After being diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer at age 46, I chose to undergo a double…read moremastectomy with reconstruction. Between 2017 and 2019, I had expander surgery and two revision procedures. Unfortunately, despite multiple surgeries, I was deeply unhappy with the results. Following my last revision in 2019, I met with my surgeon to discuss my concerns. After examining me, he told me, "You just need to lose weight. Then the implants will look better." I was devastated. Before my cancer diagnosis, I had always been healthy and taken great pride in my physical well-being. After enduring chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and years of reconstruction surgeries, hearing that my concerns were simply a matter of weight was heartbreaking. The experience left me struggling with my confidence and sense of self. In late 2025, my husband encouraged me to seek a second opinion. Reluctantly, I scheduled a consultation with Dr. Christopher Tokin. From the beginning, Dr. Tokin listened to my concerns and believed he could improve my reconstruction. After three previous surgeries with disappointing results, I was skeptical but hopeful. In February 2026, Dr. Tokin performed what I can only describe as a miracle. The results exceeded every expectation I had. For the first time since my cancer journey began, I felt like I had regained a part of my old self. The reconstruction is beautiful and natural-looking--exactly what I had hoped for all along. Since then, I have lost 30 pounds and feel like I have a completely new lease on life. While the physical transformation has been incredible, the emotional impact has been even greater. Dr. Tokin restored not only my appearance, but also my confidence and quality of life. I am profoundly grateful for Dr. Tokin and often wonder if he realizes just how much he changed my life. He is one of the kindest, most compassionate, and humble physicians I have ever met. If you are struggling with the results of a breast reconstruction or wondering whether improvement is possible, I strongly encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Tokin. Even if you've been told to accept your outcome, don't give up hope. I am living proof that a skilled and caring surgeon can make all the difference.

Dr Tokin is exceptional as a surgeon and doctor with great bedside manner. He is very professional…read moreand caring. Takes time to listens to patients. My surgery went very well and healing is fast. Can barely see any scar at all. His staff is also very friendly.

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

Dr Grebe is straight to the point kinda guy, has a sense of humor and encourages patients to ask…read moremany questions.

i have been off & on in pali momi since it ooened. on 8/08/2023, (the sad day of the maui firrst…read more the ems personnelbrought me to the er as i had been unconcious from a stroke. in the pali momi hospital in aiea, hi. there i met an awsome set of dotors. first i remeber dr. mark park, er specialist, then i found out i eould need ti have a peg-tube put in the next morning fir feelding me, i then met, dr. maria ver, also a pulminologidt(?), both woman dr.'s were so comfortimg & reassuring to a super frightened ilder woman!! i would revommend dr. baker, dr. ver were my team during thst time, i need ti have cilin surgery, so dr. ver will will be doing colon surgery on my sigmoid colon in dec., 2025.these drs. are the kindest, most qualified dr'syou eill ever find around hawauu! i feel god totally in whatever they need to do for me, i am so very blessed, i was in er two wks. ago w:this terribly painful diverticulitis, it is so painful & there eas the awedome dr. park, the bike dr. google to learn whst all this manu does!thank you si much for saving me,. i sm so blessed $ grateful for gid putting them in my life!! much love always - mrs. linda c. shinsato

Dr. Maria Ver and her staff is the Best Leading Weight Management Team in Hawaii. I've been on a…read morelot of plans. In a little less than 2 years I have lost 80 lbs. and have maintained my goal weight without stress. I sought Dr. Ver out in the summer of 2020 because of a knee issue. The doctors wouldn't do knee surgery because I was too young. I couldn't loose weight because I couldn't exercise due to towm AcL & MCL. Painful Dr. ver abs her staff helped me look at eating to live. Not living to eat. I saw a nutritionist, psychiatrist and a doctor who provided exercises that I could complete in my current condition. Helping me decided on the GSL was a no brained. Eventually I was switched to the RNY. Best decision I ever made hands down. I can now Hike, Run, Jog, Swim, Paddle-board. I can do so much more without the use of my old inhaler. I never had knee surgery. Hello , my knees are completely healed! I thank God for putting Dr. Ver in my life. She truly cares about your whole health. Pre-pandemic, She and her patients would walk every 1st Saturday of the month in Koolina. It was really nice seeing everyone and taking story, sharing meal plans and recipes. It will be nice to start this again. If you're truly serious about a lifestyle change. That is what it is...Call Dr. Maria Ver's office located in the Pali Momi Hospital. She's the one I'd recommend hands down!

11-19-2020 Two days after an ambulance ride to Pali Momi Emergency, was able to get an appointment…read morefor hubs. Dr. Inouye informed us that patient had 3+ fractures showing us on the X-ray taken prior. No surgery needed per her consult with surgeon, no pain meds prescribed. Icing for 20 minutes and OTC Tylenol advised as prescribed pain killers might delay healing. Dr. Inouye is very personable, easy to talk to, she said she doesn't do surgeries and goes every Tuesday to Straub Kapolei. We will continue to come to Pali Momi, Aiea. Return visit in two weeks with more xrays. First time that I can recall hubs will be off work for all 3 holidays this year. He is always working on holidays. He can barely walk nor move his fractured side without severe pain. Just call me, Florence Nightin' Gail- chief chauffeur, cook and body washer. Enjoy your holidays and keep safe. Stay off ladders, even Santa knows that. His reindeer land his sled directly in the rooftops. Take care and enjoy good eats.

