Thank you Dr. Williams to you and your team. I went into see Dr. Williams for a little blisters…read morethat were appearing on my thumb and fingers. He examined and explained that what was going on appeared to be an autoimmune reaction and he ordered labs so he could treat the root cause and rule out any autoimmune conditions. He also prescribed me a topical steroid which took the blisters away quickly. I continue to be under Dr. Williams care to keep a watch of my body's autoimmune response. During our conversations he asked if I had any other symptoms and I explained that I have been feeling sluggish, fatigued, lack of energy, weak in my legs, brain fog for the past five years. Dr. Williams ran another series of labs to check my adrenal glands and thyroid function. Lab results revealed hypo thyroid. Dr. Williams prescribed me a low-dose prescription and also plant-based adrenal supplements to help increase my T3, cortisol levels and to improve my overall adrenal function. After three days, I begin to feel so much better I wanted to cry happy tears. I feel that Dr. Williams really listened to me and cared enough to investigate when past medical doctors didn't. We are re-running labs again to check my thyroid function after 8 weeks. If you are looking for a wellness doctor, I highly recommend visiting Dr. Williams to discuss your symptoms. If you're questioning your thyroid function I also recommend listening to podcasts with Elle Russ.

I had laser hair removal on my underarms at Island Dermatology and completed over 12 treatment…read moresessions. Unfortunately, I saw little to no results. My underarm hair still grows back just as thick as before, and I didn't notice any meaningful reduction after all of those appointments. Another concern I have is that since my treatments, I've occasionally experienced unusual sensations in my underarms, including itching, burning, and twitching. I can't say for certain what caused it, but I didn't have these symptoms before my treatments, so it has been concerning. Given the cost, time, and number of appointments, I was very disappointed with my experience and expected much better results. I hope my review helps others make an informed decision and encourages the clinic to address these concerns with future patients.

Skin exam was minimal. Didn't appear thorough. Promised…read morefollowup for an expensive medication but never followed thru.

During the height of COVID, I was reluctant to make in-person medical appointments, but when my…read morespouse spotted some "sores" on my back, I scheduled an appointment with my excellent Dermatological PA (Sarah Beaton). She identified two of the growths as forms of skin cancer and scheduled me with a physician in the practice - Dr. Todd Bessinger. At the appointment, Dr. Bessinger found the two spots that had received initial treatment and then discovered three additional spots that may become problematic. Dr. Bessinger explained the problems and told me about the process he would employ to remove the growths. He anesthetized the area surrounding each of the spots and then cut them out and cauterized them. The procedures were painless and efficient. Dr. Bessinger was competently assisted by Ashley. The office staff was welcoming and professional and the clinic was sanitized, modern, and comfortable. All in all, a five-star experience - bravo!

Good luck ever getting through and getting scheduled. On hold FOREVER, super rude staff, not…read morehelpful or even trying. Unfortunately, not the first (or second or third) time that this is happened. I got a call that they had to reschedule my appt after waiting for several months for it to come, but they would call me back. Two weeks later, no call. I finally call and now there isn't an appt. for 5 months from now. The staff is the most unprofessional I've ever dealt with, on multiple occasions. It's really too bad because really liked my Dr., but am now going to have to change. Do better. Dr. Friedlander, you are losing patients because of your staff.

I have never experienced such disorganization, lack of clarity, and blaming of others from a…read moremedical facility in my life. Wildly unprofessional, passing blame to others, talking over me, not asking good questions, not following up, speaking rudely at me, etc. After a real nightmare experience, to put it politely, Multiple sections within the women's health center that do not communicate between themselves. No returned phone calls as promised. Blaming other offices, no follow up, nobody puts in any effort to try and help people frustrated by their poor customer service. I just wanted to schedule a first appointment with a referral. After 3 months, endless hold time, no call backs, bad info given repeatedly, not listening, talking over me, etc, I gave up. Highly recommend avoiding this office if you don't want them to blame your doctor for their mistakes.

Fast friendly service with a great staff that greets you with Aloha!…read moreThe FIVE STAR examination and detailed informative facts on my skin condition was direct and precise by Christina J. Robbins PA-C. I was given a prescription and follow-up date to return, later than sooner if all goes well with my oral meds. A HUGE MAHALO & FIVE STAR SHOUT OUT to Hawaii Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Centers! Hopefully I only see you for future preventative check ups!

Every doctor I've seen there over the past 12 years has been excellent. Trying to reach someone…read morewas always difficult, but with the new Klara app, I've decided to go elsewhere. The app/link does not always work on my phone. I've missed texts, both that I've sent and supposedly received. They say they called to cancel an appointment but there's no record of it on my phone. They hang up when trying to call. It shouldn't take months just to try to schedule an appointment. I'm sorry to leave these great doctors.

Updating my review below. Dr. Chong took matters into her own hands and personally reached out to…read moreresolve my disappointing experience with her business office. I was disappointed with her business office and how they had handled my bill. Per Dr. Chong, she had not idea that her business office had handled my bill in such a way. She was eager to have it resolved and reached out multiple times.

