Skilled, Kind, professional, caring; all qualities that make for an outstanding doctor. Dr. Yim literally saved my eyesight. I first came to him by a primary care doctor referral, and I am so thankful to have been referred to Dr. Michael Yim. My eye pressure was at 31, but after surgery it is down to 12! The recovery has been fast, with little discomfort, except for the eye drops- they sting like crazy, but just for the first 5 to 10 seconds. I highly recommend Dr. Yim. read more

Excellent, professional ophthalmologist(glaucoma) that is very knowledgeable and prompt with diagnosing his patients. I was referred by my ophthalmologist in California. Dr. Yim treats me when I'm in Hawaii(Live in Cali & HI) Thank you Dr Yim for your expertise. You're AWESOME & BLESSED‼ read more

I was taken to the examination room promptly. I didn't have to wait at all. Dr. Yim provided prompt and professional service in a timely manner. He is very friendly and not at all intimidating. The support staff are also very friendly and helpful. The office returns calls promptly. The first hour of parking is free and the parking structure is annexed to the building which provides for easy access. Although located in a Queen's POB, these ophthalmologists are not part of the Queen's system. I saw Dr. Yim because my ophthalmologist is out of town. It turns out that they are good friends. What a small world. I recommend Dr. Yim and his team without hesitation. read more

Thorough, efficient, conscientious. Office easy to locate. Physician exam and evaluation professional and credible.

Pleasant office staff, nurses & Dr. Yim gave me information that will help me with my eyes. Also sites that I can research to help me

Dr Mike Yim is an outstanding ophthalmologist! He did his residency at Bascom Palmer Institute, ranked number one in the nation. He explains in detail, is extremely intelligent and has a great sense of humor. He is also only one of 5 glaucoma specialists! My Rheumatologist recommended him and I am so glad I went to see him. My former ophthalmologist said I had glaucoma and needed cataract surgery. After testing and examining my eyes Dr Yim explained in detail why my eyes were fine. I am relieved and so grateful to Dr. Yim! read more

I was looking for a new eye doctor for my family, since our previous doctor retired, and found Dr Yim. It was a good search and a very successful experience. We have found a great doctor and practice for our eye care needs! read more

Good doctors and helpful staff. The selection of eye glasses is also a plus. Overall, good eye clinic.

What a nice guy! Dr Yim is competent, thorough, smart...and younger than me, so he's not going to retire and leave me stranded! :) I felt like I was in good hands during my appointment. (There was a complaint in one of the reviews about the lady in the office who sells prescription glasses. I couldn't disagree more --she does her job well. She's thorough, clear, pleasant. and gives good guidance about selection choices.) Only complaint... I had a hard time reaching the office by phone. read more

I highly recommend Dr Michael Yim! He is competent, professional, and knowledgeable. His friendliness/humor is a bonus for us patients to feel comfortable and at ease. I might add his staff is also friendly and helpful. I had laser cataract surgery on both eyes, from legally blind to almost perfect vision!!! Thank you, Dr Yim!!! read more

Dr. Yim is an amazing ophthalmologist and an even more wonderful person. After every prescription, he calls me to check up on whether or not it's working out for me. Half a year ago, I had a chalazion on my eye and I entrusted Dr. Yim to remove it for me. I was extremely cautious in choosing a doctor as this person would be operating around my eye area - eek. Frankly, it took a lot of research as it doesn't seem like any doctors have ratings re: chalazion removals! Dr. Yim took great care of me. He was patient when I asked for a few more drops of numbing solution and explained the procedure from the beginning to the end. His bedside manner was lovely. If you are looking for an excellent ophthalmologist, choose Dr. Yim! read more

