Expert Ophthalmologists at Eye Surgery Center of Hawaii
Our team at the Eye Surgery Center of Hawaii is made up of highly trained, board-certified doctors who specialize in a wide range of eye surgery areas, including cataract, glaucoma, cornea and refractive surgery, retina care, oculoplastic, and more. Each physician is committed to personalized care and the latest surgical techniques to help patients achieve the best possible vision outcomes.
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Internship: University Medical Center, Nevada
Residency: Georgetown/ Washington Hospital Center
Fellowship: Oculoplastics, U.T. Southwestern
Oculoplastics & Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Dr. Fong offers surgical care for eyelid, orbital, and tear duct conditions, as well as general ophthalmic surgery including cataracts and pterygium.
Website: ainahainaeyecenter.com
Phone: (808) 373-4522
Location: Honolulu
Undergraduate: U.C.L.A Bachelor’s of Science
Medical School: U.C. Davis
Internship: U.C. San Francisco
Residency: U.T. Southwestern Ophthalmology
James Merritt M.D., Oculoplastics
Board Certified Ophthalmologist, American Board of Medical Specialties
Cataract, Pterygium & Eyelid Surgery
Dr. Yuen provides cataract surgery, pterygium treatment, eyelid procedures (such as blepharoplasty and ptosis repair), and laser vision care.
Website: www.alohavisionconsultants.com
Phone: (808) 688-6898
Location: Honolulu / Aiea
Undergraduate: UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL (graduated Alpha Omega Alpha/top 5 in in his class)
Internship: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship Corneal, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery, Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY
Cataract, Corneal & Refractive Surgery (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Chu is an expert in cataract surgery (including premium lens implants), pterygium surgery, corneal transplants, and glaucoma laser procedures.
Website: www.ohanaeye.com
Phone: (808) 942-5800
FAX: (808) 949-4553
Location: Straub Medical Center
Undergraduate: Pomona College, BA
Medical School: UCLA School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA
Internship: Internal Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA
Master of Medical Management (MMM): USC Marshall School of Business, Los Angeles, CA
Ophthalmology Residency: Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Vireoretinal Surgery Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Study Sabattical: Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England
Vitreoretinal Surgery (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Kokame is a leader in surgical treatment of retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular hole surgery, and retinal detachment repair.
Website: retinahi.com
Phone: (808) 487-8928
Location: Kuakini / Pali Momi / Hale Pawaʻa
Undergraduate: Brown University
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Internship: University of Hawaii Transitional Residency Program
Residency: The Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship: The Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Comprehensive Eye Care, Cataract Surgery, Cornea & Corneal Transplantation
Dr. Gregory W. Schmidt is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, cornea and external disease, and corneal transplantation. A graduate of Brown University (Magna Cum Laude) and UCSF School of Medicine (with highest distinction), he completed both his residency and fellowship at the renowned Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Schmidt established his private practice in downtown Honolulu in 2008 and personally performs all surgical procedures, bringing precision and individualized attention to every patient.
Phone: (808) 523-2020
Location: Honolulu
Undergraduate: University of Michigan (graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude)
Medical School: University of Michigan (graduated Alpha Omega Alpha and in the top 5 of his class)
Internship: University of Hawaii
Residency: Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Chief Residency: Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Research Fellowship: National Institutes of Health, Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Research Fellow (Dean’s Award for Research Excellence)
Vitreoretinal Fellowship: Duke University Eye Center (selected the Teaching Fellow of the Year)
Medical and Surgical Retina (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Lai provides advanced care for conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusions, and retinal detachments.
Website: retinahi.com
Phone: (808) 487-8928
Location: Kuakini / Pali Momi / Hale Pawaʻa
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego, BS Bioengineering
Medical School: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Internship: University of Hawaii, Internal Medicine
Ophthalmology Residency: University of Texas Southwestern
Glaucoma Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern
Glaucoma Specialist (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Tokunaga performs cataract and glaucoma surgery, pterygium procedures, glaucoma laser treatments, and YAG capsulotomy.
Website: www.alohavisionconsultants.com
Phone: (808) 688-6898
Location: Honolulu / Aiea
Undergraduate: Brown University
Medical School: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Internship: University of Hawaii Transitional Program
Residency: New York University – Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
Fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery: Tufts Medical Center/Ophthalmic Consultant of Boston
Cornea & Refractive Surgery (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Wong provides cataract surgery, pterygium treatment, corneal transplantation, and modern refractive surgery.
