HONOLULU Magazine June 2024 by aio Hawaiʻi

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We gathered some of the top breakfast and brunch restaurants for a morning of delicious sweet and savory bites, bloody marys and mimosas and entertainment at the Prince Waikīkī. THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS: The Inspired Chef at ChefZone, Over Easy Kailua, Café Kaila, Koko Head Cafe, Nami Kaze, 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, Egghead Cafe, Daily Whisk Matcha A BIG MAHALO to our presenting sponsor First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard.

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Laarni Gebo, owner of Petal Mettle in Waialua. Read her story on page 18.

FEATURES 22 The Trailblazers These Hawai‘i doctors are giving local residents access to cutting-edge care.

DEPARTMENTS 6 Editor’s Page

IS HONOLULU OK?

There’s dire news about media in the media. But we’re looking ahead.

BY C H R I S T I N E H I T T

BY DIANE SEO

32 Castle Connolly Top Doctors We turned to Castle Connolly to provide us with a list of the 890 Top Doctors in Hawai‘i in 70 specialties, plus 10 Rising Stars.

9 Currents Cultural festivals abound! Plus, an artist collective finds a new home, food entrepreneurs scale up and more. 19 Style Cute cakes, a fresh new designer on the rise, and what to wear to your next pool party. BY BRIE THALMANN

PROMOTIONS 91 ‘Ono Honolulu now has about two dozen omakase-only sushi counters—eight of which opened in the past year. BY MARI TAKETA

96 Afterthoughts

73 Legacy Doctors We are proud to celebrate the physicians whose outstanding contributions have earned them recognition as a Top Doctor every year for the past five years.

79 Top Doctors There are thousands of physicians in Hawai‘i but only 890 were named Top Doctors by their peers. Learn more about some of those who earned the distinction.

BOUNCING BACK HIGHER THAN EVER

The lessons learned, including loving myself. BY THOMAS OBUNGEN

85 Healthy Living Whether one is healthy or sick, health is about the quality of our lives. Learn how these local businesses and professionals are working to build a healthier, happier community.

ON THE COVER:

Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino. Styling: Brie Thalmann. Art direction: Christine Labrador. Hair and makeup: Tamiko Hobin. Wardrobe: Akris dress, $2,990, Ippolita necklace, $1,695. Neiman Marcus, Ala Moana Center. Jenny Bird earrings, $113. Fighting Eel, multiple locations.

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Is HONOLULU OK? There’s dire news about media in the media. But we’re looking ahead.

ATELY, WHEN I TALK TO FRIENDS,

acquaintances, even people I’ve just met, they all wonder the same thing: How’s the magazine? They ask out of genuine curiosity and concern. It’s not a secret that print media outlets around the globe are facing enormous challenges. Even digital operations are reeling from declining ad revenue, changing reader habits, threats of being replaced by AI, and Google’s and Meta’s constant algorithm shifts. So, what’s a media company to do? Give in to the gloom? Abandon our print magazine and strive for TikTok stardom? Of course not, but that’s not to say things are easy. It takes a lot of work and hustle to maintain multiple platforms with a smaller staff and fewer resources. And there’s no denying our industry is headed into unknown territory. But as a 136-year-old media brand, we must consider what’s been built, and why it matters. We have thousands of magazine subscribers, both in Hawai‘i and outside the state. These mostly longtime readers are our core audience who motivate us to always seek new and better ways to do things. That relationship will continue. Then we have our digital audience, an average of 210,000-plus monthly users, reading daily stories on our HONOLULU website. These people want to know where to eat, what to do around the city and what’s new. They see us as a guide to the city, and we’re happy to oblige in that role. On social media, we’re continuing to grow our Instagram audience on both @honolulumag and @frolichawaii. We now have almost 220,000 combined followers across HONOLULU, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family. While these IG users may not always click through to stories from the links in our bios, they gravitate to our Carousels and Reels, particularly ones that highlight what’s new and trending. Our print audience veers older (mostly boomers and Gen Xers), but online, our largest group of users is often in the 25–34 age range. Here’s a graphic showing users by age for March:

SOURCE: GA4

USERS BY AGE

25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 18-24 65+

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Our city needs ways to thread us together, to make us part of a greater whole. Our social media posts, meanwhile, are also viewed by people of all ages. Then we have our events. It’s so gratifying to see people in real life enjoying themselves, like at HONOLULU’s recent Rosé Soirée and BrunchFest. At these events, 20-somethings nosh and mingle side by side with 50- and 60-somethings. Meanwhile, the Frolic Poke Fest, happening as this issue goes to press, will draw thousands to Ka Makana Ali‘i in Kapolei, kids through grandparents and everyone in between. When you consider our large and diverse audience, it’s hard to dwell on the negatives of media. Our city needs ways to thread us together, to make us part of a greater whole. And people will always need to know what’s happening, to stay informed and to be entertained, on whatever format or platform they prefer. That’s what I see as HONOLULU’s role: to relay and to unite, to encourage engagement with our city now and for a long time.

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Congratulations T O T H I S Y E A R’ S T O P D O C T O RS !

HONOLULU REALTOR BILLY ROBILLARD sends a warm, heartfelt congratulations to the deserving 2024 Top Doctors of Hawai‘i! Just like the physicians who have earned the highest esteem amongst their peers, his dedication and excellence has made him a top performer in the real estate industry for more than a decade, with honors including HONOLULU Magazine’s Best in Real Estate since 2016, Hawaii Business Magazine’s Top 100 Realtors in 2013 and, recently, a nominee for Aloha ‘Aina Realtor. With a referralfocused business model that runs on trust, honesty and long-lasting client relationships, he set a record with Hawai‘i’s highest-priced condo sale in 2023. Just like the Top Doctors honored in this issue, Billy Robillard blends excellence and commitment in every transaction.

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We celebrated with rosé wines, bites from some of Hawai‘i’s top restaurants and amazing entertainment at the ‘Alohilani Swell Deck. Thank you to our participating restaurants: Noi Thai Cuisine, Kapa Hale, Hau Tree, The Inspired Chef at ChefZone A big mahalo to our presenting sponsor First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard and supporting sponsors.

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LIFE

HONOLULU Artists Jasper Wong and wife Amy Wong run the World Wide Walls program and their apparel line, Big Bad Wolf, out of their shared art studio/office space.

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Better Together

➸IN EVER-EVOLVING KAKA‘AKO, PERMANENCE IS FLEETING —something Lana Lane Studios’

founders understood when they created the artist co-op in an industrial warehouse there in 2012. But that didn’t make it any easier to close shop in 2023 to make way for a new condo development. “Those were the early days of Kaka‘ako and the Pow! Wow! festival,” Jasper Wong, one of the cofounders, says. “A lot of artists built their careers, met other artists, or even fell in love in that space. It meant a lot to us.” Luckily, its members didn’t have to go far. When a run-down, two-story building on Halekauwila Street became available, they took on the reno and relocated last fall. The hub offers new perks: street-facing studios, a parking lot and individual units. The move also birthed an official new name—Weird Friends. “In Hawai‘i, there aren’t a lot of spaces for artists,” Wong says. “You need a place where you can be collaborative, where you can be messy, where you can connect with each other, and work and create together.” —Brie Thalmann, photo by Aaron K. Yoshino See more artists in the collective on page 16.

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EVENTS

Summer Picks Top events this June and July. BY VA N E S S A H AT H AWAY

Festival He Inoa No Kalaninui Kamehameha O‘ahu June 7 to 11 Multiple locations / Free admission Honor the legacy of King Kamehameha I during days of festivities surrounding his state holiday on June 11. O‘ahu’s celebration begins with a lei draping of Kamehameha’s statue on June 7 at Ali‘iolani Hale and ends at the same place, with a tribute to the king on June 11. sfca.hawaii.gov, @kingkamehamehacelebration

After a five-year hiatus, the Pan Pacific Festival returns to Honolulu. Three days of festivities will include a bon dance, hula festival and performances by entertainers from Japan and Hawai‘i. panpacificfestival.org, @panpacificfestival

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Festival Pan Pacific Festival June 7 to 9 Multiple locations / Free admission

Festival Honolulu Night Market June 8 / 5 to 10 p.m. Our Kaka‘ako / Free admission

Festival West Fest June 15 / 4 to 10 p.m. Ka Makana Ali‘i / $60 to $165

More than 80 local vendors will pop up for this biannual street festival that brings Kaka‘ako to life with food, fashion, music and entertainment. The event will also be a FestPAC site for live performances (read more on page 13). ourkakaako.com, @ourkakaako

This year, Moani’s annual West Fest celebrates the bistro and bar’s fifth anniversary. Headliners include Johnny Suite, Malino and Kawao, with more performers to be announced closer to the festival date. westfesthawaii.com, @westfesthawaii

NEW IN TOWN A few places that have opened recently. PHOTOS: VANESSA HATHAWAY, BRIE THALMANN AND DIANE SEO

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Concert Maoli: Boots on the Ground Tour June 28 and 29 / 7 p.m. Blaisdell Arena / $80 to $1,000 Maoli is coming back to O‘ahu for its Boots on the Ground Tour. The band’s most recent EP, MMO II, came out Nov. 17 and features nine songs. maolimusic.com, @maolimusic

Film Screen on the Green Every Thursday in July / Sundown Waimea Valley / Free admission This summer, Waimea Valley brings back its popular Screen on the Green, an outdoor movie event held after the Hale‘iwa Farmers Market. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in with some snacks as they enjoy a familyfriendly film. waimeavalley.net, @waimeavalleyoahu

T H E G AT S BY

PLANT BAR

MARA

The former WorkPlay in Kaka‘ako has been revamped with a new food and drink menu, putting a classier twist on clubbing.

If you thought Fishcake couldn’t offer any more unique décor, check out the greenery at this addition to the popular home store.

Nestled in the new Renaissance Hotel, this posh spot mixes Mediterranean flavors with local ingredients.

thegatsbyhawaii.com, @thegatsbyhawaii

plantbarofficial.com, @plantbarofficial

marahonolulu.com, @mara_honolulu

BENJAMIN’S SW E E T S With a dash of li hing, the Chinese candied fruit dessert tanghulu just got better. @benjaminssweets

136 Years of Covers PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC was born in January 1888, with the blessing of King Kalākaua. Though our name changed in 1966 to HONOLULU Magazine, the magazine has been in continuous publication for more than 130 years. HONOLULU is one of the oldest magazines in the United States and has featured some of Hawai‘i’s most iconic figures on the covers, from Duke Kahanamoku to Eddie Aikau. Order some of the most compelling covers in a variety of poster sizes online at shop. honolulumagazine.com

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MILESTONES

The Crouching Lion Roars Back

Historic Development

The longtime Ka‘a‘awa restaurant reopened in early May.

A local advocacy group turns 50. BY K AT R I N A VA LC O U RT

AFTER BEING CLOSED SINCE 2015 , The Crouching Lion recently

reopened under new management at its longtime Ka‘a‘awa location. While retaining its iconic cliffside exterior, the historic restaurant has revamped its interior and patio spaces and now features an Asian fusion menu. The house that was transformed into The Crouching Lion was built in 1927. Reginald Faithful bought the house in 1937 and was later approached by John M. Lind, who proposed a larger vision for the property. They partnered and opened The Crouching Lion Lodge in 1952, naming it after the rock formation on the overlooking ridge.

COURTESY: IAN LIND

According to Lind’s son, Ian, visitors from across the globe made a point to dine at the upscale restaurant, replete with candlelit tables, a fireplace, a lānai with expansive ocean views and European cuisine. Though the restaurant has changed hands over the years, it’s remained a beloved fixture in the Ka‘a‘awa community. The hope now with its resurrection is to become a gathering place for both local residents and visitors. —Andrea Lee

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SIDERED OFFICIALLY HIS -

TORIC, it must be at least 50 years old. The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, a local preservation advocacy group, hits that milestone on June 12. Working with the state Historic Preservation Division, county preservation commissions (which the group helped create), property owners and others in the community, HHF’s role has been to educate, advocate, assist and protect. One of its earliest success stories arose from a lawsuit by the former owner of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, where the group got its start. HHF had rallied to get hundreds of properties officially listed as historic. The Royal Hawaiian owner then sued the state because the hotel’s historic designation stopped demolition plans. The Hawai‘i Supreme Court agreed that historic preservation was a legitimate public benefit, though there needed to be due process, so all the properties were delisted. By that time, the hotel lost interest in redevelopment—and now the iconic landmark is almost a

century old. HHF will hold its annual fundraising gala there on June 8. “If there’s a historic property that means something to you, that you live, work, worship, play, learn, find inspiration from, if a place like that exists, it’s because somebody cared enough to save it,” says Kiersten Faulkner, HHF’s executive director. “Whether or not the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation did it directly, whether we did it through partnership, whether we did it just by helping to promote an awareness and an ethic of community support, or whether we had nothing to do with it but somebody did it on their own, it’s important.” Some of the foundation’s latest projects include supporting Lahaina recovery efforts, creating story maps of historic districts viewable online, and partnering with the National Trust for Historic Preservation for a Google Arts & Culture project on Chinatowns across the country. historichawaii.org, @historichawaiifoundation

DAVID CROXFORD FILE PHOTO

ANDREA LEE

OR SOMETHING TO BE CON-

The impetus for the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation began in the Monarch Room of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

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Pacific Pride The 13th FestPAC hits our shores. BY K AT R I N A VA LC O U RT

Notable Events MUCH LIKE THE OLYMPIC GAMES, the quadrennial

COURTESY: ERIC CHANG

FestPAC will be bookended by a parade of nations at the opening ceremony and a passing of the torch to the next host at the closing ceremony, both held at UH Mānoa’s T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The schedule of more than 50 events over 10 days is available at festpachawaii.org. Highlights include:

Festival Village & Marketplace Cultural practitioners, such as weavers, fiber artists and jewelry makers, will demonstrate their crafts and sell their wares at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

A group from Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, at the 2016 FestPAC

Film Festival

VERY FOUR YEARS since

1972, leaders from around the Pacific have gathered in a different island nation to celebrate the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture, or FestPAC. The latest event—Hawai‘i’s first as host—was delayed by the pandemic but finally takes place June 6 to 16, with dozens of ways for the public to engage. “After the postponement of the festival in 2020 … we are finally able to come together with our Pacific family to learn from each other, to celebrate our unique Pacific cultures, and to collectively consider how we will navigate the challenges of the futures we face,” says Aaron Salā, festival director. Many local leaders have long thought that Hawai‘i could be a model for the rest of the world in areas such as climate change and sustainability. At this year’s FestPAC, they’ll have a

chance to share their ideas and collaborate with delegates from 28 nations. This year’s theme, Ho‘oulu Lāhui: Regenerating Oceania, focuses on six pillars, including visual, performing, heritage and culinary arts. The public can get involved by attending exhibits and performances at Bishop Museum, Capitol Modern, ‘Iolani Palace, Kawaiaha‘o Church, Kapi‘olani Park, Kualoa Regional Park, the Polynesian Cultural Center, Pālama Settlement, Kapolei Regional Park and UH Mānoa. “Hawai‘i’s hosting of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Salā says. “Not just a celebration of cultural practice and artistic expression, the festival is a testament to the incredible resilience of Pacific peoples.”

