I have been a client of this center for well over a decade/a dozen years. Generally, the…read morefront-office service has been just above average, whereas my practitioner, for well over 3/4 of that timeframe, has been EXCEPTIONAL. Recently, they were taken over by a corporate entity: WorkStar. To be bluntly honest, my office experience has been terrible!

Kaliko pain Center is a definite NO! The physicians…read moreassistant I was assigned to was too busy, running back-and-forth eating her lunch during my appointment and not focusing on me, the patient. I felt like she was reading from a manifest and was memorizing her spiel to me. She would not let me ask questions and constantly cut me off. She also did not ask me about my previous health conditions. I was so disappointed I had driven an hour and a half each direction for this appointment, which caused more pain from sitting. My back due to an L4&L5 slip disc and severe chronic pain for the past 3 1/2 years . No empathy nor compassion! They tell you what they are going to do without discussing or giving you a choice of options, their options is final which is final! It's what they want to do not what you need.

She was my Primary MD for a year or so, but I had to leave. I will chalk her behavior up to…read moredesperately needing a vacation and struggling to keep a solo practice afloat because I think she was a competent physician. Being a 40+ year RN having worked in outpt settings for many years, I am familiar with community standards and proper policies/procedures. Things such as requiring monthly in-person visits for medication refills fall outside the norm and more likely fall into the category of how to increase revenue to get the bills paid. She hung up on me in the middle of a phone call when I dared to disagree with her solution to my problem that would require more work on her part...no, I did not need a Good RX coupon-I needed a form filled out for my insurance company so they would pay for the next 12 months of refills. I wish her well and hope she has gotten herself into a much better practice situation now so that she is supported and that her stress doesn't rub off onto her patients. I think she is a competent physician, but her office policies need to be PATIENT OUTCOME DRIVEN- NOT REVENUE DRIVEN.

Horrible doctor. Dr Arthurs left a gigantic scar on my back because he doesn't know how to do a…read moresimple mole removal. He burned a huge hole in my back with so much silver nitrite for a small mole. That scar will always be there in clear view. He botched a community member's baby's circumcision & cut off way too much I had a terrible hand infection & couldn't use my dominant hand, that lasted for 4 months & Dr A was clueless. He looked me in the eyes and promised to call me to discuss my test results when they arrived. Instead he had a stranger from his office call who told me the wrong information and he gave me the wrong medication two times.. He won't respond to concerns via phone. He didn't even know my sons markings on his body were stretch marks and said to watch them for cancer. He doesn't listen to concerns and he pushes vaccinations, despite my telling him many times I had already made an informed decision. I highly recommend staying as far away from this "doctor" as possible.

I've been a patient of Dr. Arthurs for five years now, and I find him to be a concerned, thorough,…read moreperson who listens carefully and follows through with test results and previous problems. I feel confident that I'm in good hands.

For many years I have used alternative medicine with exception of orthopedists. My Grandson had a…read moreissue that required the removal of an ingrown toenail. I called several clinics. Everyone of them who actually answered the phone were rude and felt very institutional. I was able to get an appointment at Smith Family Medicine. The initial contact was extremely professional giving me hope. My 14 year old Grandson who doesn't like going to the doctor was very nervous! Immediately upon arriving we were treated with incredible Aloha which relaxed his nervousness. I was able to take my grandson without having to pick him up from school early, because of the online portal where all paperwork was performed from the convenience of my home. The NP Cindy MECHAM is extremely adept and thorough in her knowledge and exam. I was profoundly impressed by the Ohana style this office offers. They are very open minded and accepting of our personal opinions and needs. I highly recommend Smith Family Medicine!

Excellent doctor, really spends time understanding your medical condition. She made me feel that…read moreshe really cared about my medical issues and wanted to get me well again. Strongly recommend!

I'm a relatively new patient of Dr. Stover. After having a consultation in early '13 I had an "eye…read morejob" as scheduled in Dec at the Kona Coast Office. The procedure was followed by two weekly visits, two biweekly, and a final exam after just under three months. I've been impressed by the doctor's competency and soft-spoken, reassuring manner on each of my visits. Following surgery Dr. Stover called several times to ascertain my condition and provided his personal cell number should I need to contact him in event of an emergence. Barring a minor scheduling mishap with one appointment I have no faults to find with the treatment or results of my procedure - and I'm not easily pleased. I'd be delighted to get such attentive and timely care from my PCP.

I had knee replacement surgery at Kona Hospital yesterday. Everything went extremely well, the…read morestaff was personable, informative, professional and very kind! On time I was the last surgery of the day at about 1 pm and I was home by 5pm. Doing very well today, I feel good, some normal swelling, walking every hour or so. Cheers to all the care angels, special shout out to my direct care givers, Nate, Mandy, Dr Ma & Dr Paul Morton- my surgeon! Highly recommend!

I received fantastic care in the ER. I arrived in the morning and the waiting room was empty. By…read morethe time I was able to finish filling out paperwork they were already calling me back. I saw the doctor in less than 10 minutes of going back. They did a CT, EKG, bloodwork, an IV with fluids and I was in and out in 3 hours. Everyone was so beyond nice. Someone even came by to check on me while I was waiting on results to see how I was and if I was warm enough. I highly recommend this ER.

What else can be said about Dr Sugai and his team? He is simply the best. Ask anyone around who has…read morekids, and a lot of them will tell you he is their doctor. Some drive across town just to see him. I never had to use his services until a few weeks ago, as that is when we had our first newborn. From the moment we talked to him and saw him with baby, he was amazing. He has the magic touch, takes his job very seriously and you can tell he not only enjoys what he does, but it also very good at it. He always takes the time to ask if we have any questions, and recommends us going home and writing them all down for the next time we see him. The coolest thing I like about his office, is he schedules all the check ups in the am, and the sick kids in the pm. This way, he keeps them separate and prevents spreading. Awesome! All of his staff have been great as well, from reception to the nurses and helpers. He moved to this location a few years ago which works out better for us since it is closer to home. I am very happy to have chosen Dr Sugai, and would highly recommend anyone with kids to see him.

We love Dr. Sugai! However, we may be a little biased because Dr. Sugai was actually the…read morepediatrician for us both when we were kids, and it was just so fitting to have him as our son's pediatrician as well. He is amazing with kids. I completely trust Dr. Sugai and his staff with caring for our little one; they are all very knowledgable and caring. He always gives us great advice and recommendations (we are first time parents, so it's very useful!!). The whole staff is very professional. His office is near the hospital, which is helpful if your little one ever needs to be seen there. The waiting room is a little small, about 10 chairs inside, but is enough since there's not too many people there at one time. The patient rooms are clean, tidy, and with kid friendly decor. The nurses are friendly, and make the immunization process quick and gentle.