Dr. Kane is ohana. And so is Wendy, his office manager/nurse. Since being diagnosed with a couple…read moreof serious health issues since 2022, I have formed a family of my own from the myriad of compassionate healthcare providers I have been privileged to have on my team, since retiring back to the islands. Especially since my own family of 8 siblings have all passed. I was the youngest and am now 76. Sadly, they all passed from cancer or heart disease. My dad died when I was one of heart disease. My mom was a diabetic, suffered heart disease and sadly succumbed to Alzheimers towards the end of her life. I tell all this to confirm the seriousness with which I write a review for Dr Kane and Wendy. To finally meet the most compassionate medical care practitioners is karma coming back to me for the positive energy with which I try to live my life now. Dr. Kane is a caring human being first; a doctor second. He is the first doctor who let me tell him about myself first. My thoughts and anecdotal history about my symptoms. Before he went into his medical expertise. No doctor before him has ever shown as much interest in getting to know the person behind the ailments. How refreshing to feel seen. And then really heard. Being the youngest of 9, I often felt invisible. And in those days, "children were seen and not heard." Dr. Kane explained the reasons for my symptoms regarding my right knee pain. Thankfully, it was not a recurrence of my meniscus tear from 2017. It was just a little irritation to a bit of arthritis. Thank God! Trickier is my recurring frozen shoulder. But Dr. Kane delivered what I had hoped he could. Because of breathing issues to do with one of my diseases, I should not have anesthesia. So, my shoulder will be anestathized, not me. I will immediately follow up with PT. Thank you, God! For Dr. Kane and Wendy, who handles everything with such grace and amazing speed. I love them both. Like ohana. Hugs and much aloha to both of them. Millie Vierra

Dr Kane & staff were more than amazing. 5 stars for everyone. I came in with left knee issues…read more After a few test Dr Kane was able to provide the best next step forward. Getting my knee fixed quickly was a big thing for me, DR Kane & staff have provided the path to success for me !! Outstanding Dr and staff. They care about you here!

Dr Kaminskas gave me a lot of opiods and told to go home and get used to it. I kept asking for an…read moreMRI so that I coul pursue surgery in the mainland. Apparently saying this is a kiss of death with doctors as they will think you have unhealthy thoughts as to doing it locally. It was Ego issues towards me not wanting local surgery. What ever it was, he did not take heed to my lack of bowel movements. He kept saying that I would eventually go and not to worry about it. Same answer all the time until I was, by his records, over three weeks due for a bowel movement. I was still trusting him at this point. He then said he would make sure I was taken care of by Castle Medical ER department. I was turned away from my first visit to the ER and his office said they need to schedule my surgery to save my life now. I waited at home for another 5 days calling his office every morning and afternoon wondering when I would be saved from a blocked Colon. That Friday they told me that the girl scheduling me went home and I would have to call back in three days on Monday. It was at this time that I called a friend to take me to Queens ER. I was septic checking in, as per the nurses observations. I lost so much muscle, 42 pounds as well as coordination and abilities. Completely rotting in the ICU for over two weeks while they performed five surgeries to save my life. I lost my colon. I now have a bag on my hip for life which really sucks! An obvious Malpractice. I took my case to the Medial Inquiry Conciliation Panel. This is a panel that protects doctors from frivolous cases. In all of the Attorneys quotes about them is that,'' they never rule in your favor even if it is blatant.'' The panel looked at my records and the medical expert witness said that, "Dr. Kaminskas was guilty on one piece of paper. It shows that he tested you with a constipation touch test against your stomach every time you visited. It also shows him prescribing you Opiods. If it was constipation that caused this, then he is guilty on this one paper only." A very easy case to solve. I reviewed over 500 attorneys even contacting some on the mainland. I could not get the money or the attorney so I handled my case all the way to 30 days before trial. I could not afford all the fees I was getting from the Doctors Insurance Defense attorneys whom lived up to their reputation of stopping legit cases with as much paper work and BS they can throw in the way. I will say that Dr. Kaminskas was sued every year during the time that I was chasing after my law suit to settle with him legally. I do think he is a great neurosurgeon but his office apparently can not handle his patients. I think this is where I fell through the cracks. My emergency should have been the most important business during that week alone. He left me for dead. I am lucky I saved myself from their BS process.

