I've been seeing Dr. Kurohara for. 36 years and can attest to his abilities as a physician. He and…read morehis office staff provide nothing but the best care.

Dr. Kurohara is so well known around the community for his excellent care. He has taken care of me…read moreand all my family members for the longest time. Being in the medical field, it's easy to lose your way due to the extremely high numbers of patients that need to be seen on a daily basis. Dr. Kurohara is one of a kind and always gives you his full attention, compassion, and care. He treats everyone like family. I truly wish others would follow his example.

My mom's doctor I appreciate the love and true guidance she gives…read more She to me is one of the best lady family doctors in hilo. The reason is for her genuine care to help her paitents something that rarely occurs with some doctors.

I have been a patient since I was 19 years old (21 years this year), since Dr. Nakamura started at…read moreDr. Kurohara's office. After opening his own practice, Hilo Family Medicine, where Dr. Mel joined him & has cared for me ever since. She has helped me through many hard times in my life & always does her best by me and my health. I am blessed to have a doctor that is as wonderful & committed as her!!!

Dr saito gave me such a a hard time about diagnosing my son with autism. He told me "parents who…read morebelieve their children have special needs sometimes do it for attention." His bedside manner when dealing with energetic kids is not what you'd want from your pediatrician, someone you trust with your child's health. He has a very condescending attitude and makes you feel uncomfortable when trying to voice any concerns. I had to reach out to other resources just to get a diagnosis for my son because he wouldn't do it himself. Eventually he did make a referral for us to get a diagnosis after me having to go through hoops and other agencies. He wouldn't accept he had autism til I came with my own diagnosis which he wouldn't accept then say it's not acceptable because it has to be from the dr he sent the referral. I am writing this review to save parents from this situation, it's truly heartbreaking that a pediatrician in our community (a community with a lot of special needs individuals) is so out of touch with the children they are caring for. Mahalo for reading my review I hope it helps you decide where to send your keiki for care.

Friendly staff, short wait time, doctor is brief and to the point. Dr. Saito always answers…read morewhatever questions I may have. I feel very comfortable with bringing my daughter here.

Physician Hopman sent us a letter stating that the 'bond of trust no longer exists and she no…read morelonger is willing to provide us with service.' I suppose by remaining healthy, we have not contributed to her pocketbook on a regular basis. At Hopman's facility, you are a customer....not a patient. Steer Clear.

The receptionist is awful. Not friendly at all. Nurse (I think) she did not introduce herself,…read moretreated me like cattle. Told Dr Kalua about training her staff, she didn't seem concerned. Told her she probably doesn't care because she has so many other patients. Too bad Hilo has so few choices.

Dr Dolan spends time with her patients and really care. have been seeing her for a few years and…read morenever been disappointed. I am anRN for many years and have seen it all. she is fatally awesome. Bev Akiona RN BS

The worst experience ever. I was accepted into her practice a year ago, but I have never met or…read moreseen her. I was given three appointments. I showed up on time for all three but was sent home without seeing her. The first time after waiting 3 mos for the apt., I got there right at 9am the appointment time, but because I didn't get there 20 mins before my apt, though I called from the road and was told to still come in, I was sent home without seeing her or anyone. The second time 3 mos later, I saw the medical assistant. When I said I was hoping to meet Dr. Dolan, the assistant said, Maybe this practice isn't for you. Rather hostile. The third visit also 3 mos. later, I had hope to finally meet the doctor and get the referrals for serious conditions that require follow up--I was turned away again. This time because I didn't have labs. But the staff never requested labs and I had the blue sheet given by the assistant that showed that labs had not been checked. I was turned away by very unpleasant staff. I moved from Honolulu a year ago, and all this time I've been trying to actually meet with Dr. Dolan as my PCP and I've been trying to get her to refer me to both a Gyn doc and a Gastrointerologist, but it has been hopeless. The staff said the sent requests for records from my previous docs and asked me to follow up with them which I did. NONE of the four docs had gotten requests. This office held up any care and I'm a senior with on-going issues, for a year. They wasted my time and treated me without normal human kindness or concern. This is the worst experience I've ever had with a doctor who was completely unavailable. I don't know why she accepts new patients if she can't see them and relies on medical assistants who may or may not be certified. I've finally found a doc that I can actually see, and his staff is efficient and kind.

What a wonderful doctor! I was on vacation on the big island and developed a severe ear infection…read more An amazingly kind and thorough experience seeing Dr. Alberin. He even called me back and asked me to come back in because he thought of something that would help me! He also said i could call him if i need anything else. I wish my doctors at home were as kind and helpful. His staff was efficient, kind and wonderful all around! Seeing a doctor while on vacation isn't what I'd hope for but if you need one go see Dr Alberin.

Dr. Badgley should not be practicing medicine. I went in to see him for an unexplained bleed. The…read morewhole time I was explaining my symptoms he was practicing his golf swing and when I was done he stood for a minute and then turned to me and said "What do you think it is?" He eventually diagnosed this as a possible tumor, but his office was never able to coordinate with the referring Dr.'s office to set up an appointment to confirm or deny this.I finally went to a different Dr. who had the matter solved in minutes, I love my new Dr., she is Dr. Leboo in Hilo and is excellent! Again, Dr. Badgley should not be practicing medicine, this is scary and unacceptable, run, don't walk, from this office!

Linden family medicine clinic is the best.Dr Ahia and staff are great.I been going to Dr Ahia for…read moreabout a year now,he got my blood pressure under control.Went there the other day for knee pain,he knew what the pain was through examination.He gave me options of how to treat my knee,and I chose shot in my knee and now my knee feels great.Dr Ahia is very patient and Will take the time to explain to you about your condition.

The doctor was once a good GP, but has since forgotten why they became a doctor, which is to help…read morepeople and do no harm. My family were patients of this doctor until becoming unavailable and people had to start seeing another doctor, also a GP in the same office as patients are not assigned to any specific Dr. and just see who ever is available at a particular time. It felt like the office environment went sour and one doctor left the office, and patients (including my family) chose to punish their prior patients and refuse to see them anymore, allowing work environment problems to take center stage. Now, my family is unable to get blood pressure medication and other much needed medications filled, and we're not able to find another Dr. who is taking new/old patients at this time. Get away from this Dr. while you can. There is too much office drama and you are likely to get refused medical treatment without warning, violating the medical Hippocratic oath taken when graduating medical school.