Dr. Watanabe is great. I was referred to her by the urgent care next door. I called in to make an…read moreappointment and after asking if I can be seen today because I was in pain, they were able to accommodate me. That alone was a great sign for me because I was in so much pain. The office seems small from the outside but it really quite spacious. First thing you notice is how clean and neat everything is, but also very inviting. That goes for the exam room too. Unlike some offices where you see a lot of people waiting, I was the only one at that time. That's because Dr. Watanabe really takes the time to explain and go over everything with you. She takes time to answer questions, and also working with you to find the best solution for you. I definitely left the appointment more informed of what I needed to do and what I needed to expect in terms of recovery, and for me it means no exercise until further notice. But in the name of getting better. You gotta do what you gotta do.

After reading many positive reviews, I decided to have my mom visit Dr WATANABE since she is closer…read moreto where my mom lives. My mom has diabetes, and Dr WATANABE thoroughly went through my moms family history with diabetes. She examined my moms foot well, as she did a few test. My mom went in for toe nail clippings and Dr WATANABE did an amazingly awesome nail clip job! She is very thorough with her exams, explains well, kind and compassionate with patients! I'm so glad we made our visit because we will be going back! Her front office staf, Erin is also really nice and easy to work with too!

The quality of care here exceeds all calibrated and celebrated Stars in the Yelp Stratosphere! Dr…read moreC's caring and focused professional demeanor places you at ease and you can relax knowing there is no one more important than you as his patient at this particular time. I admire and am deeply appreciative of his focus on attending to my individual needs. This is why finding an appointment with him can be difficult at times. His two separate Offices provide opportunities for those patients at the Waipahu office - Waipahu Pro Com Plaza, located within the 1-story building towards the back of the parking lot, first door on the left. Honolulu office - Hale Pawa'a, on the corner of Beretania & Ke'eaumoku St. Mahalo! Office location: 1401 South Beretania St 8th floor Suite #887 FIVE FABULOUS STARS (Only because I can't list the entire STRATUSPHERE into the Yelp rating system. I almost hate to rate him, in fear I will have even more difficulty in seeing him! God Bless & Thanks to the VA for allowing me the privilege of seeing this Incredible Dr. of Compassion, Precision & Healing inside and out. One of the greatest professionals I have ever met and blessed to have not only as a Dr. but someone I can truly call a Friend to call upon, in my time of need. Dr. Byron Carrasco raises & exceeds the bar of excellence in patient care! His staff is friendly, professional and are quick to follow-up on referrals. These feet of mine are made for walking, especially when cared for by Dr. C! Five PLUS Fabulous Stars!

I'm a salty old Marine, Vietnam Vet, and have only posted a few reviews in my entire lifetime but…read moreDr. Byron Carrasco is such an Outstanding and Exceptional Podiatrist I feel I must share my experiences for the those seeking the finest in Podiatry Care!! I have many severe foot issues and was referred to Dr. Carrasco by the VA and from my very 1st visit, multiple visits, and right up to the present, Dr. Carrasco's exceptional medical knowledge & sincere care for me has been "Over the Top" which is something one might not expect for a patient with VA insurance!! Dr. Carrasco has truly helped me in quickly & expertly diagnosing my ongoing foot issues with multiple tests, x-rays, etc.!! Dr. Carrasco continues to carefully manage my foot care, at each and every office visit, which I am truly most grateful for as his awesome care has been a "real lifesaver for me"!! I have been plagued with these various foot issues since my days in the USMC!! BIG MAHALO DR. CARRASCO!!!

1-14-2026 After 2 office visits with Dr. Kristy Iwahashi-Marquez, we decided to go ahead with…read moresurgery on my third toe on my left foot. One day a teeny tiny bubble formed on that toe. It was kinda cute but didn't go away. It reminded me of that small kid time thing a ma jig tube you squeeze and roll a tiny jelly like ball onto a straw and blow. What we did as kids. Thank goodness it didn't smell like that product. Dr. Kristy told me on the first visit it's coming from the first joint on that toe so place a Kleenex on it and press. It didn't break and remained. So I made another appointment since it started to hurt when I pressed on it plus majorly not attractive. Long story short she advised me that she'd cut, spread it open, take out the joint and remove the bump which one day popped on its own without healing. 1/9/26 Went into surgery with Dr. Kristy and a fantastic team at Pali Momi. Five days later on 1/14/26 went in for a follow up. Was curious to see what the little toesy would look like...I imagined the worst so at the unveiling I was SO majorly pleased that the toe didn't flop without the first joint and wasn't badly discolored or bruised. Dr. Kristy explained it all depends on the healing process it could still flap- hideous! I'll do my best to heal well and come back on 1/22/26 to remove the stitches then go get a vibrant red colored pedicure with bling pronto to celebrate. Thank you Dr. Kristy, nurse Anna and front desk staff. Crossing my fingers that all ends well.