In addition to screenings, keep an eye out for panel discussions, lectures and workshops. Carvers Showcase Many Pacific cultures have rich carving traditions, which will be on display at Bishop Museum. 50th Anniversary Exhibition Though it’s only the 13th FestPAC, the festival has been around for more than 50 years. Look back at its history in this exhibit at Capitol Modern, where you’ll also find Our Sea of Islands, an exhibit of works from Indigenous artists and cultural practitioners.

festpachawaii.org, @festpachawaii JUNE 2024

Scan this QR code to find a full schedule

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FOOD NEWS

HAPPENINGS

Small Town, Big Impact

Bon Dance Schedule

The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center launched in April.

Save the dates for these Obon festivals and dances happening across O‘ahu this summer. BY MARIA KANAI

OLIVIER KONING

Dust off your yukata and get ready to make your way around the yagura to the sounds of taiko drums: Hawai‘i’s Plantation Village opens the 2024 Obon season on June 1 with dancing under the stars, local food offerings, a pop-up craft tent and more. More than a dozen other festivals take place through September, all part of the Japanese Buddhist tradition of celebrating life and honoring our ancestors. Here’s our lineup of events happening across O‘ahu early this summer.

Miriam Olivas, owner of Barrio Café, has the opportunity to use the center to produce her vegan chorizo.

IMAGINE A MANUFACTURING

At the new 33,000-square-foot Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center—where entrepreneurs have access to commercial-scale production, storage and packaging equipment normally available only to large businesses— even the most off-the-wall product ideas can become reality. In partnership with Leeward Community College and the state of Hawai‘i, the center is the first of its kind on O‘ahu and the second in Hawai‘i after the Maui Food Technology Center. Participants in the center’s inaugural cohort are preparing to take their products to market this summer, with the hopes of selling their foods at stores across the state. —Thomas Obungen www.leeward.hawaii.edu/wvapdc/ 14

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facility like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory—a place where innovation, education and technology intersect to incubate new food products and bolster Hawai‘i’s agricultural industry. But instead of turning out candy made by little orange dudes, it’s focused on the next hit local snack or locally grown crop.

June 21 & 22, 6 to 10 p.m. Wahiawā Hongwanji, 1067 California Ave., Wahiawā, (808) 622-4320

July 6, 5 p.m.

July 12 & 13, 6 to 9 p.m.

11th Annual Mō‘ili‘ili Summer Fest, 1100 University Ave.

Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawai‘i, 2280 Auhuhu St., Pearl City, (808) 455-3212

moiliilisummerfesthi.com, @moiliilifest

wahiawashinbuddists.org, @wahiawahongwangji

July 12 & 13 (tentative)

June 28 & 29, 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Hale‘iwa Shingon Mission, 66-469 Pa‘ala‘a Road, Hale‘iwa, (808) 637-4423

Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, (808) 536-7044 hawaiibetsuin.org, @hawaiibetsuin

July 12, 7 p.m., & July 13, 9 a.m. Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223-B N. School St., (808) 841-7033 koboji.org, @kobojishingonmission

rkhawaii.org, @rkkhawaii

July 12 & 13, 7 to 10 p.m. Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i, 1685 Alaneo St., (808) 531-9088 betsuin.hhbt-hi.org, @higashihongwanjihawaii

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Mr. Mejiro

He never thought he’d fall in love with a bird—or go on to rescue 10 more.

HE TINY GREEN BIRDS

with white-ringed eyes— mejiro means “white eye” in Japanese—had never flitted onto Sean Morris’ radar. That changed 14 years ago when the marketing consultant heard tiny peeps while at Ward Centre. On the sidewalk was a wee fluff ball just starting to show its limegreen feathers. Morris watched it for an hour; when its parents didn’t show up, he picked it up and took it to his grandmother’s house. “Lucky,” as he and his wife, Lena, called the bird, would follow the couple from room to room and fly into their cupped hands for kisses. One time, to lure her into her cage, Morris pretended to scatter her favorite pianono crumbs inside. He still recalls Lucky’s angry shrieks when she realized she’d been tricked. After that, she never went in before making sure the crumbs were there first. “I never realized birds were so intelligent,” Morris says. “She was our baby.” Lucky lived seven coddled years. Morris estimates he’s since rescued 10 more mejiros, all of which he’s taken to a friend’s aviary in Mānoa for rehabilitation and eventual release. Mira, found as a chick in a planter at Ala Moana Center, is blind and loves oranges and cuddles. She’s their new baby. —Mari Taketa, photo by Aaron K. Yoshino

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A Look at Weird Friends Formerly known as Lana Lane, the artist collective has moved to its new space in Our Kaka‘ako. P H O T O S B Y A A R O N K . YO S H I N O

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1. Inside Cravings Media, Celia Sin-Tien Cheng’s graphic design studio; Sin-Tien Cheng focuses on digital consulting and letterpress printing. 2. Tattoo artist Becca Roach at work in her studio; the waiting area of Roach’s studio. 3. Outside Weird Friends on Halekauwila Street. 4. Artist and muralist Kris Goto finesses her art.

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Hawai‘i Ties Here are some people from the Islands making headlines across the nation and world. BY DIANE SEO

Nicole Scherzinger

Hawai‘i-born singer/actress Nicole Scherzinger won this year’s Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, playing Norma Desmond in the revival of Sunset Boulevard in London. The former Pussycat Dolls singer will star in the same Andrew Lloyd Webber production on Broadway beginning in October. The Olivier Award is considered Britain’s most prestigious award for theater. Former Saint Louis School star quarterback Marcus Mariota joined the Washington Commanders in March, signing a one-year contract. During a call with reporters after the announcement, Mariota said he’ll be ready to play. “Whatever this staff, whatever this team needs of me, I’m going to do it to the best of my abilities,” he said.

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars opened a new lounge, The Pinky Ring, at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The lounge, which opened in February, features live performances and signature cocktails. “I’ve been performing in Vegas for years, and I’ve always wanted a place where I could throw glamorous parties when I’m in town—a place that felt like my personal penthouse suite, with live music and sensational cocktails,” the Roosevelt High alum said in a statement. In April, Kamalei Kawa‘a of Maui wowed judges on NBC’s The Voice with his performance of John Legend’s “All of Me,” which he said was the first song he sang for his wife. Legend, a coach on the show, saved Kawa‘a from elimination for one more week. “I was really into your version,” Legend said, calling Kawa‘a’s rendition “beautiful.” Honolulu’s Gabriel Goes also got through The Voice’s blind audition this season, but the Kaiser High grad was sent home after being pitted against Kawa‘a in the battle round. Will Ireton, a former baseball player at Mid-Pacific school, has been getting major airtime, serving as Shohei Ohtani’s new Japanese/English interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japan-born Ireton, who moved to Hawai‘i as a teenager, has served as the Dodgers’ performance operations manager since 2020 and was also an interpreter for Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda.

IMAGE: VIA MIDJOURNEY, COMPOSITE: JAMES NAK AMURA

In other NFL news, four Hawai‘i athletes were drafted in April—wide receiver Roman Wilson, another Saint Louis grad, was picked in the third round by the Pittsburgh Steelers; former Punahou standout Marist Liufau to the Dallas Cowboys; former UH linebacker and Mililani Trojan Darius Muasau to the New York Giants; and former UH edge rusher Jonah Laulu by the Indianapolis Colts.

Jack Johnson

DeForest Buckner

O‘ahu’s Jack Johnson released a new track, a collaborative reimagining of his previously released song “Home,” with reggae and dub band Stick Figure. The release on April 26 commemorated Earth Day and Johnson’s Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation’s 20th anniversary, with all proceeds going to the foundation. Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle and former Punahou standout DeForest Buckner signed a two-year extension of his contract, reportedly for a whopping $46 million.

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In Full Bloom

Petal Mettle farmer-artist Laarni Gebo finds strength in the delicacy of flowers. One’s raison d’être is sometimes discovered in the most unexpected places. Laarni Gebo stumbled across hers in a Hale‘iwa vegetable patch, in the form of a show-stopping onion blossom springing from its bulb. “It was life changing,” she says. “It was just so beautiful—like a flower bursting out of a flower bursting out of a flower.” At the time, Gebo was focused on a career in art, but when her partner was awarded 5 acres of land on the North Shore for agricultural development in a business competition, she traded life in town to help launch the farm. Her love for blooms deepened when, soon after, her father fell ill and went into hospice. Gebo found solace in business planning and sowing the seeds for Petal Mettle, her pesticide-free flower farm (now in Waialua) where she cultivates 60-plus species, creates gorgeous floral arrangements, and whips up herbal oils and serums. “Mettle is the perfect word,” she says. “I liked the idea of just going for it and having the grit to overcome sadness and adversity.” —Brie Thalmann, photo by Tommy Shih 18

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Rocket Ahuna

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Launch Pad Rocket Ahuna’s Waikīkī residency inspires a stellar new collection.

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THE LOCAL FASHION SCENE has been abuzz with talk

of Rocket Ahuna, the 22-year-old Native Hawaiian designer whose Kaimana 2024 collection is garnering raves for its fresh, campy exploration of Waikīkī’s cultural complexities. Originally from Kapa‘a, Ahuna earned an associate degree from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology and had considered moving to London. But, during a trip home to attend last year’s Merrie Monarch Festival, he reconnected with the hula community, which inspired him to change course for Honolulu. Soon after, the Kaimana Beach Hotel approached Ahuna with an artist residency that included a live-work space. The resulting 56-piece collection, which debuted this spring, considers the neighborhood’s evolution, from ancient wetland to uber-commercialized tourist hub. In the mix: a gown with a surboardlike silhouette that nods to Waikīkī’s iconic Duke Kahanamoku statue and Hawai‘i’s rich surfing history, a playful giant aloha shirt worn in reverse as a chic low-back dress and a sheer sand-hued holokū styled as a swim cover-up. “My culture is grounding for me, so when I’m able to design using it, it really feels nice,” Ahuna says. “It’s fun to create intersectionality between modern and traditional, technique and art.” rocketahuna.com, @rocketahuna

Above: looks from the Kaimana collection runway show. Left: much of the collection features a custom hau flower design that recalls Waikīkī’s once plentiful population of hau trees, done in a bright red hue inspired by Lilo & Stitch.

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Stone from Water Potter Amy Vicente crafts lovely seashells by the shore. Studios’ sculptural shell creations. Massive in scale, the showstopping pieces possess somewhat of a mythical quality, as if culled from the farthest depths of the sea. That makes perfect sense considering that potter Amy Vicente’s work often draws inspiration from the wild, enchanting nature of the ocean. At her Pūpūkea studio, she molds her shell forms by hand then painstakingly texturizes them with hundreds of tiny etchings for a beautiful, organic finish.

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CERAMICS DON’T GET MUCH DREAMIER than Amy Grace

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Hit the Deck The Waikīkī Swim & Social Club brings the fun morning to night. THE NEWLY RENOVATED ROMER WAIKĪKĪ AT THE AMBASSADOR (formerly the Ambassador Hotel Waikīkī)

has made a splashy entrance to the hotel scene, thanks in part to its retro-cool pool deck. Dubbed the Waikīkī Swim & Social Club, the deck’s 1960s aesthetic is straight out of a Slim Aarons pool scene with poppy striped cabanas, beanbag floaties and psychedelic sun umbrellas. Check the calendar for fun events, such as morning Pilates classes, pop-up shopping markets, dive-in movie nights, drag singalongs and pool parties with live music that last well into the evening.

2040 Kūhiō Ave., romerwaikiki.com, @romerwaikiki

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Tropical Flour

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High Tide The summer sun is calling—answer in style with High Noon Swim. if you don’t have something stylin’ to show it off in. Here to help is High Noon Swim, the new eco-chic swimwear line from Mānoa-based designer Jenah Yamamoto. Crafted from Vita, a sustainable fabric made of regenerated nylon, the line features flattering feminine cuts and playful details, such as lettuce-edge trims, cutouts and drawstring side seams. We especially love that Ku‘u Home, Yamamoto’s debut collection, nods to her upbringing in the Islands with a palaka print and a decidedly Hawaiian take on toile, the classic 18th century French pattern, swapping its traditionally pastoral scenes for tropical flora and fauna and depictions of daily life in ancient Hawai‘i. highnoonswim.com, @highnoonswim

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By using the ION Navigational Bronchoscopy Robotic System at The Queen’s Medical Center, Dr. Taryne Imai can diagnose lung cancer at earlier stages and smaller sizes.

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s medicine evolves, Hawai‘i doctors are pioneering innovative treatments, allowing residents to take advantage of cutting-edge care in the Islands. The treatments involve advanced robotics; immunotherapy and other newer cancer therapies; as well as less-invasive surgeries. Game-changing innovations are also providing patients with options to address congenital heart defects without open-heart surgeries. Now, instead of having to travel thousands of miles for care— and spending tens of thousands of dollars for such trips—local residents can be treated at local medical centers. Here are a few doctors forging this path.

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EARLY ADOPTER

A robotic system that detects lung cancer earlier is now available in Hawai‘i.

UNG CANCER IS THE DEADLIEST CANCER for both

men and women, and Hawai‘i ranks last in the country for its early detection, Dr. Taryne Imai says. She’s on a mission to get Hawai‘i out of last place by using advanced robotics to diagnose lung cancer at earlier stages. “Only 20% of patients of lung cancer actually will present at Stage 1 diagnoses, which then gives us the opportunity to go to surgery and offer a cure,” she says. “You have 80% of our patients that actually are too far advanced, and we really can’t offer very much.” Hawai‘i’s poor ranking is what convinced Imai, a graduate of UH’s John A. Burns School of Medicine, to leave her job at the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and return home to Hawai‘i. “It kind of tugged at me a bit,” says Imai, who joined The Queen’s Medical Center in September 2022. After all, her grandfather, a lifelong smoker whom she was very close to, died of lung cancer. “His passing was an impactful event in my life that led me to pursue medicine,” says Imai. “I chose thoracic surgery because I wanted to honor him and be a part of meaningful change in the fight against lung cancer.” At Cedars-Sinai, Imai was an early adopter of the ION Navigational Bronchoscopy Robotic System, a lung nodule biopsy platform that can diagnose lung cancer at earlier stages and at smaller sizes—it can detect cancerous nodules smaller than a centimeter—offering greater chances of survival. When she moved to Hawai‘i, she brought the specialized robotic system to the Islands. Prior to its arrival, Hawai‘i patients with a nodule of less than 1 centimeter had to wait until their nodule got bigger before it could be diagnosed. The robotic system uses a scope that navigates a patient’s airway to perform a biopsy on a nodule, and is superior to other methods that biopsy from outside of the chest and have higher rates of complications. It also is more accurate, providing a definitive diagnosis 93% of the time.

