Dr. Lance M. Kagihara, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Lance M. Kagihara, who serves patients in Honolulu, Hawaii.

A prominent internist, Dr. Kagihara is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He specializes in preventive medicine and aerospace medicine.

Academically, he graduated with his medical degree from University of Hawaii in 1978. He completed his internship at the Queen’s Medical Center in 1979, and returned to the University of Hawaii to complete his residency in aerospace medicine in 1981.

An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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