I was expecting my second child and were very unhappy with our pediatrician at the time. We were referred to CMA by my sister, whose kids had been going to Dr. Yano for years and she always spoke very well of the practice. At the time, the only doctor available was Dr. Morita, who we loved instantly. It's been 7 years and she has been so wonderful with our children, very patient, and she relates well to the little ones. Our oldest is autistic and struggles with going to the doctor but she's always so easy-going with him, is super flexible with his comfort levels, is always on top of where he is at with his autism services, and offers advice and referrals whenever needed. Our little one (4) loves going to see "Dr. Dorita" and when we drive by the building, he shouts "my doctor's office". Dr. Morita's assistant, Daniel, has also been amazing, he's always so good with the kids and very patient and calm when my son freaks out about shots. He's usually there as soon as we walk in and will just wave us into the room. We have never had to wait more than a minute or two, which is a relief when you have three kids who won't sit still. I haven't really had to deal with the front desk staff, usually we just talk to Daniel or Dr. Morita, so I can't speak much to that area of the practice. We also really like that there is always a doctor available if Dr. Morita is out. The other two doctor's we've seen there have been really nice and equally as patient with our kiddos. We're moving out of state and are going to miss Dr. Morita and Daniel very much! We highly recommend you take your kiddos here, they've been so wonderful to our family! read more

I have been a client with CMA for 16 years and love Dr.Russel Ogawa & Nurse Lani, however their receptionist "Dahna" is very rude and makes you feel like you are bothering her. I emailed my concern about her attitude and got nothing but her short comment. "Unfortunately, Lani is off on Thursday's" Everyone is usually patient when you call, but this young staffer "dahna" needs to learn how to treat clients. read more

Recently had a visit for my son's annual appointment front staff are not friendly, they're rushing to assist me during our visit. Even I call to j quire, very rude and not considerate. As a health care staff we strive to serve the best customer service but I have experienced that recently in this clinic. read more

You know why I love Children's Medical Associates because it's next to so many eateries that I hold so dear to my tummy: The Alley Samurai Ice Garden Pallazo Aiea Manapua Snacks O gosh, my list could go on and on.... On a serious note: Dr. Russell Ogawa and his staff is just amazing. I've called for same day appointments and I have never waited long. You can call in anytime of day if you have a question and Dr. Ogawa or one of his partners will call you back. They are open on weekends. After the check up Dr. Russell sits down with you and discuss the growth chart and your child's development. He gives you ample time if you have any questions or concerns. Sure you have to pay for parking but if you purchase your perscription from the drug store on the first floor they will validate your parking for free. There is also additional parking on the next left turn after Aiea Medical Center. Yelp Challenge 365: 9/365 read more

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I love Dr Russ! He is great at what he does. His father is a Dr here also. So, sometimes if we come in on a day Dr Russ isn't in, his dad takes care of my kids. The parking might be a little humbug but that can't be helped... other than that, this place is awesome, along with all the Dr's that work in this office! read more

11/17/2022: Receptionist LYN IS VERY RUDE. She asked me my daughter's symptoms and i was only on my 2 words talking and she cuts me off and said "yeah what are her symptoms." WOW I mean if she lets me talk in the first place then I'm sure she will get the answer right? But no, talking to her felt like it was a bother and she just wanted to get rid of me fast. I work in the medical field but never had an experience like this. I couldn't believe how rude that lady is, I'm not sure if she likes doing her job. The worst customer service experienced. read more

I have 2 girls under the age of 5. They both see Dr. Russell Ogawa. We absolutely luv bringing our kids to this office because they are open 7 days a week. For anyone who's ever had to sit at the ER or Urgent Care with a sick child, then you know how hard it is to have to wait for hours just to be put in a room to wait some more. I can call at 8 am to see one of the 6 MDs on staff that day. In the event they are all booked up, then ER is a must. I have yet to have to take any of my kids to the ER. read more

