Here on vacation. Experiencing a persistent cough & congestion. Realized I needed medical…read moretreatment. This UC is in a relatively new location. it was spotless, immaculate. Didn't realize that so many places would closed on July 3rd prior to the July 4th holiday. My appointment was on time, intake information handled thoroughly, PA examine thorough. PA diagnosed, recommended antibiotics & if not improved, see personal PCP after returning to Redondo Beach in a few days. Extremely favorably impressed.

From start to finish it was a great experience. I had some wax deep in my ear and Audiologist sent…read moreme to Koloko Urgent Care. I was able to make an Appt and the staff were wonderful and skilled. Clean, orderly, great building and good MD and staff. Could not recommend more. Great when my Primary is not working. Bravo!

*This review is for both Kealakekua & Kailua Kona clinics…read more The absolute worst. Completely smashed with people all the time, huge staff so no one ever knows what's really going on with your health. It's good if you just have a cold or something but if you have actual health issues needing to be addressed just know that the level of care here is not personal and their 20 receptionists and nurses aids will spoil your privacy health information. The doctors try really hard though, I won't knock them because they do a good job given the environment. *With declining numbers of doctors whom are accepting new patients the community is forced to use resources such as this clinic. Although I honestly feel it is 1star service, I'm stuck here rather than be without a doc. Just forewarning anyone who is considering being a new patient here, I advise u to exhaust all other resources first.

Gary has been my dentist for fully 30 years. I can't say enough good about him. Caring, takes…read moretime, excellent skills, active in Hawaii Dental Society and keeps up with advances in his field.

I was scheduled to receive a tetanus shot and was given the Covid vaccine by mistake. When I filed…read morea complaint with my insurance company I got a letter from Hawaii Family Physicians stating I was discharged from their practice. Two days after my discharge letter, I received another letter discharging my daughter as well. Hers was accompanied by a demand for payment on a 12.00 copay from an office visit we had less than a week prior. I called to inquire about the charge as I made a cash payment in the office at her visit however I was only able to leave a message for the finance person. Three days later, no return call I received a letter saying my daughter's account had been turned over to a collection company. I believe my insurance company is in the process of an investigation that may include some sanctions against the practice. The agent handling my claim implied this was not the first mistake of its kind reported from their practice.

The thing I especially like about Dr Arthurs is that he reads and questions studies about various…read moremedications and how does it fit into the lifestyles of his patients. He is impressive to me and I look forward to my visits with him and his opinions as well. Dr King is fine for sure but Dr Arthur's is closer in age to me so we relate better !! My wife and I came from the mainland and now reside here in Kona. We had to wait to become patients and it was worth it. I have some medical training and I can tell you that Hawaii Family Physicians and their staff are a pleasure to work with and they r at the top of their game. All in all they are a first class medical operation that we are proud to be a part of as patients. They are also aware of alternative Eastern medicines and therapies. Definitely they r open and informed of what is new as well as time tested medicines and procedures. Shelly and Jamie Goldner

While on vacation in Kona, I started feeling sick. I searched on Internet and the closest Urgent…read morecare was this one. I called and they setup an appointment for me after one hour. Dr. Stroman saw me and prescribed the needed medication, which helped and allowed me to fly back to Chicago. Thank you, Dr. Stroman and Urgent Care of Kona team!

They had an 80 question online intake form, yes 80, that I diligently filled out before taking my…read morehusband there with severe abdominal pain. They were open and we were told that although they accepted walk-in patients, but the doctor was with another patient. There were no other patients there. They would not allow him to be seen. It. was about 4:15, they were open and we needed to see a doctor. It is urgent care for God's sake!

Worst medical practice I have ever experienced in my 50+ years. This practice also operates as Kona…read moreDermatology. I found Zero help with either of my skin conditions. The provider stood 3 feet away, barely examining my skin condition and said "I just don't know". Her advice was a steroid shot and said the following day would be much better. When I had zero results I called the office the following day for a recommended next step or referral. The medical provider never returned my call so I called the following day at 8:30am again, informed the receptionist my call went unanswered the day prior and asked to speak with the provider a second time. The provider got on the line and said she had no suggestions. I paid $170 for an office visit and $50 for the steroid shot which was a complete waste. I asked again if the provider was trained in dermatology and she said yes but came across as apathetic, uncertain and clueless on how to proceed. Don't waste your time.

1. Easy to get an appointment 2. Pleasant, helpful reception…read moreand admin staff 3. Kind, compassionate, efficient, knowledgeable medical staff 4. Excellent advocacy of your well being

Urgent Care is not one of the places you want to visit while on vacation from the mainland, but…read moresometimes these things are out of your control! On our last full day on the island, my son was at the beach and got stuck by a sea urchin (wana). Several spines went into his heel through his beach shoes, and we played doctor by searching the Internet for symptoms and treatments. We got some vinegar at the store and soaked his foot, but couldn't remove the spines due to them being highly brittle. Things seemed ok, but later my son complained of pain while walking around Ali'i Drive, so we knew we had to resort to an expert just to make sure. A quick search led us to Aloha Kona Urgent Care which was close by and we're so glad we found this place! We just walked in without an appointment - fortunately we took the last spot of the day! We were welcomed by a nice receptionist, then seen by the friendly and funny Nico (sp?) from Germany who started a vinegar soak for him, and then finally Dr. Kim saw us. I so appreciated the patience they all provided, and the expert care and thorough explanations! I'm happy to say that things are much better now with my son's foot, as expected. This is definitely a good place to bookmark if you're ever in need in the area!