The Hawaii Foot & Ankle Associates is located in the Pali Momi Hospital. I attempted to check in…read morewith the receptionist who was on a personal call for the entire 30 minutes plus waiting for my appointment. I arrived on time. No staff came out to apologize for the delay or whether the doctor was even available. I don't want to be treated by a doctor who has a lack of respect of patients and staff who does personal calls and cannot properly check in patients.

After my 2 weeks in Japan where I often hit 20,000 steps daily and ate very well, came back home…read moreand shortly after, noticed my right foot sore. How sore do you ask? It was unbearable this past weekend where I took Ibuprofen for the discomfort. I previously have been under the care of Dr. Ricky Sukita so I called the office first thing Monday morning and was advised Dr. Sukita's first opening is not until in April. I was offered the option to see Dr. Andrew Cheng, who was available and snagged the next appointment at 845am. Located in the same office as Dr. Sukita on the 11F of Kuakini Physician's Tower, Dr. Cheng is also a board certified podiatrist. After confirming which area of my right foot experiencing discomfort, Dr. Cheng performed an assessment of various tests for mobility and sensitivity. I was initially shocked when diagnosed with a mild case of gout. But then recalled about 10 years ago when my PCP mentioned my uric acid level was on the high side and back then had also experienced excruciating sharp pain on my toe. I also had eaten very well in Japan, especially chowing down on deep fried Hiroshima oysters on multiple occasions, Gyukatsu from Motomura and my AYCE shabu shabu dinner. Yikes... Dr, Cheng advised I'd be put on oral medicine to be taken daily to ease the pain and to watch my intake. He had his staff arrange my medication pickup at my location choice where it was ready for pickup within a few hours. Shortly after taking Colchicine, the pinkness of the flare up disappeared and was able to apply more pressure on my right foot. Overall, an excellent first experience with Dr. Cheng. I was able to get the medical attention needed and received the care and direction for recovery. He was easy to speak with and understand my situation where I need to be careful on my diet as well as address this issue when I meet with my PCP for my regular annual physical in a few months.

Pros: Efficient…read morescheduling: The clinic's operations are well-organized, and they can often accommodate patients quickly with same-day appointments. Prompt rooming: I was taken to an exam room almost immediately upon arrival. Cons: Unprofessional bedside manner: While I was explaining the intense pain in my right foot, Dr. Cheng interrupted me to take a phone call and stepped out of the room. When he returned, he offered no explanation or apology, leaving me with the impression that he was unconcerned with my care. Lack of clear communication: He provided very little explanation for my condition, simply stating I had "boney spurs on both feet," handed me some pads, and rushed me out of the office. I ultimately had to seek care from another podiatrist to get the proper treatment and answers I needed. Poor billing practices: The billing department is highly disorganized. I was seen in September 2025, but I did not receive a bill until 7 months later in April 2026. The statement indicates that my insurance company communicated what I owed back in November 2025. It is incredibly frustrating and confusing why it took the office so long to send the bill after that information was already provided. Summary: I had high expectations for this office based on positive reviews, but unfortunately, my experience fell short. The lack of patient care and communication, combined with a disorganized billing department, makes it difficult to recommend this practice.

Dr. Attilio Avino a credit to his profession. Want to thank him personally for the attention and…read morecare he provided me today. No wonder his office was so busy today! Thank you again and your staff! God bless! Aloha

Dr. Avino is one of the best Drs. I've ever experienced. He is so professional, caring and…read morepatient in diagnosing, explaining the medical issues and various treatment plans. Just 7 days before flying off to Europe; I was suffering from constant throbbing foot pain at the site of a bunion on my left foot. So relieved that Dr. Avino was able to squeeze me in the day after my initial phone call. He recommended otc pain relief with surgery as the last resort. He also molded a cast of my feet to fit me for orthotic inserts. Hoping the orthotic inserts help both my bunion and knee pain. Added bonus is his assistants are also sweet & kind. Mahalo Dr. Avino!!