I'm so glad that when it came to choosing a pediatrician, Childrens Medical Associates filled everything I was looking for and more. From the front desk, to the back office, and all the Doctors, everyone is super friendly. Being a first time parent can be hard, and sometime I feel like I'm being one of those annoying parents who ask so many questions, but the staff are all so understanding and have a lot of patience for the patients (see what I did there ), especially when it comes to my son. My son is a huge a cry baby. As soon as we walk through the door of the office, he knows where he is, and starts crying. You know its bad when the girls at the front desk all say "Rudy crying again?" I can't help but laugh as they try to cheer him up because I know he does it for attention. The waiting room is always full, but that's how popular the doctors are. My sons primary Pediatrician is Doctor Sumida. He super funny, tells it like it is, and is really approachable. My husband bumped into him at Ala Moana once and was surprised he remembered us, taking into consideration all the patients he sees. When Doctor Sumida is not available we have seen Dr. Young, Dr. Morita, Dr. Yano, and Dr. Azuma. I would recommend anyone one of them because they are all really great Doctors. They really give me peace of mind when my little one is sick. One thing that always stuck out for me, is that when I would take my son in because he was sick, about 3-4 days later I would get a phone call from the Doctor who last saw him. They just wanted to know how my son is doing. So glad to have them caring for my son's health. read more

When looking for a pediatrician before my daughter was born, Children's Medical was the number one recommended office from my family and friends. We were fortunate that our daughter was able to become a patient of Dr. Brandon Young. After our first visit, we understood why they came so highly recommended! The staff is all incredibly friendly! Everyone from the person who makes appointments to the nurses all make you feel welcome and at ease. Dr. Young is especially wonderful and I cannot say enough good things about him! He is very patient and is willing to answer all of our crazy first time parent questions. He even follows up with us over the phone after every appointment, even on weekends! This is perfect just in case something comes up or we have a question we forgot to ask. The cherry on top is if your doctor is not available when your child is sick, you can see one of the other 6 doctors that are also part of this clinic. With friends and family who see many of the other doctors, I am confident my daughter will be in excellent hands no matter who she sees! Children's Medical is located across the street of Aiea Bowl and they have plenty of parking (covered and uncovered). They do not validate for parking, but my fee has never come out to more than $2 (need to have cash!). read more

Children's Medical Associates - Pediatricians Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I would really love my daughter to see dr. bryan young but when i called them for a new patient appointment, the receptionist said they don't accept hmaa (priimary) with tricare (secondary) insurance. read more

I love my kids (3 and 23mo old) doctor. Dr Kara was referred to me by my OB before the birth to my first. She's personable, friendly, easy to talk to and great when it comes to returning my phone calls.m with concerns/questions I have. My kids hates doctor visits (in general) and my 3 yo is just about used to in allowing Dr Kara examine her (before it's a struggle). For some reason, my questions/concerns about my kids health issue at the moment always falls on a Wednesday; the day she's off. So I would have to wait till the following day to hear from her or see her at a same-day appointment. It's ok tho because this allows me to plan my day to include a doctors visit. I always refer Dr Kara to my friends who are asking and I'll continue to do so. We love Dr Kara! Daniel who works there as a med assist is the best as well. Somehow I find myself calling him "Daniel-son" which I don't think he minds. LOL! read more

Been takng my kids here to Dr Yano for 14 yrs. No issues until switching to Dr Morita. 10 minute vists. Fake and not an empathetic doctor. Condescending. You can't be an advocate for your own kid at that office without being trash talked behind your back. Just my opinion of course. Front desk is rude too. read more

I have not visited this office and have never had experience with any of the doctors. I was excited to have done research and stumble onto the only place I thought could help my newborn based on all the amazingly praising reviews before me. I called to see if they would take my (not even one month old) as a new patient. The lady who answered was very rude. I understand that you aren't taking new patients but if I ask if I could transfer my daughter over to another doctor there... I find it rude that you would ask why? Isn't it obvious that maybe I am seeking medical attention elsewhere because the doctor we currently have just doesn't meet my daughters medical needs? I wanted a second opinion on my daughters well being and Heath. How rude of the receptionist to straight out flat tell me "you need a second opinion? We don't do that here." And hang up. She could have said it in a more apologizing and professional way. Awful service at the front desk!! I have never experienced this at any doctors office before. read more

