Dr. Karen Nakamoto, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*FemaleAge 62

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Karen Nakamoto, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Hilo, HI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities Hilo Medical Center and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children.

Dr. Karen Nakamoto, MD

Practice

82 Puuhonu Pl Ste 208 Hilo, HI 96720

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Nakamoto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nakamoto

3.2
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
46%
46%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
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1 star
38%
38%

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Great Doctor, very caring
Dr Nakamoto sees my 97 year old mother, the care she provides is amazing. Always compassionate, understanding, and caring. She is very thorough and answers all concerns. I’m so grateful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 29, 2024
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The Best!!!
If you are fortunate to have Dr. Nakamoto as your OB GYN, consider yourself blessed. Her office staff is friendly & courteous and they treat you as if you were long time friends. This begins at the top with Dr Karen. She is patient and you’ll never feel rushed. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and addresses them accordingly. Let’s just say I trust her & she has my best interest at heart.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 29, 2024
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This doctor was schedule to be my wife's delivery doctor. She knew my wife had two back to back miscarriages, but this pregnancy is healthy and everything is going well. She is 21 weeks pregnant and in a birthing class taught by a labor nurse. The labor nurse suggests to send a PDF to the delivery doctor asking about their experience delivering. My wife did that given this is our first child. The doctor got her PDF and replied back that she is no longer a "good match." No phone calls, no explanations, just unprofessionalism. Highly don't recommend. Now the stress this is creating is ridiculous. All because of this doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Houston – Dec 11, 2021
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This doctor was schedule to be my wife's delivery doctor. She knew my wife had two back to back miscarriages, but this pregnancy is healthy and everything is going well. She is 21 weeks pregnant and in a birthing class taught by a labor nurse. The labor nurse suggests to send a PDF to the delivery doctor asking about their experience delivering. My wife did that given this is our first child. The doctor got her PDF and replied back that she is no longer a "good match." No phone calls, no explanations, just unprofessionalism. Highly don't recommend. Now the stress this is creating is ridiculous. All because of this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Houston – Dec 11, 2021
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Dr. Nakamoto is wonderful, and I am very happy with the care I receive from her. Her office staff, on the other hand, are very rude and talk down to (or at) patients. I find it extremely difficult to get an appointment because you have to go through the interrogation by the front office staff before you can get to see Dr. Nakamoto.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
19 others found this helpful
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hilo, hi – Sep 20, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Nakamoto, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Hilo, HI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities Hilo Medical Center and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Hawaii At Manoa

    Medical School, 1988
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Locations

Practice

Karen J. Nakamoto MD82 Puuhonu Pl Ste 208 Hilo, HI 96720
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Practice

Office1190 Waianuenue Ave Ste 208 Hilo, HI 96720
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave
    Hilo, HI 96720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

    1319 Punahou St
    Honolulu, HI 96826
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