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Orthopedics Hawaii clinic

Orthopedics Hawaii

Orthopedics • Honolulu, HI • 1 (Oahu) locations

4.7/5(336 reviews)

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Orthopedics Hawaii is an orthopedic urgent care clinic located next to Straub Hospital in the First Insurance Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Every patient is seen by an orthopedic surgeon, and the clinic offers same-day appointments for conditions affecting the elbow, foot and ankle, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist and hand. The clinic provides ultrasound-guided procedures including carpal tunnel release and trigger digit release with local anesthetic.

Services Offered

Not published.

Technology & Equipment

  • Ultrasound imaging for real-time visualization of bone, ligaments, tendons, and nerves
  • Ultrasound-guided procedures (Carpal Tunnel release, Trigger Digit release) with local anesthetic

Team

  • Dr. Sam Chen, Orthopedic surgeon; fellowship-trained; led Orthopedics Hawaii; over 1 year of experience as leading surgeon in Hawaii (per excerpt) - Orthopedic Surgeon

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Please verify your insurance is in-network prior to your appointment. If you have an HMO plan please ask your doctor for a referral.

Languages Spoken

Not published.

FAQs

Who sees patients at Orthopedics Hawaii?

Every patient is seen by an orthopedic surgeon, not a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant.

Where is Orthopedics Hawaii located?

Next to Straub Hospital in the First Insurance Center.

What makes Orthopedics Hawaii different from other clinics?

All patients are seen by an orthopedic surgeon (not a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant).

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Christian Kikuchi): 4.6/5 (99)
  • Kane Orthopedic Institute: 4.87/5 (55)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Jennifer Weiss): 3.5/5 (8)
  • Birdeye (Dr. Andrew B. Richardson): 4.8/5 (174)

Patients praise

  • Efficient access to care and same-day availability
  • Professional and knowledgeable surgeons
  • Helpful and friendly staff (in specific clinics)
  • Positive surgical outcomes for many patients

Common complaints

  • Poor bedside manner and perceived lack of empathy
  • Feeling rushed during appointments
  • Lack of clear communication regarding treatment plans, follow-ups, or expectations
  • Issues with administrative processes or responsiveness

"No where else you can get this type of efficiency. I recommend this place to all!!"

- Orthopedics Hawaii (Dr. Sam Chen) patient testimonial

"Zero rating for personal communication, zero for empathy, just awful in my book."

- Patient review of Dr. Christian Kikuchi

"Dismissive, condescending, and unhelpful. Showed up 20 minutes late to our appointment."

- Patient review of Dr. Jennifer Weiss

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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