Dr Sia and his team are absolutely incredible. I would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone. We have full trust in his medical advice, love his flexible approach to parenting styles and how he truly cares for his patients and parents. As new parents, we felt safe and supported by him as we embarked on this new journey of parenthood. The thing we appreciated the most was how responsive he was, both during and after hours, to medical questions. His prompt responses saved us a lot of anxiety, time and money. We had to leave the island because of our jobs and wish we could take him with us. He has set the bar incredibly high. Thanks for everything Dr. Sia and team! read more

Dr. Sia is a great doctor! My boys doctor recently retired so i had to find a doctor right away! Just like others have mentioned, he quickly responds to email when i have concerns. Thank god for this cause i would have peace of mind right away and i would know if it is necessary to be seen in person or not. Whenever we visit in person, he always give a visit summary where it includes babies growth, and a list of medicines with their doses which is so helpful! (This wasnt given from my kids previous dr). His staff are welcoming and friendly as well! I would definitely recommend him to family and friends! read more

Dr. Sia came highly recommended by a friend. He is very friendly, highly knowledgeable with all of the latest medical news, and very comfortable to talk to. Whenever we have any questions, we email him and he answers right away (almost like texting!) We are very happy with Dr. Sia and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a pediatrician. read more

The BEST!!! If you are a mom searching for a trusting doctor for your precious little one(s), look no further! Dr. Sia is very good at communicating, he has the option to email him with any concerns at any time and responds fast! He shows true compassion for his job & truly cares about his little patients! He guides you through parenting (especially the newborn stage) & reassures you every appointment you're doing a great job. The staff is wonderful & helpful! They answer their phones fast & are very sweet & kind in booking appointments etc. read more

Dr Sia is the perfect pediatrician. He was our daughter's pediatrician from birth until two years of age, when we moved away from Hawaii. His first visit to the hospital was memorable as he gently cared for our newborn (and for our well being). As we had complications in child brith, he visited daily and assisted with communicating with the hospital staff. Over the next two years we delighted in meeting with him as he was very caring, knowledgeable and professional. His office staff are also exceptional - I could not be more appreciative or happy that we were fortunate enough to be in their care. read more

Dr Sia is wonderful and I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a proactive pediatrician that is very knowledgable and most important, is always available! I'm a first time mom and met with Dr Sia when I was around 30 weeks pregnant. He was great in our interview and unlike another review here; I received a reminder call a couple days prior to my interview. I've never had a problem and have always received reminder calls before all of my appointments. When I gave birth, Dr Sia was there to see my baby in the nursery; he is so awesome! Most of the pediatricians that I interviewed weren't willing to show up when I gave birth, but Dr Sia was there everyday until I was discharged. He checked her everyday and even got us formula to take home. Soooo wonderful! Most doctors take forever to make last minute appointments; with my PCP for instance I have to book appointments weeks to a month in advance. Dr Sia however, is great because he takes patients last minute; for instance when my daughter was an infant she showed signs of having a cold and when I called, they took us in on the same day... I was pleasantly surprised at how available he makes himself and I know he's super busy. On top of that he's also available for questions via email. This is a great option that I feel most doctors should offer. It's a way to ask questions/concerns without having to come in. Lastly he is very thorough during his appointments. Each appointment for my baby has little to no wait time, they do measurements, meet with the nurse practitioner and then Dr Sia who both do a thorough exam and are open to any questions (including hypochondriacs like my mother... He was able to set her at ease). After that you have a one on one in Dr Sias office where he shows my baby's growth progression in comparison to others her age (%) on his laptop and he also gives a very thorough report of her milestones. He's also given formula which is a huge perk and we're so grateful since formula is so costly and I honestly tried my best breastfeeding but my baby had issues latching. Overall I couldn't have found a more perfect doctor for my precious baby. After suffering 4 prior losses (3 were 2nd trimester losses due to a weak cervix); my baby is so precious to us and we're so blessed to have Dr Sia since he takes such good care of our rainbow baby. We recommend him to any parent seeking a wonderful, trusting pediatrician. Mahalo for doing all you do Dr Sia! read more

Dr. Michael Sia is an awesome Pediatrician. When looking for doctor to take care of my little one, Dr. Sia was very professional in returning my call and answering any questions that I had. The office visit with our son was great. The office staff is simply amazing. The Doctor's office is well set up with all types of kiddie games making it a joy to go visit Dr. Sia. What are you waiting for, give them a call! read more

