Dr. Franklin Dao -- the man, the myth, the legend! My wife and I truly appreciated every single visit with him. He took the time out of his day to answer all our questions and explain every little detail with care and patience. Hands down, he's the best doctor we've ever had -- honestly, the best medical experience my wife ever received from any healthcare provider. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients. Much respect and appreciation to Dr. Dao yessuh blessuh chief - william. read more

Best doctor I've honestly ever had. Not only is he a true advocate for patient safety, but he always puts his patients' best interests first. He helped me so much through my high risk pregnancy and I honestly owe him everything. He is never too busy for questions and honestly, I wish all of my doctors were like Doctor Dao! read more

Dr. Dao has been THE BEST doc I've come across! We seriously adore him! He has a great personality and is very thorough at each appointment. When delivering, he is a great sport and has fun while you video the birth. He makes every thing seem so easy, keeps you calm and comfortable. Doesn't matter how long a gap before coming back to see him, the entire staff remembers you and your family with genuine care on how you have been. It's more like friends catching up. I promise you will love him! His professionalism and quality care is second to none!! The Honolulu Best plaques on the wall are another indicator. Trust me after 9 years as a patient, I can vouch all the way! read more

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A very caring and thorough doctor. My sister sees him (I'm too old to see a GYN anymore). The staff is busy but pleasant. I highly recommend Dr. Franklin Dao. read more

There is a reason why Dr Dao has five stars on Yelp. There are no words to describe him other than to give him the five stars and call it day. Dr Dao has been my gyno since the early 2000s. I first met him at Kalihi Palama clinic when I was poor college student needing birth control. Over the years I went to his office at Honolulu Medical group and now to his current office at POB2. Dr Dao is always cheerful and I always tell him his personality reminds me of a game show host, but he's also very professional and takes the time to answer all your questions and explain things. Some women prefer women gynos, but Dr Dao never makes you feel uncomfortable even though he's a dude. I trust him more than some family members. All these years I went in for my annual pap until I got pregnant last year. Due to my high risk pregnancy, I'd see Dr Dao quite often and he'd always take the time to alleviate my concerns and get some laughs in between. When I went into labor and was ready to deliver, there were some issues, but Dr Dao throughly explained everything and reassured me it would be ok. Sure enough, he delivered my bundle of joy safe and sound. I recommend Dr Dao to anyone looking for a OB/Gyno. read more

How do you put a star value on someone who safely delivered a beautiful baby to you through a difficult/dangerous birth? It's impossible. I trust Dr. Dao with my life. Originally I only saw him once a year for routine paps and had no real opinion of him beyond, "he's nice enough". When I got pregnant I was even considering changing obs because I really wanted someone I could trust, someone who was knowledgeable and who would answer all my questions and listen to my concerns, and who would genuinely care about me and my baby. Good thing I didn't switch because Dr Dao is that person above and beyond! Towards the end of my pregnancy, I became high risk with gestational hypertension and the birth was difficult to say the least, but never once did I feel pressured into something I didn't want to do and I always felt that Dr. Dao had my best interests at heart. He ended up delivering my little one via c section, and though he told me the risks and knew my fears, he brought us both through effortlessly. I owe my health and my baby to him and am so glad that I was in his hands during that time. If anyone needs a recommendation for a kind, caring, smart dr who knows how to listen and won't rush you, I would refer them to Dr. Dao 100x over. Best doctor ever! read more

Dr. Dao is such a wonderful doctor. I feel like the OB is easily one of the last places a woman wants to be but Dr. Dao is wonderful. My previous OB retired and was in the same office; initially I saw Dr. Yoshino but his bedside manner wasn't spectacular. I saw Dr. Dao one day because Yoshino had to deliver a baby at the time I came in for my appointment; I sneakily called back and asked if I could continue to see Dr. Dao going forward and was ecstatic when I was told I could. Dr. Dao is incredibly friendly and I felt comfortable with him as soon as I met him. I began seeing my first OB when I was about seventeen or so and I eventually grew to be comfortable with him. I was not at all comfortable with Dr. Yoshino. I really did feel comfortable with Dr. Dao right after he extended his hand to shake mine when he walked into the room. He explains things well and wants to make sure his patients understand what's going on (I'd been seeing him shortly after getting an IUD, so I had lots of follow-up questions), and the way he speaks is welcoming and respectful. He simply is the best! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Dao's for about 9 years and he has consistently provided kind, considerate and great care. He delivered my three youngest children and was always available to answer all of my questions and calmed me whenever I got myself worked up about various pregnancy worries. He is really a wonderful doctor and his office staff, especially Emmy, always made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend Dr. Dao! read more

Great doctor with great bedside manners. It's not easy to find a wonderful OB so I'm glad I found Dr Dao. Great staff as well.