I was referred to Dr. Chong by my family doctor. During scheduling and at check-in, I asked whether…read moreremoving skin tags on my face would be covered under my dermatology visit. I was not informed that this procedure would not be covered by insurance. When I checked out, I was shocked to see an additional charge of over $300 out of pocket. I expressed my concern and asked to speak with the dermatologist. Dr. Chong handled the situation professionally and agreed to dismiss the charge, acknowledging that her staff had not clearly communicated the insurance details in advance. I appreciate that the issue was resolved, but I do hope the office improves communication regarding coverage and fees to avoid surprises for future patients

When I first moved out to Kailua, I think the combination of the move, school, work, etc. took a…read moretoll on me more than I'd like to admit. However, since I'm the type of person that tends to internalize my stress, my body decided to react in other ways, specifically in these rash-type lesions on my hands and wrists that looked absolutely raw (and were painful beyond relief). Initially, my mother-in-law, who's a nurse believed I might have developed psoriasis, so recommended Dr. Huntley since he had helped my husband and his sister with their dermatology issues. I wasn't sure what to expect or how to prep since I'd never previously seen a dermatologist and while I suffered from acne in my teens, it was nothing too severe that warranted a visit. However, Dr. Huntley was informative and kind, if a little stern, but otherwise helpful with my skin concerns. Apparently, what I had was not psoriasis but eczema and he had prescribed steroid cream to aid in hydration and healing. My eczema has been well controlled since and fortunately, perhaps due to age, I've gotten better at managing my stress and anxiety. Overall, if you're looking for a good dermatologist on the Windward side and aren't sure where to look, I'd highly recommend Dr. Huntley as he is quick, efficient, and not one to beat around the bush--long story short, my husband still has a grudge against Dr. Huntley since when he had visited as a teen, the doc had told him that the reason he had such bad acne was that he was fat LOL. Fortunately, my visit bore no such interaction and my eczema was well managed thereafter. I still get a good laugh every time I think about my husband in his teens interacting with Dr. Huntley.

I developed a lump on my nose ring. I first went to my PCP and all he wanted me to do was take…read moreout the nose ring and take some heavy duty penicillin. I left pretty pissed and defeated because I took such care and nursed it for so long but it seemed like for nothing now. So I called dr. Huntley's office for a second opinion plus I feel this is more his field then my PCP. The front desk at both offices are amazingly nice and welcoming. I was worried when I first saw dr Huntley because he is older so I thought he would just tell me to take the damn thing out like my PCP did. Anyways he knew exactly what it was and said he doesn't thing think I need to take the meds the doc gave me. He did remove the bump and put some ointment to prevent infection. He also took a culture just in case their was an infection which gave me the piece of mind I needed. Dr. Huntley felt confident that my nose will heal nicely and my nose ring can stay in :). I trust him not because he told me what I wanted to hear its because he really knows what he's doing. He's also a really sweet man and even removed some annoying skin tags. I just made another appointment to see what he can do for my acne scars. Give him a try, he really is a great dermatologist.

I love this no-nonsense Dermatologist. I get a quick ice burn-off of suspicious skin spots done…read morehere and a body check. Very busy office. No botox or filler advertisements here, pure skin health with follow up done here. A real dermatologist, not plastic cosmetically inclined. I hate that he always seems to run an average of 45 minutes late. It also gets difficult when you have to keep running out to put money in the parking meter. There is no building validated parking and the whole surrounding area has an only metered parking lot and metered street parking. The front desk ladies are sweet but a little unorganized between them.

They are professional, know what they are talking about and listen to your concerns. I am glad…read morethat I found them and have been going to them for years.

All of the staff were kind and took their time explaining each of the procedures. I felt heard, and…read morethey took in to account my concerns.

After trying a few different places on Oahu, I finally found MY skin clinic! I usually get medical…read moreprocedures done in Korea a couple of times a year, but decided I needed a home-based option for more consistent and frequent treatments. I get PicoSure laser treatments for hyperpigmentation with Paulina, and Botox with Dr. Foo for both aesthetic and medical needs (TMJ and migraines). Adam at the front desk is always so friendly, and I really appreciate how transparent they are with their pricing. I love their VIP plans. The membership fee essentially loads money into a wallet that accumulates until you're ready to come in, which makes budgeting for treatments really easy. Highly recommend Paulina and Dr. Foo for your anti-aging skin routine!

Knowledge is 5 stars. He's been in practice forever and has a good knowledge base. However…read more.. Bedside manner is ZERO stars. Packed waiting room, long waits past scheduled visits. SO many waiting! I was seen 1.5 HOURS past my appointment time. I foster animals, and when I saw him I had 5 in house. Skin cancer topical 5-FU treatment IS TOXIC TO ANIMALS. I wanted something else and he replied, "Get rid of your animals." BH! Saw another Dermatologist after a year putting up with 5FU covered up, washing hands, laundry not to contaminate my animals...and it didn't work at ALL- in fact it spread so now I need surgery. Did NOT return here. There ARE other options for meds and removal of skin cancers you know! Lesions were removed with MOH surgery. Don't recommend this physician, sorry.