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Imai says that when a patient has early-stage lung cancer, doctors will immediately perform surgery using another robot called the Da Vinci Robot. This drastically cuts the wait times for surgery, which average eight to 10 weeks in Hawai‘i. “This program is only a year and a half old, and in only a year and a half time, we’ve actually done over 300 of these biopsies,” Imai says. “In our first year, we have diagnosed 95 lung cancers that otherwise would not have been diagnosed in Hawai‘i.” Robotic surgery also leads to less postoperative pain and shorter hospital stays. “We really can start making an impact, not only in our state, but in the country with this new pathway to really improve survival and get patients lung cancer treatments in a much timelier fashion,” Imai says.

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GAME CHANGER There’s now a procedure to bypass open-heart surgery.

ATIENTS WITH congenital heart disease often require four to six open-heart surgeries in their lifetimes. But now there’s an alternative to open-heart surgery: the Harmony valve, which targets patients with congenital heart defects who need heart valve replacements. Kapi‘olani Medical Center is the first and only place in Hawai‘i that offers the treatment. “Imagine these patients needing open-heart surgeries with a high complication rate and even a significant rate of mortality or dying. Now, these patients do not require open-heart surgery,” says Dr. Andras Bratincsak, who has practiced at Kapi‘olani for the past 12 years. “Lots of innovative, interventional procedures took over higher risk surgeries and therefore, the patients survive. Their quality of life gets better and basically life expectancies are now completely comparable to the rest of the population.” A native of Hungary, Bratincsak earned his medical degree in Budapest and did his pediatric residency at the University of Hawai‘i before completing fellowships at the University of California, San Diego. The Harmony valve helps patients with cases of pulmonary valve regurgitation, a life-threatening condition in which a valve does not close all the way, allowing blood to flow back into the heart. The Harmony valve was approved by the FDA in January 2023, and the first heart valve replacement in Hawai‘i occurred in June last year at Kapi‘olani Medical Center. “The Harmony valve changes the entire game because it is a catheter-based heart valve replacement,” Bratincsak says.

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“What that means is I can replace the heart valve without opening the chest, without opening the heart, without stopping the heart from beating.” Instead, he can guide a thin, flexible tube from the groin, through heart vessels and to chambers of the heart to replace the valve. It shortens what used to be a four- to five-hour open-heart surgery to a one- to two-hour procedure with a one-day recovery. In 2022, Kapi‘olani opened its Pediatric Heart Center, which means patients who need critical heart procedures can stay in the Islands for care, Bratincsak says. The center, which also treats adults, is the only one in Hawai‘i focused on children with congenital heart disease. He expects further innovations in the near future for pulmonic valve replacements, allowing even more patients to avoid open-heart surgeries. “Within five years, we will have a battery of 26 different heart valves that can be used for innovative cardiac catheterization procedures,” he says. “So, beyond these heart valve replacements that are continuously improving, longer lasting, less invasive and more forgiving, there are tons of other new innovative, interventional procedures that are being developed to replace higher-risk surgeries in infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease.”

Kapi‘olani Medical Center’s Pediatric Heart Center has the first pediatric catheterization laboratory, which allows doctors to treat children with congenital heart defects.

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CAR T-cell therapy uses a patient’s immune cells to fight blood cancers.

INCE DR. STEPHANIE SI LIM began offer-

ing innovative Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy) last summer, local cancer patients have been remaining in-state instead of traveling away for similar treatments. “To expect them to travel thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean, to be away from their family for a couple weeks, is not only psychologically taxing on them but also financially to where you got to pay for all the things, like Airbnbs or hotels,” says Si Lim, medical director for the Hawai‘i Pacific Health cellular immunotherapy program and an assistant professor at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center. “To be able to offer them that here I think is a huge milestone for this medical community, just because new patients can be safely treated here at home and not have to leave their support system.” Si Lim, who was raised in Hong Kong and moved to the United States as a teenager, says she always knew she wanted to work with children. After taking a human anatomy course in college and volunteering at a children’s hospital, she decided to specialize in pediatric oncology. “Telling a parent that their child has cancer must be probably one of the worst days of their lives, and for you to be there and kind of guide them through it, I think there’s nothing really more important than that,” says Si Lim, who graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine.

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Si Lim moved to the Islands three years ago with her Hawai‘i-born-and-raised husband, whom she met on the mainland, and has been leading efforts ever since to increase clinical trial enrollment. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy is a specialized cancer immunotherapy treatment that uses the patient’s own immune cells to target and fight specific blood cancers, such as B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, B-cell lymphoma, and eventually multiple myeloma, in adults and children. The therapy was developed in the 1980s and has expanded rapidly in other states, but it was only recently approved by the FDA for children and adults in Hawai‘i through Si Lim’s efforts. The CAR T-cell therapy process begins by collecting the patient’s immune cells, then sending them to a manufactur-

er who genetically modifies the cells to target a marker on cancer cells. After three to four weeks, the cells are infused back to the patient through IV. “We treated our first patient here on O‘ahu in August 2023. Since then, we’ve treated three patients in total … and they’ve all had phenomenal outcomes so far,” Si Lim says, adding that the patients are all in remission. Eventually, Si Lim hopes the therapy can be used to help more people in the future. “I think it would be great if it can target more cancers,” she says.

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FORWARD THINKER Transoral robotic surgery removes tumors in less invasive ways.

“We’re really focusing on improving the quality of life for the patient by minimizing the side effects of treatment,” Lim says. So instead of going right to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, the mindset has shifted to treating the cancer, first, with an immunotherapy drug that can shrink the tumor before having the surgery. This could potentially save a patient from having to undergo radiation treatment and deal with its side effects, Lim says. As transoral robotic surgery continues to evolve, Lim says he expects the instruments used in the surgery to get even smaller, which will allow doctors to remove tumors deeper in the throat. “I look forward to what’s ahead,” he says. “All of these things are happening, and I’m just glad that we’re able to be part of this process to bring these technologies to Hawai‘i and offer the patients the same treatment that can be offered anywhere else in the world.”

COURTESY: KAISER PERMANENTE HAWAI‘I

DVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY have led to a minimally invasive transoral robotic surgery system that can be used on patients with head and neck cancers, says Dr. Jae Lim, who introduced the procedure at Kaiser Permanente in Hawai‘i in 2019. The procedure is performed through the mouth, with no need for external incisions; Lim has performed 40 procedures since then. “We’ve been using it for several years here, treating both benign and cancerous tumors as well as obstructive sleep apnea.” Lim received a medical degree and doctorate in neuroscience at Brown University before completing his residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. He moved to Hawai‘i and started working at Kaiser Permanente in 2015. The transoral robotic surgery system consists of an endoscope attached to a high-definition camera, and two robotic arms attached to various surgical instruments that the surgeon controls on a separate console. “It really provides a high-definition magnified view of the area that you’re operating to allow for the removal of various tumors,” Lim says. Prior to the introduction of transoral robotic surgery, head and neck cancers required radical surgeries originating from outside of the face. But now, with robotics and smaller instruments, surgeries can be done through the mouth. For patients, that means less pain and faster recovery times.

The transoral robotic surgery system is minimally invasive and allows doctors to perform procedures through the mouth.

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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, including 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 the most common addresses below. Always make sure to call ahead and ask if you’re thinking of switching to a new doctor.

A KEY TO ADDRESSES 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 Kapi‘olani Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, 1319 Punahou St. Pali Momi Pali Momi Medical Center, 98-1079 Moanalua Road, ‘Aiea

Queen’s The Queen’s Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl St. Queen’s POB I Queen’s Physicians Office Building I, 1380 Lusitana St. Queen’s POB II Queen’s Physicians Office Building II, 1329 Lusitana St. Queen’s POB III Queen’s Physicians Office Building III, 550 S. Beretania St. Straub Benioff Straub Benioff 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. In addition to Top Doctors, Castle Connolly’s research team also identifies Rising Stars, early career doctors who are emerging leaders in the medical community. Physicians selected for inclusion in this magazine’s “Top Doctors” and “Rising Stars” feature may also appear online at www. castleconnolly.com, or 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 82 million health consumers and over 900,000 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 www.castleconnolly.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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Happy Doctors’ Day to our OUTSTANDING PHYSICIANS. Our physicians help families live their best every day. We thank them for their hard work, dedication and commitment to creating a healthier Hawai‘i.

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Steven Lambert Chaplin

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

Dayna LucuabFegurgur

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Megan S. Motosue

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Marina Ostroukhova

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

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

Pia FranciscoNatanauan

Akila Sreedharan

Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., 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 Benioff, 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

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

STRAUB MEDICAL CENTER RECENTLY CHANGED ITS NAME TO STRAUB BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER AFTER HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH RECEIVED A $100 MILLION DONATION FROM SALESFORCE CHAIR AND CEO MARC BENIOFF AND HIS WIFE, LYNNE. Source: Hawai‘i Pacific Health

Faye F. Tachibana

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

Alexander Buls

ANESTHESIOLOGY Joselito M. Amparo

Andrew Bussey

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

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

Adam Arita

Island Medical Consultants, Queen’s POB II, Suite 604 (808) 531-1116

Oren Bernstein

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9884

Derek Ken Matsushige

Jason Mitsuki Isa

Maki Morimoto

Chad Iwashita

Ryotaro Nagai

Millicent Khaw

Jon Narimasu

Island Medical Consultants, Queen’s POB II, Suite 604 (808) 531-1116

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9884 Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4000

Daniel Curtis Hiromi Kidani

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Julie Ann Iinuma

Tiffany L.W. Ching

Lynn Choi

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Donald E. Fancher Jr.

Jared Tadashi Hamamoto

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Summer L. Gardner

Michael Koon Jun Hee

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

John J. Hache

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Colin Higuchi

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Michael W. L. Ho

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Cindy M. Ku

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Connie Luk

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4000

Neil Kenzo Manago

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888 Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888 Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Mark Reid Nishijo

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Kelly Okazaki

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Michael Pi

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Michael Shigemasa

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY

Quality care starts with quality doctors. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be recognized as the health system with the most top doctors in Hawaii. Congratulations to the 291 physicians at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii who were named Castle Connolly Top Doctors and Rising Stars in 2024.* They’re among more than 700 world-class Kaiser Permanente Hawaii physicians and clinicians, working together to support the total health of your family. Learn more at kp.org/bestdoctors/hi.

For all that is Hawaii. For all that is you.

*This list is excerpted from the Castle Connolly Top Doctors database. For more information, visit castleconnolly.com.

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Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Robin Haruo Takata

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Alan Kenichi Tanaka

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Yvonne Ora Tatsumura

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Jay Tokeshi

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

David Y. Ueunten

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Carly Wachi

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

Peter Wang

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4000

Jana Yakushiji Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Jeffrey H. Chung

Straub Benioff, Palma Building, Second Floor (808) 522-2547

Jeremy J. Lum Straub Benioff, Palma Building, Second Floor (808) 522-2547

Kimble Poon

Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

David K. Singh

Queen’s Heart Physician Practice, Queen’s POB III, Suite 601 (808) 691-8512

Samuel Wang

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Michael W. Chan

Chari Y. Hart

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4222

Christopher M. Hom

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Brandon Itagaki

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4222

Ali Z. Merchant

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jay D. Parikh

Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

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

Edward N. Shen

Debleena P. Dutt

Sonny J.H. Wong

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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

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

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

CHILD NEUROLOGY

Cathy K. Bell

Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 950 (808) 983-6676

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

Vanessa H. Eaglin

(Hawai‘i Island) Vanessa H. Eaglin, MD LLC, 180 Kino‘ole St., Suite 202, Hilo (808) 470-6754

Amber L.R. Kawamura

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Gina R. Kellner Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Services, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1600 (808) 833-3333

Kisun Lee

ACCORDING TO A 2022 SURVEY, 13.8% OF ADULT MEN IN THE U.S. ARE IN POOR HEALTH. MEN’S HEALTH MONTH IS RECOGNIZED EVERY JUNE TO ADDRESS THAT. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Services, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1600 (833) 833-3333

Tina R. MelendrezChu

Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Services, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1600 (833) 833-3333

Keith K. Abe

Sada Okumura Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St. (808) 983-6676

CLINICAL GENETICS Julie Won Ireland

Ronald J. Wong

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

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Dan Bendtsen

Adventist Health Castle, 640 ‘Ulukahiki St., Kailua (808) 263-5250

Emilio A. Ganitano Jr.

Aloha Critical Care Associates, Straub Benioff (808) 522-4000

Adventist Health Castle, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza & Wellness Center, 642 ‘Ulukahiki St., Suite 300, Kailua (808) 263-5022

Jacqueline O. King

David Ng

Sreenandh

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY

Peter K.B. Lee

Jonathan P. Kuehne

Sunghyun J. Lee

George Lisehora

Jonathan D. Paladino

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Sailaja Kolli

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4000 Krishnagopalan Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333 Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Aloha Critical Care Associates, Straub Benioff (808) 522-4000

Rebecca Sawai Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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Carolyn Shiraki

Ho‘omaika‘i to Hawai‘i’s top doctors.

Jeffrey Peterson, MD, PhD

Tyrie Jenkins, MD

For over 30 years, the Jenkins Eye Care Team has been on the cutting edge of new technologies to improve your vision. We offer Hawai‘i patients the best platforms for treating glaucoma, and laser vision correction with LASIK and cataract surgery. Most recently we are offering the Light Adjustable Lens for cataract surgery, where we can modify the prescription after the lens is inserted to ensure a result that is customized to the individual patient and their visual needs. Visit Jenkins Eye Care for advanced and compassionate eye care in an ‘ohana setting with a path to clearer vision.

