Dr. Watanabe is great. I was referred to her by the urgent care next door. I called in to make an…read moreappointment and after asking if I can be seen today because I was in pain, they were able to accommodate me. That alone was a great sign for me because I was in so much pain. The office seems small from the outside but it really quite spacious. First thing you notice is how clean and neat everything is, but also very inviting. That goes for the exam room too. Unlike some offices where you see a lot of people waiting, I was the only one at that time. That's because Dr. Watanabe really takes the time to explain and go over everything with you. She takes time to answer questions, and also working with you to find the best solution for you. I definitely left the appointment more informed of what I needed to do and what I needed to expect in terms of recovery, and for me it means no exercise until further notice. But in the name of getting better. You gotta do what you gotta do.

After reading many positive reviews, I decided to have my mom visit Dr WATANABE since she is closer…read moreto where my mom lives. My mom has diabetes, and Dr WATANABE thoroughly went through my moms family history with diabetes. She examined my moms foot well, as she did a few test. My mom went in for toe nail clippings and Dr WATANABE did an amazingly awesome nail clip job! She is very thorough with her exams, explains well, kind and compassionate with patients! I'm so glad we made our visit because we will be going back! Her front office staf, Erin is also really nice and easy to work with too!

The quality of care here exceeds all calibrated and celebrated Stars in the Yelp Stratosphere! Dr…read moreC's caring and focused professional demeanor places you at ease and you can relax knowing there is no one more important than you as his patient at this particular time. I admire and am deeply appreciative of his focus on attending to my individual needs. This is why finding an appointment with him can be difficult at times. His two separate Offices provide opportunities for those patients at the Waipahu office - Waipahu Pro Com Plaza, located within the 1-story building towards the back of the parking lot, first door on the left. Honolulu office - Hale Pawa'a, on the corner of Beretania & Ke'eaumoku St. Mahalo! Office location: 1401 South Beretania St 8th floor Suite #887 FIVE FABULOUS STARS (Only because I can't list the entire STRATUSPHERE into the Yelp rating system. I almost hate to rate him, in fear I will have even more difficulty in seeing him! God Bless & Thanks to the VA for allowing me the privilege of seeing this Incredible Dr. of Compassion, Precision & Healing inside and out. One of the greatest professionals I have ever met and blessed to have not only as a Dr. but someone I can truly call a Friend to call upon, in my time of need. Dr. Byron Carrasco raises & exceeds the bar of excellence in patient care! His staff is friendly, professional and are quick to follow-up on referrals. These feet of mine are made for walking, especially when cared for by Dr. C! Five PLUS Fabulous Stars!

How am I supposed to trust a new doctor to perform surgery on my foot when his office staff has…read morebeen so unprofessional and dismissive? I am a brand new patient of Dr. Byron Carrasco and have only seen him two times, and I am extremely disappointed with how the office staff has handled a billing dispute. On July 16, 2026, I was billed for two separate line items: "DUP-SCAN LXTR ART/ARTL BPGS COMPL BI STUDY" (the duplex ultrasound) for $444.33, and "NON-INVAS PHYSIOLOGIC STD EXTREMITY ART 2 LEVEL" for $149.14. I am not disputing the $444.33 ultrasound charge -- that test was performed. I am disputing the $149.14 physiologic study charge. To my knowledge, no blood pressure cuff was ever applied to me -- only the ultrasound wand was used, and the entire visit lasted about 15 minutes. This test is specifically defined by cuff-based pressure measurements, which did not happen. I called the billing department first, who told me they're a separate company and have no say over the doctor's charges -- I'd need to contact the office directly and ask for "Armi." I called and left a message on August 27th at 11:17 AM, and again on August 28th at 9:39 AM, with no callback either time. I sent a detailed written dispute through MyChart on August 30th, explaining exactly why I believed the charge was wrong, and got no response. I followed up again on MyChart on September 1st. Still nothing. On September 3rd, I called at 9:06 AM and left another message asking for Armi to call me back. I called again at 11:40 AM and reached a live person, who told me -- relaying a message from Armi -- that both charges were for the ultrasound. I tried to explain that the second procedure was never performed and should not have been billed to me. That's also not accurate; my own Medicare claim records show "DUP-SCAN LXTR ART/ARTL BPGS COMPL BI STUDY" and "NON-INVAS PHYSIOLOGIC STD EXTREMITY ART 2 LEVEL" as two completely separate, separately priced charges. I called back afterward and told her this was going to make my September 10th follow-up appointment very difficult -- that appointment is for my ultrasound and MRI results, to discuss surgically removing a tumor from my foot, and instead of being able to focus on that with my doctor, I'll have to spend it dealing with a billing dispute his own staff wouldn't resolve. I'm supposed to be able to trust my doctor going into surgery, but instead I've spent two weeks fighting his office over a bill. That's when she hung up on me. I understand billing questions happen, but two weeks of unanswered calls and messages, plus being hung up on by office staff after I explained how much stress this was adding to a serious upcoming medical appointment, is not how any patient should be treated. When does a doctor's office hang up on a patient over a billing question? I have my appointment on September 10th and intend to raise this directly with Dr. Carrasco, but I wanted to share my experience for anyone else considering this office. Julie Panui Update (9/3/26): Minutes after I posted this review, and after posting a message directly to Dr. Carrasco through MyChart, I finally got a callback from Armi. She asked what I needed, which was surprising given the number of detailed messages I'd already left explaining the exact charge in question. I explained again: the $149.14 physiologic study charge, which I don't believe was performed. She was unable to pull up my bill -- she said she doesn't have access to it -- but told me I could bring it with me and speak to the doctor directly at my September 10th appointment. I confirmed I would. I asked her directly: does staff have nothing to do with billing? She confirmed -- she said billing is done entirely by the doctor himself. I told her I've left Dr. Carrasco several MyChart messages myself, and he has never responded. If he's the one who entered these charges, I'd like to understand why, and I don't think I should have to wait until September 10th -- the same appointment where I'm getting my ultrasound and MRI results -- to get an answer about my bill. When I asked why they suddenly called back now, after all my prior messages, she said they're short-staffed. Two and a half weeks, and the first real response only came right after this review went up. Julie Panui