I highly recommend Dr Philip Hellreich for all skin issues. He is a Dr that you want to do a annual…read morecheckup with. Here in Hawaii the sun and outside active life can put some damage to our skin. I know what the drill is when I arrive on site for my inspection. Once in the room I strip down, gown up and not waste his time. He checks me from head to toe military style, efficient and thorough. That is what I like that he really goes over everything. It is really hard to find a doctor of dermatology that does that in a way that I know nothing was missed.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Long and his entire team. From my initial…read moreconsultation through surgery and every post-operative appointment, I have felt supported, cared for, and completely confident that I made the right decision. At 50 years old, choosing facial surgery was a significant decision, and I spent a great deal of time researching my options. Dr. Long performed my deep plane facelift, neck lift, brow lift, upper blepharoplasty and lower blepharoplasty. I appreciated his professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and the time he took to answer all of my questions. His staff was equally exceptional, kind, welcoming, organized, and genuinely caring throughout the entire process. I carefully followed all of the pre-operative and post-operative instructions, and my recovery has progressed exactly as expected. One thing that truly amazed me was that I had virtually no bruising after surgery. While I experienced the expected swelling, it has steadily improved each day. I am only one week post-op, and I already love my upper eyelids. Even with the remaining swelling, I can already see beautiful, natural-looking improvements. One of my favorite parts of recovery has been waking up each morning excited to look in the mirror and see more of my facial features emerge as the swelling continues to decrease. Every day I become more excited about my results. I have already returned to working remotely one week after surgery, and, if my recovery continues on its current path, I expect to be back working in the office by the end of my second or third week. During my recovery, I have made it a priority to follow Dr. Long's instructions, get plenty of rest throughout the day, eat nutritious, protein-rich foods to support healing, stay well hydrated, keep my stress level low, take walks and allow my body the time it needs to recover. Most importantly, I have absolutely no regrets. I am so happy I chose to have my surgery locally with Dr. Long rather than traveling out of state or out of the country. Before my surgery, I wondered if I needed to travel to find an exceptional facial plastic surgeon within my price range. My experience has shown me that you do not have to leave Hawaiʻi to receive meticulous surgical care and beautiful, natural-looking results. Having Dr. Long and his outstanding team nearby for follow-up appointments and ongoing care has also given me tremendous peace of mind throughout my recovery. I know I still have months of healing ahead of me, but if my results at just one week are any indication of what's to come, I couldn't be happier with my decision. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Long and his entire staff for their skill, professionalism, compassion, and outstanding patient care. I would confidently recommend Dr. Long to anyone considering facial plastic surgery and looking for a surgeon who delivers natural-looking results while providing exceptional care every step of the way.

SURGERY PATIENTS BEWARE…read more I deeply regret selecting Dr. Shim Ching. My experience with him and Asia Pacific was a nightmare, and a significant portion of my result is so unacceptable that I require a costly and risky revision surgery. I feel botched and mutilated. I avoid mirrors and public settings because of the effect this has on my appearance. I am deeply ashamed that I trusted this person and allowed them to do this to my body. On the day of surgery, the anesthesiologist was unaware of important medical history that I had provided to Dr. Ching's staff weeks earlier. Asia Pacific had expressly assured me that my medical history and concerns were being taken seriously. Yet, as I sat prepped and awaiting surgery, it became abundantly clear that this information had not been shared with the anesthesiologist. I then waited in the intake room for more than two hours while the anesthesiologist requested the information I had provided and reviewed it to assess surgical risk. Despite the practice's error, I had no financially viable option to cancel on the spot. Withdrawing that morning would have meant forfeiting over $40,000. I was therefore placed in the untenable position of either proceeding with surgery despite serious concerns about the handling of my medical records or losing the entire amount I had paid because of an error that was not mine. No respectable medical practice would place a patient in that position. This failure, compounded by serious deficiencies in postoperative care and communication, destroyed my trust in both Dr. Ching and his staff. Their conduct changed markedly after the practice collected my full surgical fees -- they repeatedly revealed serious deficiencies in professionalism, communication, and basic administrative competence. I recently requested a partial refund to help defray the cost of revision surgery with a different surgeon. Asia Pacific denied that request outright, without dialogue with me or any form of good-faith effort to address why I don't feel safe with Dr. Ching. Offering to revise his own work is not a reasonable solution when repeated lapses in professionalism, communication, and patient care have left me with no confidence in his judgment or ability. I strongly urge prospective patients to conduct thorough due diligence before entrusting Dr. Ching with their body, safety, and money. Do not assume that "over a million followers" is actually real, or that an expensive office is evidence of surgical competence, patient safety, or accountability.