I went here for the IV therapy. Great quality service and very professional staff. The room was…read morenice and relaxing, took about 1 hr for the process, well worth it. I feel great days later and feel like I avoided the flu that was going around. Definitely recommend!

Very professional, organized and clean. My care was excellent and my treatment was very thoroughly…read moreexplained. Having direct access to a physician was well worth the small fee. I highly recommend Dr. McMurry.

These are caring people so hard to find in Kona anymore. Recommend them whole heartedly. They do…read morebother to listen !!!

Dr Matsuo and his wife Jodi (a PhD in Nutrition) offer support for a no alcohol, plant-based…read morelifestyle. They bill your insurance for appointments and classes --and bill YOU if you don't show up. I fully understand that a practice can't survive if patients don't show up, but how about making it easier for patients to be there in the first place? This is where it becomes a frustratingly, horrible experience for the patient. Their biggest weakness lies in their office management and in their software. A BIG CAUTION: If you have a tele-health appointment you will get an email reminding you; but they do not explain where to sign in for the tele-health appointment. If you have other doctors in the area, you know to go to your patient portal and this links you to the tele-health portal. But no, not Kukui LM Clinic, YOU are supposed to know (each time) that the email does not link you to the tele-health portal. The doctor is often late, so if you are waiting at the clinic's patient portal, you will miss the 15-minute window they offer you. If you have difficulty knowing where to look for the tele-health link they will not pick up their phone (it goes to voicemail) and occasionally confuse you by telling you they will use a non HIPPA compliant FaceTime call instead of the tele-health patient portal. Make no mistake: YOU will be billed for missing the appointment. In other words, It's always YOUR problem. In my experience, they will also bill YOU for appointments you might have missed for health reasons (I was in the hospital in the ICU). They may bill you for Sundays when the office isn't open. They will bill you for health teaching they offer (although they do not inform you of this). They will bill you for appointments even BEFORE you ever signed their office policies. To be constructive here, I think that the the problem lies with the office manager, Jodi's sister, who in my humble opinion doesn't have the temperament or experience for the job. She blames the patient rather than stepping back and learning what's wrong with their system so that it gets fixed; so patients CAN be in the right place at the right time. It's just so basic and obvious it's almost ridiculous, but they continue to put their health care delivery problems on you and will bill you for them. For me it was time to step aside. But to demonstrate my good intentions here's an example of how it should work: Allergist Alan Wang has an outstanding office manager named Vanesa. She always answers the phone. She also emails you to remind you of your appointment. What makes Dr Wang's office work so efficiently is that, after you click on the email confirmation, you are linked to Dr Wang's patient portal. After you confirm, the program links you to a pre-checkin page. Here you provide the doctor with any new medications you might be taking. This is an opportunity to check that your address and telephone number are correct and your insurance information is up-to-date. On the day of your appointment you will get another email, but this time it takes you directly to the tele-health page. Dr Wang's office manager then calls you to make sure your video and mic are set up and that you are ready for the call on time. You wait while watching a sign that says "The doctor will be with you shortly." You know that you are in the correct place and on time. None of this happens at the Kukui Clinic. If you sit on the patient portal page that confirms your appointment, there is no link to the video or mic. Dr Matsuo is often late, so it's unclear if you too should wait. There is no information telling you to go to another website address. If you call for help it rolls over to their message machine, then they bill YOU for missing the appointment. This in my humble opinion is not only irritating it's unethical and stupid. Patient's are there because they NEED to see the doctor why block them from doing so? I for one was waiting to be seen when all this occurred! Beware: If you try to text them You will be BURIED in clinic rules that repeat each time you text. As I said, they do not answer the phone, the office manager makes no effort to be helpful. In my experience she'll just try to find ways to charge you out of pocket thereby punishing you for your alleged wrong doing. IN MY OPINION, This is a sad situation for the professional team who mean well but appear to be unable to deal with a relative who is clearly not in a job that best suits her abilities. It even appears that she may be directed to punish patients who may be sick, elderly, disabled or in need of a hand. Why can't they just swallow hard and look at what's not working rather than blaming patients for what is really their problems delivering health care? ADVICE: I'd look for a clinic that has more concern for its patients. This is NOT being written by a disgruntled patient, but one who sincerely hopes that this clinic, with its good intentions but poor management, will succeed.

Dr Matsuo and staff continue to pleasantly surprise my wife and myself. He and staff are so kind,…read moreconcerned, interested in patients diet, advocating plant based etc