he was very noncommittal about my condition. He also wouldn't request a bone density scan or…read moreprescribe any anti-pain meds despite back pain and that my MRI stated "degenerative disc disease" with arthritis. All completely valid reasons for him to make the requests. Instead he pushed me off to my primary doctor and told them to take care of it. Even though I saw him twice. Definitely not recommended.

My first appointment was actually helpful, unfortunately when I went in for a second appointment I…read morewas shocked the moment I stepped foot in his waiting room & was "Greeted" by a horrible woman who informed me that the $150 I had just paid for the appointment wasn't going to be sufficient for the consultation with Dr. Powell. She never even said Hello ! Way more interested in the $$$. I informed her that I wasn't going to pay one more CENT & would discuss the matter with the Dr. I was in for another surprise when it turned out that she was his NURSE ! I asked if there was another nurse who could tend to reading my vital stats, there was no other nurse available. Dr. Powell spent a whole 10 minutes discussing my Neurological situation as he stood in the doorway, half way out the door style. He couldn't have cared LESS. DISGUSTING for a Dr. to treat any patient so poorly.

Seeing the nurse practitioner just when doctors' offices are closing was a good decision for me…read more Kaleigh Oswald was very thorough in addressing the start of an infection and describing care for my issues. She also provided very detailed notes and instructions and prescribed medication to address my medical issues.

I was referred here by my PCP for lab tests ,EKG and xray. I've never been there before and the…read morewalk in concerned me. I had visions of being in line for hours. I arrived right when they opened on a Monday morning. To my surprise I was number 5. Honestly they couldn't of been more professional. Both my EKG and xray technicians were so friendly and I was in and out with all the tests in less than an hour. Remember to bring in your parking slip they validate . All in all they made a not so fun thing as good as I could of hoped for.

This "doctor" is a fraud. He claimed an injury I got at work 2 years ago wasn't work related. Did…read morehe check up on me or talk to my doctor? No. All he did was read some files the insurance company had and made his uninformed decision based on that alone. This guy should be ashamed of himself.

Dr. Lorne Direnfeld saw me once for 10 minutes 2 years ago for my Workman's Comp injury. I have…read moreseen 7 Doctors since seeing him - but the Insurance Company Sedgwick has -uses him to write a report that is contrary to all the other Physicians I have been seeing. Sedgwick has not provided any benefits to cover my injury and has used Direnfeld to get out of covering me. My life is in ruins. This Doctor and Workman's Comp company and their attorney are ruthless and should be ashame to show their faces in public. How can you live with yourselves or sleep at night.

Dr.Joel has been our family doctor for over a decade on Maui. I always appreciate the time Dr Joel…read moretakes to listen, to find the core of the problem and not just write the prescription to mask it. I truly appreciate his bedside manner and holistic approach while safe knowing he is an actual MD, if need be he'll suggest the conventional medicine over alterntive or refer to a specialist. Jody and Randy in his office are the two angels that pull it all together. I thank my lucky stars for having Dr. Joel be our family doc all these years keeping all of us healthy n bouncy, M.Lindqvist//Kula, Hawaii

Dr.Joel is an exceptional physician. He is compassionate and competent and always searching to…read morelearn more. His holistic approach is a relief in a society that has become eager to take a pill or a shot instead of take a step back and search for the root of problems. He's a pleasure to be around, as is his entire staff. Maui is lucky to have this health care professional.

This man has completely failed me as a physician. I will also be filing a complaint. No matter what…read moreyou are seeing a doctor for, see someone else. It is sad that limited choices on an island has allowed him to stay in business at all. I wish I could put negative stars. Official complaints will have to suffice.

Big mahalos to Pukalani family practice for squeezing me in 45 mins before closing. My dr even…read moreshowed me images so I could get a better understanding of what she was explaining. Have never had any issues, never waited more than 5-10 minutes in the waiting room. Office staff is lovey and very friendly.

Let's not over think it…read more.. Located in the Palma building which is located to the left of the main hospital building I made an appointment for mom with her latest complaint and was referred to a Neurologist and got a call once approved and was a delight to make arrangements with as they also have a Japanese translator which came in extremely convenient as I couldn't do the paperwork for mom this time around since it was description of symptoms in the last six months which is an extreme detailed lists for every part of the body. The translator was amazing helping her as it's something that she only can describe even with the translator she still had difficulty needing further descriptions...nothing can relate the quality care that they provide which is very comforting and hoping to get answers here is priceless. No validation for parking it's $4 for 2 hours and valet is $9. Thank you!

This is the second Neurology Dept. I have visited in Honolulu. It was a difference like night and…read moreday. Straub's employees were knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. It was refreshing after dealing with frustration in the previous office. If you need a neurologist, Straub is the place to go.