Dr. Harpstrite and his staff are very straight forward on diagnosis, surgical procedure and the…read moreallotted healing recovery time, that allows your body to adjust from the trauma of your ordeal. I am exceptionally grateful for his detailed explanations on my prognosis and reassurance on taking the proper time to heal. I am making great strides toward recovery, since my surgery by following his prescribed PT Treatments at "Enchanted Lake PT" where Mark has applied hands on and directional exercises that continue to increase my strength & mobility. Looking for that return to work letter to get back in da groove! Mahalo to the outstanding support from the VA and the entire staff at Ortopedic Associates & Dr. Harpstrite for his expertise and attention to detail. I'll be seeing him again next year for a new knee to make my right side "RIGHT" AGAIN!

Thumbs up... There…read moreare reasons for the lower acceptance of All Access Ortho as you are seen my PA which I had no idea when I first visited them with my broken ankle though situation of urgency does make it the most convenient location to take advantage versus going to the emergency. What I didn't realize is that I'm able to get my Trigger Thumb taken care of here and if I knew I would've done it much sooner as I though that I needed a specialist along with an X-ray which my doctor had said so as well only to see that he sent me here which is located in Hale Pawa'a ground floor and parking is free for the first hour and no they don't validate after but I did find meter parking right outside on Young Street since I don't like parking here as it gets very crowded. After register and waited for just five minutes I was seen by a lovely lady and she did all the questions and at least a dozen finger movements only to have the physical took one second and say awww ya that's a classic one and I said I just want the shot and given it in a second and be on my way. Was told it should be good in about a couple of weeks and though the feeling wasn't immediate in about a week I totally felt the difference and was just delightful to have my motion back. It was a learning experience for both the PA and myself and knowing that they have the option to return if needed is so promising and happy to know. Thank you!

Overall, I had a really good experience here. The provider and the rest of the staff were kind,…read moreprofessional, and made me feel comfortable during both of my visits. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because of the front desk employee who checks patients in at the desk on the left side when you walk in. Both times I've been here, she's come across as cold and unwelcoming. Her tone is very monotone, and it felt like I was bothering her just by checking in. During my follow-up visit, it looked like she was eating lunch, so maybe the timing wasn't ideal, but this was the second time I had the same experience. After my first visit, I figured maybe she was just having a bad day. But after the same interaction happened again, I felt it was worth mentioning. I'm not trying to be mean or get anyone in trouble. I just think the person who greets patients is the first impression of the office, and a simple smile or friendly attitude can make a big difference. Especially in a healthcare setting where people may already be stressed or nervous. Other than that, my experience was great, and I'd definitely come back. I just hope the front desk experience becomes as welcoming as the care provided by everyone else.

Dr Chen was amazing. Here traveling for work and need immediate attention for limited movement and…read moresevere pressure and pain in my knee. Dr Chen and his staff were able to get me in quickly. The most essential piece of this visit was the great care that he took to understand my problem, my situation, and deliver exceptionally compassionate care. I saw his interaction with prior patients and the attentive care he took in explaining follow up or next steps to each one. Well done!

I've known Dr. Sam Chen for years from assisting him in surgery, so I already knew his work was…read moretop-notch. When it came time for him to care for me personally, I was confident--and he didn't disappoint. Even though I'm medically aware, he gave helpful pointers and recommended sports and physical therapy to support my recovery. His office is at First Hawaiian Bank (7th floor)--there's parking, but no validation. Just note, for X-rays you'll need to pop over to Straub or another urgent care. But honestly, if you're seeing Dr. Chen, you're in great hands--and I say that with total confidence after seeing his skills firsthand.