615 Pi‘ikoi Street, Suite 205 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 (808) 591-9911 • www.JenkinsEyeCare.com

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Hiro Sung

Aloha Critical Care Associates, Straub Benioff (808) 522-4000

Philip A. Verhoef

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

DERMATOLOGY G. Todd Bessinger

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

John Douglas Boyer

John D. Boyer MD LLC, Queen’s POB II, Suite 501 (808) 521-1102

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 (833) 833-3333

Patrick M. Ellison

John D. Boyer MD LLC, Queen’s POB II, Suite 501 (808) 521-1102

Erin Fuller

Dawson Dermatology, 6700 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite 208 (808) 599-3780

Miki S. Garcia

O‘ahu Dermatology, Queen’s POB II, Suites 109 and 209 (808) 536-9888

Spring K. Golden

Golden Dermatology, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 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 (833) 833-3333

Sarah M. Howell

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

Kory H. Kitagawa

Kitagawa Dermatology, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 610 (808) 533-4434

Yun Sun Lee

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

Rebecca B. Luria

Greg K. Sakamoto

Sakamoto Dermatology, Queen’s POB III, Suite 603 (808) 447-7454

Ryan Sato

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

Sato General & Cosmetic Dermatology, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 309 (808) 585-9222

Joseph R. McKinlay

Monica M. Scheel

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

Carla J. NipSakamoto

O‘ahu Dermatology, Queen’s POB II, Suite 109 and Suite 209 (808) 536-9888

Iris Noh

Straub Benioff, Department of Dermatology (808) 522-4360

Parwathi V. Paniker

(Hawai‘i Island) Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office, Dermatology Department, 74-517 Honokōhau St., Kailua-Kona (833) 833-3333

Amy Kersten Reisenauer

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

(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

Allyson SpenceShishido

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Jason W. Suszko

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Rodd H. Takiguchi

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Mary Teeple

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

Annie R. Wang Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Mika L. Yamazaki

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY David Ansdell

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

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

Deborah J. Yang

Queen’s Radiology Associates, Queen’s POB III, Suite 403 (808) 748-4700

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

May M. Zhang

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

DEVELOPMENTALBEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS Michael S.L. Ching Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Jeffrey K. Okamoto

Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 950 (808) 373-7555

Mari Uehara

Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 950 (808) 373-7555

Donald R. Blair

David W. Camacho Jr.

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

Eric H. Chen

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Rosalyn Cheng

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

Stephen Darling

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Lee Goerner

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

Scott R. Grosskreutz

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

Bryan J. Gushiken

Kapi‘olani Women’s Center, 1907 S. Beretania St., Suite 501 (808) 973-5967

Craig A. Hamasaki

Queen’s Radiology Associates, Queen’s POB III, Suite 403 (808) 686-4811

Kryss Y. Kojima

Straub Benioff, Second Floor (808) 522-4220

Kevin N. Kon

Kapi‘olani (808) 983-8626

Shephard Kosut

Hawai‘i Diagnostic Radiology Services, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 310 (808) 949-0091

Donn Kumasaki

Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St. (808) 522-0190

Troy Maetani

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Ryan T. Matsuo

Queen’s Radiology Associates, Queen’s POB III, Suite 403 (808) 686-4811

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PROMOTION

2024

AARON K. YOSHINO

L E GAC Y AWA R D

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The Fertility Institute of Hawaii is well-equipped to handle routine to complex hormonal and reproductive disorders with offices in Honolulu, the Big Island and Maui. With over 40 years of combined experience, Dr. John Frattarelli and Dr. Anatte Karmon are deeply honored to be selected by their peers as Top Doctors locally and nationally. As Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialists, Dr. Frattarelli and Dr. Karmon are a few of the most successful and experienced fertility physicians in the U.S. Approximately 15% of couples have difficulty conceiving. Women should seek medical help if unable to achieve pregnancy following 6 months to a year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. Older women and those with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, miscarriage, irregular or painful menstrual cycles, or men with low sperm count may benefit from consulting with a physician earlier. As the premier Fertility and IVF clinic in Hawaii and the Pacific, the Fertility Institute of Hawaii offers a unique, personalized approach to fertility care while utilizing novel fertility protocols and the most advanced laboratory equipment. Dr. John Frattarelli, Dr. Anatte Karmon, and their team of expertly trained personnel tailor the necessary treatment to individual patients resulting in the best pregnancy rates in the world.

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Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Lex A. Mitchell

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Lee Mitsumori Straub Benioff, Second Floor (808) 522-4000

Lee E. Miyasato

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Kristen T. Nagata

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Chuong Nguyen

Queen’s Radiology Associates, Queen’s POB III, Suite 403 (808) 686-4811

Earl K. Nishimura

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Ming Y. Peng

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

Tae H. Rho

Queen’s (808) 691-4711

Robert K. Saito

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

Michael J.T. Seu

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

KAISER PERMANENTE’S NEW LAHAINA CLINIC RECENTLY OPENED AT THE HYATT REGENCY MAUI RESORT, ABOUT 3 MILES FROM ITS PREVIOUS LOCATION. Source: Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i

James S. Sheperd

Straub Benioff, Second Floor (808) 522-4220

Andrew Sung

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

Jayme M. Takahashi

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Kristi S.M. Takaki

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Mark T.T. Takaki

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Peter H. Takeyama

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jeffrey K.C. Yeoh

Hawai‘i Diagnostic Radiology Services, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 310 (808) 949-0091

William Sandusky

Straub Benioff (808) 522-3781

Jocelyn Sonson

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Gregory A. Suares

The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

Stanley Hyun Sung

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Sherrie M. Suzuki Albert S. Yeung Straub Benioff, Second Floor (808) 522-4220

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Nathan Angle

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4000

Orn-Usa Boonprakong

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Daniel Cheng

The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

Samuel N. Cooper

David Fujiwara

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Evan M. Grosjean

The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

Timothy S. Honderick

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Daniel J. Hutchens

The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

Robin R. Inaba The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

Jay Ishida

James S. Ford

William Lee

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333 Straub Benioff (808) 522-3781

Arieh Levine (Maui) Maui Memorial Medical Center, 221 Mahalani St., Wailuku (469) 401-2386

Kyle R. Perry The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

Kelly Tam-Sing

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Julie K. Wachtel

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jennifer Ping

Wynn T. Wakuzawa

Jonathan B. Redenbaugh

Dana Tomie Watanabe

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

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, Urgent Care, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Laura Ann Russell

The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

Straub Benioff (808) 522-3781

Michael A. Yehl

The Emergency Group, Queen’s (808) 597-8778

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Sheri Y. Chinen

Pali Momi, Suite 600 (808) 522-4344

Mariko K. Johnson

Queen’s POB III, Suite 202 (808) 691-8526

Jennifer Loh

Kaiser Honolulu (808) 432-2000

Alan A. Parsa

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FAMILY MEDICINE Sharita B. Abbott (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic, 2301 Kā‘anapali Parkway (833) 833-3333

Janine Y. Among

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Vincent Au

Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i Kai Clinic, 6700 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite 111 (833) 833-3333

David D. Bell

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Anne E. Biedel

(Maui) Maui Medical Group, 5095 Napilihau St., Suite 114A, 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

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

Emilani J. Crow

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Laura C. Devilbiss

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

Vona B. Diener

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Jason R. Egloff (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Sachin N. Gandhi

(Hawai‘i Island) Kaiser Permanente Hilo Clinic, 1292 Waiānuenue Ave., Hilo (833) 833-3333

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 (833) 833-3333

Mii A. Hawkins

Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, Department of Family Medicine, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (833) 833-3333

Amanda N.S. Ho

Kaiser Honolulu, Fourth Floor (833) 833-3333

Andrew K. Jun Queen’s Health Care Centers, Department of Family Medicine, 1215 Hunakai St. (808) 686-4200

Helen Haekyung Kim

Queen’s Health Care Centers, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 350 (808) 691-8505

Clara Krebs

(Kaua‘i) Clear Medical, 5460 Kōloa Road, Suite G202, Kōloa (808) 427-2250

Dawn Kiyomi Kuriyama

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

Siuling Y. Kwan

Central Medical Clinic, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 201 (808) 523-8611

Kimberly Kay Lund

Jessica A. Ono

Trade Winds Family Medicine, Pali Palms Plaza, 970 N. Kalāheo Ave., Suite C306, Kailua (808) 263-7383

Kaiser Permanente West O‘ahu Medical Office at Kapolei, 401 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei (833) 833-3333

Kathy M. ManzokuKanja

Gabriela M. OrtizOmphroy

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Traci T. Masaki Tesoro Queen’s Health Care Centers, 1215 Hunakai St., Second Floor (808) 691-8200

Kapua K. Medeiros

(Kaua‘i) Kaiser Permanente Līhu‘e Clinic, 4366 Kukui Grove St., Suite 101, Līhu‘e (833) 833-3333

Matthew T. Murray

(Hawai‘i Island) Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office, 74-517 Honokōhau St., Suite 3700, Kailua-Kona (833) 833-3333

Jena Nakata

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

Owen K. Nishikawa

Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 304 (808) 536-5383

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

Kimmie S. Ouchi

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic, 2301 Kā‘anapali Parkway, Lahaina (833) 833-3333

Patrick E. Pan

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

Corilyn K.S. Pang

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

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 (833) 833-3333

Marie E. Pescador

Donna C. Rumbaoa

Thomas Quattlebaum

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

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Department of Family Medicine, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

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

Cherie L. Raffelson

Kaiser Permanente West O‘ahu Medical Office at Kapolei, 401 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei (833) 833-3333

Darlene Ramones

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

Elizabeth A. Ranft

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Serena A. Reed

(Hawai‘i Island) Kaiser Permanente Kona Medical Office, 74-517 Honokōhau St., Kailua-Kona (833) 833-3333

Kaiser Permanente West O‘ahu Medical Office at Kapolei, 401 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei (833) 833-3333

Sarah See

Sharyl N.T. Shultz

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

Meredith K. Soles

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Glenn M. Stahl

Castle Professional Center, 46-001 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 410, Kāne‘ohe (808) 263-5019

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 (833) 833-3333

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The Queen’s Health Care Centers – Hale‘iwa, 66125 Kamehameha Highway, Hale‘iwa (808) 691-8200

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

Nina G. Thalody

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

John K. Timtim

Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i Kai Clinic, 6700 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Suite 111 (833) 833-3333

Catherine J.S. Tsang

Waimānalo Health Center, 41-1295 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Waimānalo (808) 259-7948

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, Department of Family Medicine, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

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 (833) 833-3333

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 (833) 833-3333

Romeo Figueroa Esquivel Jr.

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1540

Larissa Fujii-Lau

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

Daryl Fujiwara Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Jonathan Gochu

Straub Benioff, Second Floor (808) 522-4233

Kenneth S. Hong

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Gastroenterology (833) 833-3333

Mari M. Ikeguchi

Straub Benioff, Second Floor (808) 522-4233

Ankur Jain

St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 2226 Liliha St., Suite 405 (808) 533-1708

Shilpa Jain

St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 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, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 604 (808) 545-7727

Scott K. Kuwada

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

Darrell J. Lee

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

Herbert L. Lim

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

Cory T. Miyamoto

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

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Matthew M. Tsushima

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Robert F. Wong

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

Aaron Woofter Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Jessica Barry

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

Christina L. Bell

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

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, Suite 601 (808) 691-8877

Stephenie R. Fleegle

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Jodi P. Goh

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

Serena H. Y. Lo

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Rachel L. Murkofsky

VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System, 459 Patterson Road (808) 433-7852

Cody M. Takenaka

Kuakini Medical Center, 347 N. Kuakini St. (808) 586-2910

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Brett Y. Lu

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

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 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 (833) 833-3333

Source: The Queen’s Health System

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HEMATOLOGY

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

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4333

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Gary T. Blum

All Access Ortho, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suites 102 and 110 (808) 524-2663

Alyssa Carnegie

Craig Boddy

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

Melvin Paul Palalay

Steven J. Berman

Takashi Shinha

Hawai‘i Cancer Care, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 6-230 (808) 524-6115

Daniel J. Fischberg

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

Robert D. Shin

Kaiser Moanalua, Orthopedics (833) 833-3333

Brian C.T. Pien

Erlaine F. Bello

Edward S. Chan

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

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Timothy Fei

Rashmi V. Baragi

Stacie K. Nishimoto

Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases, Medical Arts Building, 1010 S. King St., Suite 111 (808) 597-6570

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1524

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

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Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Carolin H. Hubbard

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Lam V. Nguyen

Queen’s (808) 691-1000

Johnnie A. Yates

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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 (833) 833-3333

Heidi Hillesland

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (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, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 715 (808) 523-6461

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Sophia T.A. Tran

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

Shellie Kim Yamashita

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

INTERNAL MEDICINE Kristie L. Akamine

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Lana Arakaki

Julie Y. Asari

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Val B. Baliad

Catherine G. Ching

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 (833) 833-3333

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, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

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

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Stephen D. Arnold

Julie A. Chang

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

Tyffany Chen

Central Medical Clinic, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 201 (808) 523-8611

Lisa A. Camara

Pali Momi (808) 486-6000

Li-Hsieh Chen Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Todd J. China Straub Benioff (808) 522-4514

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Aaron G. M. Choy

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Department of Internal Medicine, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

Bradley A. Chun

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Sze Mei Chung

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Irina R. Crook

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Andrew W. Dang

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

Anne Elizabeth Dempsey

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1504

Yue Fang

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Department of Internal Medicine (833) 833-3333

Rebekah Fu

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4514

Lynne M. Grieco

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Janice Harada Queen’s POB II, Suite 307 (808) 686-4656

Heather Haynes

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

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

Marcus K. Iwane

Kaiser Permanente West O‘ahu Medical Office at Kapolei, 401 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei (833) 833-3333

Brandy H. KaneshiroYeung

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Jennifer Katada

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

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Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

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, 4-831 Kūhiō Highway, Suite 332, Kapa‘a (808) 822-3431

Timothy D. S. Kim

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Department of Internal Medicine, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

Katherine W. Kingsley

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jeremy Kort

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4777

Lien-Thanh C. Kratzke Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Tina L. Kuribayashi

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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 (833) 833-3333

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Yvonne Y. Kwan

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

Sue K. Lim

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Yuree J. Lin

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Cecily Y. L. Ling

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Bennett Y.C. Loui

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4322

Van T. Luu

Queen’s (808) 691-1000

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

George L. Talbot (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Kīhei Clinic, 1279 S. Kīhei Road, Suite 120, Kīhei (833) 833-3333

Raquel R. Tello

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Anthea Wang

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

Nicole A. Higa Leong

Stella W. Tadaki

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Robin Izumi Matsukawa

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

John V. Mickey Straub Benioff (808) 522-4322

Kenneth T. Minami

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

John A. Misailidis

Queen’s (808) 691-1000

Marc R. Miyasaki

Mitchell S. Motooka

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Vikram B. Mruthyunjayanna

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Eric L. Murray (Hawai‘i Island) Hāmākua-Kohala Health, 65-1230 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite C1314, Kamuela (808) 731-8641

Marisa A. Nguyen

Queen’s POB III, Suite 605 (808) 548-2100

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

Zamir V. Moen

Jennifer N. Nishioka

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Abhinetri Pandula

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

Samuel T. White

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Katherine A. Williams

Carol G. Pham

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

Jason Lee Pirga

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Kaiser Honolulu, Department of Internal Medicine (833) 833-3333

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4359

Elizabeth G. Quinn Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Kenneth C. Schwab

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Robin L. Seto Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Lydia Wong

Zelah G. Yamagata

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jaelene L.C.K. Yates

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Rajive Zachariah

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4777

Charles R. Zerez

Straub Primary Care Clinic at First Insurance Center, 1100 Ward Ave., Suite 700 (808) 462-5895

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Stephen K. Chan

Kaiser Moanalua, Third Floor (833) 833-3333

John A. Kao

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

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE Marguerite L. Bartholomew

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

Janet M. Burlingame

Women’s Specialty Care, 970 N. Kalāheo Ave., Suite A-108, Kailua (808) 762-1996

Bruce Chen

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

William A. Goh

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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Design your own VISION. At Eye Surgery Center of Hawaii, we're proud to offer the Light Adjustable Lens for cataract surgery, allowing precision vision tuning post-surgery. This innovative option doubles the likelihood of achieving 20/20 vision without glasses compared to standard procedures, marking a significant advancement in personalized eye care.