Dr. Yim is one of the best if not the best ophthalmologist in Honolulu. I was referred to Dr. Yim by some friends for a growth on my eye lid that was not going away. From the time I walked into the office I felt it was very professional. His staff was very friendly and helpful and I was taken back to the room after a very short wait in the waiting room. Dr. Yim was excellent because he not only made the diagnosis quickly but he took the time to explain what was going on and why I was having the issue. He also took the time to discuss treatment which was a minor surgical procedure to remove it. What sets Dr. Yim apart from other doctors I have seen in the past is that he discussed the surgery, discussed the care right after the surgery and how long the healing process should take. The procedure itself was quick and the only minor discomfort (which was to be expected) was when he numbed my eyelid. The healing process was FASTER than what Dr. Yim told me and now my growth is gone and my vision is no longer impaired! Thanks Dr. Yim and much mahalo to your staff!!! read more

I had cataract/glaucoma laser surgery on both eyes. Dr. Michael Yim was very knowledgeable and professional. He explained the procedure in understandable terms and answered any questions I had to make me feel at ease. The surgeries went well and the experience was comfortable due to the skillfulness, thoroughness, and caring nature of Dr. Yim and his staff. My recovery process has been painless and quick. I am already experiencing improved vision and was able to get off my glaucoma drops. Mahalo nui Dr. Yim! read more

Dr. Yim performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes and also corrected my high astigmatism. He did so masterfully, thoroughly explaining every step for surgery and post-surgery aftercare. The supporting staff both at his office and the surgery center were also excellent and very helpful in guiding me regarding what I need to do pre and post surgery. Very pleased with the results. read more

I had recent cataract surgery with Dr. Yim. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Yim as he is friendly, caring, and has a great sense of humor! Not to mention, I had excellent results from my surgery! read more

Thanksgiving has come and gone. Being a senior citizen I decided to do an inventory of those times I have expressed gratitude or thanks for acts of kindness. Not only had I failed to say thank you more times than I care to admit, but worse, there were many times when I took those acts of kindness for granted. Many will say my actions now, are too little too late, but I would like to think, or hope, that it is never too late to say thank you. Certainly being brought up as a Christain, I was taught that it was never too late to recognize your benefactor and to give thanks. With that in mind some years ago, my primary doctor moved to the mainland, and my new doctor became Dr. Brandon Takase, a local boy, born and raised here in Hawaii. Upon my examination, Dr. Takase detected early onset cataracts, and suggested that he refer me to Dr. Yim, another local boy whom he had gone to medical school with here in Hawaii. Thank you Dr. Takase. Dr. Yim graciously agreed to take me on as a patient. Upon examination, Dr. Yim confirmed the cataracts in both eyes, but to my dismay detected glaucoma. While there is no cure for glaucoma, Dr. Yim told me that because it has been detected very early, there were several options available to me to slow down the advance of this terrible disease. Dr. Yim immediately prescribed a medication, which was immediately denied by my insurance carrier. At this time, Dr. Yim's assistant, Bernadette, immediately began to appeal their denial. Despite their continued denial, Bernadette was tenacious in her efforts for appeal, and ultimately was successful in getting my insurance carrier to reverse their denial for the medication. Despite the proven track record for this medication, and for reasons beyond my understanding and ability to explain, every year Dr. Yim prescribes the medication, it is denied by my insurance carrier, the denial is appealed by Bernadette, and after much effort the denial is reversed by my insurance carrier and I get the medicine. Each and every year. For this reason, and many others, it is Bernadette, and not Dr. Yim, who is my "Guardian Angel". Thank you Bernadette. For several years, the progress of my cataracts matched the speed of a glacier. Prior to my cataract surgeries, Dr. Yim informed me that because of my Northern European roots, I ran the risk of additional complications during my surgeries. Suddenly this summer, the cataracts speeded up requiring surgery. At the time of my 1st surgery in my left eye, I was legally blind in that eye. In addition, I am either near or far sighted, I can't remember which. At the time of my 1st surgery, Dr. Yim rescheduled my surgery so that I was his last patient, so that he could have the additional time required, should complications arise, as well as having the additional surgerical instruments available should they be required. So prior to my 1st surgery, Dr. Yim prepared for: 1. cataract surgery 2. possible complications 3. corrective lens for my near/far sighted vision 4. insertion of a stent as a preventive measure for my glaucoma. The 1st surgery went exceedingly well with no complications. I was so pleased with Dr. Yim that I immediately suggested to my wife in the strongest possible terms, who has eye issues of her own, (macular degeneration), that she take Dr. Yim as her eye doctor. My wife whom I love and respect in more ways than we have time for, is a Japanese National whose English is limited. Please keep in mind that at the time, my wife already had an eye doctor who was doing a great job, was a female, and most importantly was born and raised in Japan, and spoke fluent Japanese. I realize that I am a male and for most of my life have only known male doctors. So I might be biased when I say most importantly her doctor spoke Japanese. Maybe for a woman, having your physician be the same sex, might be the most important. And while we are on the subject, some time ago I experienced severe back spasms, and balance issues resulting in repeated falls necessitating a trip to the ER where my male doctors incorrectly diagnosed my medical issues. It was my female doctor who correctly identified my problem requiring a neurologist. I was immediately referred to one for examination and within 24 hours of getting the results was receiving the 1st of 2 surgeries for a brain tumor. So thank you to that female doctor, whose name I can not recall. I am glad to report that my wife decided to transfer to Dr. Yim and that he graciously accepted her as a patient. The day before my scheduled 2nd cataract surgery, my wife developed eye issues related to her macular degeneration. Dr. Yim agreed to briefly examine her prior to my surgery, to make sure she did not need to visit the ER. He scheduled a full examination for her the next day, and as a result, scheduled her for a referral to a colleague. Thank you Dr. Yim and staff. read more