Dr. Young was the on call doctor the day we called, so grateful he was able to take us in, he was very kind and informative. My little one liked him very much and nurse Jessica was awesome too! Thanks again ! I appreciate the fact that the doctors always does a follow up call when your little ones are sick. They do care :) read more

Unbelievable front desk scheduler Lynn!! I get so stressed when my kids get sick and this person who answered the phone was very rude. Way to add to my morning Lynn! I hope you dont treat other parents like this. Dr Yano and auntie Rae is so awesome anytime we go in for a visit or if I need their recommendations over the phone. I feel bad that they have this one person that answers their calls be so rude. Will definitely bring this up at my sons appt today. 1 star for Lynn who apparently doesnt want to be at work today. Been coming here for 11 years since my 1st child was born. Dr Yano is very personable and he makes us feel like he truly cares and we know he does! We love Dr Yano!! read more

Dr. Sumida is the best! He answers to all our concerns/questions and is always patience with us and the kids. Whenever he thinks there's a concern, he takes no chance. He would have your kids do a thorough check up or refer you to a specialist. The 3-month ahead appointment doesn't really bother me. You can just make your appointment after your current visit or call back. It's not as bad as it sounds. Even after we moved out of island, he called and asked about the kids. We love him! We just wish we could take him with us! The staff here are also very helpful. I have never experienced anything negative. Look no further! Your kid is in good hands with Dr. Sumida! read more

I first heard about Children's Medical Associates because my brother and best friend bring their children here. I heard about Dr. Yano specifically from a magazine article naming him one of the top pediatricians on Oahu. They highlighted how this office is open 6 days a week. LOCATION: This office is located in the Aiea Medical Building (yes the same building where Aiea Heights Drive Inn was). Parking is always a pinch here, and it's best to bring cash to pay for parking. CONSULTATION: Once I heard about Dr. Yano, I scheduled a consultation because I was pregnant with our very first baby. After I would say 3 minutes of our initial consultation I immediately knew I wanted him to be our baby's pediatrician. He is a man of god and he's not afraid to be honest with you. Our initial consultation felt almost like a marriage counseling session to prepare us as brand new parents. DAYS: This office is open 6 days a week. What office does that? They are AHHHH MAZING for that!! On Saturdays they recommend you call first thing in the morning to schedule an appointment, because they usually only work half days or up until they have appointments. FRONT OFFICE STAFF: They are all amazing. You can always call to schedule / reschedule appointments and make payments over the phone with your card. OTHER DR'S IN THIS PRACTICE: I have had the pleasure of visiting other physicians in this practice and they are all amazing, knowledgeable and most importantly caring! NURSES: I loooooove all the nurses here. They are so patient with our baby girl. If you are on the fence about picking this pediatrician versus another, trust me, make the right decision, CMA is the place to be. read more

Children's Medical Associates - Doctors Office 10/26/17 - Pediatricians Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

We take our son to see Dr. Brandon Young. Dr. Young is really nice and easy to talk to. He came and visited us multiple times while we were in the hospital when our son was born. We are very happy with Dr. Young and the rest of the team at Children's Medical Associates. Some of our friends take their children to Dr. Young as well - they all love him, too! read more

My children go to see Dr. Russell Ogawa. Been going to see him since 2005. Dr. Ogawa is very nice and explains things to me when I have questions. I've been to many doctors where they just try to get you out of the office and tell you, "Ah yeah you have a cold, wait a couple of days..." What I also love about this place is that there are more than one doctor here and so if my doctor is on vacation or out, you can make an appointment with the other doctors. All of the doctor's regardless know me and my children (I guess we're unforgettable what can I say, hahah modest much!). They also take last minute appointments. I hate when you try to make an appointment with a doctor and they tell you oh, the doctor is all booked can you come back in two days? Hello?! I'm sick NOW! Anyway never had a problem with this ever here. Another awesome thing about these guys is that they are open on Sunday's as well! You know how that goes, your child is sick on a Sunday and you have to wait until a Monday to take them in to see the doctor because they are sick but not sick enough to go to the ER. These doctor's take turns taking a Sunday for their patients! Now that is what you call an awesome doctor's office! Be this doesn't mean that they take appointments for Sunday, its just means that if your child is sick on a Sunday they will see you. and its only for half a day, but still better than nothing right. Doctor's practicing at this location: Dr. Vernon Azuma Dr. Robert Ogawa Dr. Russell Ogawa Dr. Ryan Sumida Dr. Stephan Yano Parking is 1 dollar for 1/2 hour, 2 dollars for and hour. There is a 15 minute grace period until they charge you. Parking may also be a mess here so you want to get here about 10 minutes prior to your appointment. read more