About the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)

What’s NEW in Retina Surgery at ESCH?

The RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens is the first and only intraocular lens (IOL) that can be customized after cataract surgery. The Light Adjustable Lens is made of a special photosensitive material that can be adjusted in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. This optimization is done by your eye doctor in the weeks following lens implantation through a series of non-invasive light treatments that take only a few minutes each. You will have the unique ability to adjust and preview your vision until it meets your personal desires and lifestyle requirements. The light adjustable lens is another one of the high-tech options available at ESCH that provides superior visual results for our cataract patients.

Gene therapy is a newly developed technology and the first gene therapy in patients in Hawaii is being performed at ESCH. A vector is infused under the retina during surgery and tranfers the treating gene into the human cells, which allows the eye to produce its’ own medication. Human DNA is not affected. The frequency of treatments for wet macular degeneration is then much less and sometimes not required.

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

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Kapi‘olani, Suite 801 (808) 203-6580

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Jared D. Acoba

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

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Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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Kaiser Moanalua (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) 881-4833

Thomas T. DeLeon

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Dipak Ghelani Kaiser Moanalua, Oncology Department (833) 833-3333

Carl M. Higuchi

Queen’s Cancer Center, Pearlridge Office Center, 98211 Pali Momi St., Suite 320, ‘Aiea (808) 686-4234

Jodi A. Kagihara

Hawai‘i Oncology, Queen’s Cancer Center, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 402 (808) 686-4244

Tamie L. Kerns

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Randal J. Liu Straub Benioff, First Floor (808) 522-4333

William S. Loui

Adventist Health Castle, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza & Wellness Center, 642 ‘Ulukahiki St., Suite 300, Kailua (808) 263-5022

Ryon K. Nakasone

Hawai‘i Oncology Inc., Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 404 (808) 686-4244

Gregory A. Pollack (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Kelly A. Shimabukuro

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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 6-230 (808) 524-6115

Arnold K.N. Yee

Hawai‘i Cancer Care, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 6-230 (808) 524-6115

NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Judd Boloker

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

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Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

Charles R. Neal Jr.

Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

Sneha L. Sood Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

Tiong Han Tjoeng

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

NEPHROLOGY Thomas Jessie T. Aldan Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Thomas Chen

Kaiser Moanalua, Second Floor (833) 833-3333

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 (833) 833-3333

Rick Y. Hayashi

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

Leilani Ka‘anehe

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

Mary C. KingmaNoland

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Brian J. Lee

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

David A. Naai

Noah M. Solomon

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

Tiffany C. Wong

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Kalani Teruo Yamamoto

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

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY William F. Beringer

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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

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(Maui) Maui Brain and Spine, 85 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (808) 442-5700

Matthew Y. Chang

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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

Daniel J. Donovan

Monique M. Canonico

David D. Ono

Allen Efron

Island Kidney Care, 105 Maui Lani Parkway, Suite 100, Wailuku (808) 442-7777

Christopher J. Lenart

NEUROLOGY

Neuroscience Institute, Queen’s POB III, Suite 510 (808) 691-2727

Shukri A. Osman (Maui)

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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

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Ramesh M. Kumar

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Mark S. Gerber Straub Benioff, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

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Straub Benioff, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

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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.

PERSONALIZED SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR 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.

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 Odyssey Full Range of Vision Intraocular Lens. This lens is different because it bends light to provide a full range of continuous vision from distance to near. It allows patients to drive, see a computer, and read in many cases without needing glasses. Dr. Yuen was selected as the 8th doctor in the world to have access to the Odyssey lens and as of the printing of this article is one of the most experienced doctors with Odyssey in the world. Drs. Yuen and Tokunaga offer personalized solutions to enhance your vision over all ranges. They are experienced in multiple platforms including laser-assisted cataract surgery, astigmatism correction lenses, light-adjustable lenses, and full range of vision lenses. Drs. Yuen

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and Tokunaga feel so 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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Kevin G. Kimata

Neurology Associates, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 605 (808) 523-5886

Christopher R. Kurahashi

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Kore Kai Liow

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

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Pali Momi, Suite 480 (808) 485-4250

Beau K. Nakamoto

Alan G. Stein

Straub Benioff, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

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

James W. Pearce

Melvin H.C. Yee

Straub Benioff, Palma Building, Fourth Floor (808) 522-4476

Michael B. Russo

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

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Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Terry K. Shimamoto

Neurology Associates, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 605 (808) 523-5886

Huidy Shu

Pali Momi, Suite 480 (808) 485-4250

Neurology Associates, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 810 (808) 523-5885

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Queen’s (808) 691-4544

Sandi A. Kwee Queen’s, Department of Nuclear Medicine (808) 691-5466

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Queen’s (808) 691-4544

Bradford S. Burton

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Kaiser Moanalua, Third Floor (833) 833-3333

Stephen M. Holmes

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

Felix L. Song

Tripler Army Medical Center, 1 Jarrett White Road (808) 433-6584

Clyner Antalan

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1511

Jolene Bachman

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

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

Eesha R. Bhattacharyya

Franklin Dao

Mikiko Y. Bunn

Benjamin M. Delisa (Maui)

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

Raydeen Busse

Mālama Imaging, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 310 (808) 524-4055

Ann Lee Chang Kapi‘olani, Suite 801 (808) 203-6580

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Ko‘olau Women’s Healthcare, Adventist Health Castle, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza & Wellness Center, 642 ‘Ulukahiki St., Suite 209, Kailua (808) 230-8500

Simon K. Chang

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Susan H. Chapman

TTNYD&D OBGYN Inc., Queen’s POB II, Suite B2 (808) 599-4200

Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

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

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 (833) 833-3333

Sara C. Harris

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

Evan K. Harrison

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Karin M. Hayashida

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Eric C. Helms

(Hawai‘i Island) Kaiser Permanente Hilo Clinic, 1292 Waiānuenue Ave., Hilo (833) 833-3333

Mark Hensley

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Cori-Ann Hirai Kapi‘olani, Suite 801 (808) 203-6580

Jingwen Hou

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

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Leslie C. Hurt

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

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

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

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Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

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

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(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Kīhei Clinic, 1279 S. Kīhei Road, Suite 120, Kīhei (833) 833-3333

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Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

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Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

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Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (833) 833-3333

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(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (808) 243-6000

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Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (833) 833-3333

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Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

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Kapi‘olani, Suite 920 (808) 948-8788

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

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O‘ahu OB/GYN, 50 S. Beretania St., Suite C211C (808) 532-2020

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Kaiser Honolulu, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (833) 833-3333

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Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

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

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

Susie Chang

Straub Benioff, Third Floor (808) 522-4430

Nancy Chen

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

Daniel S. Choi

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

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

Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

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Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (833) 833-3333

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

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

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Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (833) 833-3333

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

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

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

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Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (833) 833-3333

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

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Kaiser Honolulu, Sixth Floor (833) 833-3333

John Olkowski

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

M. Pierre Pang

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

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

Sarah Read

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

Steven Rhee

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

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

Brett L. Shapiro

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Jean Shein

Raymond Wee

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

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

Adam Sweeney

Jeffrey J. Wong

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

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

Mark E. Tafoya

Rupa K. Wong

Pacific Retina Care, 94-849 Lumi‘aina St., Suite 102, Waipahu (808) 676-4772

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 Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 560 (808) 428-3288

Jason S. Tokunaga

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

Vincent Vu

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

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

Vernon Wong

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

William K. Wong Jr.

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

Michael C. Yim

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

David A. Young

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

Carlton K. Yuen

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

FROM 2022 TO 2023, THE PERCENTAGE OF U.S. MIDDLE SCHOOLERS WHO USED E-CIGARETTES IN THE PAST 30 DAYS INCREASED FROM 3.3% TO 4.6%. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Darin J. Awaya

Kuakini Physicians Tower, 405 N. Kuakini St., Suite 1105 (808) 532-2056

Michael J. Bellino

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

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

Robert C. Durkin

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

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Amazing Care

for Keiki with Sports or Play Injuries Did you know that Shriners Children’s Hawaiʻi offers a same-day injury care clinic for keiki? If your child suffers from an injury on the school playground, during dance class or out on the athletic ﬁeld, our specialists can help get your keiki back to enjoying the activities they love! Our specialized injury care team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical therapists, orthotists, technicians and advanced practice providers work together to provide wraparound care for keiki dealing with strains, sprains and fractures. For your convenience, services are provided entirely within our hospital, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Please call for an appointment (weekdays and weekends):

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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

Orthopedic Associates, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 750 (808) 521-8123

Thomas J. Kane III

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

Jason R. Kaneshige

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

Christian K. Kikuchi

Queen’s Orthopedic Associates, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 750 (808) 686-4010

Lorrin Siu king Lee Island Orthopaedics, 3382 Wai‘alae Ave. (808) 548-7033

Jay M. Marumoto

Orthopedic Associates, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 750 (808) 536-2261

Kyong Su Min

Calvin S. Oishi

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

Kanu M. Okike

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Craig Ono

Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i, 1310 Punahou St. (808) 941-4466

Jonathan B. Pellett

Shriners Children’s Hawai‘i, 1310 Punahou St. (808) 941-4466

David Rovinsky

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

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1523

Morris M. Mitsunaga

Mark D. Santi

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

Paul Norio Morton

Hawai‘i Sports and Spine Institute, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 2020 (808) 439-6201

Cass K. Nakasone

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

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

James F. Scoggin III

Orthopaedic Specialists Hawai‘i, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1320 (808) 772-4988

Daniel I. Singer

Orthopedic Associates, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 750 (808) 521-8109

Eugene A. Toney

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Joseph C. Varcadipane

Kevin S. Hadley

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

Charissa Kahue

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

Kaiser Moanalua (808) 432-8000

David A. Vasconcellos

Christopher Klem

Kaiser Moanalua, Orthopedics (833) 833-3333

Edward J. Weldon III

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

Kimberley M.I. Wirsing

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

OTOLARYNGOLOGY Daniel S. Alam

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

Lawrence P. Burgess

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

Linda D. Chiu

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

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

Jae H. Lim

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jay Murphy

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1529

S.R. Newman

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Patrick J. O’Donnell

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

Timothy R. Stoddard

Waterfront Plaza, ENT and Hearing Aid Clinic, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 1D (808) 522-4530

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

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

Hawai‘i Institute for Pain, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 888 (808) 206-5301

Kaiser Moanalua, Reference Laboratory (833) 833-3333

Nicholas Muraoka

Tove V. Isaacson

Stacey A. Honda

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

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

John A. Sheehan

Pan Pacific Pathologists, Clinical Labs of Hawai‘i, 99-128 ‘Aiea Heights Drive, Suite 102, ‘Aiea (808) 483-6840

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Damien K. Tavares III

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

PATHOLOGY Michael Dell Black

Kaiser Moanalua, Suite 4C (833) 833-3333

Martin K. Ishikawa

Brock Kaya

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Wesley J. Kim

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

Jonathan M. Kitayama

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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OUR PRACTICE HAS GAINED THE FAITH AND TRUST OF OUR PATIENTS and referring

physicians by providing the highest quality of care since 1993. Drs. Kokame, Lai, Read, Tom, and Wee are board certified in ophthalmology and specialize in the medical and surgical treatments of retinal diseases. Trained at the nation’s top hospitals, they are entrusted by their peers with the most complex and challenging cases. Their research has been presented at most prestigious national and international meetings and has helped to pioneer many of the leading retinal treatments and technologies in use today. All 5 physicians hold academic appointments at the University of Hawai‘i School of Medicine and volunteer their time educating medical students, residents, and fellows.

2024

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

JAMES C. LAI, MD, MMM Ophthalmology Residency: Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Chief Resident: Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Vitreoretinal Fellowship: Duke University Eye Center Best Doctor Award since 2009

FIRST IN HAWAI‘I TO PERFORM: É Latest treatments for wet macular degeneration including: Photodynamic Therapy, Lucentis®, Eylea®, Beovu®, Vabysmo® and Eylea® HD É Gene therapy for wet macular degeneration

Awarded Gass Medal: For his research into macular disease

É Port Delivery System for Diabetic Retinopathy

Best Doctor Award since 1998

É Latest treatments for dry macular degeneration including Izervay™

SARAH PARKER READ, MD, PhD Ophthalmology Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Chief Resident: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Vitreoretinal Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

RAYMOND WEE, MD Ophthalmology Residency: Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Harvard Chief Resident: Massachusetts Eye & Ear, Harvard Vitreoretinal Fellowship: Barnes Retina Institute Best Doctor Award since 2012

Best Doctor Award since 2022

Retina Consultants of Hawaii (RCH) would like to welcome our newest physician—

DR. ELYSSE TOM Dr. Tom joined RCH in the fall of 2023!

HALE PĀWA‘A 1401 S. Beretania St. Suite #340 Honolulu, HI 96814 (808) 204-0943

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É ARGUS II Retina Microchip Implant (“Bionic Eye”) É Iluvien steroid implant for Diabetic Retinopathy É Cutting edge imaging technology including: wide field fundus photography and angiography, OCT angiography, and ICG angiography

Dr. Elysse Tom is a warm and caring physician who was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. She graduated valedictorian from Iolani School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from University of Washington in Seattle, as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and with Cum Laude honors. She received her medical degree from the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine. During medical school she received awards including the John A. Burns Foundation Merit Scholarship, Hawai‘i Lions Foundation Ophthalmology Award, E.E. Black Community Service Scholarship, and the Medical Education Certificate of Distinction.

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Rishi Patel

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

David M. Shimizu

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

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

Karen S. Thompson

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

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Alan Y. J. Ahana

Andras Bratincsak

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Eric Boorman

Kapi‘olani, Suite 950 (808) 983-8933

Colin Petko

Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jason Brown

James Y. Sim

Kapi‘olani (808) 983-8516

Ann Hau

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

David Kim

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Ligaya Stice

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Andrew K. Feng

Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (808) 983-6000

Len Yukinori Tanaka

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1160 (808) 942-7707

Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (808) 983-6000

Christopher Stefanelli

Konstantine P. Xoinis

Kaiser Moanalua, Pediatrics (833) 833-3333

Melissa Yamauchi

Kapi‘olani, Suite 950 (808) 983-8933

Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (808) 983-6000

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE Francisco Garcia

Kapi‘olani, Department of Emergency Medicine (808) 983-6000

OF THE 77 STUDENTS IN THE LATEST INCOMING CLASS TO THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, 53 ARE WOMEN AND 24 ARE MEN, WITH 67 OF THEM HAWAI‘I RESIDENTS.