Dr. Dao is hands down the best doctor! I've been with him for several years. In my opinion he is more caring than my previous female gynecologist, and shown interest in my concerns of having PCOS. I've recently undergone emergent surgery due to a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Dr. Dao immediately came to my rescue at QMC, and performed a salpingectomy. I was so happy to have him perform my surgery as to having a stranger, I trust Franklin Dao with my life. read more

Dr. Dao is the bestest!!!! So attentive and actually listens to what you are saying. I've been his patient for 8+ years. He delivered my daughter. I've referred numerous friends now patients to him. read more

Dr. Dao is most I have ever met! When I first started going there, I had a lot of anxiety due to a bad experience elsewhere. He took the time to explain procedures thoroughly to me, addressing any concerns that I have and made me feel valued as a patient. He was prompt, knowledgeable, and informative & is willing to go the extra mile to deliver the best patient care. read more

Very happy with Dr. Dao and the people I've had contact with at his office. Professional, but also friendly and will listen to any questions or concerns you have and take the time to discuss. I always feel very comfortable going here (unlike my last OBGYN) and will continue to go here. :) read more

Franklin Dao is great but his receptionist or Nurse Emi couldn't even get back to me about test results in a timely manner. Called repeatedly for 2 hours to speak with her, the first three times she was on a call and the 4th time she was in the bathroom and the receptionist repeatedly said that she would call back before the 5pm closing. Sure enough called back again at 5pm and my call went straight to the answering machine. I'm in healthcare also and I couldn't believe that they treat their patients like this especially when it comes to very important health matters. Unacceptable! read more

Dr. Franklin Dao is a very genuine person. He delivered my first child and was very assertive in reassuring me I was perfectly fine. He took time out to answer all my questions, even stupid ones regarding tv shows like "I didn't even know I was pregnant". He is very personable and approachable. I highly recommend dr.dao. Most of the women in my office has seen him! read more

This man.. y'all, I have always hated on appointments and anyone looking down there, but he makes it so natural. He's been my Dr through my pregnancy so far and has not only been super informative, but also super supportive. His bedside manner is second to none. He's very quick to answer messages and never is annoyed when I call after hours with concerns. Unfortunately I am a military wife so I will have to say goodbye to him in the next few years... but if I could, I'd move him with me!! read more

Dr. Dao is my favorite OB/GYN. He made me feel so comfortable, and he answers all my questions. He gives me every detail regarding procedures, results, after care, etc. He doesn't hide anything, and he adds a bit of humor in the conversations. He is precise and efficient. I definitely recommend him. read more

The best OB!!! I been through so many and doctor Dao is by far the best ever!!!he is about to deliver my fourth child and I trust him with my life!! :-) read more

I have been searching for a good OB doctor and I found Dr Dao. Thanks to YELP. I only look for 5 stars and a good reviews. Not only because of Yelp the reason why I went to this doctor. It's because one of our patient at work also seeing this doctor. I asked about how good is this doctor? She told me that she's been going since she had her 1st child until her 6th child. So I decided to give this doctor a try. I went in for an appointment and in deed he's good. He answered my unanswered questions from my previous OB at Kaiser. He is very professional, very nice and welcoming. He makes you feel comfortable. He takes the time to call you and explain about your your results. For most Dr they don't have the time to call you, instead they make their nurses call instead! Thank you Dr for answering all my questions. read more

Dr.Dao is awesome. He is my OB with my current pregnancy. He is probably the nicest dr I've come across. I cant wait to come back and do another review for my labor experience, after I give birth to my second. But so far, like other reviewers mentioned hes very straight forward and is very informative. The wait is not that bad. The longest I had to wait was 25 minutes but its not that bad. The quickest was a little less than 10 minutes. He is the opposite of the first OB I had and wish I found him when I was pregnant with my firstborn. Thanks again Yelp! read more