On the way to review 100, I really had to think of a special place to review for the special occasion. When it finally hit me around review number 85, I knew it was more than fitting to do Children's Medical as #99 and Dr. Stephen Yano as #100. Here goes. Located in Aiea Medical Building, this conglomerate of doctors is probably the best group of pediatricians in Hawaii. I have been a patient of Children's Medical and would definitely recommend anyone with children to send them here. On the second floor, this office has two sides, one with Dr. Yano and Dr. Azuma and the other with both Dr. Ogawa's. I have been Dr. Yano's patient for my whole life! Such a great doctor in such great company. The office itself is nice because of the abundance of children's toys and the tv showing some sort of child show. The wait is surprisingly short for the sheer number of patients they see in a day. Unlike other doctors, these take the time to get to know each of their patients and are very in depth at every visit. There is no guess work and each visit ends with a debriefing in the personal office of the doctor (with exception to tb test readings and quick stuff like that). I wish I could go to my pediatrician instead of an adult doctor. Shout out to nurse Rae too! My favorite part of going to the doctor here over the years have been the evolution of the decor. When I first started going there were cool posters like from the Masters of the Universe and then it evolved into those cute photos with those babies, and then pokemon! Efficient, kind, caring, and involved, these doctors are the best of the best~! read more

Dr. Ryan Sumida is an excellent pediatrician. My cousins gave him rave reviews, and I must agree! Very high energy, great with both kids and parents, he is also excellent with follow up. Baby's first time getting sick he responded to the Physician's exchange call quickly after hours and made me feel at ease. He even called me on Saturday morning just to check on her to see how she was doing, and also told me what things to look out for that would require bringing her in. The fact that the other pediatricians in the practice are also reputable and cover each other made selecting Dr. Sumida a no-brainer. Central location and weekend hours also make it very parent-friendly. Well baby and sick child visits are segregated so you won't have to worry about bringing your newborn into a room full of germs. We couldn't be happier wit our choice for our little angel! read more

Let me give you the 4-1-1 on this awesome office. Dr. Kara Morita is the only female doctor out of the group of 6 so there's a lot of comfort for young ladies to ask questions, but she is great with ALL children and "munchkins". She is very personable with her patients as well as the parents. She seems to really want to get to know the kids as well as the rest of the family. She is easily available and easy to talk to, like no questions are too silly or dumb to ask. If not, her nurse Mary can help too. She is also 1 of the 2 doctors that are actually accepting transfer patients! So, if you are having difficulty finding a new doctor or if you just transferred to the area, give the office a call. The front office staff is super friendly! read more

5 stars because I have taken advantage of the Sunday hours on more than just a few occaisions. For a working mother, Sunday office hours are a MUST!! Especially since I don't want to be sitting in no ER room. I absolutely adore my ped for my son. He's the bomb!! haha... i interviewed two peds and ended up choosing Dr. Yano. He is really nice, warm-hearted and always takes the time to answer my questions, no matter how insane I feel about asking them. I highly recommend this practice!! They are very detail-oriented and handle your child's health with the highest regard. The next best thing about this practice is that if your doctor's schedule is full or it's his day off or he's on vacation, there's always a doctor available for my child to see... read more

