Shout out to Dr. Ryan Apgar of Hawaii Dermatology in Kailua…read more My first visit and I was impressed! From the girls in the front, to Elisa(?), who did the questionnaire to Dr. Apgar. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. It was a quick 15 minute session and I was on my way. Definitely recommending them. Again thank you for your compassion and care.

This is my 2nd round here for Derm issues, skin cancer etc...They are clean, friendly, and the docs…read moreare thorough and refer on for Moh's surgery when warranted. (thin slices to pathology; keep going until all skin cancer is pau) My only complaint is that the office referrals seem not quite...as my referral was lost, waiting near a month...Called the VA and they never received it so I had to make some calls here to get it re-fax'd so I can get this $#@! crap off of my body. Other than that faux pas--they are excellent. Aloha

Keiki is the best! I did my laser hair removal with her and saw results after the first session…read more She's so sweet, professional, and makes you feel super comfortable the entire time. Everything was explained clearly and the experience was smooth and painless. Highly recommend Keiki if you're thinking about laser ! You'll be in great hands

I had a disappointing and unprofessional experience at Hawaiian Islands Dermatology. I scheduled an…read moreappointment for a routine skin cancer/body scan and the removal of two small skin tags, but the physician assistant barely addressed my actual concerns. Instead, he speculated--without any medical basis--that my skin tags were a sign of insulin resistance and prediabetes, despite my recent lab work being completely normal. Things only got worse from there. He claimed I had "30 or more" skin tags on my neck--an absurd exaggeration, considering I actually had maybe three small ones. I can only assume this was so he could bill insurance for an unnecessary procedure. He also insisted that I needed to buy a numbing cream because, if I came back, I wouldn't be able to "withstand the pain" of removing them. It felt like nothing more than a scare tactic to push unnecessary products. On top of that, he asked completely irrelevant and inappropriate questions about my marriage and insurance while going on a tangent about politics. Rather than providing competent medical care, most of the appointment felt like a sales pitch for cosmetic treatments. He even claimed to "treat" celiac disease, which is not something that requires treatment beyond a gluten-free diet. Fast forward--I quickly realized I was not in capable hands and made an appointment with Hawaii Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Center to see an actual board-certified dermatologist. The difference was night and day. My new doctor was precise, professional, and efficient. They completed the body scan, easily removed a few skin tags--without pushing unnecessary numbing creams or upselling treatments--and the experience was everything a medical visit should be. Do yourself a favor--avoid this place and see a real dermatologist.

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.

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.

Nice office with friendly staff. Was able to get an appointment quickly and seen in short amount of…read moretime. They also offer cosmetic procedures as well.

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.

Best med spa on the island, hands down. Doctor-led, incredibly knowledgeable staff, and results…read morethat speak for themselves. Natural, beautiful, and always a luxury experience. 10/10. I get all my services done here. From Botox, facials, liquid IVs, love this med spa!

Highly recommend this Med Spa, Dr. Foo and his staff! I…read morehave had multiple treatments including GLP1 shots, Pico laser, Chemical peel, Tox (Juveau), and most recently Morpheus8. At this point I have had interactions with every staff member and they are all so positive and kind. I have a very low tolerance for pain... a baby if you will. Dr. Foo always checks in with me and the staff always takes their time numbing me, answering any questions I have and calming my nerves. I have had such great results with my weight loss, I am now working on lifting and tightening with Morpheus8 while the Pico laser is helping to break up all my sunspots. It is definitely an investment, but I can see a difference and my friends ask what I'm doing so I know it's working. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.

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 don't typically write reviews, but this experience truly stood out and deserves to be shared. I…read morerecently underwent an upper blepharoplasty and lip shortening procedure, and from start to finish, the entire experience was exceptionally well organized and thoughtful. From the very beginning, the entire process was handled with incredible care and attention to detail. My pre-op appointment with Kristine was extremely thorough--she carefully reviewed both pre- and post-operative instructions and took the time to answer every question, which made me feel confident and completely prepared well ahead of surgery. Immediately after that visit, Laura emailed me everything we discussed in clear, detailed written form: pre- and post-op instructions, prescriptions to pick up in advance, check-in times, and all logistical details. There was truly no room for confusion. I felt fully prepared weeks before my procedure even took place. On the day of surgery, the care continued to be outstanding. Ana and Char made me feel calm and comfortable from the moment I arrived--everything from letting me choose my music in the operating room to making sure I was warm and at ease. In recovery, my PACU nurse, Tricia, was wonderful. She ensured I was comfortable, monitored my vitals closely, confirmed transportation details, and made the entire recovery process feel smooth and reassuring. Dr. Ching was exceptional throughout the experience. He checked in with me beforehand, answered all of my questions, and during the procedure itself--done under local anesthesia--he calmly walked me through each step and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. Today is my first day post-procedure, and I feel completely fine. I didn't even need to take any of the prescribed pain medication. As someone who had never had surgery before, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, the care was truly top-of-the-line.

NP Rita did an amazing job with my upper lip filler. Not only did she have amazing bedside manner…read morebut she also began and ended on time which is important for a busy professional such as myself. I LOVE my lips and how skillful she is!