Aloha! A family…read moremember in their late-70s went in for a right hip arthroplasty. Patient chose Cass Nakasone out of a pool of available surgeons. When going to the hospital to start the process, I noticed the communications between departments is disorganized. That was a giant red flag. The patient history and ailments were *clearly* communicated to staff multiple times. Despite repeated awareness of spine, tailbone, and other issues, the tailbone area had severe swelling causing significant pain during recovery likely due to the fact it was not supported in the procedure. Patient had to be admitted back into the hospital for pain mgmt under extreme pain. Nakasone did not even meet the patient until just before the procedure in hospital prep. This was concerning - another red flag (too busy). He also never visited the patient in the same facility after the procedure for a personal follow-up though he was on the same floor. To be fair, looking at imaging and results post-op, the work done by Cass for the procedure was good in itself. Specifically in Nakasone's office, some clinicians in the office were very attentive, others not so much. Unfortunately, the ones in charge of post-op care were not the attentive ones. Post-op, the phone number given for emergencies, etc was not working and no response from staff nurses. We were told to use the Straub portal to message the office, but we could not initiate messages. Again, communication issues. My family member would not have made it though the ordeal if I was not being a strong patient advocate 24/7 for weeks at their bedside. Thus, in final, if you are a patient with special needs/requirements I would not recommend. This office moves way too fast and does not have the proper communications system in place to help ensure a positive outcome.

Knee replacement, quality care,great orthopedic support, knowledgeable staff, definitely worth it.read more

Well last Friday out of the blues my knee started to hurt . Went to my PCP and he referred me to…read moreIsland Orthopedics located on Waialae next door to Ace Hardware. Everyone there is so friendly and accommodating. There only Valet parking available at $3. Got there at 8:00am I was out of there at 9:00am fast great service. They also took x-rays right there as well . Final outcome I don't have any thing major no tear or surgery needed so far . The doctor said I have arthritis in my knee . WTH I thought that's only for old people arthritis lol .Anyway he gave me a cordosin shot and I'll see what happens in 3-4 weeks .

Did I just catch you at the worst time, Dr. Bellino? I had a PAO with you in 2021, where my…read moreinferior pubic ramus was accidentally fractured. I saw you only once in person after that major surgery, at 8 weeks post-op. And then you were gone. Without any information or transition to follow-up care. I had no concerns going into the surgery but I've come out terribly unstable and with a lot of pain. I wish I had a good experience like all your other patients. I'm struggling terribly and I'm trying to get answers why. I wish I could speak to the surgeon who actually did my surgery.

About 13 years ago, I started having pain, instability, and even locking of my knees during and…read moreafter playing golf, hiking, running stair climbing exercises, and aerobics classes. At the time, I rarely saw my PCP more than once a year, but I gave in to making an appointment to get a referral with an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jay Marumoto. After having X-rays and an MRI of my knees, it was determined that I had developed meniscus tears and was a candidate for bilateral arthroscopic meniscus repair. Before the surgery, Dr. Marumoto said he expected me to recover and return to my daily activities quickly because of my fitness level and age. So, I had meniscus repairs done on both knees at the same time while I was actively in the workforce and recovered quickly within several months. However, he also warned me that I'd probably have to return in about 15 years as he could see the beginnings of osteoarthritis and knee replacement could be in my future. Well, I returned within 15 years to Dr. Marumoto, who honestly told me that deciding when to have surgery is up to me. He didn't pressure me into having surgery, and luckily, my pain level is still very low, manageable through exercise, and I've been keeping up my fitness level for faster recovery. I can see myself having the more invasive knee replacement surgeries soon but have several upcoming trips planned up through mid-2025, so I chose to delay surgery and go through a series of physical therapy for further knee functional strengthening or "prehab" at JACO Rehab. I like Dr. Marumoto's candid approach and attention to detail. He identified the health issue(s) and explained effective treatments. He also described expected results and recovery but pointed out the possible risks, as with any surgery. Now, I wish I had followed my parents' advice about swimming for health benefits instead of focusing on land-based activities, which have exacerbated my knee joints' osteoarthritis.