I was hesitant in writing this review until now. Love writing 5 star reviews, but not this time. I had a horrible experience with Dr Morita 8 months ago. They mis-measured my 2 year old son's height. I called to see if we could get it updated. The female receptionist was extremely rude and was getting short with me. After multiple calls, Morita called me. After I said hello, she immediately gave me attitude and aggressively told me how they know what they were doing and how well trained they were in measuring the height of a screaming toddler while being restrained on a table. I told her I measured my son while calmly standing and using a right angle. She said I can measure him all I want but they are not going to change their measurements. Whoa! (And not in a nice tone). They were 2" off but that's besides the point. I called later to express my concerns with another Dr in the office. Morita called back and told me that it was best if I find another Dr. Months have gone by after that conversation. I called multiple times to request vitamin refills. They did it with no problem. I called for a 3rd refill yesterday and the receptionist said that they would call it in and it would be ready by 1p. I went in today to pick it up only to find out it was not ordered. I called the office and got disconnected (maybe they hung up). Called again and got placed on a long hold. I hung up and called again. Morita decided to speak with me directly and told me that they wouldn't refill to prescription because they were no longer his physician. They did so with no problem twice before. They didn't call me back to inform me that they weren't refilling it. I had to find out the hard way. She called our new Dr and got it resolved and we got our vitamins. I think she claimed I gave attitude first but she was immediately aggressive to me after me just saying hello. They were offended because I told them their measurements were wrong and it pissed them off. I'm guessing there are better ways they could have treated a customer. In my opinion, she is very vengeful and retaliated against me when she didn't agree with my comment. She was completely unwilling to admit that perhaps there could have been a margin of error. Not only was our initial interaction handled poorly, the 3 subsequent conversations were also handled poorly. She had multiple opportunities to rectify the situation, but she continued to make is worse. She only justified her attitude, never apologized. Clearly there's no remorse on her part. Oh, I almost forgot... My wife called on a different subject, asking about his lead test results that she failed to call us about after assuring us that she would call. Morita gave her attitude too. My wife is always pleasant and professional, much more than me. Not good! But to be fair to the office, I'm sure the other Drs are great. I spoke with Dr Ogawa and he was extremely understanding and empathetic. I think we found a great physician in Dr Lee-Horita who's not far away. She seems very friendly and professional. Very adult-like. read more

Baby Munchkin goes here to see Dr. Kara Morita, who we interviewed while I was pregnant. She was recommended by my cousin (a Dr) and also my awesome OBGYN, Dr. Jan Fujita! I'm so thankful that my Munchkin has such a great, caring and peppy doctor to be her first doctor in life. Dr. Morita came to check her in the hospital after she was born and has really been a reassuring, calming presence throughout all of the emotional and mental chaos that ensues after giving birth! She always talks to our daughter while checking her, and munchkin really likes her. Mary is also great with munchkin, even when having to give her the oral medicine. I love that they are nurturing and you really know that they care about your child and you as the parents! Another plus about their office is that there's always a Doctor available through Physician's exchange and it is really easy to make appointments. The staff here are all very nice and professional. We had to come in so many times after munchkin was born, and each time we were able to get an appointment quickly. Not only that, we never felt like we were asking stupid questions or overreacting! I truly appreciate that, especially knowing that they must get the same situations repeatedly. I wouldn't take my munchkin anywhere else, and I'm so grateful for Dr. Morita, Mary and the rest of the staff for their care! PS: Note to expecting parents: Call early to interview and secure one of the dr's as your baby's pediatrician! They're popular and busy and I'm sure Dr. Morita's schedule will continue to fill up! read more

I do not recommend unless you live in the area and your kids are healthy all the time and you just need a school note for the occasional flu or cold. *We've been going here for our kids for about a decade now. I remain here because of the hassle to find a new doctor. There are times when they can be very helpful but that is far and few. Most of the time they can be very difficult and rude. *Parking (paid) is a nightmare and the parking staff are grouchy and unwilling to assist. This makes forms difficult to get filled out since you have to drop off in person and come back another day to pick up. They don't accept faxed or emailed forms to be picked up later. *It's convenient that you can see any doctor if yours is not available that day. They are fairly prompt and you don't spend forever there. I don't have to come back for TB test readings...they trust you'll let them know if there is a problem. This is convenient but not sure if it is appropriate. *To be honest though, I've become more and more frustrated with the element of care. My child had some medical issues that I had to keep pushing for years to get the attention needed. I don't think they listen and assume they know what you feel. Instead I get pushed out saying it's nothing - here's some anitbiotics or take ibuprofen. I feel judged as a mother and insulted each time I come out of there. *I asked about whether well-checks are required each year...the answer was no but if we don't come every year it would reflect poorly on their reviews and evaluations. This tells me they are just meeting quotas with little care for the child. *I am still looking for a replacement doctor but with all the school requirements, I only remain there to meet those obligations in the meantime. read more

