Department of Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Medicine • Kawaihae, HI
Clinic Type
Geriatric Medicine
Address
Kuakini Medical Center Hale Pulama Mau, 9th Floor 347 N. Kuakini Street Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817
Phone
(808) 523-8461
vcatanese@aamc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Kaiser Permanente Waimea Clinic (Birdeye): 3.6/5 stars (12 reviews)
- Dr. Patricia Borman (Vitals): 3.6/5 stars (8 ratings)
- Dr. Ly Gau (Vitals): 2.8/5 stars
Patients praise
- Physicians perceived as knowledgeable and experienced in geriatric care
- Compassionate and patient care for chronic illnesses and anxiety
- Professional suggestions and willingness to assist with documentation/forms
Common complaints
- Difficulty in scheduling appointments
- Long wait times
- Concerns regarding bedside manner and communication style
- Lack of follow-up after concerning diagnoses or during hospice care
"Dr.Borman is a wise compassionate highly experienced M.D. i feel so blessed to have by my side as i deal with a serious chronic illness. she has provided me with amazing emotional support as well as great medical care."
— Vitals review for Dr. Patricia Borman"My experience with Dr. Borman was an absolute nightmare. She was not interested in my condition, but instead berated me about things that weren't true... It was very humiliating."
— Vitals review for Dr. Patricia Borman"Location is convenient, but other than that it’s a nightmare! Hard to make appointments and wait times are long"
— Birdeye review for Kaiser Permanente Waimea ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hawaii doctors warn aging crisis is outpacing geriatric care system | Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Mar 9, 2026
- Editorial: Entice specialists to care for seniors | Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Mar 13, 2026
- hawaii - Provider Directory: UHA Health Insurance — Jul 1, 2026
- Hawaii doctors warn aging crisis is outpacing geriatric care system - The Garden Island — Mar 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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