Jannet LeeJayaram

Kapi‘olani, Department of Emergency Medicine (808) 983-6000

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Melanie L. Shim

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Greg Y. Uramoto

Kapi‘olani Medical Specialists, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 850 (808) 983-6206

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Jeremy L. King Kapi‘olani, Suite 999 (808) 983-6942

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGYONCOLOGY Darryl W. Glaser

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

Kelley Hutchins

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

Wade T. Kyono Kapi‘olani (808) 983-8551

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY

Desiree Medeiros

Timothy C. Beaty

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

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Rodolfo Begue Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Infectious Disease and Neurodevelopment, Suite 1010 (808) 983-8394

Natascha Ching

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1010 (808) 983-8394

Marian E. Melish

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1010 (808) 983-8394

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Rhiana L.A. Lau

Kapi‘olani Medical Specialists, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 850 (808) 373-7500

Kapi‘olani Pulmonology, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 850 (808) 373-7566

PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY Caroline Y. Chang

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

David K. Kurahara

Kapi‘olani Medical Specialists, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 850 (808) 373-7588

Kara S. Yamamoto

Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 850 (808) 373-7588

PEDIATRIC SURGERY Sidney M. Johnson

Kapi‘olani, Suite 600 (808) 983-6210

Devin P. Puapong

Kapi‘olani, Suite 600 (808) 983-6210

Source: John A Burns School of Medicine

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Russell K.Y. Woo

Kapi‘olani, Suite 600 (808) 983-6210

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Ronald S. Sutherland

Kapi‘olani Medical Specialists, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 360 (808) 983-6633

PEDIATRICS Hazel Abinsay

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

Bettina Ackermann

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

David M. Bacchus (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Karen T. Barretto (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Valerie L. Besenbruch

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

Daniel L. Buehler

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

Brigitte A. Carreau

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1561

Corinne C. ChanNishina

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1020 (808) 955-5485

Derek A. Ching

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 (833) 833-3333

Joy Dalmon

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

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Veronica Damasco

Gina M. French

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

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

Karolina W. Dembinski

Lillian H. Fujimoto

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Lahaina Clinic, 2301 Kā‘anapali Parkway, Lahaina (833) 833-3333

Vinson Diep

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1190 (808) 945-9955

Brett Colin Ferguson

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

Paul J. Ferreira

(Hawai‘i Island) Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center, 81-6627 Māmalahoa Highway, Kealakekua (808) 333-3600

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) 432-2000

Steven C. Kaplan

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

Derrick T. Kida

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

Kuakini Physicians Tower, 405 N. Kuakini St., Suite 601 (808) 686-4656

Tawni Hatsuko Gesteuyala

Jessica Kosut

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

Kea D. B. Gilbert

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

R. Michael Hamilton

Kaiser Honolulu, Fourth Floor (833) 833-3333

Robyn Y. Hasegawa

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

Laura Kim Hassen (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Jon Ishii

(Hawai‘i Island) Paniolo Pediatrics, 75-170 Hualālai Road, Suite D-214, Kailua-Kona (808) 325-5805

Kapi‘olani (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

Robin Huffer Lynch

Reis Pediatrics, 46001 Kamehameha Highway, Suite 220, Kāne‘ohe (808) 263-8822

Brent H. Matsumoto

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

Monica K. Mau

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jennie Montijo

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

Kathleen MorimotoNishioka

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

Kaiser Permanente Ko‘olau Medical Office, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, Kāne‘ohe (833) 833-3333

Felicitas B. Livaudais

Meri Mika Morisada

Jeffrey Lim

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Kīhei Clinic, 1279 S. Kīhei Road, Suite 120, Kīhei (833) 833-3333

Shelley Loui

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1140 (808) 944-6993

Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 607 (808) 947-2345

Erin A. Nakano Kaiser Honolulu, Department of Pediatrics (833) 833-3333

Darrell T. Natori

Queen’s POB II, Suite 208 (808) 521-6622

Mary Rose L. Nino

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

Brenda M. Nishikawa

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

Russell T. Ogawa

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

Diane Pan

Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

Shilpa J. Patel

Kapi‘olani (808) 983-6000

Martin L. Piette

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Malia Rasa

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

Brijit B. Reis

Reis Pediatrics, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 201 (808) 263-8822

Holly M. Romero

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

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Nadine Tenn Salle

Medicine Pediatrics Associates, Queen’s POB III, Suite 502 (808) 686-4760

Stacie A. Shibao

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (833) 833-3333

Malia A.L. Shimokawa

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

Michael H.T. Sia

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1190 (808) 945-9955

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

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

Lance Taniguchi

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

Patrice M.L. Tim Sing

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

Naro L. Torres 579 Farrington Highway, Suite 203, Kapolei (808) 674-2555

Jodie S. Toward (Maui)

Kaiser Permanente Maui Lani Medical Office, 55 Maui Lani Parkway, Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Cindy V.L. Wong

Kaiser Honolulu, Fourth Floor (833) 833-3333

Robert D. Wotring II

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1561

Yolanda C. Wu Kapi‘olani, Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, First Floor (808) 983-8641

Vince K. Yamashiroya

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

Lynn B. Yanagihara

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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

Doreen L. Ueoka

Aimee I. Yeap

Anne B. Tran

Kaiser Honolulu, Fourth Floor (833) 833-3333

Shellie M. Usami

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

Joseph Ward

Kāhala Pediatrics, 3150 Monsarrat Ave., Suite 200 (808) 735-5541

Lisa M. Yoshikawa

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

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Cedric K. Akau

Dwight J. Lin

Merle K. MiuraAkamine

David C. Cho

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4370

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

Paul Faringer

PSYCHIATRY

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Neurology (833) 833-3333

Ryan Nomura

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

Won-Yee Cheng

Timothy F. Olderr

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Straub Benioff, Third Floor (808) 522-4275

Joseph R. Dicostanzo Jr.

Jayson H. Takata

Neelesh Fernandes

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

Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (833) 833-3333

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

Kiran Vadada

James C.W. Yee

Michael S. Jaffe

PLASTIC SURGERY

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (833) 833-3333

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

Robert W. Schulz

Asia Pacific Plastic Surgery, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 888 (808) 585-8855

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

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Shim Ching

Regenerative Medicine & Rehabilitation of Hawai‘i, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1525 (808) 528-5500

Straub Benioff, Third Floor (808) 522-4275

Matthew S. Adaniya

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

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jeff T. Healy

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

Kenneth K. Kao

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Daniel Murariu

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

Vincent J. Nip

Queen’s POB I, Suite 710 (808) 538-1050

Scott M. Nishikawa

Kaiser Moanalua, Plastic Surgery Department (833) 833-3333

Bao L. Phan

Hawai‘i Plastic Surgery Institute, Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 999 (808) 888-6190

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4370

Randolph K.M. Wong

Roman S. Acierto

Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Services, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1600 (833) 833-3333

Barry S. Carlton

1356 Lusitana St., Fourth Floor (808) 586-2900

Christopher K. Lind

Kaiser Permanente Waipi‘o Medical Office, Behavioral Health Services, 94-1480 Moaniani St., Waipahu (808) 432-7600

Jessica H. Morris

Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Services, Ala Moana Building, 1441 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 1600 (833) 833-3333

Clifford I. Okumoto

Hawai‘i Family Therapy, 615 Pi‘ikoi St., Suite 1603 (808) 591-2162

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

PULMONARY DISEASE Christopher Andrew Fiack

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

Donald L. Helman Jr.

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Jennifer M. A. Kaya Kaiser Moanalua, Department of Pulmonology (833) 833-3333

Jordan K. Lee

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

Takkin Lo

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

Shanon T. Makekau

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Janet N. Myers

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Ronson J. Sato

Straub Benioff, Department of Pulmonary Medicine (808) 522-4321

Bradley Tokeshi

Queen’s POB II, Suite 704 (808) 691-8725

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Susie Anne Chen

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 2226 Liliha St., Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

John L. Lederer

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 2226 Liliha St., Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

Richard Y. Lee

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 2226 Liliha St., Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

Laeton J. Pang

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 2226 Liliha St., Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

Michael C. Roach

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 2226 Liliha St., Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

Christina K. Speirs

Cancer Center of Hawai‘i Liliha, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai‘i, 2226 Liliha St., Suite B2 (808) 547-6881

Stuart Y. Tsuji

Queen’s (808) 691-4771

Kevin C. Wilcox

(Hawai‘i Island) Hilo Medical Center, East Hawai‘i Health Cancer Center, 1285 Waiānuenue Ave., Hilo (808) 932-3755

Anatte Emma Karmon

Fertility Institute of Hawai‘i, 1585 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 1800 (808) 545-2800

Thomas S. Kosasa

Kapi‘olani, Suite 1040 (808) 949-2304

RHEUMATOLOGY Deryll U. Ambrocio

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

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/INFERTILITY

Ken C. Arakawa

Christina Arnett

Daniel F. Brandt

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

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

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

John L. Frattarelli

David R. Finger

Fertility Institute of Hawai‘i, 1585 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 1800 (808) 545-2800

Kaiser Māpunapuna, Department of Rheumatology (833) 833-3333

Christopher T.F. Huang

Michiko Inaba

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

Kaiser Māpunapuna (833) 833-3333

Scott T. Kawamoto

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

Tracie L. Kurano

Straub Benioff, Third Floor (808) 522-4522

Sian Yik Lim

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

Alberto S. SantosOcampo

Straub Benioff, Third Floor (808) 522-4522

Mari A. Shiraishi

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Queen’s POB I, Suite 409 (808) 367-1955

Kristine M. Uramoto

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

SLEEP MEDICINE Valerie A. Cacho

Sleep Life Med, 913575 Kauluakoko St., Suite 1601, ‘Ewa Beach (808) 500-7077

Roger E. Yim

Queen’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Clinic, Queen’s POB II, Suite 704 (808) 691-8725

SPORTS MEDICINE Benjamin J.D.H. Chun

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Rachel A. Coel

Straub Kapolei Clinic, 91-5431 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 1706, Kapolei (808) 945-3766

Clayton A. Everline

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

Jill Inouye

Pali Momi, Hawai‘i Pacific Health Bone and Joint Center, Suite 300 (808) 485-4120

Jennifer R. King

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

Christopher T. Lynch

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

Justin Mark Young

Straub Benioff, Third Floor (808) 522-4275

SURGERY Alan H.S. Cheung

Queen’s POB III, Suite 403 (808) 686-4770

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BRADFORD W. LEE, MD, MSC

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ORN AND RAISED IN HAWAII, Dr. Bradford Lee

is an internationally recognized oculofacial plastic surgeon and board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face. A graduate of Iolani School, Harvard University, and Stanford Medical School, he was a professor of oculofacial plastic surgery from 2015 to 2021 at the University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ranked the #1 eye hospital in the U.S. for the past 20 years. He was elected as one of only 800 members of the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and serves as Associate Clinical Professor and Chief of Oculoplastic Surgery at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Lee has given more than 200 lectures and presentations at national and international meetings, taught and performed surgery on five continents, published numerous textbook chapters and scientific publications, and served as an editor for leading journals in ophthalmology and oculofacial surgery. He has trained ophthalmology and plastic surgery residents, oculoplastics fellows, and visiting professors from the U.S., Korea, Brazil, and Middle East. Dr. Lee is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and uses leading-edge surgical techniques and technology to achieve the most aesthetic and natural-looking results.

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Neck lift/neck liposuction

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Revision eyelid and facial surgery

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

Steven F. Fowler

Adventist Health Castle, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza & Wellness Center, 642 ‘Ulukahiki St., Suite 300, Kailua (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

Michael S. Hayashi

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

Katie H.T. Huang

Straub Benioff, Department of Surgery (808) 522-4234

Daniel Robert Hudak

Riley K. Kitamura

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

Briana J. LauAmii Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Whitney M.L. Limm

(Hawai‘i Island) East Hawai‘i Health Clinic, 1285 Waiānuenue Ave., Hilo (808) 932-4225

Surgical Associates, Queen’s POB III, Suite 403 (808) 686-4770

Richard K. Inae

Kathleen L. Mah

Pali Momi, Suite 630, ‘Aiea (808) 485-5414

David S. Inouye

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

Kaiser Moanalua, Fourth Floor (833) 833-3333

Queen’s POB II, Suite 803 (808) 686-4750

Gregorio Maldini

Straub Benioff, Department of Surgery (808) 522-4234

Shane Y. Morita

Queen’s Cancer Center, Queen’s POB III, Suite 510 (808) 691-2727

Steven D. Nishida

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

Angela Penn

Ross D. Simafranca

Westside Surgical Services, Queen’s Medical Center - West O‘ahu, 912139 Fort Weaver Road, Suite 310, ‘Ewa Beach (808) 676-9270

Ryan K. Takamori

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Kaiser Moanalua, Fourth Floor (833) 833-3333

Laura D. Peterson

Mitchell Tasaki

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

Amy Tanner Rodriguez

(Kaua‘i) Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, 3-3420 Kūhiō Highway, Suite B, Līhu‘e (808) 245-1505

Dean J. Mikami

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

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Mark S. Yamamura

Kaiser Moanalua, Fourth Floor (833) 833-3333

THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY Ayman AbdulGhani

(Maui) 1885 Main St., Suite 206, Wailuku (808) 242-8877

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

Irminne G. Van Dyken (Maui)

Taryne A. Imai

Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

Queen’s POB III, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Suite 510 (808) 691-2727

Maria R. Ver

Henry Wah Louie

Pali Momi, Suite 630 (808) 485-5414

Christina Wai

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

Brian K. Wong

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Stacey Woodruff

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Cardiothoracic Associates of Hawai‘i, Adventist Health Castle, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza & Wellness Center, 642 ‘Ulukahiki St., Suite 211, Kailua (808) 531-3311

Dean S. Nakamura

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

Jonathan M. Philpott

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

UROGYNECOLOGY/FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Karen A. Soules

Kaiser Honolulu (833) 833-3333

Aileen M.K. Yee

Kapi‘olani, Suite 500 (808) 983-6905

UROLOGY Ann Michele Aspera

Kaiser Moanalua, Second Floor (833) 833-3333

Edith CanbyHagino

Straub Benioff, Department of Urology (808) 522-4301

Robert G. Carlile

Adventist Health Castle, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza & Wellness Center, 642 ‘Ulukahiki St., Suite 103, Kailua (808) 263-5174

Stephen Kwan Bunn Chinn Straub Benioff (808) 522-4301

David S. Chou

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4301

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Tom S. Feng

Todd A. Miller

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4301

Todd H. Hoekstra

Charles O. Kim Jr.

