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    Nitta Frederick A MD

    Nitta Frederick A MD

    3.2(5 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Dr Nitta is an amazing man. He gets a bad rap because he IS THAT GOOD that he takes on all the…read morehardest cases. I was a repeat mother, with both severe orthopedic and cardiac issues so I was high-high risk. I chose him after interviewing 4 other OBs on the island (in Kona, Waimea and Hilo) because he demonstrated pure, raw skill. His skill comes from experience, not from hubris. His appointments are quick, to-the-point, and he wastes no time. He often took me in early. His bedside manner is straightforward and direct, his advice and instructions are no-nonsense. I get it that some folks won't appreciate that. But I did. Every time I had a question, he would take as much time as needed to answer it fully. We would sit in his office as long as it would take. I had a cesarian. He listened to my concerns carefully and we made the decision on how early to do the procedure together. It was just right, not too early, and not too late. The baby was 8' 10oz. The procedure itself, despite my complications, and my worry, went smoothly. From the time they wheeled me in to wheeling me out was 45 minutes. The baby came out quickly, and was screaming from the very first breath. Dr. Nitta is fast and efficient. Really, I could not have asked for better. Sure there are folks who prefer to go to Honolulu and be treated in the big medical centers, but I didn't want that. I wanted to be home, with my family, and I needed someone skilled enough to manage my case. Dr. Nitta is in my view, the best, most confident, and experienced OB on the island. If you want skill - he's your man. If you want warm hugs and a sunny disposition, try the women's center in Kona.

    I was given a referral to Dr. Nitta's office. I was not impressed by his demeanor. If you think…read moreit's ok to walk into a room with a patient and not even say hello or greet them, there's something wrong with that. I couldn't help but think this guy is just trying to get more insurance money off me by making me schedule multiple appointments. I ended up having surgery which he was 2 hours late to show up to. He didn't offer to write me any prescriptions for my symptoms I was dealing with. The lack of empathy and caring demeanor were not very comforting. If you get a referral to this guy, I would highly recommend asking to see another doctor. Don't forget you have options. Don't get stuck!

    Lee Raymond W MD

    Lee Raymond W MD

    1.0(1 review)
    0.1 mi

    I have been referred to Dr. Raymond Lee by my PCP and I am extremely disappointed at the way that I…read morewas treated by his office receptionist/clerk, Cheryl. I called Dr. Lee's office yesterday (9/27/2017) afternoon, after receiving my referral to set-up an appointment and spoke to Cheryl. She, rather condescendingly, stated that the referral should be faxed to her by my doctor rather than calling myself. I accepted this explanation and put a call in to my PCP this morning and they confirmed that a referral was faxed over to Dr. Lee's office yesterday morning (by approximately 9:15 am), I then asked if she could call and verify that they (Dr. Lee's office) had received the fax, etc. she stated she would do so. This afternoon at approximately 2:49 pm, I called my PCP to find out if she was able to reach Dr. Lee's office and she stated that no one answered the phone but she left a message AND faxed over another copy of the referral form. I immediately called Dr. Lee's office and Cheryl answered the phone, I explained that I called yesterday to try and set-up an appointment to see Dr. Lee and needed my PCP to fax over a referral and Cheryl stated, "Oh, yes, I remember talking to you yesterday." I then stated that my PCP did fax over a copy of the referral yesterday morning AND that she faxed over another copy today AND that she called and left a message today. Cheryl's condescending reply was, "oh, she did, did she? Well, let me check. Hold." It was obvious that Cheryl DID NOT check her messages NOR did she check her fax machine since the previous day! Whe. She returned to the phone, she then placed me on hold again. When she returned to the phone, she then asked me to verify my information and advised me that the first availability they had was November 1st at 2pm. I asked her if there were other appointment times available as I prefer morning appointments because I am driving all the way from Waimea and she replied in a condescending manner with, "well, we have patients that come from Ocean View, Pahala, etc." And, finally being fed up with her negative attitude, I abruptly replied back with "I don't care about your other patients, I care only about ME!" She the. Cut me off and in a rude and rather abrupt condescending manner stated, "let's see . . . you are coming to see Dr. Lee about varicose veins, you know you have a choice to see another doctor!" I then stated that my PCP is recommending Dr. Lee and Cheryl repeated what she said earlier, "you have a choice to see another doctor, you do not have to come here to Dr. Lee's," as if she did not want me as a patient of Dr. Lee! I am absolutely stunned and appalled at Cheryl's rude, condescending tone and her overall unprofessional demeanor! If Dr. Lee losses me as a potential patient, Cheryl with whom I would hold responsible!

    Christina Collins OBGYN

    Christina Collins OBGYN

    3.3(3 reviews)
    58.2 mi

    Dr. Collins has been my Obgyn for 5+ years now. That being said, I can attest that what you may…read morehave heard about her is probably true. She can be curt and to the point. She does have a stoic demeanor that may come off as rude, but I don't believe she does this intentionally. And I also believe this is the reason why she may rub people the wrong way. If you prefer the kind of physician who is mushy and holds your hand with everything, Dr. Collins is not for you. Physicians are people too, and their personalities may reflect in their work. In my experiences with Dr. Collins, she was professional and did her job effectively. Ultimately, that's what I look for in a physician: someone who knows what they're doing. Each person has different needs, and some physicians just aren't a good fit. For me, Dr. Collins was a good fit. I should note that I do have a career in medicine, and so when I visit Dr. Collins I know what to ask and what to expect. I ask specific questions and I often don't need explanation on medical treatments or lab work. We have an understanding of each other and I think that's why she is a good fit for me. In the 5+ years that I've known her, she has been friendly and accommodating. She guided me through a healthy pregnancy and successfully delivered my healthy baby boy. The office is clean and new. Location is convenient because the diagnostic lab is right next door if you need to do lab work. Also, Sherry Louise at the front desk is the nicest person you'll meet!

    Dr.Collins is amazing! I came in as a first-time patient with a time crunch and they got me in the…read morenext day. The experience with her was great, she made me feel comfortable, gave me plenty of information and answered all my questions. I would recommend to anyone!

    Melissa Kuwahara - obgyn - Updated May 2026

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