Dr. Inouye is very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. I couldn't have asked for a better…read moredoctor. She always has good suggestions and options for my health and never denied or just sent me home with ibuprofen. I've heard many stories of doctors that do it to patients... shame on you! Thank you for all your help Jill.....You're the best!!! Aloha!!!

They have about 10 rotating urologists dealing with functional and anatomical issues involving the…read morekidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, testicles and penis. Noticed alot of older patients in the waiting room because we all start having urine retention problems as we age. Urologists make BANK! Take note, future MDs. As an authorized advocate on behalf of my parent, I was at some appointments with DR. JAMES NG for a BPH issue that causes urine incontinence. By the time they hit their 70s, up to 90% of males have BPH! Father was on oral meds first (2 kinds) but they weren't working. Doctor finally recommended surgery. My father tried his best to research (on his own! With his limited English and computer proficiency) all prostate surgeries currently performed and had an idea of the best ones. When he asked Dr. Ng about the different types, the doctor coldly brushed off dad's questions and did NOT educate or inform dad on his options. He simply said, "I do the TURP. I would recommend the TURP. We don't do those other ones here." The Pali Momi Urology website states "Our urologists approach each patient's care with both medical innovation and sensitivity....to achieve the best results while minimizing pain and recovery time. [Our] urologists offer a multidisciplinary, innovative approach...committed to collaborating with experts across all specialties in tailoring the most beneficial treatment..." Your urologists are NOT medically innovative and do NOT educate your patients on the most minimally invasive procedures if they're ONLY OFFERING THE TURP which is painful and does involve risk of internal bleeds!!! They are definitely NOT offering multidisciplinary practices committed to collaborating with doctors in other specialities. WHY? Because I did research on my own and asked about a minimally invasive procedure offered by interventional radiologists called a PAE. No bleeding, less recovery time, costs less than TURP procedures too. The radiology practice I chose stated they needed a referral from dad's urologist. Called Pali Momi last week for the referral, only to get a follow-up call today stating that Dr. Ng will NOT provide the referral because "he doesn't recommend it". Ofc Dr. Ng won't recommend it. Our business and our MONEY are going elsewhere! Okay, they don't do PAEs because they aren't radiology doctors. Then, I'd love to hear what other surgical procedures are offered, HoLAP, HoLEP or PVP lasers? PULs? The office is refusing to provide the referral, fine. Then I asked them to make a note on my father's file that Dr. Ng refused to provide a referral to the radiologist and does not recommend PAEs. The office will not make that note in his medical file. I have to be more involved in my family's medical care. I cannot imagine the number of kupuna who don't have involved progeny or aren't tech savvy themselves AND cannot effectively self-advocate and make informed decisions. Our healthcare system is skewed to benefit the practioners and the insurance companies while we, the patients and consumers stay ignorant. Let me end with a note: There need to be more reviews on medical practices and doctors on multiple platforms for consumers, or if you want to be more specific, patients. Medical care is a necessity and we the patients, or consumers, are very VERY poorly informed on our choices. We have barely any right of choice because there is limited information for us to make educated decisions on who to seek for health needs. I guess this will end our relationship with Dr. Ng moving forward. This is why some patients are fearful to openly criticize or critique doctors on this account - burning bridges. But we all only live one life and Quality Of Life is very important to me and to my family to have. We should always aim to seek the best treatment possible.

I need a CPNL procedure, and I was referred to Franklin Lee by the VA. Dr Franklin Lee declined to…read moredo my procedure, and he and his staff never contacted me to say that he refused to take me on as a patient. For the longest time, I was told that he had not had time to review my case. I have no choice but to go to Pali Momi Emergency. Dr. Lee has no honor and defies his Hippocratic oath when he refuses to treat me.

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!

Worst Doctor experience that I have ever had. Dr. Mclaughlin was a referral, and when I showed up…read morefor a overdue post op procedure, he told me to come back in two weeks and had not looked at the records that were sent to him. After I had explained to him that I had the understanding that the procedure was scheduled for that day, he insisted that I needed to come back for more visits, and said that "if I didn't like it, then there's the door." Never met a more incompetent and unprofessional doctor. I usually do not leave negative reviews, but I felt I had to share my experience so others don't waste their time and money with this doctor. Would definitely not recommend.

Dr. McLaughlin is the best. I have referred friends and family (my hubby & children) to him. I…read morehave has 3 surgeries with him, my children have had their tonsils out, and now my husband is next. Great personality for a doctor. He really does care and looks at your issues long term. His office staff is great as well! They are really personable & know what they are doing. The only drawback is that his hours are all morning & Fridays are surgery only days. If this fits your scheduling, then he is the doc for you.

After doing my research, I booked with Dr. Healy for a mini facelift. Nothing drastic. He met all…read moremy expectations and then some! First, I'd like to compliment his office staff, his surgical staff and Jackie. They are so reassuring and friendly that you feel very comfortable pre and post surgery. Dr. Healy is an expert in determining what will be best for your desired results. I'm extremely happy with his professionalism. He's also very approachable and knowledgeable. His warmth and concern alleviates any patient's anxiety. You know he's completely committed to your well being. I highly recommend him as a surgeon and his staff as friends.

I absolutely love nurse Kara she did my lip fillers so well! super comfortable, super professional,…read morenonetheless super clean, and just a VIBE overall I am obsessed with my results and can't thank her enough for how I feel beautiful all over again! You are the best injector by far!

Doctors and Staff are friendly and always helpful. Appointments are always on time and treated with…read morecomplete care. Appreciate the reminder calls the day before our scheduled appointments. My parents are always under great care everytime they visit this Office!!!