Floor (808) 522-4275

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Won-Yee Cheng

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Joseph R. Dicostanzo Jr. Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2200

Neelesh Fernandes

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-2200

Michael S. Jaffe

Hawai‘i Brain & Spine, 40 Aulike St., Suite 317, Kailua (808) 744-6638

Dwight J. Lin

Regenerative Medicine & Rehabilitation of Hawai‘i, Ala Moana Building, Suite 1525 (808) 528-5500

Merle K. Miura-Akamine

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Neurology (808) 432-8000

Ryan Nomura

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, 226 N. Kuakini St. (808) 544-3325

Timothy F. Olderr

Straub, Department Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Third Floor (808) 522-4275

Jayson H. Takata

Pacific Physical Medicine Associates, Queen’s POB II, Suite 805 (808) 538-7700

Kiran Vadada

Straub, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (808) 522-4275

Tamara Zagustin Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Physiatry, Suite 950 (808) 763-2505

PLASTIC SURGERY Matthew S. Adaniya

Kuakini Physicians Tower, 405 N. Kuakini St., Suite 704 (808) 523-1608

Shim Ching

Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 888 (808) 585-8855

David C. Cho

Straub, Department of Plastic Surgery (808) 522-4370

Paul Faringer

S. Larry Schlesinger

Breast Implant Center of Hawai‘i, 1221 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1025 (808) 597-8835

Randolph K.M. Wong

Bradley Tokeshi

Honolulu Plastic Surgery, 1100 Ward Ave., Suite 808 (808) 792-6262

PSYCHIATRY Barry S. Carlton 1356 Lusitana St., Fourth Floor (808) 686-4700

Hawai‘i Family Therapy, 615 Pi‘ikoi St., Suite 1603 (808) 591-2162 Queen’s Counseling Services, 1374 Nu‘uanu Ave. (808) 691-4401

Kenneth K. Kao

PULMONARY DISEASE

Daniel Murariu

Christopher Andrew Fiack

Queen’s POB I, Suite 808 (808) 538-1050

Scott M. Nishikawa

Kaiser Moanalua, Plastic Surgery Department (808) 432-8000

Bao L. Phan

Hawai‘i Plastic Surgeon, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 999 (808) 888-6190

Christina Arnett

John L. Frattarelli

Jon M. Streltzer

Vincent J. Nip

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-2000

Ronson J. Sato

Jeff T. Healy

Athena Clinic, Kapi‘olani, Suite 1070 (808) 944-8551

Janet N. Myers

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY

Straub, Department of Plastic Surgery (808) 522-4370

Clifford I. Okumoto

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-2000

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Advanced Reproductive Center of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani, Suite 1180 (808) 949-6611

Robert W. Schulz

Kaiser Moanalua, Plastic Surgery Department (808) 432-0000 Healy Plastic Surgery, 98-211 Pali Momi St., Suite 103, ‘Aiea (808) 487-0076

Shanon T. Makekau

Queen’s POB II, Suite 107 (808) 691-5252

Donald L. Helman Jr.

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Jennifer M. A. Kaya Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Pulmonology (808) 432-0000

Takkin Lo

30 Aulike St., Suite 602, Kailua (808) 263-5174

Straub, Lung Center (808) 522-4321 Queen’s POB II, Suite 704 (808) 691-8725

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Susie Anne Chen

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, 2226 Liliha St., Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Pavilion, Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

John L. Lederer

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, 2226 Liliha St., Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Pavilion, Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

Richard Y. Lee

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, 2226 Liliha St., Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Pavilion, Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

Laeton J. Pang

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, 2226 Liliha St., Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Pavilion, Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

Stuart Y. Tsuji

Queen’s, Department Radiation Oncology (808) 691-4771

Kevin C. Wilcox (Hawai‘i Island)

Hilo Medical Center, East Hawai‘i Health Cancer Center, 1285 Waiānuenue Ave., Hilo (808) 932-3590

Fertility Institute of Hawai‘i, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 250 (808) 545-2800

Christopher T.F. Huang

Advanced Reproductive Center of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani, Suite 1180 (808) 949-6611

Anatte Emma Karmon

Fertility Institute of Hawai‘i, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 250 (808) 545-2800

Thomas S. Kosasa

Michiko Inaba

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Scott T. Kawamoto

Queen’s POB III, Suite 514 (808) 523-2911 Straub, Department of Rheumatology, Main Building, Third Floor (808) 522-4522

Tracie L. Kurano

Sian Yik Lim

Pali Momi, Bone and Joint Center, Suite 300 (808) 485-4120

Alberto S. Santos-Ocampo

Straub, Department of Rheumatology, Main Building, Third Floor (808) 522-4522

Kristine M. Uramoto

MDVIP, Queen’s POB III, Suite 514 (808) 523-2911

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1040 (808) 949-2304

SLEEP MEDICINE

RHEUMATOLOGY

Valerie A. Cacho

Deryll U. Ambrocio

O‘ahu Medical Group, Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Tower 5, Suite 300 (808) 531-7111

Ken C. Arakawa

Queen’s POB II, Suite 206 (808) 528-3888

Daniel F. Brandt

Kuakini Physicians Tower, 405 N. Kuakini St., Suite 1104 (808) 528-4577

David R. Finger

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Department of Rheumatology (808) 432-8000

Sleep Life Med, 91-3575 Kauluakoko St., Suite 1601, ‘Ewa Beach (808) 500-7077

SPORTS MEDICINE Benjamin J.D.H. Chun

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Rachel A. Coel

Kapi‘olani, Bone & Joint Center, Suite 630 (808) 945-3766

Clayton A. Everline

Workstar Injury Recovery Center, 599 Farrington Highway, Building 2, Kapolei (808) 676-5331

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Jill Inouye

Pali Momi, Bone and Joint Center, Suite 300 (808) 485-4120

Jennifer R. King

Kapi‘olani, Bone & Joint Center, Suite 630 (808) 945-3766

Christopher T. Lynch

Kapi‘olani, Bone and Joint Center, Suite 630 (808) 945-3766

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Queen’s POB III, Suite 509 (808) 691-8885

