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Dr. Shim Ching, MD

Dr. Shim Ching, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Shim Ching, MD is a plastic surgeon in Honolulu, HI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of British Columbia Faculty Of Medicine|University Of British Columbia In Vancouver-M.D.|University Of British Columbia, Faculty Of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children and The Queens Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Practice

1401 S Beretania St Ste 890 Honolulu, HI 96814

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Dr. Ching's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ching

4.4

54 ratings, 19 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 12, 2025
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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
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Kelley – Nov 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 20, 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
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Katherine Bower – Sep 16, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 01, 2022
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Jul 28, 2022
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Jul 19, 2022
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Jul 13, 2022
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Jul 11, 2022
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Jul 02, 2022
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Jun 24, 2022
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Feb 15, 2022
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Feb 11, 2022
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Jun 21, 2021
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What could be improved
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Jun 15, 2021
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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
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S.H – Nov 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Aug 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Unhappy in hawaii in Pearl City, HI – Dec 03, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Shyleena in Kailua, HI – May 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Shim Ching uses the latest innovations and finest surgical skills to provide natural results that rejuvenate and enhance your appearance. His practice embraces new technologies and techniques, bringing advanced procedures to Hawaii. Dr. Ching's...read more

biography

Dr. Shim Ching is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon serving the Honolulu area for more than 12 years. Dr. Ching is experienced in Laser Lipo, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and Liposuction. He is a professional member of the American...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Breast Reconstruction Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Buncke Clinic, San Francisco|buncke/ucsf Hand And Microsurgery Fellowship|clinica Ivo Pitanguy, Rio De Janeiro|mcmaster University, Hamilton|plastic Surgery Center Of The Pacific, Honolulu|the Buncke Clinic-reconstructive Microsurgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • Mcmaster University|plastic Surgery-mcmaster University

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Mcmaster University / Faculty Of Health Sciences

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • University Of British Columbia Faculty Of Medicine|university Of British Columbia In Vancouver-m.d.|university Of British Columbia, Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Surgicalliance LLC1401 S Beretania St Ste 890 Honolulu, HI 96814
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

    1319 Punahou St
    Honolulu, HI 96826
  • The Queens Medical Center

    1301 Punchbowl St
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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