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Steve Rivera

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

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

Gregory P. Thibault

David C. Wei

Straub Benioff (808) 522-4301

Timur M. Roytman

Aloha Urology, Queen’s POB II, Suite 406 (808) 599-7779

Benjamin Shurtleff

(Maui) Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Medical Office, 80 Mahalani St., Wailuku (833) 833-3333

VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Selena G. Goss

John D. Chan

Ryan T. Hagino

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Queen’s (808) 691-4711

Terry Q. Yee

Clayton Y. Yamada

Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 612 (808) 523-7577

Queen’s (808) 686-4811

VASCULAR SURGERY

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

Straub Benioff, Fifth Floor (808) 522-4469

Russell N. Harada

Pali Momi, Suite 620 (808) 486-7775

Tony Katras

Tripler Army Medical Center, 1 Jarrett White Road, Second Floor (808) 433-3473

Elna M. Masuda

Straub Benioff, Fifth Floor (808) 522-4469

Nicolas A. Nelken

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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

Justin M. Galovich

Kaiser Moanalua (833) 833-3333

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Kevin L. Dawson, MD Sarah J. Grekin, MD | Erin N. Fuller, MD | Rachel T. Inouye, PA-C

ur office has been serving Honolulu with quality, professional dermatology care since 1976. We proudly announce that all of our MD’s are included on this year’s Top Doctors list. Our Board Certified providers are dedicated, with a strong commitment to quality and outstanding patient care. We are always there when you need us with unparalleled access to our providers. There are no long waits for appoint-

ments, and we always find time for our patients who need us. Our dedication reaches outside the office. We are committed to the community through the education of medical students, teaching our young medical residents, and year-round involvement in community service. Commitment to excellence, dedication to our patients, service to our community. That’s dermatology with a difference.

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ADDICTION MEDICINE Daniel A. Moreno

Kaiser Permanente Māpunapuna Medical Office, 2828 Pa‘a St. (833) 833-3333

ANESTHESIOLOGY Paula LeBlanc

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St. Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

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Janna Taylor

Pacific Anesthesia, Kuakini Medical Plaza, 321 N. Kuakini St., Suite 306 (808) 792-9888

CHILD NEUROLOGY Aileen Tanaka Hale Pāwa‘a Professional Building, 1401 S. Beretania St., Suite 950 (808) 983-6676

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

INTERNAL MEDICINE

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Wayne Y. Cheng

Matthew G. H. Chan

Sally Markee

Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, 3288 Moanalua Road (833) 833-3333

FAMILY MEDICINE Leimomi Kanagusuku

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

Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Medical Office, 1010 Pensacola St. (833) 833-3333

Hisami Oba

Kaiser Permanente Māpunapuna Medical Office, 2828 Pa‘a St. (833) 833-3333

Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, 1319 Punahou St. Suite 500 (808) 983-6905

PEDIATRICS Rachel Santiago

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

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HONOLULU Magazine is proud to celebrate Hawai‘i’s Legacy Top Doctors, whose outstanding contributions to Hawai‘i’s health care have earned them the well-deserved recognition as a Top Doctor for the past five years!

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GREGG T. KOKAME, m.d., mmm, fasrs OPHTHALMOLOGY

RETINA CONSULTANTS OF HAWAI‘I PALI MOMI PHYSICIANS BUILDING 98-1079 MOANALUA ROAD SUITE 470 ‘AIEA, HAWAI‘I 96701 (808) 487-8928

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DR. GREGG KOKAME is a nationally and internationally known retina specialist who performed the first bionic eye surgery in the Asia Pacific region in 2015 and the first gene therapy procedure in Hawaii in 2021, which involved surgical placement of a vector in the subretinal space to induce the eye to produce its own medication for wet AMD. He served as president of the Eye Surgery Center of Hawaii for 10 years and founded Retina Consultants of Hawaii in 1993. He is the only retina specialist in Hawaii who is a member of the Macula Society and the American Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Kokame graduated from Pomona College and received his M.D. from UCLA, where he also trained at the internationally renowned Jules Stein Eye Institute. He completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, considered the No. 1 training program in the nation. He currently serves as Chief of Ophthalmology at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Kokame has given 146 lectures on all 6 populated continents and has received many accolades from the American Academy of Ophthalmology including the Honor Award, the Secretariat Award and the Senior Achievement Award. His most cherished award, the J. Donald Gass Medal from the Macula Society, is named in honor of the most influential retina specialist of the 20th century and Dr. Kokame’s former professor. Dr. Kokame is medical director of the Hawaii Macula and Retina Insitute, which has run over 80 clinical trials. Dr. Kokame is most proud of his wife, Carol, and daughters, Kristina and Kelli. As a family, they have enjoyed traveling, stand-up paddling, tennis, skiing, snowboarding and their dogs. He and his daughters are proud graduates of ‘Iolani School.

 DR. GREGG KOKAME IS A NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN RETINA SPECIALIST WHO PERFORMED THE FIRST BIONIC EYE SURGERY IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION.

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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 10,423 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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DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING WOMEN with the knowledge and confidence they need to reclaim their vaginal health and improve intimacy, Dr. Angela M. Pratt, cofounder of Hawaii Beauty and Wellness Center, was the first in Hawai‘i to offer nonsurgical treatments for feminine restoration. A leader in the field, she has successfully treated thousands of grateful women experiencing vaginal laxity, dryness, painful intercourse, bladder leakage and urinary frequency. Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Pratt is also an exceptional cosmetic gynecologic surgeon who has been personally trained by Dr. Red Alinsod, an internationally renowned master of female aesthetic surgery. A pioneer in this field, Dr. Pratt and her team offer the most advanced noninvasive laser and radiofrequency technologies to treat women of all ages. Sexual sensation and enhancement can also be revitalized with modern management and these advanced applications. In a confidential and trusting environment, she takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns and develops an individualized treatment plan addressing function while keeping aesthetics in mind. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Pratt is consistently listed in HONOLULU Magazine’s Top Doctors. She is the chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women and Children and the immediate past president of the Hawaii Medical Association.

ANGELA M. PRATT, MD

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY KAPI‘OLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN 1319 PUNAHOU ST., SUITE 920 HONOLULU, HI 96826 (808) 948-8788

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 A LEADER IN THE FIELD, SHE HAS SUCCESSFULLY TREATED THOUSANDS OF GRATEFUL WOMEN EXPERIENCING VAGINAL LAXITY, DRYNESS, PAINFUL INTERCOURSE, BLADDER LEAKAGE AND URINARY FREQUENCY.

GREG YAMAMOTO

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

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EARLY 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 when faced with a life-or-death situation. This experience led Dr. Wong to not only specialize in cardiology but also to emulate how this physician practiced medicine. In his over 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. At Heart + Vein Hawaii, the goal of Dr. Wong and his dedicated team is to make a difference in every patient’s life. Heart + Vein Hawaii provides onsite, easy to schedule, cardiovascular testing, encompassing electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, treadmill stress assessments, carotid artery ultrasounds, lower extremity arterial ultrasounds, and venous ultrasounds. It operates three locations on Oahu in Honolulu, Kailua, and Waipahu, and two on Maui in Kīhei and Kulamalu. The clinic is also renowned for being the state’s most comprehensive vein disorder treatment center. Treatment modalities for venous disorders encompass endovascular radiofrequency ablation, VenaSeal, Clarivein, compression stockings, ultrasound examinations, microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy, and laser therapy. Dr. Wong graduated from the 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 the 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 + Vein Hawaii is excited to welcome new cardiac and vein patients on Maui and O‘ahu this year.

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CRAIG M. ONO, M.D.

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AS A SURGEON AT SHRINERS CHILDREN’S HAWAI‘I, 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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Hawai‘i’s diverse medical community continues to thrive because of experienced doctors who are dedicated to the health and well-being of Hawai‘i’s residents. Congratulations to all of Hawai‘i’s Top Doctors!

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DANIEL CHOI, M.D.

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DR. DANIEL CHOI IS AN EXPERT cataract, refractive and cornea surgeon who received his residency and fellowship training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ranked the No. 1 eye hospital in the US for the past 22 years. Over the past six years, Dr. Choi has been dedicated to elevating the quality of eyecare in Hawai‘i and caring for the most challenging cataract and cornea cases. He also receives referrals from eye surgeons throughout the country as a recognized leader in his specialty. Through his patients’ referrals, Dr. Choi has become one of the busiest and most successful cataract surgeons in the state. He attributes his many happy patients to an excellent team of nurses and support staff. The Cataract and Vision Center of Hawai‘i has an on-site outpatient surgery center, so patients benefit from having their consultations and surgeries all done at the same location. Another key factor to Dr. Choi’s success is his personalized approach to care. Dr. Choi will conduct detailed consultations to suit each patient’s needs when planning surgery. He matches these needs with his surgical expertise and the best technology available. Most recently, Dr. Choi is excited to offer the light adjustable lens for cataract surgery, which allows patients to fully customize their vision after surgery. Dr. Choi is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Panel, which sets the standards for eye care in the United States. He has also been an invited expert lecturer on cataract surgery and instructor on corneal transplantation at national meetings. Locally, Dr. Choi is committed to ensuring Hawai‘i has the best eye care for decades to come. He serves as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine and is the medical director of the Lions Eye Bank of Hawai‘i.

 OVER THE PAST SIX YEARS, DR. CHOI HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO ELEVATING THE QUALITY OF EYECARE IN HAWAI‘I AND CARING FOR THE MOST CHALLENGING CATARACT AND CORNEA CASES. 80

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BRANDON LEE, M.D.

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DR. BRANDON LEE HAS PROUDLY SERVED THE PEOPLE OF HAWAI‘I SINCE 2011. A second-generation ophthalmologist, he witnessed at an early age how restoring the gift of sight had the power to change people’s lives. His father, Dr. Worldster Lee, was one of Hawai‘i’s leading cataract surgeons until his retirement in 2020. Today, Dr. Brandon Lee is proud to continue his father’s legacy at the Cataract and Vision Center of Hawaii. Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Lee understands the unique lifestyle and needs of Hawai‘i’s people and strives to provide the highest quality eye care while building strong personal connections with his patients. Dr. Lee’s health care journey began working in public health and outreach programs at the Waimanalo Health Center. This experience changed the course of his life and instilled in him a strong sense of kuleana to care for the people of Hawai‘i. “Our patients come from so many different backgrounds and all walks of life, so I try to be perceptive and sensitive to each of their needs and truly listen to their concerns.” A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Lee was fortunate to train at two of the nation’s top eye institutes: USC’s Doheny Eye Institute for his residency, and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, ranked the nation’s #1 eye hospital, for his fellowship in medical diseases of the retina. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in state-of-the-art cataract surgery. He employs the latest technology, including the Catalys femtosecond laser and multifocal lens implants, which can both correct astigmatism and restore a full range of vision. “I’ve always been someone who strives to help others achieve their full potential” says Dr. Lee. “Giving someone back their vision is a very meaningful way of doing that, especially for our kūpuna.” The Cataract and Vision Center of Hawaii is one of the few practices in Hawai‘i with an on-site surgery center dedicated to cataract surgery. In addition to his Honolulu practice, Dr. Lee provides care for patients on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, where he specializes in cataract surgery at the Ludwig Ophthalmology Centre in Hilo.

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A LOCAL BOY raised in Kea‘au on the Big Island, Dr. Morton decided to become a doctor when he was a fire and rescue volunteer in college in Ohio, and returned home to attend the John A Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). His love of sports, helping people, and technology have come together in his Orthopedic practice at the Hawai‘i Sports & Spine Institute. Dr. Morton specializes in hips and knees. His focus is on joint reconstruction, joint preservation and salvage procedures. He has an interest in minimally-invasive approaches, including the Direct Anterior approach, an alternative to conventional total hip replacement, and is wellversed in modern adult reconstruction techniques including partial knee replacements and robotic-assisted replacements. He also has extensive training in complex revisions of failed joint replacements, including megaprosthesis, infections, arthrofibrosis and periprosthetic fractures. Dr. Morton is the first Orthopedic Surgeon in Hawai‘i who is Fellowship-trained in Robotic Joint Replacement. His love of robotic surgery has earned him the nickname, “The Robot Doc.” He believes robotic surgery is more precise, less invasive, has fewer complications, and will get his patients back out there feeling pain-free faster. But Dr. Morton also likes to emphasize that although he uses the latest technology, he still believes in good, old-fashioned, friendly, personalized care. His philosophy is that everyone deserves a patient-centered and individualized approach with both non-operative and operative treatments available. He will provide you with the best that modern orthopedics has to offer with rapid-recovery techniques, advanced analgesia, and cosmetic wound closure. Whether your problem stems from a sports injury, aging, or a complex trauma, his experience with challenging cases provides him with the tool kit needed to offer his patients the best possible solutions and care, and all with a friendly, comfortable approach.

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 NICKNAMED “THE ROBOT DOC,” DR. MORTON BELIEVES ROBOTIC SURGERY IS MORE PRECISE, LESS INVASIVE, HAS FEWER COMPLICATIONS, AND WILL GET HIS PATIENTS BACK OUT THERE FASTER.

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HUGO HIGA, M.D. is a dual-trained Ophthalmologist and Oculofacial Surgeon who has been practicing in Hawai‘i since 1998. Dr. Higa received his B.S. in Biology at UCLA, and his M.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following his internship year at the University of Hawai‘i, he returned to Madison to complete his Ophthalmology studies. He then moved to Australia where he completed his fellowship training in Corneal Surgery/External Diseases and Oculoplastic/Orbital Surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Higa offers eye care to preserve his patients’ vision from regular eye exams to treatment for cataracts, diabetic eye disease, dry eye, glaucoma, and other eye diseases, as well as injuries to the eye. As an Oculofacial Surgeon, Dr. Higa believes in helping his patients look and feel their best at any age through surgical and non-surgical procedures. He expanded the cosmetic side of his practice when many of his patients commented how old they looked after their vision improved. Some of the most common complaints are droopy eyelids and brows, eye

bags, saggy skin, and wrinkles. Dr. Higa offers many treatment options for excellent, natural-looking results to help his patients look their best – more youthful, rested, and attractive. Dr. Higa is honored to have been appointed Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the John A Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). This volunteer appointment was recommended by a committee of Dr. Higa’s peers in the department. He is also a dedicated member of the Kamehameha Lions Club and actively collects, cleans, and sorts glasses for donation to needy communities around the world. He often participates in community talks, health fairs, and seminars on aging eye health and cosmetic procedures, and also holds regular continuing education seminars for local optometrists. Dr. Higa has recently partnered with ophthalmologist Andrew Parlin, M.D. to form Island Ophthalmology Partners. They have offices at the Pan Am Building and Pali Momi Medical Center. In his limited free time, Dr. Higa enjoys surf foiling, spending time with his family and dog, Coco, and is an avid “Trekkie.”

