Dr. Karen J. Nakamoto, MD | Hilo, HI | Obstetrician-Gynecologist

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Dr. Karen Nakamoto treats mastodynia, cyclical mastalgia, and abdominal pain in pregnancy as part of her obstetrics and gynecology practice in Hilo, Hawaii. She has practiced for 38 years and is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center. Dr. Nakamoto earned her medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed her residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Nakamoto 4.35 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.3

17 Ratings
38 years of experience
speaks English
Uc Irvine Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Nakamoto's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

17 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 5 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Well she actually cancelled our appointment when I am 21 weeks pregnant after I sent her a PDF asking about her experience with delivering babies. The PDF was not even written by me, it was from my birthing class, written by a labor nurse. I am pretty astonished asking questions for information about my first pregnancy and her experience was received with her not answering any questions at all but cancelling with me and saying she feels she is not a good match.

December 10th, 2021

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Doctor Nakamoto my longest doctor that I have. Trust her judgement and love her bedside manner. The past couple of years staff ok. The office gal has improved although wished she would go

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 10th, 2017

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Love Doctor Nakamoto:she has been my doctor for several years. Has the best bedside manner, makes me feel comfortable during exams and never says anything weird. Only wished she was a little more aggressive in some of her treatment plans.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 2nd, 2017

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Doc Nakamoto has been my doc for several years. She has great surgery skills and even a better bedside manner. She was there through the rough times. She even did an office visit at my work place on a Saturday morning.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 2nd, 2016

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Very nice, professional. She saw me through pre-natal and delivery tow of my three sons and was thorough when it came to post natal follow-ups.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 19th, 2016

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What can I say about Doctor Nakamoto. She is a wonderful Doctor. Makes me feel comfortable and trust her judgement. The only negative is the office help. She has to go.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 6th, 2016

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the doctor is great but every time I call the office and they say someone will call me back I wait for days before anyone calls me back if the do.

February 2nd, 2016

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Just love this doctor, and her staff. Anytime I have a problem,they are fast to respond with a call back or an appointment. Wait time is always short.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 12th, 2015

Nakamoto And Lee Medical Group

82 Puuhonu Pl Ste 208Hilo, HI 96720

Tel: (808) 935-7765

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Karen Junko Nakamoto, MD	Dr. Michael Ethan Carney, MD	Devan Lyn Y S Piianaia	Dr. Quyen-Anh Dai Tran, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Gynecologic Oncology	Nurse Practitioner	Obstetrics & Gynecology
			Accepts New Patients
4.3 (17 Ratings)	4.2 (49 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.3 (27 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience		19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English, Vietnamese
Hilo , HI	Honolulu , HI	Hilo , HI	Hilo , HI
Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine		Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Birth Control
C-section
Child Birth
Hot Flashes
Infertility
Menopause
Menstrual Pain
Pap Smear
Pelvic Exam
Pregnancy
Women's Health

Dr. Karen Junko Nakamoto holds an expired medical license in the state of Hawaii.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Hawaii that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Uc Irvine Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Hawaii At Manoa in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Nakamoto's NPI number is 1770645988.

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40 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(0)
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(0)
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(9)
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(0)
Dr. Janine Aubree Domingo Doneza, MD
Surgery
18 Years Exp | Hilo, HI
(15)

Where is Dr. Karen Nakamoto's office located?: Dr. Karen Nakamoto's office is located at 82 Puuhonu Pl Ste 208, Hilo, HI, 96720.
Is Dr. Karen Nakamoto accepting new patients?: Dr. Karen Nakamoto has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Nakamoto affiliated with?: Dr. Karen Nakamoto is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center.
Does Dr. Karen Nakamoto accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karen Nakamoto accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Karen Nakamoto accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Karen Nakamoto has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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