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.

Dr. Sukita has been practicing for over 30 years.. His practice is thriving, and the reason is his…read morequality of care. He has one of the best bedside manners of any physician I have ever known. In my line of work I used to deal with a lot of physicians being a medical sales rep. Dr. Sukita immediately makes you feel at ease. He treated me for plantar fasciitis making great recommendations in orthotic products and educating me on how to treat my injury. If you're ever in need of great foot care, I would highly recommend Dr. Sekita. His staff is also great! I had made an appointment and arrived at the wrong time, but they worked me in with no problem. Very grateful for Dr.Sukita and his staff

Amazing experience at this clinic! Got my ingrown toe nail treated really well! Highly…read morerecommended!!!

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.

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.

Totally perfect DPM. Perfect attitude, perfect personality. Took lots of time to explain…read moreeverything. Very thorough.

Dr. Tsuchiya is Superb! She is a people person and enjoys conversating…read more with her patients! Very relaxing atmosphere. Jodie her receptionist is very friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend!

The most fun I've ever had at the podiatrist. Well, it's my first time ever seeing a…read morepodiatrist...but now I want to go back. Dr. Yee quickly took care of my toenails (both big toenails were falling off), and also was able to quickly determine and then patiently explain the mechanics of my foot and body -- basically, what is causing me to have foot troubles. He is very friendly and easy to talk to and gives specific recommendations. The office is conveniently located downtown. He takes my HMSA PPO. I look forward to my next visit here!

Nothing is worse than having a foot problem. I've suffered with foot issues since about 2003…read more Back then, I treated with the Drs. Yee. They helped me overcome the plantar fasciitis that I suffered from back then with proper footwear, a sleeping boot and a foot stretching device. At that time, that was all I needed to get past the problem. Fast forward to Fall 2017. The same problem flared up again, despite wearing correct footwear and stretching. I kept trying to treat it by my usual stretching routine, sleeping with the boot, etc. to no avail. With an trip to New York looming in November, I frantically sought out Dr. Yee again. Having reopened his practice under Honolulu Foot Care, I was happy to see he was still located at the same convenient location (Kukui Plaza). Showing him all the things I was trying to do to self treat the issue, he suggested a more aggressive approach . . . the dreaded shot in the foot! It was not painless, however, the way that Dr. Yee administers the shot makes it much less painful. I walked out of the clinic that day with my foot full of corticoid-steroids and lidocane, feeling no pain. Doc prescribed some anti-inflammatories and with my continued stretching, sleeping in the boot and proper footwear, and I think I'm ready for my trip to New York (walking up to 10 miles a day). . . . Huge thank you to Dr. Yee for fixing my foot problem!!! If you have an issue like this, do not delay....go see Dr. Yee!

Both my husband and I have recently had visits to Dr Morris. I was suffering from plantar…read morefasciitis and excessive dry skin on my feet. Dr Morris suggested an injection for the plantar fasciitis. After four weeks of suffering, there was almost immediate relief. I had dryness on my feet for over a year - I got a cream from Dr Morris and now it is back to normal. With the treatment of my husband's ingrown toenail, he was amazing. So grateful for all the care. Julie S.

My mom suffers from bunions. We saw a doctor in 2019, who talked my mom out of surgery. The pain…read moreeventually traveled up her legs and her back, causing tremendous pain & discomfort. So we wanted to get a second opinion about bunion surgery. We're so lucky to have found Dr. Morris in 2025, he is very knowledgeable and experienced. He performed minimally invasive surgery on my mom's foot to correct the bunion problem. There was hardly any pain and my mom was able to walk within a few days! It's a miracle and we owe it all to Dr. Morris and his staff.

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!

I love Dr Susan! She is very knowledgeable, experienced, knows what she is talking about. She is…read moreefficient, and best of all she is so friendly and easy to talk to!!! Seen her twice now and have had a fantastic appointment each time.

Doctor HIRAOKA is great! She tells me no ACK and is kind, caring, and says it so I can understand…read morewhat she is trying to get across. Very awesome foot doctor. I think I will keep her.

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.

JACKPOT! Lucky to find the best physician anywhere to care…read morefor my serious and complex foot disorder. As someone who spent a lifetime working with physicians, it's easy to spot a doc who's truly exemplary and gifted. Doc Avino offers his patients so much more than an accurate diagnosis. He takes the time needed to clearly explain your diagnosis, his treatment recommendations and, will consider your specific situation and preferences with ongoing care. He cares about his patient outcomes and providing state of the art care tailored to each patients needs and desires. As a patient, I am deeply grateful for Dr. Avino's exceptional care and expertise.

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