Orthopedics Hawaii

Orthopedics • Honolulu, HI • 1 (Oahu) locations

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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.

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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

Located next to Straub Hospital in the First Insurance Center, Oahu, Hawaii

Phone

(808) 744-3360

Email

aloha@orthopedicshi.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.orthopedicshi.com/

Services Offered

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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

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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

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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].