Dr. Yim is the best!! I had an appointment with him today. He is very patient, caring, friendly and professional and answered whatever questions I had. He truly cares about his patients. I would highly recommend him. His staff is very friendly and caring. Thank you very much, Dr. Yim!! read more

My name is Pedro (Pete) JL Igitol, from Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. I am a new patient of Dr. Michael C. Yim, to whom I was referred by my Hawaii PCP. I had previously seen other eye doctors but was not satisfied with the outcome of their service. Dr. Yim's diagnosis of my glaucoma symptoms is thorough and his findings were professionally explained, part-by-part, as well as his intention to counter the problem. To ensure we understood, he would patiently ask if we have any questions, or should he explain more clearly. Dr. Yim went on to complete the surgery on my eye at the Sugiki Portis Eye Center. Honestly, I had no worries to go "under scalpel" for Dr. Yim. My satisfaction so far is that it's been three months since the surgery without any problem. I find Dr. Yim to be very much versed in his specialty. His youthful-friendly and professional attitude, plus the professionalism, friendship, and goodwill exuded by his staff create admiration and respect from his patients. I would continue to seek Opthalmology services from Dr. Yim anytime without hesitancy. read more

Dr. Yim's caring, energetic, upbeat personality is such a bonus to his skills as an Opthalmologist/Surgeon, etc., After cataract surgery on both eyes (a week apart) last October, My sister now has 20/20 vision and can see so clearly now! (Her left eye was so densely cloudy within a short period of time, she thought she was going blind.) The way he answers her questions really put her mind at ease. My cataracts are not "ripe" yet; but when I need surgery, I'm calling Dr. Michael Yim. read more

Dr. Yim is the best Eye Doctor that you'll ever find. He just did Cataract surgery on my mother and he is such the EXPERT, everything came our just perfect. I promise you that you'll not find a more capable doctor around. Give him a try you'll never regret the Excellent service, Eye care Expertise and Caring that he'll give you; something that truly lacks in many doctors. I have changed to Dr. Yim along with my wife and my 3 kids. He's the one you'll want to see! read more

I was recommended by a friend to the Sugiki Portis Eye Center to see Dr. Michael Yim. His staff was well organized and easy to contact and set up an appointment. They were friendly and Dr. Yim himself is no exception. He was very thorough during the exam and answered all my questions patiently. I would recommend to others that if you need general eye care or specialty for glaucoma, this is the guy you wanna see. read more