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A SUCCESSFUL SURGERY is about far more than what happens on the operating table. For Dr. Joseph Varcadipane, it’s also about making sure his patients are happy. Dr. Varcadipane specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery, from primary (“first-time”) to revision (“re-do”) surgeries, he has spent a decade delivering outstanding results. Starting from the very first visit to the last day of their post-op recovery period, the level of care he and his team offer is what sets his practice apart from others. “I care a lot about my patients,” he says. “In five years, I want to be able to help more people than I can today and be more efficient and better in all the ways I can be.” To do this, Dr. Varcadipane is constantly exploring new advancements and technology that could lead to better patient outcomes and care. He was the first surgeon in Hawai‘i to introduce HipInsight, an augmented reality-based navigation system that allows surgeons to better plan and more accurately place orthopedic implants. The addition of robotic-assisted surgery, a breakthrough tool in orthopedics, in the operating room has allowed Dr. Varcadipane to achieve an even higher level of accuracy that can help improve the function, feel and potential longevity of joint replacements. When it comes to surgery, “I’m a bit of a perfectionist,” he admits. While absolute perfection is not always possible, it’s this strive for excellence that has led to consistently great outcomes for his patients. During his two fellowships, the UMDNJ – Rutgers Medical School graduate trained under internationally acclaimed surgeons Dr. Joel Matta and Dr. Edward J. McPherson, both considered masters in their respective fields in orthopedics. The experience and mentorship gained under their wing have shaped Dr. Varcadipane into the surgeon he is today and given him the skillset to treat some of the most challenging orthopedic cases on the island.

 DR. VARCADIPANE SPECIALIZES IN HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY, FROM PRIMARY (“FIRST-TIME”) TO REVISION (“RE-DO”) SURGERIES, HE HAS SPENT A DECADE DELIVERING OUTSTANDING RESULTS.

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Omakase Obsession A recent offering of Sushi Gyoshin’s omakase included flounder with plum and cherry blossom.

Honolulu now has about two dozen omakase-only sushi counters—eight of which opened in the past year.

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OTARU IKA,” HIROSHI TSUJI SAYS.

“Firefly squid.” Inside Sushi Gyoshin, his omakase restaurant across from Ala Moana Center, Tsuji arranges a pair of the plump, thumb-size springtime delicacies atop beds of fresh wakame, namasu and golden miso and hands them to us in glass cups. It’s the opening round of his $150 menu of 16 courses of nigiri sushi and appetizers. At 5:20 on a Thursday evening at the height of tax season, seven of the eight seats at Gyoshin’s cypress wood counter are filled. It’s the first of two nightly seatings. To my left, diners are marveling at how hard it was to get a reservation. And Gyoshin is one of eight omakase sushi specialists to open in Honolulu in the past year.

Toro, Sushi Que, Sushi Ogame, 22 Kailua in Waipahu: Prices at these newcomersrange from $45 for Aloha Bento’s lunchtime takeout omakase to $350 for the most luxe option at Yohei Sushi Kāhala. (Another, Amaterasu, closed in April to find a new location.) The wave of prix-fixe sushi that’s dominating Japanese restaurant openings isn’t singular to Honolulu. Omakase sushi has radiated outward from Tokyo and Hokkaido for well over a decade, touching cities across the globe where cosmopolitan diners have money to splurge. Honolulu now has about two dozen omakase-only sushi counters. That’s not counting Sushi Izakaya Gaku, Mitch’s Fish Market & Sushi Bar, Sushi Ii and other eateries that include omakase among their offerings.

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means chef ’s choice—a progression of small dishes prepared one by one by a chef working on the other side of a counter from you. Sushi is the most popular omakase. Kaiseki and tempura are also common themes; you can even find some that specialize in beef or yakitori. In omakase the chef determines the menu, which can showcase not just seasonal, premium ingredients, but also the skill of the chef. Reasons for opening an omakase counter vary.Yohei Sushi Kāhala, a 10-seat counter and dining room cloaked in restrained opulence, is the dreamchild of Hiroshima Mazda C h airman Tetsuya Matsuda, who bought the original Yohei Sushi in Kalihi in 2018. Hybrid menus that intersperse nigiri sushi with kaiseki dishes start at $220 and go up to $350 (a $120 option is available at tables). Hokkaido uni risotto might appear, or beet-cured salmon dusted with fennel and black olive. The budget for ingredients, dishware and hand-cut crystal glassware, the sushi chef tells us, was unlimited. At the other end of the price spectrum, inside the lobby of Central Pacific Bank’s Downtown headquarters, Aloha Bento is an extreme outlier. Among its sushi rolls and bowls is an eight-piece premium omakase lunch set— $45, takeout only, served in a fauxSushi Gyoshin’s Hiroshi Tsuji stands behind his omakase counter. 92

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cypress box. It’s not the presentation you would expect for otoroofhamachiwith jalapeño shoyu jelly, or kohada cured in salt to extract moisture before a light cook in a rice vinegar bath. But chef-owner Cosmo Hirai was a partner at Mō‘ili‘ili’s former Senyu Sushi omakase. “I do want to offer a better sushi bento in Downtown,” Hirai says. “We’re not a restaurant, so it’s not at the full omakase level with everything I’ve learned. It’s a more simplified level that I can offer to everybody.” At the corner of Pi‘ikoiand Waimanu streets, Tsujiturned down an offer from Sushi Sho in New York toopen Gyoshin in February. After years of training in traditional Japanese cuisine along the Sea of Japan, he was recruited by Rinka Restaurant six years ago. It was the intended start of Tsuji’s plan to travel the world studying different cuisines, only he fell in love with Hawai‘i. “I think Hawai‘i just l ovessushi and it’s easy to open and have a fighting chance at maintaining a steady business, not just for the first month but thereafter,” says Sean Morris, a Honolulu-based marketing consultant for Japanese businesses. “We’re close to Japan, people are used to going there. And people don’t seem to flinch at a $100 omakase for sushi. But if you talk to them about a wine dinner for $150, they’re like,‘Oh, I’ll think about it.’” ABOVE: The premium omakase lunch set is available at Aloha Bento for $45. LEFT: Cosmo Hirai opened Aloha Bento

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spring to fall of 2022, announcements about new omakase counters tumbled forth at an alarming rate. Just opened or planning to open were Fukurou, Sushi Tokiwa, Jinya, Omakase by Aung and Yohei Kāhala. Having vacated its unlikely setup inside ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace, @Sushi reopened in Waterfront Plaza. 22 Kailua was expanding to Waipahu, and Kaimukī’s Japanese Restaurant Aki was debuting Sushi Aki next door. After a second tsunami of openings began last summer, I realized that I could think of only half as many new places serving sushi that wasn’t omakase, including a new Kozo Sushi Express. Which means diners who can afford it are spoiled for choice. So how do you choose? First, if you love sushi (because at these prices, you should probably love sushi) but need your uni fix and multiple orders of otoronigiri, stay away from omakase. It’s the opposite of à la carte. Same if you’re not comfortable with communal dining. A sushi bar is an intimate space where friendly conversation with the chef is part of the experience. If you want privacy, people will respect that. If you’re outgoing, conversation between groups of diners is common, especially if a place allows BYOB. Second, if you’re the type to geek out about the craft of sushi, look for Edomae specialists. Edomae techniques elevate sushi-making to the realm of alchemy. Its chefs use methods that predate refrigeration—including marinating, pickling, lightly boiling in shoyu or vinegar, aging under ice, burying in koji and curing in salt or kombu kelp—to preserve seafood and intensify its flavors, especially umami and acidity. The pinnacle in Hawai‘i is Sushi Sho. Other omakase counters have blended menus of Edomae-style and fresh seafood. Third, if back-and-forth with a sushi chef is important, ask around to see which eatery might be a good fit. The chef sets the tone—is he or she relaxed and open to conversation? If a c hef doesn’t speak much English, can they still put guests at ease? In the end, it’s all subjective. For Morris, an omakase meal can be brought down by poorly treated rice. Another local says 94

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The List At Honolulu’s omakase restaurants, chef’s choice rules. Prices as of early May 2024. I-naba Hanalei‘i Teppan & Sushi

$52 lunch, $120 dinner

Amaterasu (closed April 30 to find a new location)

$79 lunch, $120 dinner

Sushi Fukurou at Búho Sushi Que Sushi Murayama

$90, dinner only $100, dinner only $100, $160, takeout; $180, dinner dine-in

22 Kailua

$100, $150, $200, dinner only

Toro

$100, $150, $300, dinner only

Sushi Tokiwa at Restaurant Suntory Sushi You Hanale by Islander Sake Sushi Shingetsu

$100 lunch, $280 dinner $110, dinner only $120, dinner only $120, $150, dinner only

Sushi Ogame

$125, dinner only

Omakase by Aung

$130, dinner only

Sushi Aki

$135, $200, dinner only

RB Sushi (closed May 31 to find a new location)

$140, dinner only

@Sushi (Atsushi)

$150, dinner only

Sushi Gyoshin

$150, dinner only

Sushi Ginza Onodera Hihimanu Sushi Sushi Sasabune Yohei Sushi Kāhala Sushi Sho

$150, $200 lunch; $300 dinner $175 lunch, $245 dinner $200, dinner only $220, $280, $350, dinner only $350, dinner only

it’s the attitude of the chef—a welcoming one who may not make the best sushi can still create a more memorable evening than an overly intense master chef. A Honolulu banker who takes Japanese clients out for omakase prizes the textures of different seafood—and notes that curing and aging methods can soften fish. I’m in between. It’s hard not to be in awe of a game-changer like Sushi Sho’s Keiji Nakazawa, who experimented for more than a year before he was satisfied with new Edomae-style treatments of opah, Moloka‘i a maebi and moi. And I find myself rooting for promising chefs heady with passion for their craft, even if they undercook their rice. At Gyoshin, Tsuji is preparing the evening’s first nigiri. “Hirame,” he tells us. “Flounder with plum and cherry blossom.” He molds a pat of three-red-vin-

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egar rice in one hand, flicks a smidge of fresh wasabi under a slice of hirameand tops it with a translucent orb of ume gelée and a salted pink flower. The winter fish still swims off Japan in the spring; its flesh, firm and mildly sweet, harmonizes with the delicate tart and salt of plum and cherry—whose blossoms on bare branches symbolize the ending of winter and coming of spring. As much as this bite of nigiri, the symbolism melts me. As I said, it’s all subjective.

Kāhala’s otsukuri hassun is a centerpiece of its $280 kaiseki and sushi omakase.

BELOW: Gyoshin’s

signature monaka changes frequently but always echoes the components of sushi, with layers of seafood between delicate rice wafers.

Atsushi Kumagai’s training in sushi began in Japan and took him to San Francisco and Honolulu, where he worked under a Michelin-starred itamae at Maru Sushi. Since 2019 he’s been chef-owner of @Sushi Honolulu. Kumagai’s knowledge of Japanese and local culture make him the perfect go-to for our etiquette questions. Chopsticks or hand: What’s the proper way to eat sushi? That’s totally the customer’s choice. It’s not a matter of polite or impolite. If a customer cannot use chopsticks, I suggest eating with their hand. It’s also fine to use a fork. It’s painful to watch my sushi get stabbed, though. What if a customer has food allergies? We can always adjust. A lot of people are allergic to shellfish. Some cannot have big predator fish when they’re pregnant. I take reservations on Resy and it helps when people write their allergies in the notes. They don’t have to tell us in advance, but we appreciate when they do. If you BYOB, should you offer the sushi chef a glass? Yes! When I go to eat sushi, if the sushi chef looks very serious, I wait. I think he has his own pace. Maybe halfway I’ll offer. If the chef seems relaxed, I’ll offer at the beginning. What would be considered bad manners? Try not to tell the sushi chef how to make sushi. After the customer has one piece, then he can request smaller rice, or a little more soy sauce. Some customers sit down and have never tried my sushi, but right away they tell me they want less rice. What’s the most important thing to remember? Respect each other. How you eat sushi, how you talk. Respect the chef, the place, the guests sitting next to you having a good time. And make sure you show up with an empty stomach, please.

JUNE 2024

AFTERTHOUGHTS

Bouncing Back Higher Than Ever

BY THOMA S OBUNG EN

The lessons learned, including loving myself.

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I began setting and enforcing boundaries. Learning how to effectively say “no” has been the greatest lesson of all. Seeking inspiration, I leaned into creative projects, signing up for classes, tours and workshops that allowed me to tap in to my left brain. Dad and I exchanged Lego sets for Christmas, and we swiftly fell down the rabbit hole of colorful bricks. He found catharsis with building and displaying finished sets. I felt accomplished focusing on one task for hours on end. I also returned to my pandemic hobby of taking long walks. In early 2021, I averaged 7 miles most days. Today, with a full

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Y MEMORY IS FOGGY as to exactly when I began to lose control of life. But I think it was September 2023, when my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. What first manifested as shortness of breath and mild discomfort quickly progressed to debilitating pain and sleepless nights. He and my mom had moved to Las Vegas, so visiting required planning, and at the time, I had no idea how serious his condition was. Externally, I may have seemed OK, but internally, I was slowly unraveling. I could only pretend everything was business as usual for so long, until it began affecting my physical and mental well-being. Onward I pressed, sinking deeper into work. There were weeks I clocked more than 60 hours just to distract myself from thinking about Dad. Any form of happiness quickly dissipated. Writing ceased to have meaning. Burnout was imminent. By December, I was emotionally drained and desperately needed to pause all social activity, which had been my only source of joy. I took a break from social media too. I felt defeated and numb as the days passed. I flew to Vegas to spend the holidays with my folks, but nothing could prepare me for the news I received as we left the airport. Dad’s cancer was Stage 4, and he had lost all independence. My mom, his full-time caregiver, was desperate for a break, and I had only planned a nine-day trip. Paralyzed as I wrestled with his mortality, the uncertainty of Dad’s situation had me considering a permanent move to Vegas. After getting through the holidays, finding motivation to work was a struggle and I wasn’t accepting life as it was unfolding. Being so far away in Hawai‘i made it worse. So, in February, I cleared my schedule to return to Vegas. This time, I decided to be present. I was through spiraling. By March, Dad’s health turned a corner. Doctors found a fluid buildup in his lungs that caused more pain than the cancer itself. After draining it a few times, he began to improve. This eased some of my anxiety, but I still felt helpless. I knew the best thing I could do was take care of myself. After I returned to Hawai‘i, I started decluttering my apartment, which allowed me emotional space to assess my life and how I wanted to move forward. Next was a long overdue checkup with my doctor, and it came as no surprise that I wasn’t doing well.

work schedule, I’m closer to 5. I’m also spending less time staring at screens, and this, combined with more time outside, has done wonders for my mental clarity and waistline. My diet also flipped from an amalgamation of treats to whole vegetables, fruits and proteins. Still, I allow myself a fat bacon and egg sandwich in the morning and bowls of pasta here and there. I am a hedonist after all. Meanwhile, Dad’s health is improving by the day. And on March 27, we learned he’s cancer-free. It’s a huge relief, especially for Mom. As for me, I’m still moving forward. I finally love myself for the person I’ve become and choices I’ve made. The lessons I learned were tough, but I’m thankful I arrived here, sooner than later.

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