1-14-2026 After 2 office visits with Dr. Kristy Iwahashi-Marquez, we decided to go ahead with…read moresurgery on my third toe on my left foot. One day a teeny tiny bubble formed on that toe. It was kinda cute but didn't go away. It reminded me of that small kid time thing a ma jig tube you squeeze and roll a tiny jelly like ball onto a straw and blow. What we did as kids. Thank goodness it didn't smell like that product. Dr. Kristy told me on the first visit it's coming from the first joint on that toe so place a Kleenex on it and press. It didn't break and remained. So I made another appointment since it started to hurt when I pressed on it plus majorly not attractive. Long story short she advised me that she'd cut, spread it open, take out the joint and remove the bump which one day popped on its own without healing. 1/9/26 Went into surgery with Dr. Kristy and a fantastic team at Pali Momi. Five days later on 1/14/26 went in for a follow up. Was curious to see what the little toesy would look like...I imagined the worst so at the unveiling I was SO majorly pleased that the toe didn't flop without the first joint and wasn't badly discolored or bruised. Dr. Kristy explained it all depends on the healing process it could still flap- hideous! I'll do my best to heal well and come back on 1/22/26 to remove the stitches then go get a vibrant red colored pedicure with bling pronto to celebrate. Thank you Dr. Kristy, nurse Anna and front desk staff. Crossing my fingers that all ends well.

The Hawaii Foot & Ankle Associates is located in the Pali Momi Hospital. I attempted to check in…read morewith the receptionist who was on a personal call for the entire 30 minutes plus waiting for my appointment. I arrived on time. No staff came out to apologize for the delay or whether the doctor was even available. I don't want to be treated by a doctor who has a lack of respect of patients and staff who does personal calls and cannot properly check in patients.

Dr. Cheng is fantastic! Easygoing, friendly, and quick to schedule with. He really considered my…read moredaily life, even had me come back the next day after work to make sure I was comfortable and fully understood my procedure. Highly recommend!

Pros: Efficient…read morescheduling: The clinic's operations are well-organized, and they can often accommodate patients quickly with same-day appointments. Prompt rooming: I was taken to an exam room almost immediately upon arrival. Cons: Unprofessional bedside manner: While I was explaining the intense pain in my right foot, Dr. Cheng interrupted me to take a phone call and stepped out of the room. When he returned, he offered no explanation or apology, leaving me with the impression that he was unconcerned with my care. Lack of clear communication: He provided very little explanation for my condition, simply stating I had "boney spurs on both feet," handed me some pads, and rushed me out of the office. I ultimately had to seek care from another podiatrist to get the proper treatment and answers I needed. Poor billing practices: The billing department is highly disorganized. I was seen in September 2025, but I did not receive a bill until 7 months later in April 2026. The statement indicates that my insurance company communicated what I owed back in November 2025. It is incredibly frustrating and confusing why it took the office so long to send the bill after that information was already provided. Summary: I had high expectations for this office based on positive reviews, but unfortunately, my experience fell short. The lack of patient care and communication, combined with a disorganized billing department, makes it difficult to recommend this practice.