Riley K. Kitamura

Ryan K. Takamori Kaiser Moanalua, General Surgery, Fourth Floor (808) 432-8000

Christina Wai

91-2135 Fort Weaver Road, Suite 150, ‘Ewa Beach (808) 691-3020

SURGERY

Briana J. Lau-Amii

Stacey Woodruff

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Queen’s Surgical Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 207 (808) 686-4600

Whitney M.L. Limm

Mark S. Yamamura

Kathleen L. Mah

THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY

Surgical Associates, Adventist Health Castle, Suite 207 (808) 261-9931

Chad Michael Townsend Cryer

Queen’s University Medical Group, Kuakini Physicians Tower, 405 N. Kuakini St., Suite 601 (808) 686-4650

Steven F. Fowler

David S. Inouye

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1505

Justin Mark Young

Alan H.S. Cheung

R. BRADLEY TOKESHI is a pulmonary and critical-care physician with The Queen’s Health System, specializing in advanced bronchoscopy and pulmonary procedures. Queen’s is the only health care provider in the state that uses robotic navigational bronchoscopy technology to significantly reduce the treatment time for lung cancer. A 2011 graduate of JABSOM, Tokeshi completed his residency in internal medicine in Hawai‘i, then moved to UC Davis Medical Center in California for a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care. He’s one of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors. Tokeshi’s role model is his father, Dr. Jinichi Tokeshi, a family physician at Kuakini Medical Center and clinical faculty member at JABSOM. Jinichi Tokeshi migrated from Okinawa more than 50 years ago to study biology at UH Mānoa and joined the first four-year class of medical students at JABSOM in 1973. “He is still hands-down, easily the best, most empathetic, committed, professional physician I know,” Bradley Tokeshi says.

Hilo Medical Center, 134 Pu‘uhonu Way, First Floor, Hilo (808) 932-4225

Amy Tanner Rodriguez (Kaua‘i)

The Queen’s Medical Center-West O‘ahu, 91-2135 Fort Weaver Road, Suite 150, ‘Ewa Beach (808) 691-3020

Straub (808) 522-4275

DR. BRADLEY TOKESHI

Daniel Robert Hudak (Hawai‘i Island)

Adventist Health Castle, Suite 103 (808) 263-5176

Sho Furuta

Queen’s POB III, Suite 509 (808) 691-8885

Mark W. Grief

Pali Momi, Suite 580 (808) 488-7797

Lisa M. Grininger Kaiser Moanalua, General Surgery, Fourth Floor (808) 432-8000

Katie H.T. Huang

Straub, Department of Surgery, Makai Building, Third Floor (808) 522-4234

Surgical Associates, Queen’s POB III, Suite 403 (808) 523-5033 Queen’s POB II, Suite 803 (808) 686-4750

Dean J. Mikami

Queen’s Surgical Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 207 (808) 686-4600

Shane Y. Morita

Queen’s Cancer Center, Queen’s POB III, Suite 510 (808) 691-8777

Steven D. Nishida

Queen’s POB I, Suite 902 (808) 524-0066

Angela Penn

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-2000

Laura D. Peterson

Kapi‘olani Women’s Center, 1907 S. Beretania St., Suite 501 (808) 949-3444

Brian K. Wong Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Kaiser Moanalua, General Surgery, Fourth Floor (808) 432-8000

Ayman Abdul-Ghani Queen’s POB III, Suite 702 (808) 691-8808

Henry Wah Louie Cardiothoracic Associates of Hawai‘i, Adventist Health Castle, Suite 211 (808) 531-3311

Dean S. Nakamura Cardiovascular & Interventional Surgical Services, Queen’s POB III, Suite 702 (808) 691-8808

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C A R LT O N Y U E N , M . D . & J A S O N T O K U N A G A , M . D . BORN AND RAISED IN HAWAI‘I Locally born, Dr. Carlton Yuen and Dr. Jason Tokunaga are trained ophthalmologists who believe in treating all of their patients like family. As founders of Aloha Vision Consultants, they are committed to serving every patient with outstanding skill, service, integrity and dedication. Because they believe that vision is critical to a happy, independent lifestyle, Drs. Yuen and Tokunaga are committed to providing a full range of quality and advanced vision solutions, including cataract surgery.

WHAT ARE CATARACTS? Cataracts are the progressive clouding of the natural lens in the eye that can make simple daily activities, such as looking at street signs, a burden. When cataracts develop, glasses and contacts are no longer able to provide visual relief. Solutions such as cataract surgery can make a tremendous impact in restoring vision.

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PERSONALIZED SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR CATARACTS Drs. Yuen and Tokunaga are at the forefront of technological advances in eye surgery. They were selected as the first doctors in Hawaii and among the first in the nation to implant the next generation Symfony with Optiblue Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens (EDOF IOL), allowing patients with active lifestyles a wider range of vision with less glare. Drs. Yuen and Tokunaga were also selected as the first doctors in the nation to perform a pilot study on advanced computerized guided correction of astigmatism with laser assisted cataract surgery. Drs. Yuen and Tokunaga offer personalized solutions to enhance your vision over all ranges. They are experienced in multiple platforms including laserassisted cataract surgery, astigmatism correction lenses and multifocal lenses including trifocal and EDOF lenses. Drs. Yuen and Tokunaga feel so

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fortunate to provide these solutions to allow you to perform most activities without contacts or glasses.

WHAT IS CHRONIC DRY EYE? Most patients believe dry eyes are a result of inadequate tear production despite having tried artificial tears and prescription drops without relief. This is because chronic dry eyes are often caused by obstructed oil glands, otherwise known as Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). Symptoms include: burning, dryness, tearing, fluctuating vision, scratchiness, and grittiness. If you notice fluctuating vision with driving, watching TV, using your cell phone, or reading, you may be suffering from MGD. Drs. Yuen and Tokunaga are excited to offer LIPIFlow, a simple 12-minute office treatment that opens your obstructed oil glands to improve your symptoms and protect you from further progression of gland dysfunction.