As the saying goes "trust the process" and I for sure am trusting this process that I'm going…read morethrough at the moment. I wanted to make sure I had the right Dr and nursing staff that is gonna be helping me through my surgery process before, during and after. I did my research and asked a lot of people who's a good orthopedic surgeon. Everyone and I mean everyone told me bout Dr Marumoto. No joke this guy did a lot of my friends surgeries along with my friends parents surgeries and even my coworkers. I was already wowed with everyone's answer. During my first visit he told me straight up by just looking at my MRI that if I don't fix this shoulder problem by doing surgery that it'll only get worse. He also said it's a free country and I don't need to get this surgery too. He may seem a bit forward and intimidating but he's straight to the point and I like how he didn't sugar coat anything. During my surgery appointment there was an incident that happened that they had to cancel my surgery appointment. I was like oh no I gotta wait another 2 weeks but the staff was nice to reschedule it the next day after they fixed the problem. One day wait no problem for me. The Dr and his staff had no control over the problem at the hospital for cancelling my surgery appt anyway. I would wait however long as long the surgery was to be successful. During my surgery process all the nurses and staff explained everything and answered all my questions professionally. Now the after surgery process. Rhealyn has been my best friend during the after surgery process. She been answering everything everytime I would call or leave a message. I would call everyday the first week and every other day the second week. Sorry Rhealyn I know I can be a handful lol. So I'm gonna end this review where if you need an orthopedic surgeon I advise you to do your research or ask around I'm sure someone's gonna mention Dr Marumoto. He's been in this for 30+ years and his nursing staff is top notch too. Y'all will thank me later.

Waited in the room for 50 minutes. As I was sitting there with the door closed, I heard Dr Ignacio…read moreright outside the door say loudly "UGH! There are just so many of them!" I think she caught herself or was warned that I was in the adjacent room, and then quickly changed her tone and said, "but we are blessed to have so many patients". I remember thinking that's a first. Maybe she's having a long day. Context: I've had shoulder pain for over two years. Dr Gesik (who is amazing btw!) recommended physical therapy as a first step. I did that twice. I did the exercises at home to strengthen my shoulder. Nothing worked or helped the pain go away. The PT at the end told me, PT isn't going to work for you, you are going to need surgery as you probably have a tear. So after 50 min she finally comes in and is pretty nice and professional as she goes over my mri results and the potential options for my shoulder tear. She says there's more PT, a plasma injection treatment or full blown surgery. She says she recommends more PT out of the 3 options. I begin to tell her my story about my 2 year history with PT and the fact that the I've done it twice and they told me it won't work. So I asked with this added information what do you recommend. Her whole tone and temperament changed and she says in a curt rude tone, "It doesn't matter what I think, you are going to do what you want anyways". I was kind of in shock, I had never been talked to like that by my doctor before, so after an awkward 10 second silence I said, well to be honest after two years I would like to try something else. So after some very short, matter of fact responses from her (the friendly Dr that walked in initially was gone) we settled on the plasma injection option with surgery being the last resort. My impression is that because she is so busy as I know from her initial comment in the hallway, she took offense that I had questions and was forcing her to take more time with me. I wasn't a person with an injury to her, I was an item amongst many to get through during her day. She left and I just felt demoralized and definitely not optimistic about the option ahead. Ironically her nurse came in and talked to me about plasma and said she had it and it fixed her, which was comforting. BUT she said they would call me to schedule the treatment and of course, no one ever called. I called their office to follow up. Left a message, and no one ever called me back. All that was months ago now and I am still in pain and have to find a new doctor because my Queens Dr experience has been a disaster. Hope to save everyone out there of the trouble and grief.