We brought our son here to be a patient of Dr. Yano's. :-) We were always very pleased with the time and attention he took to help us with our son and make sure that he stays healthy as can be. The staff is friendly and efficient and they take the time to explain things to us. Love them! Unfortunately my son has moved to California ahead of me. We will sadly not be seeing Dr. Yano or the staff at Children's Medical Associates again. I hope our next Pediatrician's office is just as awesome. read more

Dr. AZUMA is da best! I am a former patient and now my children see him. First off both my children are adopted. When our son first came home he was 6 months old and we needed to find him a pediatrician close to our home. He had HMSA-Quest and there were many places (including this office) who accept HMSA-Quest however they were not taking new patients with that type of medical. I was really stressed trying to find our special needs son a good doctor. Well being that I am a former patient I asked the front desk if I could speak with Dr. Azuma. He got on the phone with me and I told him who I was and about my situation he was so kind he said he would accept my son even with the Quest and he talked to the front desk and we've been there ever since. Knowing we could only adopt he told me basically any babies we adopt he would take them. He stuck true to his word even when my daughter's medical gave his office problems. When we knew we were getting to bring home a brand new baby girl a couple of weeks before she was born we told Dr. Azuma and they day she was born he went in to the hospital to see her and check on her. We are very grateful for Dr. Azuma and the staff at Children's Medical Associates. read more

I love this place. The office is very cute and welcoming. The nurses are always smiling and the doctors are prompt. I take my 2 boys here to see Dr. Young & he's a very caring & sweet doctor to our family who was there from the day one. Parking is sucks but the care pays off. read more

The office is only accepting newborns as patients. Boo! I'll never know if any of the reviews are true...

LOVE Dr. Stephen Yano of the Children's Medical Associates! He's an amazing pediatrician and my kids absolutely love him! :) He's been around for a long while now (he was my pediatrician from birth and I'm turning 30 this year), which shows his dedication and love for the job, as well as his outstanding credibility. All the docs in that Aiea office are great! If on the rare occasion Dr. Yano is unavailable to see my kids for an urgent appointment, all the other doctors are always available to see them. Love them all ... Definitely a great place to choose a pediatrician! They're all so amazing... read more

Dr Brandon Young is the best!! He's very friendly and super down to earth. He explains everything so we fully understand what's going on. My 1 year old son loves Dr Young and Jessica (I think her name is) it's easy to book appointments and he's easy to get a hold of if we have questions. read more

I take my son to Dr. Young! From his first 2-week appointment to his 6 month appointment, Dr. Young has been great! When we go to my sons appointments, he greets us and always asks us how we're doing. His appointments are always so open and full of great information about my sons growth. Dr. Young provides us with up-to-date information about what to expect about the age of my son. We couldn't have asked for a better pediatrician! read more

When I first found out that I was pregnant with my oldest son I had no idea where to start looking for pediatricians. My mom suggested that I speak with Dr. Vernon Azuma who was my sister's doctor at the time. When I spoke with him he said that he would take my son on as his patient and we have been patients of his ever since. The staff at Children's Medical are extremely helpful and offer great advice over the phone if you don't have the time or don't necessarily need to see a doctor. Dr. Azuma is an amazing and funny doctor that really helps to put the kids at ease with his sense of humor and lack of footwear while in the office. Both of my children love going to see him and can't wait to come back to show him how much they have grown since they last saw him. I would definitely recommend this office of pediatricians to any other parents that are looking for well respected doctors where you can always get an appointment no matter how urgent the matter is. read more

My son goes to Doctor Russell and I must say he's great! He's always willing to answer all your questions and when you call the office to just ask a question the staff always calls you back ASAP read more