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UROGYNECOLOGY/ FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Aileen M.K. Yee

Kapi‘olani, Suite 500 (808) 983-6905

UROLOGY Ann Michele Aspera Kaiser Moanalua, Second Floor (808) 432-8000

Edith CanbyHagino

Straub, Department of Urology (808) 522-4301

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Adventist Health Castle, Suite 103 (808) 263-5174

Stephen Kwan Bunn Chinn

Straub, Department of Urology (808) 522-4301

DR. HISAMI OBA

R. HISAMI OBA, a primary-care physician at Kaiser Permanente’s Māpunapuna clinic, vividly remembers how she felt as a medical student giving a speech at JABSOM’s “willed-body ceremony”—a memorial service honoring those who donated their bodies to the school for research. The love, respect and appreciation for the silent teachers and their grieving families left her “in awe of the privilege that we as physicians are given to enter some of the most sacred places within a patient’s life,” she says. The medical school was Oba’s own sacred place, a haven where she felt “cared for, seen, heard and truly valued” as a person and future physician. She graduated in 2017 and completed a residency at Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i. Today, the Castle Connolly Rising Star serves as the associate program director of Kaiser Permanente’s internal medicine residency program. “It brings me true joy to encourage and train the new generation of physicians,” Oba says.

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David S. Chou

Straub, Department of Urology (808) 522-4301

Tom S. Feng

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-0000

Todd H. Hoekstra (Maui) Kaiser Wailuku (808) 243-6000

Charles O. Kim Jr.

Straub Pearlridge Clinic, 98-151 Pali Momi St., Suite 142, ‘Aiea (808) 485-3400

Todd A. Miller

Straub, Department of Urology (808) 522-4301

Steve Rivera Straub (808) 522-4301

Gregory P. Thibault

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-2000

Peter Tran (Kaua‘i)

Kaua‘i Medical Clinic (808) 245-1505

David C. Wei

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-2000

Terry Q. Yee

Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 612 (808) 523-7577

VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY John D. Chan

Queen’s, Department of Imaging (808) 691-4711

Clayton Y. Yamada Queen’s, Department of Imaging (808) 748-4488

VASCULAR SURGERY Selena G. Goss Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-2000

Ryan T. Hagino

Straub, Department of Vascular Surgery, Palma Building, Fifth Floor (808) 522-4469

Russell N. Harada Pali Momi, Suite 620 (808) 486-7775

Tony Katras

Straub (808) 522-4469

Elna M. Masuda

Straub, Department of Vascular Surgery, Palma Building, Fifth Floor (808) 522-4469

Nicolas A. Nelken Kaiser Moanalua, Vascular Therapy, Second Floor (808) 432-8000

R. Randolph Waterford (Maui)

Waterford Vein Institute, 385 Hukilike St., Suite 210, Kahului (808) 871-8346

David K.M. Wong

Hawai‘i Vascular & Endovascular, Queen’s POB III, Suite 505 (808) 440-0544

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(L-R) Kyong Min, MD, Michael Chen, MD, Michael Bellino, MD, Alexander Garber, MD, PhD, Jason Kaneshige, MD, Aimee Perreira, MD, Lorrin Lee, MD, Edward Chan, MD, Will Van der Reis, MD (not pictured).

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ESTABLISHED IN 2011, Island Orthopaedics provides accessible, high-quality surgical and nonsurgical orthopaedic care for people of all ages across the state. We provide specialty care for a broad range of orthopaedic needs, including the treatment of arthritis, fractures, sports-related injuries, tendon disorders, and nerve compression problems in the extremities. We have experience in the latest techniques including minimally invasive arthroscopy, direct anterior hip approaches and robotic joint replacement. As Hawaii’s premier orthopaedic surgeons, we promise to do our best to service you with the highest level of care possible.

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RISING STARS

Rising Stars are doctors who meet most of the Top Doctor criteria but are earlier in their career. Like Top Doctors, these emerging leaders are selected through peer nomination, research, review and screening by Castle Connolly. Refer to the key to addresses on page 37.

ADDICTION MEDICINE Daniel A. Moreno

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Department of Addiction Medicine (808) 432-2000

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Dayna Lucuab-Fegurgur Aloha Allergy and Immunology, Queen’s POB II, Suite 603 (808) 521-2712

ANESTHESIOLOGY Andrew Bussey

1253 S. Beretania St. (808) 847-5385

Paula LeBlanc

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Janna Taylor

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Carly Wachi

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

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INTERNAL MEDICINE

Sally Markee

Aileen Tanaka

Matthew G. H. Chan

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Kapi‘olani Medical Specialists, Pediatric Neurology, Hale Pāwa‘a, Suite 950 (808) 983-6676

FAMILY MEDICINE Leimomi Kanagusuku

Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, 89-102 Farrington Highway, Suite 3000, Wai‘anae (808) 697-3900

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Kapi‘olani, Suite 500 (808) 983-6905

Kristin Hirabayashi

Hisami Oba

EyeSight Hawai‘i, 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 210 (808) 735-1935

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Alexander D. Lin

Karin M. Hayashida

Adam Sweeney

Kaiser Māpunapuna (808) 432-2000

Kaiser Honolulu, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (808) 432-2000

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

The Oculoplastics Center, Queen’s POB I, Suite 708 (808) 599-4755

PEDIATRICS Mary Rose L. Nino

Hawai‘i Pediatrics, 1100 Ward Ave., Suite 1065 (808) 599-4004

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G. Todd Bessinger, MD, PhD

Ariel Gelman, MD

Timothy Howard, PA-C

Rebecca Luria, MD

Sarah Howell, MD

Frank Fang, MD, FACS

Nathan Cox, MD

Sarah Beaton, PA-C

Christina Robbins, PA-C

Giselle Franklin, RN, BSN

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER 1029 MAKOLU STREET, SUITE H | PEARL CITY, HI 96782 (808) 456-6420