I had to edit my initial review. Going straight to the…read morepoint: Very unprofessional and pretentious doctor. I Googled for a knee specialist after I had a snowboarding accident and injured my knee. I made an appointment with this doctor and she ordered an MRI. When it was time to schedule a follow up appointment with her, she was on vacation and I had to wait 2 weeks. In the mean time I managed to schedule an appointment with a different doctor to go over the MRI results and see his approach. When I went for my follow up appointment with Dr Ignacio, she started the consultation saying I've already seen Dr Richardson and he already explained the MRI results. She mentioned The doctor that did my shoulder surgery 4 years ago is also a knee specialist and she was his mentor. And I'd be in good hands with him. And she brushed me off, got up and left the room. Not only very unprofessional but acted like a spoiled child. This is my body and I have the right to see any doctor I want and I'm not obligated to only see one doctor. The same right you have to go on vacation for two weeks, I also have the right not to wait around go see another doctor, get their opinion and see their approach. I'm the one choosing who's going to take care of my body. I hope other people read my comment and think twice before seeing her.

I had L4-L5 spinal fusion surgery with Dr. Awaya. The day after surgery, I raised concerns about…read morepain and wanting to stay an extra day. He became confrontational and told me the surgery wouldn't work and that we shouldn't have done it in the first place. I went on to develop foot drop and pelvic problems. When I brought this up, he insisted it was unrelated and implied it was psychological. At my last visit, when I pressed him about the ongoing pain, he told me: "It could be the screw I put in, but we can't do anything about it now." I got a second opinion from another doctor and requested a copy of my surgical report. It showed that intraoperative nerve monitoring detected activity in the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus muscles during the surgery -- a sign of nerve irritation. The surgical notes confirm Dr. Awaya was aware of this at the time. He never disclosed it to me afterward. I still can't walk without a limp, and I've lost the ability to do many activities I used to enjoy. If you're considering spinal surgery, get a second opinion before you let this man operate on you.

1. Clearly communicated treatment goals and expectations before and after surgery…read more 2. Explored non-surgical treatments before deciding on surgery, physical therapy 3. Gave clear instructions post surgical at 2 week follow-up 4. Showed me an x-ray of my spine after surgery. Everything looked the way it was supposed to

1-25-2022 Have my first consultation this morning at 8:30 a.m. Received a phone call yesterday I…read moreneed to get an X-ray 45 minutes to an hour before my appointment. I'll update after my visit. I was looking for a bone doctor closer to home vs driving to town. After meeting Dr.Mariya O. I plan to switch to her. She is young, pretty and so thorough. Besides an X-ray of my knee, she also approved a wrist and hip X-ray while I was down on the 2 nd floor's Imaging Department. She hails from Bulgaria and England. She is great! She answered all my questions, went over every X-ray with easy explanations. She pinpointed where the aging of arthritis has set in and what treatments I can seek at home and medically. She administered a shot to my right knee( which made the hardest contact when my left foot Went like the White Rabbit down a hole in the ground) The soft tissue is still puffy like a marshmallow. She referred me to a hand specialist which made 2 nd point of contact to break the forward, downward almost belly flop propulsion to the ground. It's a wonder the Palisades neighborhood didn't feel tremors. As for my hip X-rays I asked her what's that black section that looked like bubbles at the top left corner. She said, that's gas in your bowel. Oh my- good one. Then she asked do you have pain in your groin? No I replied then thought... that's another story. I am very happy that Dr. Michael Chun(podiatrist) referred me to that office two days after the mishap and I fortunately have met Dr. Mariya O.to take care of me. She informed me that a new office will be coming to Mililani. Keep safe, take care and stay on sidewalks. watch out for holes in uneven yards camouflaged by a grass.

I highly recommend Dr Opanova! She did a knee replacement for my father in Dec 2022 and everything…read morewent well! My dad is walking with less pain!