Dr. Hugo Higa, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 62

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Hugo Higa, MD is an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON in 1991. He is affiliated with Pali Momi Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Hugo Higa, MD

Practice

1600 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 105 Honolulu, HI 96814

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Higa specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Higa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Higa

2.3

15 ratings, 7 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Jul 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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C Lai – Apr 06, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
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Esther Rodriguez – Jan 26, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Bill T – Apr 03, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Amy – Apr 14, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Grace in Pearl City, HI – Feb 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hugo Higa, MD is an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON in 1991. He is affiliated with Pali Momi Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Laser Eye Center of Hawaii1600 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 105 Honolulu, HI 96814
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Practice

Waianae Vision Care86-120 Farrington Hwy Ste 301C Waianae, HI 96792
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Hugo Higa MD LLC98-1079 Moanalua Rd Ste 660 Aiea, HI 96701
3
Surgery Center of the Pacific LLC1401 S Beretania St Ste 420 Honolulu, HI 96814
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Pali Momi Medical Center

    98-1079 Moanalua Rd
    Aiea, HI 96701
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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