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

It's unfortunate when you have an ankle or foot injury. It holds you back and ties you down. You…read morethen realize how important your feet are. I've had a periodic issue with my ankles as I injured them every so often when I used to hike religiously. It really didn't help when you're going down those steep stairs at Koko Head or those slippery exposed roots of Kuliouou Ridge. One mistake or mishap and ouch... For several months I've been dealing with a persistent ankle injury and juggling 2 jobs where one of them has me on my feet sure didn't help. The next thing I know I woke up to a sharp pain on a Friday morning where I had a hard time standing up. In the past, I'd rest my leg by RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation), wear a brace and take OTC pain medicine, but after skipping work to implement RICE and medicine for a couple of days, the pain and swelling didn't go away. It was now time to see a doctor but it was the weekend. I reached out to my sister who is an RN and she re-iterated my options of urgent care or ER, where it wasn't a life or death situation so I waited until Monday morning to call. When I asked my sister who she'd recommend, she advised me to see Dr. Ricky Sukita at Island Foot and Ankle Specialists. When I called first thing Monday morning to make an appointment with Dr. Sukita, I was advised he was booked solid and his next opening wasn't until later in the week. The thought about waiting several more days with the pain wasn't appealing but fortunately the receptionist gave me the option to see Dr. Kari Tanimoto DPM as she had an opening that morning. I accepted the offer and came here. Located on the 10th floor of Kuakini Physicians Tower, which is just next to Kuakini Medical Center, Dr. Tanimoto shares the same office as Dr. Sukita. As I arrived shortly before my appointment time, I used the waiting time filling out their forms about my past medical history. I also submitted my ID and health insurance card as requested. Shortly after completing the form, one of the staff called my name and took my temperature before seeing Dr. Tanimoto. I was escorted to a room, where she came in shortly after being settled in. I appreciated Dr. Tanimoto asking me multiple questions about my ankle issue and assessed the area that was clearly swollen. She took consideration of the discomfort to diagnose my injury. In the past when I saw a podiatrist, I took an x-ray to see if anything was broken or fractured. My ankle was so uncomfortable with not much improvement that I asked Dr. Tanimoto if she'd recommend me taking an x-ray. For a piece of mind, she agrred and arranged for an x-ray at Kuakini Medical Center. In order to better secure my ankle, Dr. Tanimoto suggested I wear a walking boot. At first I thought about the attention I'd get from its bulkiness and the inconvenience of this heavy duty boot but then realized how sturdy this is. The boot will allow my ankle to heal faster as well as allow me to transport from point A to point B. My insurance would cover the cost, which was a bonus for me. I also requested if she could write me a prescription as the OTC pain medicine wasn't strong enough. At first, it was difficult adjusting to the walking boot as my body had to compensate for the extra weight, uneven height and bulkiness where I almost tripped. Both legs became sore as I had to adjust wearing the boot but after time, I realized my ankle couldn't bend or twist so it started to heal. I'll be frank with my initial impression of Dr. Tanimoto. Because she is young I was somewhat reserved as I questioned her expertise. At times she didn't speak with authority nor confidence so I was a little skeptical but how wrong I was. She clearly is knowledgeable and knows best for the patient. I just came back from my follow-up appointment where Dr. Tanimoto assessed my ankle and clearly the swelling went down. She did some movement and pressure tests where I didn't experience any pain nor discomfort. She also advised me to make that transition where I'd wear regular shoes for about an hour and then put the boot back on. Dr. Tanimoto brought to my attention that jumping back to normal too soon can backfire so she highly recommended to transition back in multiple stages. Overall, I was very pleased to have Dr. Tanimoto of Island Foot and Ankle Specialists attend to my ankle and highly recommend others to see her if you have ankle or foot issues. They do accept multiple insurance carriers so call ahead to confirm coverage. Parking is connected to Kuakini Physicians Tower and her office validates your parking ($3). NOTE: The office sends you a text message the day before as an appointment reminder and provides you a link if you need to change or cancel your appointment.

My son had a really infected ingrown toenail. A friend of the family, who is a doctor, recommended…read moreDr. Tanimoto. Our doctor friend had recently seen Dr. Tanimoto for a podiatry issue and said that Dr. Tanimoto was very knowledgeable and good. Dr. Tanimoto was very professional, friendly and took the time to listen to our situation and help us find the best solution. Dr. Tanimoto was able to see and fix my son the day that I called her. Both my son and I have had podiatry issues in the past and have sometimes suffered in pain for a couple weeks waiting for an assessment appointment with a doctor, then waiting another week for a second appointment to actually address our issue, and the doctors were not always as good as Dr. Tanimoto. I wish I had found Dr. Tanimoto sooner for my previous issues. I do not normally write Yelp reviews, however I use Yelp all the time to help me find good professionals. So I am writing my first Yelp review in hopes that this will help someone else find quick relief to their pain.