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WHEN DR. DARRELL LEE CO-FOUNDED PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER TO BRING QUALITY GASTROINTESTINAL CARE TO WEST O‘AHU, he had no idea it would lead to the creation of Hawai‘i’s largest group of GI centers. Starting with PEC in Pearl City, that group now encompasses three other centers in Honolulu and Hilo. “We are the largest provider of GI services, and together we provide the best and most advanced GI care in Hawai‘i,” Lee says. Lee’s vision started years ago when he realized there was no full-time GI specialist on the West Side. Worse, the wait time for a routine colonoscopy—the most important tool in detecting and preventing colon cancer—was up to six months. Enter PEC. All its gastroenterologists are board-certified and use state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, including the state’s only colonoscope with a 330-degree field of view, nearly double the traditional 170-degree view. Now patients can schedule exams usually within two weeks. Lee’s commitment to serving the community goes beyond his work. Knowing the importance of selflessness and compassion, Lee and his wife, Cathy, taught their daughter those same values from a young age. Their guidance led to the creation and development of the nonprofit organization Kidz For A Cause, which has raised over $760,000 for various charities on O‘ahu. Additionally, Lee is paving the way for the next generation of local medical professionals: As the first person from our islands to be elected to Creighton University’s Board of Trustees, he is paying it forward with an endowment to help send Hawai‘i students to medical school at the university, ensuring quality care for all on O‘ahu for years to come.

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SONNY J. H. WONG, M.D., FACC, RPHS

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE/VEIN DISORDERS

EARLY ON IN HIS MEDICAL CAREER, DR. WONG WAS WORKING IN AN EMERGENCY ROOM when a patient went into cardiac arrest. He watched in awe as the attending doctor remained calm and logical faced with a life or death situation. This experience led Dr. Wong to not only specialize in cardiology but emulate how this physician practiced medicine. In his nearly 30 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Wong has done just that. His patients note that he is caring, thorough, and an excellent listener and communicator. As a cardiologist, his goal is to make a difference in every patient’s life. Recently, his practice, the state’s most comprehensive clinic for treating vein disorders, expanded to five locations. There are three offices on Oahu in Honolulu, Kailua, and Waipahu and two on Maui in Kihei and Kulamalu. The growth prompted a name change for the clinic. The same state-ofthe-art care patients came to known and love at Windward Heart, Vein and MediSpa is now Heart + Vein Hawaii. Heart and Vein Hawaii specializes in the evaluation and treatment of vein disorders. Treatment options include endovascular radiofrequency ablation, VenaSeal, Clarivein, compression stockings, ultrasound examinations, microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy, and Excel V laser treatment. Dr. Wong graduated from University of Otago Dunedin Medical School in New Zealand where he is originally from. He completed his internal medicine and cardiology training at the University of Hawai‘i and University of Nevada respectively, with board certifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is also certified by The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and has been caring for patients in Hawai‘i since 1994. Heart and Vein Hawaii is excited to welcome new patients to the expanded practice this year!

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Ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in Cornea & External Diseases, Uveitis and Refractive Surgery from U.C.L.A. & U.C.S.F. Associate Clinical Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i

S P E C I A L I Z I N G I N L A S E R C ATA R A C T S U R G E R Y Pacific Vision offers exceptional, advanced eye care in a state-of-the-art facility with a personalized touch. • Advanced Lens Implant Surgery • Laser Cataract Refractive Surgery • Uveitis (Inflammatory Diseases) • Comprehensive Eye Care • Cornea & External Diseases

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JONATHAN B. PELLETT, M.D.

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON SHRINERS CHILDREN’S HAWAII 1310 PUNAHOU STREET HONOLULU, HI 96826 (808) 941-4466

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AS A SURGEON AT SHRINERS CHILDREN’S HAWAII, Dr. Craig M. Ono enjoys caring for wonderful children and their families throughout Hawai‘i and the south and western Pacific Islands. He and his team provide the highest quality of care for a broad range of musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Ono earned his medical degree at Northwestern University Medical School and completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. After completing his pediatric orthopedics fellowship at the Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i, he travelled between Hawai‘i, South Korea, Washington and Macedonia as an active duty member of the United States Army. He returned to Shriners Children’s in 2000 and felt fortunate to have the opportunity to have two parallel careers as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon and as an officer in the United States Army Reserve. Dr. Ono was attracted to orthopedic surgery first because of the physical nature of the practice. He stayed because of the patients, families, practice partners and mentors. Today, he aims to help develop the next generations of physicians and surgeons, both as a teacher at UH John A. Burns School of Medicine and Tripler Army Medical Center. He is part of a team that is academically rigorous with cutting-edge research and presentations for continuing medical education courses.

JONATHAN PELLETT, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America. He treats almost every pediatric orthopedic condition and uses a team approach to bring the best subspecialty care at Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i. In addition to providing care for Island keiki, he is also part of the Shriners outreach team, providing clinical care in Guam, American Samoa, Fiji and the Marshall Islands. Dr. Pellett earned his medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i and, in 2006, joined the Shriners team of pediatric surgeons, where he continues to practice today. Dr. Pellett is a recipient of JABSOM’s Allen B. Richardson Award for Teaching Excellence and was named Physician of the Year by the Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i. In 2020, he became president of the Hawai‘i Orthopedic Association, and, in 2021, helped organize and moderate the Hawai‘i Orthopedic Association’s Spring Research Symposium. As part of his desire to help improve the lives of keiki, he also facilitates the Shriners Education and Research (SEARCH) conference, an annual event that brings community physicians and providers together to find comprehensive solutions for pediatric orthopedic conditions.