I transferred care to Dr. Michael Yim at Sugiki Portis Eye Center. I needed a routine annual eye exam and a new prescription for contacts/glasses. From the beginning, Dr. Yim's staff was very helpful and friendly. His assistant checked me in and obtained a detailed history of my current and past medical care. Dr. Yim was very thorough and carefully explained in detail his findings throughout each step of the exam. He recognized the severe dryness of my eyes from years of contact use and recommended increased use of my glasses to help with my chronic eye irritation. My glasses were very outdated and his office assisted with fitting me for a new pair that I absolutely love. My husband will be transferring as well and we plan to get Dr. Yim's care for a long time. read more

Dr Yim was friendly and thoughtful as he listened to my concerns. He was very gentle with the eye procedure, and I'm feeling much better now. I would definitely see him again for my eye concerns. read more

I was referred to Dr. Yim by a fellow colleague, who highly recommended him. I have glaucoma in my left eye and elevated eye pressure in both eyes. After a very complete eye exam by an excellent staff, I met with Dr. Yim in his office. He immediately put me at ease and I knew I had found the right doctor. He had already put together a plan of action for me that included surgery and daily eye drops. My sight has slowly improved and keeps improving everyday. I am very grateful and thankful for Dr. Yim. He is the best of the best, who cares, does an exceptional job, and really listens to his patients. Thank you Dr. Yim for improving my quality of life. read more

Had an appointment with excellent Dr. Portis, but he got too busy this month and I was given an option to change to another day or see Dr. Yim. I opted to see Dr. Yim for a Saturday 10am appt. His professional staff started me up at 9:45. Dr. Yim was caring, took the time to listen, answer my questions, make recommendations, and explain the test and test results. I was done at 11am. So very awesome for a Saturday appointment! I highly recommend Dr. Yim for your eye needs. read more

I had cataract surgery three weeks ago, and I'm thrilled with the results. From the morning after, my vision went from frustratingly blurry to crystal clear! The surgical team demonstrated the ultimate in professionalism, which eased my anxiety throughout the whole procedure. And, then there is Dr. Yim, who has a caring & friendly bedside manner. His explanations and answers to my questions were exceptional. I have total confidence in him as my ophthalmologist and recommend him without reservation. read more

Dr Yim was so awesome and helpful to me. His friendliness and attention to detail made my experience and procedures all the more comforting. They are very efficient and prompt to your needs and expectations. I respectfully advise all who want to better their lives and see what life has to offer, come and visit them and they will answer all your questions the best and friendliest way possible. Thank you again Dr. Yim and staff!! read more

Dr. Yim was recommend by a friend. My eye was severely irritated and I was having trouble opening it. Dr. Yim made me feel very comfortable during the exam. He was patient and very thorough. He prescribed medication for both eyes and scheduled a follow up to make sure it cleared up properly. I'm used to doctors just prescribing medication and telling me to call if the symptoms don't go away. So I really appreciated that from Dr. Yim. During the follow up visit Dr. Yim gave me a full eye exam. I was aware I had a slight astigmatism but my previous eye doctor said my normal contacts were adequate. Dr. Yim took the time to fit me with specialized contacts so I could make an educated decision on which felt more comfortable. It's refreshing to see a doctor who cares about their patients and wants to provide them with the best service. Not just rush them along to pack their schedule. I am glad to have found Dr. Yim and look forward to his continued care! read more

I recently went to Sugiki Portis Eye Center to see Dr. Michael Yim about my glaucoma symptoms. He is new there but was very professional in his diagnosis and was very thorough on every test that we did and explained what the test was for. Rather than just telling me what the end result of the tests were he went over each part to explain what specifics can cause glaucoma and how my results were compared to that of a person that doesn't have glaucoma. I felt very comfortable going to see Dr. Michael Yim and would highly recommend seeing him. read more