If you're looking for a pediatrician who you can trust and treats your child as if he/she was his own, THIS IS THE DOCTOR YOU WANT!! Prior to my son being born, my wife & I were searching high and low for a pediatrician. Who knew it could be so hard?! One of my friends (and fellow yelper Francis L) referred me to Dr. Michael Sia's office. He won Honolulu's Best Pediatrician a couple of times and I can see that streak continuing. From the moment we sat down for our interview, we knew he'd be the one caring for our son. Unlike other doctors, Dr. Sia is very personal and doesn't overpower the situation. He gives guidance without telling us what to do. This gives us the opportunity to determine what is best for our family. He answers all your questions with patience. No matter how crazy they are. Dedication....My son was born on a Friday night. Dr. Sia came in bright and early Saturday morning to check on him and make sure everything was ok. He also gave us some pointers and tips for basic care. He also provided us with a supply of formula to take home. And when I say supply, I mean A LOT of formula. Haha. It really came in handy. That's another thing I love about Dr. Sia, he is open to how parents want to care for their children. He won't judge you if you plan to feed your baby formula over breast feeding. I know this was very comforting to my wife. Society has a way of looking down upon mothers who don't breast feed their children without really knowing all the facts. A parents choice is a parents choice. Techy....One of the big things I was looking for is a pediatrician who is tech savvy. One who has email and can be reached outside of office hours. During our interview, Dr. Sia mentioned we are able to email him at any time with any questions or concerns we may have regarding our son. He invited us to take pictures or shoot video of our concern and he would reply back. This theory was put to the test when I needed to inquire about an issue my son had. I took some pictures, emailed him what was going on and got a response within 10 minutes. The remedy was easy and saved me the hassle of going down to the office or emergency room for this case since it was a holiday. The staff here are amazing. The treat us very nice and are always helpful. I've been coming here since February and have not experienced an extended wait time. The longest I waited was five minutes. My only issue is the parking at Kapiolani Medical Center. They built a new parking structure but it is even further away from the hospital. Not a major disappointment and definitely not a deal breaker. The new structure has wider stalls which helps when unloading kids. The plus side, Dr. Sia's office gives $1 off when you park at the structure. I'm sure this is temporary but it's another nice gesture from this office. I say it with utmost confidence. If you choose Dr. Michael Sia to be your child's pediatrician, you WILL NOT be disappointed. read more

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I now reside on the mainland and visiting my parents for an extended stay. Unfortunately during my visit, my 9 month old had a bad case of diarrhea. I called different pediatricians around town in hopes of making an appointment, but was either: 1) turned away because we were just visiting 2) told the doctor's wouldn't treat diarrhea or 3) given some basic diet advice from the receptionist. I was finally referred to Dr. Sia by a good friend whose family has three young ones under his care. I called only hoping to make an appt - instead, Dr. Sia personally got on the phone and spoke to me about my child. It was completely unexpected. It is clear that Dr. Sia truly cares about the well-being of children and not in "business" just to make a profit. On top of that, he also had a lot of insight and it is clear that he stays up to date on the newest research and information available (based on the advice and information he provided). I cannot thank him and his staff enough for their help and guidance. When I move home, I know exactly who my child's pediatrician will be. read more

We love Dr. Sia for our children. His staff is really friendly and know how to book his appointments just right. We usually have very little wait time each time we see him. He's very patient with us and answers all of our questions. I also like that he gives guidance most times without always telling us what to do specifically so we can determine what is best for our family. I believe he doesn't accept new patients unless you're an expectant Mom, but you may want to call to clarify that. The only thing I dislike is the parking at Kapiolani... being that this is a Medical Center for Women and Children, most stalls are too tight for even a normal sized sedan, let alone allowing space to get our children out of the car and definitely no room for a carseat to get in and out of the car. It looks like they are building another structure next door (I hope), so i'm really hoping they will redo the stall lines to accomodate a more normal sized car. read more

Dr. Sia is the best! For a first time mom he offers the invaluable option of emailing him with any concerns. He is quick to respond and while he listens he is also straightforward with his responses. It is difficult to know who to choose as a pediatrician but I recommend him as a great choice! read more

Doctor Sia is wonderful. He's very attentive, conservative and listens to your concerns. We appreciate all the years we've been with him until the kids of course got too old and had to find another doctor, so sad. We will surely miss seeing doctor. Thank you Dr. Sia for taking good care of our kiddos. read more

We love Dr. Sia and couldn't be happier with having him as our pediatrician. He is very knowledgeable, did his residency at Stanford. My husband is a doctor and was impressed with how smart he is. You can tell he stays up to date on everything. His bedside manner with kids and parents is great. He is very energetic and always happy. You can tell he loves his job which is so important when working with kids. We also like how he has a conservative approach. He is not aggressive on medication/philosophy. He supports the parents and will offer advice when needed or necessary. We always love seeing him and our kid does too because of his love and energy for what he does. His NP is also great too, calm, sweet and also knowledgable. We always see the NP then Dr. Sia which is great because you get to ask lots of questions and your child has ample time with both the NP and the doctor. read more

We absolutely love Dr.Sia, we have been with him for over 11 years, and he has taken such great care of both my children since they were babies. His staff is caring and always so helpful. His office is located on the 11th floor at Kapiolani Hospital. You will be lucky if you can get him as your pediatrician! read more

Dr. Sia is a very caring and competent doctor when it comes to treating physiological illnesses. He is a good person. However, like many pediatricians, he is at a loss when it comes to recognizing and helping children with common mental illnesses such as sensory anxieties, depression, ADHD, high functioning autism. Our son was acting up and when we tried to talk to Dr. Sia about it, he chalked it up to discipline and basic teenage hormones. We trusted Dr. Sia so we did not take him to see a psychiatrist until much later. Finally, when we took him to see a psychiatrist, he was diagnosed with ADD and co-morbid depression and anxiety. Untreated ADD is devastating to a child and the family and it was disappointing that our child's pediatrician missed the signs. To be fair to Dr. Sia, this is not completely his fault as most pediatricians are not trained to recognize mental illness. So, if your child is acting up more than normal, go with your gut and take your child to a specialist. Early intervention is key. read more