General Surgery - East Hawaii Health
Surgery • Hilo, HI
About
Summary: - East Hawaii Health Clinic at Pahoa (Puna Community Medical Center) offers primary and urgent care with a broad range of specialty services, including dermatology, cardiology, radiology, OB/GYN, women’s health, audiology, cancer center, and more. - Headquartered in Pahoa, Hawaii, with two offices on the island. - Contact: multiple Hawaii-based phone numbers provided; address at Pahoa Village Rd, HI 96778. Note: The provided page focuses on the Puna Community Medical Center location and general services in East Hawaii; it does not specifically list General Surgery or a Hilo (Hilo) location. If you need general surgery in Hilo, you may want to search for East Hawaii Health Clinic in Hilo or nearby surgical providers.
Clinic Type
Surgery
Address
1285 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone
(808) 932-3940
EHICredentialing@hhsc.org
Opening Hours
Hours: M-F 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (as per team notes)
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Hours: M-F 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, except Federal and Hawai’i state holidays.
Do you offer laparoscopic and robotic assisted surgery?
Yes, our board-certified general surgeons perform consultation, diagnosis and surgical intervention, including laparoscopy and robotic assisted surgery.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News Health: 5/5 stars (based on 32 reviews) (32 reviews)
- WebMD Care: 5/5 stars (based on 11 ratings) (11 ratings)
- Healthgrades for Dr. Daniel Hudak: 4.7/5 stars (based on 12 reviews) (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- highly skilled and professional care
- friendly and kind bedside manner
- clear explanation of conditions and procedures
- efficient staff interactions
Common complaints
- potential for surgical delays due to emergencies or case complexity
"Dr. Hudak recently performed hernia surgery on my husband and everything from the initial phone call, to staff interactions, meeting with Dr. Hudak, it all was a splendid experience. He's friendly, straight forward, answered all questions and we didn't feel rushed."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Daniel Hudak"Dr Hudak is a highly skilled, caring professional with a kind bedside manner. I felt very safe under his medical care."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Daniel HudakSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- East Hawaii Health Primary Care - 45 Mohouli St. Suite 200 — Jul 22, 2025
- Physician Resources - Hilo Benioff Medical Center — Jun 5, 2026
- Expansion of Hilo Benioff Medical Center making progress; clinic ... — Mar 29, 2026
- Hawaii - Provider Directory: UHA Health Insurance — Jul 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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