It's unfortunate when you have an ankle or foot injury. It holds you back and ties you down. You…read morethen realize how important your feet are. I've had a periodic issue with my ankles as I injured them every so often when I used to hike religiously. It really didn't help when you're going down those steep stairs at Koko Head or those slippery exposed roots of Kuliouou Ridge. One mistake or mishap and ouch... For several months I've been dealing with a persistent ankle injury and juggling 2 jobs where one of them has me on my feet sure didn't help. The next thing I know I woke up to a sharp pain on a Friday morning where I had a hard time standing up. In the past, I'd rest my leg by RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation), wear a brace and take OTC pain medicine, but after skipping work to implement RICE and medicine for a couple of days, the pain and swelling didn't go away. It was now time to see a doctor but it was the weekend. I reached out to my sister who is an RN and she re-iterated my options of urgent care or ER, where it wasn't a life or death situation so I waited until Monday morning to call. When I asked my sister who she'd recommend, she advised me to see Dr. Ricky Sukita at Island Foot and Ankle Specialists. When I called first thing Monday morning to make an appointment with Dr. Sukita, I was advised he was booked solid and his next opening wasn't until later in the week. The thought about waiting several more days with the pain wasn't appealing but fortunately the receptionist gave me the option to see Dr. Kari Tanimoto DPM as she had an opening that morning. I accepted the offer and came here. Located on the 10th floor of Kuakini Physicians Tower, which is just next to Kuakini Medical Center, Dr. Tanimoto shares the same office as Dr. Sukita. As I arrived shortly before my appointment time, I used the waiting time filling out their forms about my past medical history. I also submitted my ID and health insurance card as requested. Shortly after completing the form, one of the staff called my name and took my temperature before seeing Dr. Tanimoto. I was escorted to a room, where she came in shortly after being settled in. I appreciated Dr. Tanimoto asking me multiple questions about my ankle issue and assessed the area that was clearly swollen. She took consideration of the discomfort to diagnose my injury. In the past when I saw a podiatrist, I took an x-ray to see if anything was broken or fractured. My ankle was so uncomfortable with not much improvement that I asked Dr. Tanimoto if she'd recommend me taking an x-ray. For a piece of mind, she agrred and arranged for an x-ray at Kuakini Medical Center. In order to better secure my ankle, Dr. Tanimoto suggested I wear a walking boot. At first I thought about the attention I'd get from its bulkiness and the inconvenience of this heavy duty boot but then realized how sturdy this is. The boot will allow my ankle to heal faster as well as allow me to transport from point A to point B. My insurance would cover the cost, which was a bonus for me. I also requested if she could write me a prescription as the OTC pain medicine wasn't strong enough. At first, it was difficult adjusting to the walking boot as my body had to compensate for the extra weight, uneven height and bulkiness where I almost tripped. Both legs became sore as I had to adjust wearing the boot but after time, I realized my ankle couldn't bend or twist so it started to heal. I'll be frank with my initial impression of Dr. Tanimoto. Because she is young I was somewhat reserved as I questioned her expertise. At times she didn't speak with authority nor confidence so I was a little skeptical but how wrong I was. She clearly is knowledgeable and knows best for the patient. I just came back from my follow-up appointment where Dr. Tanimoto assessed my ankle and clearly the swelling went down. She did some movement and pressure tests where I didn't experience any pain nor discomfort. She also advised me to make that transition where I'd wear regular shoes for about an hour and then put the boot back on. Dr. Tanimoto brought to my attention that jumping back to normal too soon can backfire so she highly recommended to transition back in multiple stages. Overall, I was very pleased to have Dr. Tanimoto of Island Foot and Ankle Specialists attend to my ankle and highly recommend others to see her if you have ankle or foot issues. They do accept multiple insurance carriers so call ahead to confirm coverage. Parking is connected to Kuakini Physicians Tower and her office validates your parking ($3). NOTE: The office sends you a text message the day before as an appointment reminder and provides you a link if you need to change or cancel your appointment.