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HAWAII PACIFIC DR. KORE KAI LIOW NEUROSCIENCE 1/2 V HAWAII PACIFIC NEUROSCIENCE

HONOLULU OFFICE ST FRANCIS KUPUNA VILLAGE 2230 LILIHA STREET, STE 104 HONOLULU, HI 96817

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WEST OAHU CAMPUS WAIKELE PROFESSIONAL BLDG 94 849 LUMIAINA STREET, UNIT 203 WAIPAHU, HI 96797

hawaiineuroscience.com REALIZING THE DIRE NEED for neuroscience care in the community, Dr. Kore Kai Liow founded Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience in 2009 to make a difference in Hawaii. An innovator and entrepreneur who challenges the status quo, Dr. Liow is known for his pragmatic approach to problem-solving and believes that problems can be opportunities for growth. Today, HPN has a national reputation for providing top-quality care to over 20,000 patients annually and has brought more than 150 groundbreaking neuroscience research therapies to Hawaii, eliminating the need for patients to travel to the Mainland for cutting-edge care. Dr. Liow holds the position of Clinical Professor of Medicine (Neurology) and Graduate Faculty in Clinical and Translational Research at UH JABSOM, where he was awarded the 2021 John M. Hardman, M.D. Award for Mentoring in Teaching. Dr. Liow’s mission of “giving back” is carried out by HPN’s dedicated team of 50+ staff members, who provide care regardless of insurance. He and his team volunteer their time to mentor future physicians by providing clinical rotations and allow them to engage in numerous research projects. Congratulations and Mahalo to Dr. Liow for his unwavering commitment to investing in the lives and future of Hawaii and the Pacific Region, for over a decade.

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DR. AMELIA FONG is an award-winning Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon and has been at the helm of Aina Haina Eye Center (“AHEC”) since 2017. She is currently one of only two female Oculoplastic Surgeons in Hawaii, and sees patients from across the state, referred by many of her patients and other doctors. Dr. Fong offers comprehensive services from routine eye exams to premium cataract surgery (laser-assisted cataract surgery and multifocal lenses), as well as treatment for eye injuries, diabetic eyes, dry eye, glaucoma, and other eye diseases. As an Oculoplastic Surgeon she is also able to treat conditions such as droopy eyelids, eye bags, droopy brows, inward/outward turning of the eyelids, and other issues dealing with the orbit (eye socket) and tear duct system (excessive tearing and blockage). Dr. Fong is trained to evaluate and treat thyroid eye disease patients both medically and surgically and performs biopsies of suspicious lesions on the eyelids and Mohs reconstructive surgeries. She also offers facial fillers and botox injections for cosmetic as well as medical indications such as blepharospasms, hemifacial spasms, and migraines. Optometrist Janet Tham, O.D. is also part of her friendly team, allowing AHEC to offer vision exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses, so AHEC really is a full-service practice for the entire family, from keiki to kupuna. Dr. Fong enjoys all aspects of Ophthalmology and she especially loves the “art” of Oculoplastics. “I love what I do!” said Dr. Fong. “Helping people see better is one of the most rewarding feelings. And if I can help someone look better and feel more

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positive and confident about themselves, that’s a double bonus!” Dr. Fong graduated from Punahou with honors and summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania. She returned home to attend the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine (“JABSOM”), and completed her Ophthalmology training at the Georgetown/Medstar Washington Hospital Center. She then finished a highly competitive Oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern where she served as an associate professor. Dr. Fong also volunteers with various medical organizations and supports numerous local charities, and is currently the treasurer for the Hawaii Ophthalmology Society and a volAHEC unteer clinical educator at JABSOM. She is also an avid surfer Logo Useand Guidelines she, husband Jon, and son Jaxon love going to the beach. Dr. Fong credits her parents, Wesley and Linda Fong, for all their support and encouragement over the years. Logo — Primary Whenever possible, use logo in color.

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF HAWAII, LLP 1401 S. BERETANIA STREET, SUITE 750 HONOLULU, HI 96814 TEL: (808) 356-5644 FAX: (808) 356-5643

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DISEASES OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE can be debilitating, often affecting daily life and our ability to do the things we enjoy. If you are experiencing pain and discomfort, orthopedic foot and ankle reconstructive surgeon Christian K. Kikuchi, M.D, can help get you back on your feet. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society’s main Hawai‘i representative, he is a leading expert in disorders and conditions of the foot and ankle—including traumatic injuries, Achilles tendon disorders, bunions, athletic injuries, tendon disorders, arthritis and flatfoot deformities—as well as minimally invasive surgeries for bunions and Achilles tendon rupture repair, total ankle replacement surgeries, and fracture repair surgeries around the foot and ankle. An ‘Aiea boy and Kamehameha Schools graduate, Dr. Kikuchi received his medical degree from the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine and completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Southern California Los Angeles County Medical Center, regarded as one of the most rigorous orthopedic programs in the US. In 2015, he moved to Baltimore for fellowship training in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center, one of the nation’s elite foot and ankle training programs, where he trained on innovative and comprehensive foot and ankle surgical care ranging from foot and ankle arthroscopic surgery to total ankle replacement surgery. He returned to the Islands and joined Orthopedic Associates of Hawai‘i in 2016. Dr. Kikuchi has helped advance implant technology by innovating numerous new orthopedic implants and surgical instrumentation systems. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals; he also peer reviews for Foot & Ankle International and Foot and Ankle Orthopedics, two of the nation’s leading orthopedic surgery foot and ankle research journals. He is currently an assistant clinical professor with JABSOM, where he teaches orthopedic reconstructive foot and ankle surgery to residents.

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THOMAS S. KOSASA, M.D. REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/INFERTILITY PACIFIC IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSTITUTE KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER 1319 PUNAHOU ST., STE. 980 HONOLULU, HI 96826 (808) 946-2226 TOLL FREE: (866) 944-0440 INFO@PACIFICINVITRO.COM THOMAS KOSASA, M.D. KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER 1319 PUNAHOU ST., STE. 1040 HONOLULU, HI 96826 (808) 949-2304 INFO@THOMASKOSASA.COM

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AS THE FOUNDING PHYSICIAN OF PACIFIC IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSTITUTE, Hawaii’s first established IVF clinic, Dr. Thomas Kosasa continues to assist couples and individuals who struggle to achieve pregnancy. Pacific In Vitro first made headlines for Hawaii’s first “test tube” baby in 1985 and has since delivered thousands of babies. Dr. Kosasa brings experience, knowledge, and the highest quality of care in a supportive environment to couples and individuals who have tried to start families without success. Dr. Kosasa graduated with distinction in architecture from Dartmouth College and completed his residency and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kosasa has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for over 50 years and in that time has delivered over 10,365 babies. He rose to the rank of Major in the U.S. Army, is an accomplished pilot and flight instructor and won the North Atlantic Road Racing series driving a Porsche. Dr. Kosasa has led an exciting life. But nothing excites him more than bringing a new life into the world. For decades, he’s helped countless mothers through childbirth with his experience, technical expertise, and kindness. He is steadfast in his belief that being kind is important, and everything one does must come from the heart. In addition to helping thousands realize their dream of starting a family, Dr. Kosasa has influenced new generations of physicians. As a professor emeritus and past chief of reproductive endocrinology at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, he has been teaching and sharing his vast knowledge with medical students. Dr. Kosasa views teaching as a privilege and continues to have a student with him for every delivery – furthering his impact on future physicians and adding to his number of special deliveries.