Website: http://www.honolulueyeclinic.com
Phone: (808) 526-0030
Location: Honolulu
Undergraduate: Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
Medical School: Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
Internship: Internal Medicine, Providence Hospital (Washington, DC)
Ophthalmology Residency: George Washington University (Washington, DC)
Fellowship in Cornea: Tuft / New England Medical Center (Boston, MA)
Corneal Diseases and Surgery (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Olkowski treats complex corneal conditions, performs pterygium surgery, and offers corneal transplant procedures.
Website: www.eyesighthawaii.com
Phone: (808) 735-1935
Location: Honolulu / Maui
Undergraduate: Swarthmore College
Medical School: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Internship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Elmhurst Hospital
Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Cataract Surgery, Pterygium & Glaucoma Care
Dr. Jonathan S. Lo is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, pterygium treatment, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. He is dedicated to providing precise, patient-focused care using modern surgical techniques.
Phone: (808) 949-2000
Location: Honolulu
Undergraduate: University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Medical School: John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI
Internship: Deaconess Medical Center, Spokane, WA
Masters of Public Health: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
Masters of Business Administration: Wharton School of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Ophthalmology Residency: Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Neuro-Ophthalmology
Dr. Chang specializes in comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery, and the diagnosis and surgical management of neurological eye conditions.
Website: www.eyedoctorshawaii.com
Phone: (808) 373-9373
Location: Honolulu
Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Internship: University of Hawaii Transitional Program
Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery: Stanford University
Cornea & Refractive Surgery (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Hirabayashi specializes in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, and modern refractive procedures.
Website: eyesighthawaii.com
Phone: (808) 735-1935
Location: Honolulu
Undergraduate: Azusa Pacific University, BS
Medical School: The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Internship: Internal Medicine, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Ophthalmology Residency: The University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Dr. Omphroy focuses on cataract surgery with advanced lens options, glaucoma surgery, and pterygium treatments.
Website: omphroyeyecare.com
Phone: (808) 487-7700
Location: Aiea
Medical School: University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Brazil
Internship: Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York
Residency: University of Health Science Center in San Antonio
Cataract and LASIK Surgery Specialist
Dr. Chen focuses on advanced cataract surgery and LASIK vision correction, helping patients reduce dependence on glasses and contacts.
Website: www.KapoleiEyeCare.com
Phone: (808) 674-2273
Location: Kapolei
Undergraduate: Yale (BS/MS)
Medical School: Washington University in St Louis (MA/MD)
Internship: University of Hawaii
Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard)
Chief resident: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard)
Retina fellowship: Barnes Retina Institute (Washington University in St Louis)
Honors: Graduated summa cum laude (top 5% of class) from Yale
Doris Duke fellow
Heed Ophthalmic Foundation fellow
Former Director of Eye Trauma Service at Harvard
Medical & Surgical Retina (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Wee treats complex retinal conditions including epiretinal membrane, macular hole, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and related diseases.
Website: retinahi.com
Phone: (808) 487-8928
Location: Kuakini / Pali Momi / Hale Pawaʻa
Undergraduate: University of Hawaii at Manoa
Medical School: John A. Burns School of Medicine
Internship: University of Hawaii Integrated Medical Residency Program
Residency: LSU Eye Center
Fellowship: USC Doheny Eye Institute
Glaucoma Specialist (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Tanji provides glaucoma surgery and cataract procedures, focusing on vision preservation and comfort.
Phone: (808) 528-3937
Location: Waipahu / Kuakini
Undergraduate: University of London, London, United Kingdom
Medical School: Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, United Kingdom-Summa Cum Laude
Internship: Miriam Hospital, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
Residency: Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, California
Fellowship: Cornea, External Diseases, Refractive Surgery and Uveitis; Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, California
Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology
Academic Appointment: Assistant Clinical Professor, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
Cataract & Refractive Surgery (Fellowship Trained)
Dr. Tham specializes in cataract surgery, corneal transplant and pterygium surgery, and Asian eyelid surgery techniques.
Website: www.pacificvisionhawaii.com
Phone: (808) 428-3288
Fax: (808) 312-6308
Email: info@pacificvisionhawaii.com
Location: Honolulu
Undergraduate: Santa Clara University, BS
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College, MD
Internship: Tripler Army Medical Center
Residency: Brooke Army and Wilford Hall Medical Centers
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Dr. Wong offers general ophthalmology surgery including cataract, pterygium, glaucoma management, and eyelid procedures.
Website: www.docwong.net
Phone: (808) 594-9194
Location: Honolulu / Aiea
Each physician at the Eye Surgery Center of Hawaii brings specialized skills, extensive training, and a patient-first approach. Our team works together to deliver personalized care, the latest surgical advancements, and outcomes that help patients live with better vision and a better quality of life.
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