When your body speaks to you, listen. Especially when you get older…read more I'm on my feet a lot and have experienced several foot/leg issues where eventually it was resolved. But step in diabetes, where overlooking issues under this condition can be tragic. Just last week at my part time job, a customer came in and I recognized his voice as he's a regular. But I didn't immediately recognize him as he lost a lot of weight and clearly had mobility issues. When I blurted out his name, indeed it was him. He told me he was diabetic and ignored a toe injury where a life-changing procedure slowed him down. For a couple of weeks now, I had what seemed like a blister on one of my toes where it now became 2. It was painful to walk in shoes and when I showed it to family members where one is doing her residency at a large hospital and my sister has been an RN for over 30 years, was told it could be either a blister, callous or wart. I, too, am diabetic and fears crossed my mind. My sister strongly suggested I have it investigated immediately. Step in Ricky Sukita (RS). RS is a podiatrist who has been in practice for over 35 years. Located in Kuakini Physician's Exchange, the office of RS is on the 11th floor. It was so nice to make an appointment where his staff immediately answered the phone when I called. Their records show this wasn't my first time to the office, but I was impressed on the service and professionalism extended to me. I addressed to the staff of my issue and after confirming my address and health insurance plan, I was escorted to an empty office where several minutes later RS showed up. Words cannot express my relief where it was disclosed my issue was callous development. I've had warts before where it was painful and took a long time to resolve. After assessing my regular work and leisure regimen, RS explained of my current condition and how this came all about. He also advised me how to handle this situation and provided me with protection. I appreciated how he informed me and educated me where I understood and didn't feel incompetent that led to my condition. Overall, solid 5-stars to RS and his staff. From making the appointment to walking out of the office after my appointment, there weren't hassles nor stress. I understand RS is taking new patients. If you're looking for a podiatrist, look no further.

Dr. Sukita has been practicing for over 30 years.. His practice is thriving, and the reason is his…read morequality of care. He has one of the best bedside manners of any physician I have ever known. In my line of work I used to deal with a lot of physicians being a medical sales rep. Dr. Sukita immediately makes you feel at ease. He treated me for plantar fasciitis making great recommendations in orthotic products and educating me on how to treat my injury. If you're ever in need of great foot care, I would highly recommend Dr. Sekita. His staff is also great! I had made an appointment and arrived at the wrong time, but they worked me in with no problem. Very grateful for Dr.Sukita and his staff

Top ratings for Dr. Barcia and the staff for their professional and personal care. Dr. Barcia did…read moremy total shoulder replacement a year ago and it is as good as new (I'm 79 and a former high school, collegiate, and Hawaii Masters Track Club athlete). Follow ups and visits are all timely, informative, and with excellent communication.

Condescending. Kyle Chun was astonishingly insensitive, smug, arrogant, and disinterested in…read morelistening. HE told me how I was feeling. When a doctor blows off your description of your symptoms, leave! I went to Windward Orthopaedic Group instead. Way, way better. Go see Dr Devin Ganesh. He's SO nice to you. And the Drs there are interested in listening. Worth the drive to Kailua. Beware of the doctor that disregards your symptoms an interrupts you while you're talking. That's Kyle Chun. Even some professionals in the building he works in don't like him. That tells you a lot.

I originally was referred to Dr. Karen Yamaguchi at the office near Piikoi Street, because I had an…read moreinfected toe, due to popping a blister, and it was badly infected. Dr. Yamaguchi wanted another opinion, and so Dr. Kenson Miyaki saw my toe and told me to go to the ER to get an X-ray and CT scan to make sure my infection didn't go to the bone. Well, I did go to the ER, and it was infected. I was admitted to the hospital, and to my surprise, Dr Miyaki showed up to check on my foot. He kept asking if I wanted to amputate my toe because it was infected... He gave me a few days to decide, and I decided to just go with the amputation. He did my surgery at the hospital, which didn't take long, and I stayed a few more days in the hospital until I was discharged. While I was in the hospital, Dr. Miyake checked on me daily to make sure my amputation was okay. I did follow-ups at his office, and his appointments were never nerve-racking like I normally get at doctor visits. He is such a nice, down-to-earth guy. He makes sure you're doing well. Always explains everything. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Miyaki for all your podiatry needs.

I highly recommend Dr. Kenson Miyaki. I was looking for a podiatrist and saw him on Yelp. Because…read morehe had good reviews, I decided on trying him. Yelp didn't disappoint me again. He was very friendly and made me feel really comfortable...previously, I had a procedure done regarding my ingrown toenails on both big toes...on one toe, part of the toenail was not removed so it has been giving me so much pain. Dr. Miyaki explained what he was going to do and did it quickly. I was very impressed with him and his staff. I highly recommend him.