Been with Dr. Dao for the last year for prenatal and postpartum. He is very pleasant, friendly and generally a good doctor. Always had multiple options for me- whether it be do ultra sounds, tests or meds. Easy to get an appt, reception desk is very nice however his nurse is not very friendly. He will answer phone calls/messages you leave same day and will call in prescriptions if need be without you having to come in for an appt. He never stressed me out about my weight gain which was nice. He can sometimes be dismissive though with concerns I had during my pregnancy- that can be kind of annoying when you are pregnant and have legitimate concerns/worries and he never seemed to be worried about anything- maybe a little too happy. He was great during my delivery and even posed for some pics. read more

Nicest Doc ever. Dr.Dao has always been very informative, straight to the point, and always follows up no matter how busy he is. His assistants will also treat you like ohana. Dr.Dao will always answer long lists of questions that I have with care and compassion. He helped with my first pregnancy and it was joyful and made the labor much more meaningful experience. read more

Hands Down , Dr. Franklin Dao is the best doctor that I have come across! Very intelligent and friendly. Highly recommend!!

Been seeing Dr. Dao since 2003, he is such a great caring person who will never rush you out of an appointment. He will take you in his office if you have any question about anything and explain whatever it is you inquire about. He's in an office with great friendly staff, who are also always kind on the phone and in person. Emmy is wonderful, she is very soft spoken and sweet, makes a woman feel extremely comfortable at such an awkward moment. Paps are not fun, but I think I get more queezy when they weigh me....lol read more

I needed a new gynecologist since my previous doctor of about 30 years retired. Dr. Dao was recommended to me by a friend. After meeting him I immediately felt comfortable discussing anything and everything about the "female problems" I was having. The physical exam is never something to look forward to but it seemed thorough but not super uncomfortable. The gynecologist I tried before seeing Dr. Dao did not have a female assistant present during the exam which gave me a bad feeling which made me decide not to go back to him. My previous doctor always had an assistant present during exams and Dr. Dao follows this practice. Dr. Dao is so easy to talk with and is very knowledgeable about medications. We even discussed some herbal medicines which he is open to as treatments. Dr. Dao is truly a keeper! read more

Every woman should have a Dr Dao in her life! I can't speak to his obstetrical talent but he is excellent with gynecological issues! I have a rare auto immune disorder and he provides excellent counsel as well as thorough monitoring. Best of all he makes you feel like you are his most important patient. He is a great human being. read more

Dr. Franklin Dao is an awesome doctor. He has a great bedside manner, really shows he cares about his patients and is not just in it for the money. He answers every call personally and is very thorough with explanations. I never feel rushed when talking with him in his office or over the phone. Most doctors are apprehensive about caring for me due to my serious and complicated medical conditions, but he welcomed me into his practice and has provided me with excellent care. He also provided my family with information and support immediately after my surgery while I was in the recovery room. read more

Dr. Dao is always prompt, informative, and knowledgeable when I see him for annual exams. I appreciate his professionalism, and his humor and good-natured rapport help me feel at ease in the examination room. I highly recommend this OBGYN. read more

I just called their office because I just found out I am pregnant. I asked if they were accepting new patients and I was told yes. She started to get my information and because my husband is in the navy and I have to stay home with our daughter due to deployments/extremely long work days for my husband, I only have tricare insurance. Well, right after that I was told "no we aren't accepting new patients", even though they have a contract with tricare. Being discriminated against so blatantly is horrible. read more

Dr. Dao is amazing!! He truly cares about your health and concerns. I'm so glad I've had so much bad luck with other OBGYN doctors because I wouldn't have found the BEST OBGYN for me. I've had so much health issues and his been right there every step of the way. Thank you Dr. Dao and staff ! read more

Dr. Dao has been my doctor for 6 years now. He is sweet and nice. He goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable during your exams. I have been through a lot of medical problems with him and he was very assertive about getting my strange medical condition diagnosed. He is wonderful! If you are looking for a gyno and are a bit embarrassed and uncomfortable (as most women are), and want excellent medical care, he is the one to go to! read more

I love Dr. Dao! My in law referred me to him. I wasn't satisfied with my old OB because of how he tells you things almost sounds like he is criticizing you and putting you down. Dr. Dao listens to every symptom you have, calls you back within minutes if you're calling the physicians exchange, and delivered my son by c-section safely! He is truly such a genuine doctor. Highly recommended. read more