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DANIEL MURARIU, MD, MPH, MBA, FACS

PLASTIC SURGEON

ATHENA CLINIC 1319 PUNAHOU ST #1070 HONOLULU, HI 96826 (808) 944-8551

info@athenaclinic.com athenaclinic.com

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DR. MURARIU, ALONG WITH HIS PARTNER, DR. ROBERT PETERSON, RUNS ATHENA CLINIC, a boutique-style practice that offers more than 40 years of combined world-class expertise in plastic surgery. Athena Clinic provides a comprehensive range of aesthetic services, from medical grade skin care to noninvasive treatments for skin tightening and fat reduction, as well as in-office plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Murariu specializes in aesthetic surgery, with a special expertise in breast aesthetics and high-definition liposculpting, as well as head-to-toe reconstructive surgery, which can help restore both function and aesthetics after trauma or oncologic resections. One of Dr. Murariu’s unique strengths is his expertise in performing robotic-assisted reconstructions, a technique only a handful of plastic surgeons in the nation offer. Robotic-assisted reconstructions have the benefit of smaller incisions, less pain and faster recovery times. During his time as the Director of Microsurgery and Lymphatic Surgery in Pittsburgh, he likely performed the most robotic reconstructions in the US for breast, pelvic, and head and neck. He also helped co-found the first robotic task force for his main society and has published his techniques and outcomes to inspire more plastic surgeons to offer it to their patients. He shares his research and techniques internationally at plastic surgery conferences and, last year, gave more than 50 talks at the local, national and international level. In the next year, Dr. Murariu aims to expand Athena Clinic and offer medispa services at a separate location to complement its surgical practice. His partner, Dr. Peterson, is also building a new clinic in Hainan, China, making Athena Clinic an international presence with surgeons based in multiple locations. Dr. Murariu’s motivation to be the best doctor he can be comes from his commitment to charitable activities, as demonstrated by his involvement in Rotary Club and recognition for his local and international charitable efforts. Dr. Murariu attributes his success to perseverance, hard work and always putting his patients’ best interests first. He spent nine years after medical school, furthering his training in plastic surgery to deliver the best care possible to the people of Hawai‘i. Patients can trust Dr. Murariu’s expertise, dedication and commitment to excellence in providing world-class plastic surgery services at Athena Clinic.

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MICHAEL YIM, MD

OPTHALMOLOGIST

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SUGIKI PORTIS YIM EYE CENTER 1380 LUSITANA ST. STE. 714 HONOLULU, HI 96813 (808) 528-5333

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AT SUGIKI PORTIS YIM EYE CENTER, Dr. Michael Yim offers the most cuttingedge technology to care for Hawai‘i’s eyes. He specializes in state-of-the-art cataract surgery and, as a fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeon, the latest treatments for glaucoma that are minimally invasive, safer and have faster recovery times. He also offers a comprehensive range of eye services, including routine eye exams, glasses and contact lens fittings, dry eyes therapy and diabetic eye exams. Dr. Yim is proud to be the only bornand-raised local boy to both graduate from UH JABSOM and obtain a residency and fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ranked the nation’s #1 eye hospital for the past two decades. As an assistant clinical professor at JABSOM, he enjoys sharing his expertise with current and future physicians of Hawai‘i. “I strive to have an impact not only on my patients, but the community as a whole,” says Dr. Yim, who enjoys spending his time off with his wife and two young sons. Through JABSOM, he continues to research and publish articles ranging from the evaluation of certain types of eye cancers to potential new treatments, with his most recent article on the treatment of neovascular glaucoma published just last year. He also serves on advisory boards, offers consultation for pharmaceutical and medical device companies, gives talks across the nation and is involved in a national prospective clinical trial focusing on minimally invasive glaucoma procedures. Dr. Yim believes in treating the patient, not just the disease. “One of the reasons I love my job is because of the special relationships I’m able to develop,” says the surgeon, who performed life-changing ocular surgeries in Ghana as part of the Himalayan Cataract Project. “Having the ability to connect with people on a personal level—not just as a physician, but as a friend—allows me to have an impact on their health and life as a whole.” He currently serves on the board of directors for the Homeless Outreach Medical Education Project, through which he helped establish the first free ophthalmology clinic for the underserved community, and as a board examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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HONOLULU MAGAZINE PRESENTS

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WORTH KNOWING

In this special section, you’ll meet some of Hawai‘i’s doctors and their teams who can help you and your family achieve a healthy and happy life.

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Dr. Christina Arnett and Dr. Christopher T.F. Huang

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Helping you realize your family dreams At Advanced Reproductive Center of Hawai’i (ARCH), we help couples achieve the dream of parenthood. If you are struggling with a challenge related to infertility, you are not alone. We can help. •

Dr. Christopher T.F. Huang and Dr. Christina Arnett are fellowship-trained Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialists.

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Both Dr. Arnett and Dr. Huang have been recognized by their peers as Honolulu Top Doctors for nine consecutive years, earning them Legacy Doctors status.

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Dr. Huang has been providing IVF services longer than any other board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist in Hawai’i.

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Our physicians and the ARCH team have more than 35 years of infertility experience and are dedicated to pursuing the latest techniques in assisted reproductive technologies.

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ARCH was the first clinic to perform preimplantation genetic testing in Hawai’i.

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We are the first to provide telemedicine services to the neighboring islands of Hawai’i.

