Hawaii county, HI

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Hawaii County, HI[edit | edit source]

  • Hawaii County is the largest county in the U.S. state of Hawaii, in terms of geographical area. The county encompasses the entire Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. The county seat is Hilo, the largest city on the island. As of the 2020 census, the population of Hawaii County was approximately 201,513.

Healthcare in Hawaii County, HI[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Hawaii County is provided by a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a wide range of medical services.

Hilo Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Hilo Medical Center is the largest facility in Hawaii County and is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. It is a full-service, 276-bed acute care hospital that offers comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency care, surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, and women's health.

North Hawaii Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • North Hawaii Community Hospital is a non-profit community hospital located in Waimea. It provides a variety of services, including emergency care, surgical services, women's health, and primary care. The hospital is part of the Queen's Health Systems.

Kona Community Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Kona Community Hospital, located in Kealakekua, is a 94-bed full-service acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency services. It offers a range of services, including surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, and gynecology.

Hamakua-Kohala Health[edit | edit source]

  • Hamakua-Kohala Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to the communities of Hamakua and Kohala. It operates clinics in Honokaa and Kapaau.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the United States Census Bureau, the percentage of people in Hawaii County without health insurance coverage was 8.1% in 2019. The county's primary care physicians to population ratio is 1,390:1, which is higher than the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Hawaii County, HI, is provided by a variety of facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of the county's residents. From large hospitals to smaller clinics, these facilities strive to provide high-quality healthcare services to ensure the well-being of the community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Hawaii county, HI



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Arthurs David 1932153111 DO M Other 1983 Family Practice 75 -5870 Walua Rd Suite 200 Kailua Kona HI 96740 8083233107
Bell Christina 1104952977 MD F University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine 1999 Family Practice Geriatric Medicine Kailua Kona HI 96740
Capati Chrissy 1215195680 F Other 2007 Family Practice 1333 Waianuenue Ave Hilo HI 96720 8089616644
Dolan Lynda 1548207319 F State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine 1993 Family Practice HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE 1190 Waianuenue Ave Hilo HI 96720 8089323000
Donaugh Doede 1700076957 F Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine 2004 Family Practice Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Suite 6 Ocean View HI 96737
Duerler Timothy 1053433441 M University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine 2005 Family Practice 64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy 306 Kamuela HI 96743 8087695010
Festerling Buddy 1396816567 MD M University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine 1993 Family Practice Suite 200 Hilo HI 96720
Flaim Allison 1114149853 F Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med 2006 Family Practice Hilo HI 96720
Han Elizabeth 1558894659 F University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine 2017 Family Practice Kailua Kona HI 96740
Higa Deanne 1740632272 F Other 2018 Family Practice Hilo HI 96720

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Hawaii county, HI - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Lau Matthew 1669416335 M University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine 1986 Allergy/immunology Kailua Kona HI 96740
Bethune Walter 1134255524 M Harvard Medical School 2005 Anesthesiology Hilo HI 96720
Culver David 1851318463 MD M University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1990 Anesthesiology Hilo HI 96720
Desso Rebecca 1104188002 F University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 2012 Anesthesiology Hilo HI 96720
Etter Mark 1396163432 M University Of Virginia School Of Medicine 2014 Anesthesiology Hilo HI 96720
Gomez Morad Andrea 1679886758 F Other 2001 Anesthesiology Hilo HI 96720
Mcdermott William 1821256835 M Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine 2008 Anesthesiology Hilo HI 96720
Nichols Michael 1962427179 MD M Other 1974 Anesthesiology Pain Management Kealakekua HI 96750
Smith Ryan 1639157365 M Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2005 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Suite 104 Hilo HI 96720
Vikram Brahmanandam 1891962296 M University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine 2007 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Micro Imaging Hilo HI 96777

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Kratzer Jennifer 1821311465 F Other 2009 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Kamuela HI 96743
Van Druff Michelle 1881236958 F Other 2019 Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm) Suite 107 Kealakekua HI 96750
Apatov Nathaniel 1265411706 CNA M Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med 1999 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Kamuela HI 96743
Imagire Benjamin 1073936043 M Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale 2013 Chiropractic Suite D Keaau HI 96749
Acquaro Franco 1073842415 M Other 2006 Clinical Psychologist Suite F Kamuela HI 96743
Horner Angelina 1295406643 F Other 2019 Clinical Psychologist Pahala HI 96777 8089324370
Vasey Kari 1275576969 F Other 1993 Clinical Psychologist Honokaa HI 96727
Barrientos Grace 1780843359 F Other 2010 Clinical Social Worker Suite 5 Hilo HI 96720
Chilson-mccraw Lisa 1861086423 F Other 2018 Clinical Social Worker Suite 201 Hilo HI 96720
Plummer Carol 1710366554 F Other 2004 Clinical Social Worker Suite 6b Hilo HI 96720

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