My son had a really infected ingrown toenail. A friend of the family, who is a doctor, recommended…read moreDr. Tanimoto. Our doctor friend had recently seen Dr. Tanimoto for a podiatry issue and said that Dr. Tanimoto was very knowledgeable and good. Dr. Tanimoto was very professional, friendly and took the time to listen to our situation and help us find the best solution. Dr. Tanimoto was able to see and fix my son the day that I called her. Both my son and I have had podiatry issues in the past and have sometimes suffered in pain for a couple weeks waiting for an assessment appointment with a doctor, then waiting another week for a second appointment to actually address our issue, and the doctors were not always as good as Dr. Tanimoto. I wish I had found Dr. Tanimoto sooner for my previous issues. I do not normally write Yelp reviews, however I use Yelp all the time to help me find good professionals. So I am writing my first Yelp review in hopes that this will help someone else find quick relief to their pain.

I have been a patient of Dr Sukita for over ten years. Dr Sukita is…read morethe best foot doctor in the islands. Also super friendly staff.

When your body speaks to you, listen. Especially when you get older…read more I'm on my feet a lot and have experienced several foot/leg issues where eventually it was resolved. But step in diabetes, where overlooking issues under this condition can be tragic. Just last week at my part time job, a customer came in and I recognized his voice as he's a regular. But I didn't immediately recognize him as he lost a lot of weight and clearly had mobility issues. When I blurted out his name, indeed it was him. He told me he was diabetic and ignored a toe injury where a life-changing procedure slowed him down. For a couple of weeks now, I had what seemed like a blister on one of my toes where it now became 2. It was painful to walk in shoes and when I showed it to family members where one is doing her residency at a large hospital and my sister has been an RN for over 30 years, was told it could be either a blister, callous or wart. I, too, am diabetic and fears crossed my mind. My sister strongly suggested I have it investigated immediately. Step in Ricky Sukita (RS). RS is a podiatrist who has been in practice for over 35 years. Located in Kuakini Physician's Exchange, the office of RS is on the 11th floor. It was so nice to make an appointment where his staff immediately answered the phone when I called. Their records show this wasn't my first time to the office, but I was impressed on the service and professionalism extended to me. I addressed to the staff of my issue and after confirming my address and health insurance plan, I was escorted to an empty office where several minutes later RS showed up. Words cannot express my relief where it was disclosed my issue was callous development. I've had warts before where it was painful and took a long time to resolve. After assessing my regular work and leisure regimen, RS explained of my current condition and how this came all about. He also advised me how to handle this situation and provided me with protection. I appreciated how he informed me and educated me where I understood and didn't feel incompetent that led to my condition. Overall, solid 5-stars to RS and his staff. From making the appointment to walking out of the office after my appointment, there weren't hassles nor stress. I understand RS is taking new patients. If you're looking for a podiatrist, look no further.

Top ratings for Dr. Barcia and the staff for their professional and personal care. Dr. Barcia did…read moremy total shoulder replacement a year ago and it is as good as new (I'm 79 and a former high school, collegiate, and Hawaii Masters Track Club athlete). Follow ups and visits are all timely, informative, and with excellent communication.

Been calling the clinic all day, left 3 voice messages. Still did not get a call back from the…read morestaff. Very poor communication 0/10

I highly recommend Dr. Kenson Miyaki. I was looking for a podiatrist and saw him on Yelp. Because…read morehe had good reviews, I decided on trying him. Yelp didn't disappoint me again. He was very friendly and made me feel really comfortable...previously, I had a procedure done regarding my ingrown toenails on both big toes...on one toe, part of the toenail was not removed so it has been giving me so much pain. Dr. Miyaki explained what he was going to do and did it quickly. I was very impressed with him and his staff. I highly recommend him.

I liked this Doctor and his bedside manner. He was calm and understanding and suggested that I have…read moremy foot X rayed so that he could rule out some things. I have severe foot arthritis and was not able to bend my right food and was developing a spur at the top of my foot. Long story short. I am walking daily and forcing myself to run errands so that I can keep using my natural walking motion to bend the foot daily. It seems to be working for now and the fear of slowing down again keeps me motivated to use it or lose it. Go to Dr. Miyaki. He is a good doctor.