Call us today for your fertility consultation: 808-949-6611 Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children 1319 Punahou Street, Suite 1180 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826 phone : (808) 949-6611

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HAWAII’S SKIN CANCER SPECIALIST

At Golden Dermatology we specialize in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, which is an advanced and precise way to treat skin cancer. Our physicians are double Board-Certiﬁed in Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. At Golden Dermatology, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality surgical care. We look forward to caring for you and your Ohana.

SPRING GOLDEN, MD

ETHAN ROUTT, MD

• Medical School: John A Burns School of Medicine • Dermatology Residency: Oregon Health and Science University • Chief Resident: Oregon Health and Science University • Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship: Oregon Health and Science University

• Medical School: John A Burns School of Medicine • Dermatology Residency: Mount Sinai • Mohs Micrographic Surgery Fellowship: Albert Einstein College of Medicine 2023

2226 Liliha Street, Suite 302, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 PH. 808-585-8008 FAX. 808-585-7007 | goldenderm.com Please call us at 808-585-8008 to make an appointment

Michael A. McMann, M.D. Board Certified Ophthalmologist & Eye Surgeon Specializing in Cornea, External Eye Disease and Refractive Surgery

THE MCMANN EYE INSTITUTE is a full-service ophthalmology medical practice dedicated to providing every patient with a first-class eye care experience. • Custom LASIK Refractive Surgery • Advanced Cataract Surgery with Premium Lenses • Glaucoma & Diabetic Eye Care • Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses

Dr. Dawn Kuriyama

Doctors of Waikiki is the largest and most state-of-the-art clinic in Hawaii. We are also the only urgent care open 7 days a week (including all holidays). Most of our staff are bi-lingual and we accept all major insurance, including Japanese travel insurance. No appointment is necessary. Dr. Jennifer Ping

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LEGACY AWARD

120 Ka’iulani Ave., Suite #10 & 11, Honolulu, HI 96815 (808) 922-2112 | doctorsofwaikiki@gmail.com Open Daily 8am to Midnight | doctorsofwaikiki.com The Queen’s Medical Center West | POB West - Ewa Beach, HI (808) 677-2733 | OahuLasik.com

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HEA LTHY LIV IN G

Healthy Skin, Healthy You WHILE HAWAI‘I TRULY IS PARADISE ON EARTH, too much sun exposure and other environmental factors can do a number on your skin. Here at O‘ahu Dermatology, healthy skin is and always will be our first priority. Led by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Carla Nip-Sakamoto, Dr. Miki Shirakawa Garcia, Dr. Summer Chong, and Dr. Jodie Sasaki, our team specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Our providers are highly skilled in the most updated dermatologic therapeutics, techniques and procedures, and are committed to caring for the unique needs of each patient.

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LEGACY AWARD

“I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for an exceptional dermatologist. They are kind-hearted, thorough, and very knowledgeable,” said patient Elizabeth C. Our office is conveniently located at Queen’s Physicians Office Building 2, Suite 109/209, adjacent to the Queen’s Medical Center. Oahu Dermatology is accepting new patients, and we look forward to serving you. Please call or text (808) 536-9888 to schedule an appointment.

OAHU DERMATOLOGY | QUEEN’S PHYSICIANS OFFICE BUILDING 2, SUITES 109 AND 209 | (808) 536-9888 | OAHUDERM.COM

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T H E E N T I R E T E A M AT I S L A N D D E R M AT O L O G Y W E L C O M E S Y O U ! Since 2017, our experienced practitioners have provided comprehensive medical and aesthetic dermatology services. We are dedicated to improving the health of your skin through preventative care, education, and the holistic treatment of existing skin conditions.

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JUNE

Food and Drink in Hawai‘i

2023

BY S TA C E Y M A K I YA , M A R I TA K E TA A N D B R I E T H A L M A N N

The oak shelves at Istanbul’s bar 

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Delicious by Design We explore the aesthetics at some of Honolulu’s most beautiful eateries, from the elegantly minimal and midcentury-meetstropical to the delightfully daring and oh-so-luxe. HONOLULUMAGAZINE.COM June 2023 87

Call it ambience, call it a vibe. If the food is intended to dazzle your taste buds, then the hundreds of details that go into a restaurant’s interior design are meant to be a feast for the eyes. From cool patterned tiles and original wallpaper to chic lighting and painstakingly handcrafted trims—taking it all in is a huge part of the dining experience.

Istanbul Hawai‘i

STANBUL, SHE IS GORGEOUS. But what sets it apart is the narrative behind its warm, inviting Mediterranean aesthetic. Owner-chef Ahu Hettema and her family designed and made by hand most of the dazzling décor themselves. Hettema imagined the pieces she wanted, blueprinted her ideas, then handed them over to her husband and father, both engineers. The result? Distressed, cerulean-stained doors that double as bench backs; tiered chandeliers inspired by those in Istanbul’s grand Hagia Sophia; a stunning arched bar made of oak, and rustic wood tables and floors that allow the earthy, rich tones of the space’s accessories, including ceramics and a 100-year-old rug from Turkey, to shine. Hettema notes, “This is my version of a modern Turkish home.” —SM

1108 AUAHI ST., SUITE 152, (808) 772-4440, ISTANBULHAWAII.COM, @ISTANBULHAWAII

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Istanbul’s chandeliers are inspired by the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Turkey.

photos: navid baraty; courtesy of the ritz-carlton residences, waikīkī beach

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Sushi Sho’s cavernous interior

Sushi Sho

OU ENTER AT THE MIDPOINT OF A TUNNEL-LIKE ROOM, your

gaze immediately drawn to the right. Here is Sushi Sho’s center stage, where long dark-wood slats of a semicircular ceiling meet the blond arc of a cypress sushi bar. Behind the counter, two carved panels featuring depictions of Hanaya Yohei, the 19th century creator of the Edomae sushi style, and a Hawaiian moi, hint at Sho’s uniquely Hawai‘i take on the technique. All the lights shine down on this space, illuminating Edomae sushi masters as they slice precisely cured seafood, shape it onto rice and place the morsels of nigiri sushi before diners ringing the stage. The effect is like that of an oyster, shining and opalescent, revealing its pearl—the result of a collaboration between chef-proprietor Keiji Nakazawa and Japanese design firm Nomura Co., with Brooklyn’s Guerin Glass Architects. —MT

THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES, WAIKĪKĪ BEACH, 383 KĀLAIMOKU ST., (808) 729-9729, RITZCARLTON.COM, @SUSHISHOWAIKIKI HONOLULUMAGAZINE.COM June 2023 89

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Et Al

perfect sense that this Foodland-owned eatery’s name is derived from the Latin phrase meaning “and others.” Local design firm The Vanguard Theory combined signatures of Mediterranean architecture, such as stucco and dramatic arches, with elements of Hawaiian, Japanese and Portuguese culture to stylish effect. Look out for seating upholstered in palaka, a plaid fabric made popular in Hawai‘i’s plantation days; a concrete bar top finished with kintsugi-inspired gold inlay; and our favorite touch, chairs that look as if they’re draped with colorful lei. —BT

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A view of the mirror-backed bar area at Et Al

photo: courtesy of foodland

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At Podmore sleek brass accents play perfectly off moody jewel tones.

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Podmore

ELIVERING YOURSELF FROM DOWNTOWN HONOLULU’S BUSTLING concrete-laden

business district directly into Podmore can be a shock to the senses. The effect is akin to stepping straight into a luxe jewel box. Inside the brunch and cocktail destination, you’re met with lush velvet-clad banquettes and bar stools in moody emerald and amethyst hues, brass trims and a lustrous porcelainfinished bar. Owners Katherine Nomura and chef Anthony Rush tasked architecture firm WRNS Studio with giving the space a bit of British flair, a nod to Rush’s home country and the duo’s affinity for London’s grand hotel bars and private members clubs. Even the elegant wisteria wall mural has a tie to England, mimicking a corner of Rush’s parents’ garden in Devon. For Nomura’s connection to the bloom, keep an eye out for a treasured framed needlepoint crafted by her grandmother.—BT

202 MERCHANT ST., (808) 521-7367, BARPODMORE.COM, @BARPODMORE

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Hau Tree

fresher, hipper Kaimana Beach Hotel, its Hau Tree eatery (named for its beloved 100-plus-year-old trees) was reimagined as well. Its resulting “beachside casual-luxury” aesthetic, dreamt up by Henderson Design Group, starts with custom-designed teak and rope-trimmed chairs and a relaxed coastal palette in the open-air dining room and carries over to woven light fixtures and artisanal accent tiles at the bar. And, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the view of the nearby lounge area’s showstopping gallery wall featuring tropical art in a punchy mix of turquoise, pink and orange. —BT

The Hau Tree bar at Kaimana KAIMANA BEACH HOTEL, 2863 KALĀKAUA AVE., Beach Hotel The tktk at (808) 921-7066, KAIMANA.COM, Kaimana @THEHAUTREE Beach Hotel

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photos: surf please, courtesy of henderson design group

HEN WAIKĪKĪ’S NEW OTANI KAIMANA BEACH HOTEL WAS REVAMPED IN 2021, emerging as the

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Artisanal tiles meet works by local artists in the lobby-lounge.

Earthy textures abound at the Hau Tree bar area.

Hau Tree’s alfresco dining room

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afterthoughts

BY JAMES CHAR ISMA

contributor

Plan On It

RECENTLY DECIDED TO GET A WILL. That might seem like a bizarre thing to do for a 33-year-old, but I’ve been thinking about it for a while. A few years ago, a friend of mine was riding his motorcycle on the H-1 when a driver swerved into his lane. My buddy was thrown off his bike and spent a few days in the hospital. Fortunately his injuries weren’t lifethreatening. But if they had been, at least his affairs were in order because he had a will. “You just never know,” he’d told me several months prior to the accident, when I asked him why a 20-something who sat at a computer all day needed to have a last will and testament ready to go. Makes sense. But of course, like most big decisions in my life, I put off getting one of my own. Setting up a will always took a back seat to work and my daily life. According to Gallup, less than half of adults in the U.S. have a will in place. That population not only includes me but also my mother, who, despite being a home health nurse who specializes in senior care, has avoided getting a will for herself. It’s something that only old people do, she reasoned. She’s healthy and “not old at all.” Over the course of her 20-year career, she’s seen the havoc that not having a will can cause for families when a person passes away, but she’s also seen the arguments and anger that sometimes emerge in conversations about advance health care directives, estate planning and inheritances. Maybe because of this, my mother instead opted for years to scribble her various bank account numbers, email addresses and other critical info onto Post-its that she would give me while I was in the middle of doing something else. “If anything happens to me, you’ll be sorry if you don’t know this stuff!” she’d 96 HONOLULUMAGAZINE.COM June 2023

say. I’d absentmindedly stick the notes in a binder or between the pages of a book for safekeeping. Then I’d rediscover them months or years later with no clue what the numbers meant. It wasn’t a great system. Technically, Hawai‘i accepts holographic wills, or wills that are handwritten and signed without a lawyer and a notary. But a more formal, notarized will seems like a safer way to go. I reached out to a local estate attorney for his take on the process so I could look into getting one for both my mother and myself. I figured it might be easier to convince my mom to get a will if she went through the process with me. We both need one because, well, we all need one. Plus— in case anyone forgot—we’re all still technically experiencing a pandemic that has claimed millions of lives. As my friend would say: “You just never know.” The lawyer’s advice was to begin with a conversation: What do I want to happen if I get seriously injured and can’t make decisions on my own? What do I want done with my remains when I die? And, of course, who am I leaving all my billions of dollars and nifty trinkets to? For mom and me, having this conversation was the most critical part. All those years she spent caring for other people’s elders, I thought—and maybe she did too—that it somehow insulated her from getting old. Meanwhile in her mind, I was probably always going to remain a little kid. Like a lot of families, the two of us were content with never broaching the topic of our final wishes—or at least, never being in a situation where we needed to. We’re still currently in the process of finalizing our wills. I’m glad we talked about it, even though I knew it’d be an awkward conversation. Luckily, I broke the ice by offering her my prized collection of gently used Post-its.

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

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