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Dr. Melissa Kuwahara, MD

Dr. Melissa Kuwahara, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Melissa Kuwahara, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Hilo, HI. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hilo Medical Center and Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

75 Puuhonu Pl Ste 204 Hilo, HI 96720

At a Glance

  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kuwahara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kuwahara

2.6

10 ratings, 8 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 15, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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LB – Sep 13, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 08, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 26, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hope – Jan 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 28, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aloha808 – Aug 05, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melissa Kuwahara, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Hilo, HI. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hilo Medical Center and Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Locations

Practice

Office75 Puuhonu Pl Ste 204 Hilo, HI 96720
1

Practice

Ian S Ebesugawa MD75 Puuhonu Pl Ste 202 Hilo, HI 96720
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital

    67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy
    Kamuela, HI 96743

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave
    Hilo, HI 96720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

    1319 Punahou St
    Honolulu, HI 96826
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